Santa’s sleigh has landed in Kansas City. From the mall to immersive experiences to our favorite event, Morning at the North Pole, you’ll have many opportunities to tell Santa what’s on your list.
Visit Santa at Crown Center
Nov. 28 – Dec. 24
Santa Claus arrives on November 28th at 10 a.m. See him kick off the holiday season in a horse-drawn carriage, then join him as he travels to Destination North Pole—his residence through December 24. No admission fee. Learn more.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
November 3-December 24
Head to your local Bass Pro Shop for photos with Santa. Advance reservations are required in all locations and can go quickly.
Visit Santa at Oak Park Mall
November 15-December 24
Reserve a time online to see Santa at the mall (suggested but not required). Visits are always free, photo packages and keepsakes are available for purchase.
Saint Nic’s – A Santa Experience on the Plaza
November 20-December 23
During the holiday season, the Plaza transforms into a holiday wonderland where laughter fills the air, wishes take shape, and every visit feels like stepping inside a Christmas card. Each child in invited to share their Christmas wishes during a heartwarming visit — a moment filled with wonder, joy, and Kansas City holiday spirit. Every $15 ticket includes a iced sugar cookie from Bloom Bakery and a small glass bottle of Shatto Milk, a sweet treat from Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen. No professional photographer will be on site. Reserve your time.
Santa Saturdays at Park Place
Saturdays, Nov. 22-Dec. 20
Visit and take (free) pictures with Santa on Saturdays (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) leading up to Christmas! Also, enjoy our Dickens carolers as they join to create a nostalgic holiday shopping and dining experience. Bring your kids, pets, friends and family for this free holiday fun! Santa and carolers stroll throughout Park Place. Photo backdrop for Santa is next to The Ice.
Holiday Reflections at Union Station
Select dates, Nov. 21-Jan. 4
- November 22: 1-5 p.m.
- December 11: 1-5 p.m.
- December 19 and 20: 3-7 p.m.
Winter Wonderland at KC Pumpkin Patch
November 28 – December 21
estivities run select weekends during the season beginning at 5:30pm. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture forever memories together with your family with photo ops, photos with Santa and “The Mean One,” and lots of yummy extras available for purchase (including drinks, festival foods, and more). Tickets available.
Knights of Lights
Nov. 28-30, weekends Dec. 5-31
Join us for a Winter Wonderland at the grounds of the Kansas City Renaissance Festival! Enjoy twinkling lights, beautiful music, kid friendly activities, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets here.
Santa at the Lee’s Summit History Museum
Select dates
Meet Santa at the Lee’s Summit History Museum on selection dates:
November 29, 3-5 p.m.
December 6, 3-5 p.m.
December 13, 3-5 p.m.
December 20, 3-5 p.m.
Meet Santa at Zona Rosa – Sensory Friendly
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 11 am. – noon
Zona Rosa will be offering sensory-friendly Santa Photos on two dates this holiday season in Santa’s Winter Wondering. Children with sensory sensitivities can visit with Santa in a calm, quiet setting one hour before the set opens to the general public. Traditional Santa visits will be offered at the Grove, Nov. 28- Dec. 24. Reservations offered.
Morning at the North Pole
Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ho, ho, ho! Kansas City Mom Collective is excited to host Morning at the North Pole With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Strang Reserve Downtown Overland Park! Holiday fun is the name of the game when you take part in this awesome and stress-free morning full of games, crafts, treats and of course a visit with Santa! Tickets available now.
Cookies with Santa at Mahaffie
Dec. 2, 4, 9. 11, 4-7 p.m.
During Cookies with Santa you and your group can enjoy cookies, cocoa, and of course a meeting with Santa himself! Each group reserves a 10-minute spot for their meeting with the big guy. The cost is $25 per group. Every group will receive a 4 x 6 printed photograph. Additional prints may be purchased at the event. Reserve your time on Mahaffie’s website.
Father Christmas at Ernie Miller Nature Center
December 7, 10 a.m.
Woodland Tales with Father Christmas will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Ernie Miller Park, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe. The program features story telling, wildlife and opportunity to take a photo with a woodsy Santa Claus. Bring a toy for our Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive!
Brunch and Bowling with Santa at Bluhawk
December 20, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a brunch buffet, hit the lanes, and grab your annual Christmas photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Festive cocktails will be available for purchase! Reserve your spot.
