Where to Visit Santa in Kansas City: Pictures with Santa & Santa Sightings

Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time for pictures with Santa in Kansas City! Kiddos from across the world are waiting for him to come down the chimney, but Santa pictures with kids can make memories that last a lifetime!

So find where to see Santa in Kansas City with our guide.

No matter your location in KC, we’ve found places for everyone in the metro to see, visit, or even eat with Santa Claus.

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Where to visit Santa in Kansas City?

Click the links for each Santa event to get the details for your visit to the North Pole!  Some require RSVPs or tickets, and some are already selling out. So be sure to book what you want right away! Do you know of a Santa appearance or event that we should add? EMAIL us the details.

For more holiday fun, check out all of our Guides linked below. They are all being updated as more information and details become available for this year:

2025 Guide to Christmas in Kansas City

Holiday Lights Guide

Christmas Trains in KC

Holiday Experience Gifts Guide

12 Christmas Traditions & Movies by Age

Guide to $3.75 Holiday Movies at Union Station.

Get a Letter From Santa!

Make some extra special memories by having the kiddos receive an official letter from Santa. This is a unique and fun holiday treat for kids. There are great kits for you to create letters from Santa. You can serve as Santa’s helper elf to make it happen!

Santa Events in KC (Some Where You Can Get Pictures With Santa):

Santa and Me at Paint, Glaze, and Fire

12683 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS

November 29th, 10:30am- 12:30pm

Cost: $36

Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while creating keepsake plates that will last forever.

Breakfast and Pictures with Santa at Ceramic Cafe

9510 Nall Overland Park, KS

November 30th 8:45am or 10:00am

Join Ceramic Cafe for a delicious breakfast! Kiddos will get to visit Santa, take a photo with him, paint an ornament, and do a clay impression hand or footprint.  Best of all, you won’t be waiting in line! Space is limited and you must call to reserve a space.

Visit with Santa at Kanga’s Indoor Playcenter

December 23rd 9:30-1:00pm

Visit with Santa for a festive play time! 

Knights of Lights

N. 126th St South of State Ave Bonner Springs, KS

November 28th – 30th, December  5th-7th, 12th-14th, 19th-24th, 27th-29th & 31st

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival will turn into a winter wonderland and Santa will be there

Santa Arrives at Crown Center

2405 Grand Blvd. Ste 200 Kansas City, MO

November 28th,  10:00am

Watch Santa arrive at Crown Center on horse drawn carriages where he will be all season long.

Santa at Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa: 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, MO

November 28th-December 24th

Visit Santa at Zona Rosa! Reservations are not required but highly recommended.

Holiday Luminary Walk

Overland Park Arboretum: 8909 W 179th St. Bucyrus, KS

November 28th-29th, December 5th-6th, 12th-13th, and 19th-20th

The holidays at the Overland Park Arboretum are magical! Personally, we think this is one of the best Christmas events in Kansas City.

Take a walk, enjoy a wagon ride, listen to music, and enjoy the holiday lights during this fun family-friendly event. Explore the trails of the Overland Park Arboretum as they are lit up for the holiday season. There will be miles of candles and lights that line the trails.

Christmas in the Courtyard Provides Opp for Pictures with Santa

Merriam Community Center: 6040 Slater Street Merriam, KS

December 5th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

This annual tradition will be full of holiday cheer and Santa himself. Enjoy treats, music and Christmas crafts too.

Breakfast with Santa: Pictures with Santa

Merriam Community Center: 6040 Slater Street Merriam, KS

December 6th 9:00am-10:30am

Enjoy yummy pancakes, crafts, games and Santa! You MUST pre-register, so be sure to do it early!

The deadline for registration is November 28th.

$8 per person.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro: Pictures with Santa

November 1st through December 24th you can grab a free photo with Santa from Santa’s Wonderland!

Free Holiday Fun:

During your visit, the kiddos will be able to mail their letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the wildlife displays and the amazing aquariums that are featured in every Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s store.

Reserve your spot before attending, so make your free reservation. 

