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Topsy's Popcorn, Then the Plaza Lights

Pick up a tin of Topsy's popcorn to share, then walk the Plaza under the holiday lights.

About $8–$20 for two58 minEstimated fitBack Nov 26
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Map of the stops for Topsy's Popcorn, Then the Plaza LightsA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza), the start. Stop 2, Plaza Lights, a general area rather than one address, 0.1 miles from stop 1, 3 min walk. The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. Neighborhoods shown: Plaza.PLAZA47TH STMAIN STWORNALL RDPENNSYLVANIA AVESTART Topsy's Popcorne ShoppePlaza Lights12N0.1 miTopsy's Popcorn, Then the Plaza LightsFoodOutdoorsWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • The Classic Cup Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Bruú Café, coffee, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • KC Style Haus, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Beloved! Boutique, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Fogo de Chão, food, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Cupcake Á La Mode, food, 1 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Topsy's Popcorne Shoppe (Plaza)Pick one flavor each and mix them. Prices are not posted; this is a planning estimate.about 15 min · 4706 Central St, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours checked recently · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Plaza LightsFree. Each of you photographs your favorite building; compare at the end.about 40 min · Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO 64112 · hours freshly checkedWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Topsy's closes at 7 (6 on Sunday), so get the popcorn first, then walk a loop of the Plaza once the lights are on at 5.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Free Plaza garages; park once and walk.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Dress warm: coats, gloves and shoes for cold sidewalks.

Before you go

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 25, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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