Make your list and check it twice! Here's our list of Santa and other holiday character appearances happening in Kansas City this holiday season! From Mr. Grinch and Cindy Lou to the man in red himself, all your holiday favorites are popping up across Kansas City season long!
Daily Appearances |
Santa's Gingerbread Station at Crown Center - Step into a whimsical, wintery wonderland at Crown Center’s brand-new holiday season exhibit, Destination North Pole! Families will explore a candy cane forest filled with interactive stations and letters to Santa magically flying overhead as they make their way to Santa’s village—where they can meet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus.
A professional photographer will be on hand to capture this cherished memory, with photo packages starting at $8.00. Guests may also take their own photos for free.
Meet Santa at Zona Rosa - It's that magical time of year and we love being part of your holiday traditions! Come visit Santa in his Winter Wonderland at The Grove at Zona Rosa on select dates November and December. Online reservations highly recommended but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Click here to make a reservation and click here to view Santa's schedule.
Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s - Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Now-December 24. Click here to make a free reservation!
Oak Park Mall - Continuing the tradition of hosting Santa to meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. Visits are always free, photo packages are available for purchase. Learn more about Santa's whereabouts, click here to visit the Santa's Workshop page.
Holiday Reflections at Union Station: Roaming Santa November 21-January 4 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day). Click here for the full schedule
Appearances By Date |
There's no better way to get into the spirit of the season than by spending time with Santa Claus and his crew. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to do just that throughout the holiday season. From local malls to community events and everything in between, there's no shortage of festive fun to be had. Our list includes all the best places to see Santa, from traditional photo ops to pancake breakfasts and other special events. So grab your family and friends and get ready to make some memories that will last a lifetime. Don't forget your wish list!
November 22 |
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting - Downtown Tonganoxie
November 28 |
See Santa at Bright at Bluhawk’s Holiday Tree Lighting!
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
🎅 Santa's House in Downtown Parkville
November 29 |
Meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who!
| December 3 |
Holly Jolly Hometown Happening in Tonganoxie!
December 4 |
Christmas in the Courtyard in Merriam
Holly Jolly Hometown Happening in Tonganoxie!
December 6 |
Santa's Express at Ag Hall of Fame
Breakfast with Santa in Merriam
See Santa at Shoal Creek Museum
See Santa a CandyLand Christmas in Smithville
Piper Winter Craft Show & Breakfast with Santa
Santa 'Paws' in the Park at Loose Park Rose Garden
Holiday Nights at Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
Breakfast with Santa at Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center
December 13 |
Kansas City Automotive Museum Breakfast with Santa
Santa Stravaganza at Nebraska Furniture Mart
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade at Centennial Park Bonner Springs
December 14 |
Santa Stravaganza at Nebraska Furniture Mart
SANTA PAWS at Three Dog Bakery Bluhawk in OP
Santa Stravaganza at Nebraska Furniture Mart
December 20 |
Santa Photos - Nebraska Furniture Mart
December 21 |
Santa Photos - Nebraska Furniture Mart
More Events Coming Soon! |
Are you hosting a Santa event you'd like listed? Submit your event to the calendar for its part of town by clicking the link below:
North KC: northlandkansascity.macaronikid.com/events/submit
Overland Park-Olathe-Shawnee-Lenexa: overlandpark.macaronikid.com/events/submit
Downtown-South KC: downtownkansascity.macaronikid.com/events/submit
Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola: paola.macaronikid.com/events/submit
WyCo/Leavenworth Co: kansascityks.macaronikid.com/events
SouthEast KC (includes Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit) sekansascity.macaronikid.com/events/submit
For more holiday fun, including character appearances, light shows, holiday pop-up bars, and more, check out the complete Family Guide to The Holidays in Kansas City!
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