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!
This guide has been made possible by: Inspired Play Cafe
Note: Make sure to double-check specific dates, availability, and pricing, as they may change each year. Reservations are strongly recommended for all Santa train events, as these can sell out quickly due to high demand during the holiday season!
Daily Appearances |
Santa's Gingerbread Station at Crown Center - All aboard for a favorite holiday tradition at Crown Center! Kids and families can meet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus. A professional photographer will be on-site to take photos for a fee, or you may take your own. See Santa November 29-December 24, 2024. Click here for more information!
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 22-December 24 (closed Thanksgiving). 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 23 |
Santa's Workshop at Pack's Hardware!
Zona Rosa Holiday Lighting Ceremony
November 29 |
See Santa at Bright at Bluhawk’s Holiday Tree Lighting!
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
December 6 |
North KC Mayor's Tree Lighting + Santa + Festive Fun!
North KC Mayor's Tree Lighting + Santa + Festive Fun!
Christmas in the Courtyard in Merriam
December 7 |
Santa's Express at Ag Hall of Fame
Holiday Slime with Santa at Inspired Play Cafe
Breakfast with Santa in Merriam
See Santa at Shoal Creek Museum
See Santa a CandyLand Christmas in Smithville
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 14 |
Playtime with Mr. Grinch at Inspired Play Cafe
Donuts with Santa at Boho Brewing
Santa at the Firestation in Smithville
Kansas City Automotive Museum Breakfast with Santa
Santa at SCHEELS Overland Park
Pet Photos with Santa at Blackbob Animal Hospital Olathe
Santa at The Collar Club Olathe
Tail Waggin PetStop Photo Shoot with Santa
Santa Stravaganza at Nebraska Furniture Mart
Pictures with Santa During Breakfast at Perky's in Basehor
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Grinter Place State Historic Site
Saturday with Santa at Leavenworth Library
Pictures with the Grinch at First State Bank in KCK
Mayor's Christmas tree in Centennial Park Bonner Springs
Hot Cocoa with Santa at Rusty Wagon in Basehor
December 15 |
SANTA PAWS at Three Dog Bakery Bluhawk in OP
Tail Waggin PetStop Photo Shoot with Santa
Santa Stravaganza at NFM
Photos with Santa event at Pet-Topia Northland
Santa is coming to the Platte Woods Pizza Shoppe
December 16 |
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at HyVee (with Santa)
Sip, Shop, and See Santa at Holyfield Winery
December 17 |
Santa Night at Reindeer Games Merriam
December 18 |
Holly Jolly Hometown Happening in Tonganoxie
Santa, Mrs. Claus, Grinch and Cindy Lou at Farm Fresh Market’s Grand Opening -Red Bridge Area
December 20 |
Tonganoxie Recreation Center Family Fri-yay-Elf edition!
December 21 |
Snowglobe Creation with Santa at Inspired Play Cafe
Black Santa at My Play Cafe Northland
December 22 |
Play + Private Photos with Santa at Inspired Play Cafe
December 23 |
Cookies+Storytime with Santa at Inspired Play Cafe
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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