Santa Sightings

2024 Edition

Get ready to jingle all the way with some of our favorite local Santa sightings! Santa and his merry band of elves are spreading holiday cheer with festive events happening all season long. But that’s not all—keep an eye out for other magical Christmas characters on our list, like the mischievous Elf, the enchanting Fairy Princess, and more holiday stars ready to make your season sparkle! 

Note: These events are not listed sequentially. Many events occur on multiple dates - if you click on the event, you will see the dates available. Each event initially displays its most recent upcoming occurrence. 

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    Nov 16, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Legends Outlets Kansas City

    Join us for a merry evening of live performances, photos with Santa, character appearances, giveaways, and more!

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    Nov 29, 2024

    Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field

    JINGLE! is a magical experience featuring a captivating story-driven light maze, breathtaking custom-designed, larger-than-life light sculptures, and one-of-a-kind ice skating adventures, along with countless other festive attractions.

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    Carla Farris

    Nov 1, 2024

    Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

    Visit Old Saint Nick and his helper elves at Santa’s Cabin 5:30 – 9:00 pm each night!

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    City of Leawood

    Dec 7, 2024 7:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    The Lodge at Ironwoods Park

    Jingle all the way to Breakfast with Santa! Join us for a magical morning with Ol' Saint Nick and enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee, served by the Leawood Lions Club. Bring your wish list, snap a fa...

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    Nov 15, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Downtown Overland Park

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    Courtesy of Hallmark Christmas Experience

    Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024

    Crown Center Square

    Join us for the first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience — a free, open-to-the-public, immersive experience with all the charm of a Hallmark movie town square. Each weekend from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, shop the holiday market on Crown Center...

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    Dec 6, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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    Cable Dahmer Arena

    Dec 5, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Cable Dahmer Arena

    Join us as we welcome in the holiday season with FREE admission to the craft fair, create crafts in the kid's zone, eat with local food trucks, take your picture with Santa or enjoy $10 unlimited ice skating on the big arena with free skate renta...

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    Vintage Market Days Kansas City

    Nov 3, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Independence Center

    Visit Santa at Vintage Market Days Kansas City! Admission is FREE for all kids aged 12 and under. Santa will be on-site taking holiday wishes and photos on Sunday, November 3, from 11 - 2 pm.

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    Zona Rosa

    Nov 23, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    Zona Rosa

    Zona Rosa will kick off the 2024 holiday season with the annual lighting ceremony featuring the historic holiday crowns and brand-new never before seen Grand Christmas tree! Location: North Park (area south of Dillard’s) Saturday, November 23,...

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