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20 Events to Bring the Kids to See Santa Claus

By Gail Keller - Publisher Macaroni Kid JoCo November 8, 2018
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NOV. 10 - OLATHE & KCK
Santa's Arrival - Wonderland Preview Event at Bass Pro Shops Olathe and Cabela's Kansas City

NOV. 11 - Dec. 24
Santa's Wonderland® at Bass Pro Shops Olathe and Cabela's Kansas City


Enjoy Santa's Arrival in the front of the store. There will be a tree Lighting, carolers and unveiling of Santa's Wonderland®
-$25.00 Bass Pro Shops Gift Cards will be given away every half-hour from 5:30-7:30 pm!
-FREE Cookies and Hot Chocolate *While supplies last.
-FREE Crafts 6:00pm-8:00pm *While supplies last.
-FREE Santa Stress Ball *While supplies last.

FREE family activities including a FREE 4x6 photo with Santa! Free crafts and activities too.  See the complete schedule here



NOV. 10 - DEC. 24 - OVERLAND PARK
Visit Santa at Oak Park Mall
Santa's Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am  6pm

Please note that Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 1 to 2 pm and 5 to 6 pm on Monday thru Saturday, and from 3to 4 pm on Sunday.

Photo packages available for purchase



NOV. 17 - KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Legends Outlets Kansas City
Photos with Santa: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Santa will be stationed just west of the center courtyard for fun, family photos until 7:30 p.m. Please note: Photo Party KC is tentatively scheduled to take free Santa photos, weather permitting. Guests who want a photo with Santa should plan to bring their own camera in the instance of inclement weather.



NOV 17 - OVERLAND PARK
Holiday Open House with Santa at Paint, Glaze & Fire
No studio fee all day.
Free hot cocoa & cookies.
Santa visit 10 am - 3 pm
Register online to make a Santa & Me plate




NOV. 19 - OVERLAND PARK
Milk & Cookies with Santa and Alex Gordon
There will be special appearances from Ian Kennedy and Sluggerrr! Plus, enjoy yummy samples from Shatto Milk Company.

Help us make the holidays bright for others by bringing a donation for SAFEHOME. With a donation to SAFEHOME you can get one autograph per person. Here's a list of the current urgent needs at SAFEHOME: paper towels, bath towels & washcloths, twin-sized sheets, twin-sized blankets, cold & flu medicine, laundry detergent, and $25 gift cards to Quik Trip, Costco, Hy-Vee, and Walmart.



NOV. 23 & 24 - OVERLAND PARK
Holiday Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum


Walk through the beautifully lit Arboretum enjoying the sites and sounds along the way. Santa will be waiting at the Train Depot from 5:30 - 8:30 pm



NOV. 26 - GARDNER
Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa's Workshop Gardner
After the tree lighting



NOV. 29 - PRAIRIE VILLAGE
Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting at Corinth Square
After the tree lighting
Kick off the start of the season along with Santa, Dancerz Unlimited, the St. Ann School choir, and special guests KC Wolf and Blue!

Hot chocolate and sweet treats will be provided. Corinth Square and Village Shopping Center will hold their Holiday Open Houses throughout the day and evening.



NOV 30 - OLATHE
Celebrate Olathe and Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting at Olathe Community Center

After the tree lighting



NOV 30 - LENEXA
Sar-Ko Aglow Lenexa
After the lighting near Leglar Barn



NOV 30 - MERRIAM
HOlly Jolly HOliday Lights HOmemade Soup Merriam
After the tree lighting



NOV 30 - KCK
Downtown Kansas City, KS Holiday Lighting Festival

After the tree lighting



NOV 30 & DEC 1 - OVERLAND PARK
Holiday Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum
Walk through the beautifully lit Arboretum enjoying the sites and sounds along the way. Santa will be waiting at the Train Depot from 5:30 - 8:30 pm



DEC. 1 - OLATHE
Christmas Open House at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Santa will be there between 1-3 pm



DEC 1 - SHAWNEE
Shawnee Christkindlmarkt

Santa will be there



DEC. 2 - GARDNER
Santa's Workshop
Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and share their Christmas wishes, plus receive a commemorative ornament and candy cane.



DEC. 7  - MISSION
Holiday Lights & Festive Sights
After the tree lighting



DEC. 7 - SPRING HILL
Hometown Holidays

After the tree is lit, Santa and Mrs. Claus are delivered to the event by Johnson County Fire District No. 2 and spend their evening taking free photos with children.



DEC. 7 & 8 - OVERLAND PARK
Holiday Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum

Walk through the beautifully lit Arboretum enjoying the sites and sounds along the way. Santa will be waiting at the Train Depot from 5:30 - 8:30 pm



DEC. 8 & 9 - BONNER SPRINGS
Santa's Express Country Christmas at National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame
Meet Santa in Historic Morris Depot to tell him what you want for Christmas. Get your picture taken with Santa! Ride the train and take in the Country Christmas activities. Enjoy hay wagon rides, cookies and hot chocolate.



DEC. 14 - FAIRWAY
Canes, Cocoa and a Claus at Shawnee Indian Mission
Visit with Santa after the candy cane hunt.



DEC. 19 - OLATHE
Animal Tales Storytime - A Visit with Santa at Ernie Miller
Santa will visit during storytime




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