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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
  913.829.6277

  November 13 – December 24, 2010 
  Santa will be at his "home away from home" at The Great Mall.  Photo packages available. 

  Santa's hours will follow the mall hours of Monday thru Saturday, 10 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

• Oak Park Mall
  11149 West 95th Street
  Overland Park, KS 66214
  913.888.4400

  Visit Santa Claus at Oak Park Mall at Dillard's Court!
  November 13 -December 24, 2010
  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 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

  Santa is waiting to hear your wishes! Lower Level near Dillards Court. Don't forget to order your Santa photos on-line and get a Santa Fast Pass here to cut your wait in line in half.

• Town Center Plaza
  5000 W. 119th Street
  Leawood, KS 66209
  913.498.1111 

  Santa is located on the Roe Avenue side of the center (in the former Beauty Express location) next door to Omaha Steaks.

  Santa photo hours are as follows:

  November:
  November 26-27th-10am-8pm
  November 28th- 11am-6pm
  November 29th-30th- 3pm-8pm

  December:
  December 1st-3rd- 3pm-8pm
  Saturday December 4,11,18- 10am-8pm
  Sunday December 5,12,19- 11-6pm
  December 6th-10th-3pm-8pm
  December 13th-17th- 12noon-8pm
  December 20th-23rd- 10am-8pm

• 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 follow regular mall hours.
• 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
  
  My Santa Experience – Back for their 2nd year at Legends Outlets, children of all ages will be able to wander through Santa's workshop at My Santa Experience, a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience that allows visitors to take part in five, different magical experiences.  My Santa Experience is located in between GameStop and Harry & David (across from Forever 21).
  www.mysantaexperience.com
• Metro North Mall
  400 NW Barry Rd
  Kansas City, MO 64155
  816.436.7800

  November 26 – December 24, 2010
  Santa arrives at Metro North Mall!  The schedule is as follows:

  Nov. 26 th – Dec. 18th Thursdays thru Saturdays Noon – 8 p.m.
  Dec. 20th – Dec. 23 Noon – 8pm
  Sundays Noon – 6 p.m.
  Christmas Eve – December 24th Noon – 5 p.m. 

  No personal photos or videos may be taken. 

  Tinsel Time Express Train – November 22 – December 24:  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
  816.587.8180

  Sitting in his traditional storybook scene at Zona Rosa, Santa Claus will visit with children every day beginning December4th (immediately following the PJ Party) through December24. Photo packages are available forpurchase.
  Santa Hours:  Monday – Saturday, Noon – 8:00 pm; Sunday, Noon – 6:00 pm
  Santa will take breaks Monday – Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 pm and Sunday 3:00 – 3:30 pm. 

  Breakfast with Santa
  Saturday December 4 & 11, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the Grove.Come to this treasured family tradition at Zona Rosa, featuring holiday entertainment, a kid-friendly breakfast menu and a special gift from Santa Claus. Advance tickets are required and are available for purchase at
  Guest Services. 

• Crown Center
  2450 Grand Blvd.
  Kansas City, MO
  816.274.8444

  Santa arrives at Crown Center on Friday November 26, 2010 and stays through December 24, 2010.  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
  Visit with Santa and enjoy free photos (sponsored by M & I Bank) on the following dates:  November 27, December 4, 11, and 18th.  FREE photos available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. across from The Cafe. 
• Bass Pro Shops
  12051 Bass Pro Dr.
  Olathe, KS 66061
  913. 254.5200

  Take a trip to the Olathe Bass Pro Shop for a FREE photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Also enjoy the FREE Santa's Wonderland area with games, crafts, fun and more!  Hours and other info can be found here.

• US Toy
  2008 W. 103rd Terr.
  Leawood, KS 66206

  Santa will be visiting the store from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday December 11, 2010.  Bring your wish lists and cameras!

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