No doubt that your kids (and you) will soon be researching where you can visit good 'ol Santa this holiday season here in Kansas City. Well, search no further, as we've compiled the most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of where you and your kids can find Santa hanging out in the metro. So grab your cup of hot cocoa, put on your best duds, and head for one of these KC hot-spots to see the jolly old fella' and share your list with him! No shortage of Santas here!
- Great Mall of the Great Plains
20700 West 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66061
913.829.6277November 17 – December 24, 2008
Santa will be at his "home away from home" at The Great Mall. Photo packages available.Santa's hours:
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (breaks at 1 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.)
Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (break at 2 p.m.) - Oak Park Mall
11149 West 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66214
913.888.4400Visit Santa Claus at Oak Park Mall!
November 14 -December 24, 2008
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (breaks at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (breaks at 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)Santa is waiting to hear your wishes! Lower Level near Dillards South. Don't forget to order your Santa photos on-line and receive a Santa Fast Pass to cut your wait in line in half.
- Town Center Plaza
5000 W. 119th Street
Leawood, KS 66209
913.498.1111Visit Santa at Town Center Plaza
Santa will be at Town Center Plaza on November 28th and will be located on the north side of the center next to Things Remembered and Keedo.Friday, November 28th: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
November 29th through December 22nd:
Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays: Noon – 5 p.m.Tuesday, December 23rd: Noon – 8 p.m.
Pet Photo Nights benefiting Animal Haven
December 2nd and December 9th: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.Come in and see the exciting array of photo packages, greeting cards, ornaments and personalized gifts!
Photography provided by Image Art.
Santa Photo, 5053 W. 117th Street
- Independence Center Mall
2035 Independence Center Drive
Independence, MO 64057
816.795.8600
Here comes Santa Claus! Santa Claus is now taking holiday wishes and photos at his location is in front of the Children's Play Area, Lower Level, Burlington Court. If you choose to capture a special holiday moment with a photo, various photo packages are available. Santa Photos hours for the holiday season are listed below.Friday, November 14 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 - 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 – 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 – 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day Closed
Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 – 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 30 – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday, December 1 – 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2 – 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3 – 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 4 – 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 – 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 – 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday, December 8 through Thursday, December 11 – 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 12 – 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 – 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 – 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, December 15 through Thursday, December 18 – 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 19 through Saturday, December 20 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23 – 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24 – 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- The Legends at Village West
located between Nebraska Furniture Mart and Community America Ball Park (T-Bones). It is adjacent to Kansas Speedway. Village West is located near the intersection I-70 and I-435 in Kansas.
913.788.3700
Santa's Village and Wonderscope Children's Museum Elf Workshop – November 22, 2008
Hey kids! Don't miss your opportunity to tell Santa your holiday wishes. Santa will be located in the Santa's Village (next to Nike) from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Parents, please bring your own camera. Enjoy free hands-on activities and crafts in Santa's Village with the Wonderscope Children's Museum Elf Workshop.Breakfast with Santa at T-Rex Café
November 29, December 6, 13 and 20 from 8 - 10 a.m.
Don’t miss your chance to whisper your holiday wishes to the jolly man himself at T-Rex Café during Breakfast with Santa. T-REX is a prehistoric family adventure where dinosaurs come to life among geysers, waterfalls and ice caves.Breakfast consists of a “knee-high” buffet including French toast sticks, eggs, bacon, hash browns, cereal, mini-waffles and much more. Buffet prices are free for children 3 and under, $6.99 for children 4-12 and $10.99 for 13 and above. T-Rex will accept reservations after November 1 at 913.334.8888. Breakfast with Santa continues each Saturday through the holiday season.
- Metro North Mall
400 NW Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64155
816.436.7800November 22 – December 24, 2008
Santa arrives at Metro North Mall! You may visit Santa daily from Noon – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Christmas Eve Santa will be available from noon – 6 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be available with prices starting at $9.95.No personal photos or videos may be taken.
November 22 – December 24 - Tinsel Time Express Train
Kids 12 and younger are invited to ride the train for FREE. Train will run Monday through Saturday from noon- 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 6 p.m. Christmas Eve hours are noon – 6 p.m. - Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa is located on the northwest corner of Interstate 29 and Barry Road
816.587.8180December 5 – 24
Sitting in his traditional storybook scene at Zona Rosa, Santa Claus will listen to children's Christmas wishes everyday December 5-24th. Located in The Grove area.One complimentary photo per family provided by Zona Rosa while supply lasts. Photo packages available for purchase. Santa hours: Monday-Saturday Noon – 8 p.m., Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.
Santa will take breaks to send up children's wishes to the elves – Monday – Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday December 6th & 13th @ 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa at Zona Rosa has become a wonderful new family tradition in the Northland. Located in The Grove area.The event features traditional holiday entertainment, a kid-friendly breakfast menu and a special gift from Santa Claus. Advance tickets are required and are available for purchase at Zona Rosa Guest Services.
- Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO
816.274.8444Santa arrives at Crown Center on Friday November 28, 2008.
Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season. Perry Penguin, Sluggerrr®, K.C. Wolf, Tip from Crayola®, Casey the Bear and other costume characters help greet Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. Join Santa as he enters the Crown Center Shops and makes his way to Crayola Christmas Land.
Admission: FREE
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Crown Center Shops, Grand Blvd. entrance - Briarcliff Village
Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks
Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the third annual Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 7:00pm followed by fantastic fireworks display! Enjoy musical entertainment on the main stage from 3:00pm until 7:00 p.m. along with face painters, street organ grinder, view a Holiday movie on a large outdoor screen, FREE photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus….and more as you shop and get into the holiday spirit! - Bass Pro Shops
12051 Bass Pro Dr.
Olathe, KS 66061
913. 254.5200Take a trip to the Olathe Bass Pro Shop for a FREE photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Hours are from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on weekdays and 12 noon – close on weekends.
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