Make your list and check it twice! Here's our list of free and low-cost holiday character appearances happening in our area this holiday season! More events will be added as they are scheduled in the coming weeks!
Have an event you'd like to see listed here? Email brittanym@macaronikid.com.
Santa at Independence Center - Santa returns to Independence Center on Monday, December 11th. Hours vary by dated, and while reservations are recommended, they are not required.
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 18, 2023 |
See Santa at Bernard Campbell - Santa will be picture ready from 12-2 at Bernard Campbell's Holiday Boutique.
November 25, 2023 |
Visit with Santa at the History Museum - Bring your camera and come visit with Santa at the Lee's Summit History Museum from 3pm-5pm.
November 27, 2023 |
See Santa at Calaveras Mexican Restaurant - Santa is coming to Snowglobe from 6-8pm for photo ops, selfies, Christmas wishes. (Note - Santa will be up and walking around, not sitting and posing for pictures!)
December 2, 2023 |
Visit with Santa at the History Museum - Bring your camera and come visit with Santa at the Lee's Summit History Museum from 3pm-5pm.
Visit Santa at the North Pole in Kansas City, MO - Games, crafts, treats and more!
Meet Santa and The Grinch in Independence, MO - In addition to photos with Santa, we'll have a cookie decorating station, hot cocoa, letter writing, music and more!
December 3, 2023 |
Meet Santa in Gladstone, MO - In addition to photos, we'll have kid crafts, activities and vendor shopping.
See Santa in Peculiar, MO - Don't miss a Santa sighting when you're out shopping!
December 4, 2023 |
See Santa at Calaveras Mexican Restaurant - Santa is coming to Snowglobe from 6-8pm for photo ops, selfies, Christmas wishes. (Note - Santa will be up and walking around, not sitting and posing for pictures!)
December 9, 2023 |
Visit with Santa at the History Museum - Bring your camera and come visit with Santa at the Lee's Summit History Museum from 3pm-5pm.
Photos with Santa in Lee's Summit, MO - Decor cookies, make crafts and meet Chris Kringle.
Photos with Santa in Blue Springs, MO - Big things are happening downtown! We'll have vendor shopping, food trunks, Santa photos, cookie decorating, as well as arts and crafts!
December 16, 2023 |
Visit with Santa at the History Museum - Bring your camera and come visit with Santa at the Lee's Summit History Museum from 3pm-5pm.
Skate with Santa - Come meet and skate with Santa at Summit Ice from 6pm-8pm. Don't forget to bring your camera!
December 23, 2023 |
Skate with Santa - Come meet and skate with Santa at Summit Ice from 6pm-8pm. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Don't miss out on the festive fun this holiday season! Take a look at these other comprehensive lists of places a to catch a glimpse of Santa and his friends. If you see an event we're missing though, be sure to let us know!
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