Visit Santa at Holidays in Crestwood

2940 Main Street Kansas City, MO,

December 4th-6th

Enjoy live music, special sales, cocoa and of course Santa!

Chris Cakes for Breakfast with Santa, Gardner, KS

136 E. Warren Street Gardner, KS

December 13th 8:00am-11:00am

Enjoy yummy Chris Cakes, sausage, juice and of course Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Professional photos available for only $5.

Town Santa Claus Portraits at Town Center Plaza: Pictures with Santa

Pictures can be scheduled between November 22nd and December 23rd.

Pictures with Santa sessions are scheduled in advance, lasting 3-5 minutes. No waiting in lines!

There will be a professional photographer on-site to take the pictures with a variety of packages to choose from.

Mall Santa Claus Near Me: Pictures with Santa

If you are looking for where to visit Santa in Kansas City, malls are always a great option. There are many around KC that host Santa Claus pictures through November & December.

Crown Center hosts Santa’s arrival November 28th-December 24th

The Legends Outlets will have a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & pictures with Santa

November 15th from 5:00-8:00pm

Oak Park Mall features Santa’s Workshop

Santa will arrive on November 15th! Reservations are highly encouraged.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Lee’s Summit

209 SE Green Street Lee’s Summit, MO

November 21st 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Gather at Howard Station Park as they light Downtown Lee’s Summit in thousands of sparkling lights. Featuring choir performances, a visit from Santa, and much more to get you in the holiday spirit.

Enjoy some late-night shopping, super fun live window displays, and a Christmas light show in City Hall Plaza.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Crown Center

2405 Grand Blvd. Ste 200 Kansas City, MO

November 28th, 6:00

Come watch the 100-foot-tall Christmas Tree be lit at Crown Center! There will be a special guest to flip the switch & donations for great charities.

Red Stocking Breakfast at Jack Stack

December 6th, from 7:30-10:30 am at Fiorella’s Jack Stack

9520 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS.

Get your tickets here. 

Come meet Santa in Overland Park at Fiorella’s Jack Stack for this holiday tradition!

Cookies and Pictures with Santa at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm

1200 Kansas City Road Olathe, KS

December 2nd 4:00pm-7:00pm

Registration is required and only $25 for groups.Your registration fee includes a printed photo of your group with Santa.

Reservations are required.

 St. Nicholas Visits The Shoal Creek Living History Museum  

Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Olathe, KS

7000 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO

Visit St. Nicholas during their holiday celebration, complete with decorated homes, villagers in costume & a letter-writing station! St. Nicholas Event arrives on December 7th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.

Leavenworth Breakfast and Pictures with Santa 

Riverfront Community Center, 123 South Esplanade Street, Leavenworth, KS

December 6th, 8:00am-11:00am

Come take pictures with Santa & eat a yummy breakfast plus tons of holiday cheer. Advance ticket holders get a Flash Pass for express entry to the event.

Cookies and Pictures with Santa at Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum

4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119

December 6th from 11:00am- 3:00 pm

Photos and Cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Atkins-Johnson Museum is back. Photos are $15. Followed by their Holiday Nights event from 7:00-9:00 pm.

See Santa perform with the Kansas City Symphony at this Christmas Festival

1601 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO

December 18th- 21st

From the family sing-along to an early visit from Santa, come and take a musical sleigh ride with the KC Symphony.

Celebrate Olathe and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting 

260 E. Santa Fe St. Olathe, Kansas

December 5th

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

This tree lighting will be held at the Olathe Community Center. Enjoy the holidays with live music and Santa.

Smithville Candy Land Christmas Events

December 6th, 1:00 pm – 5:30 Mayor’s tree lighting to follow at 6:00 pm

Downtown Smithville, MO

Head to downtown Smithville and visit Santa. After, have some treats and wander around downtown to see all the festive excitement. This is a free Christmas event for the whole family, so come out & enjoy it together!

You can even drop off letters to Santa.

Holiday Lights & Festive Sights

5635 Johnson Dr.Mission, KS

December 5th from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm in downtown Mission.

Enjoy games, music, s’mores and more.

Santa’s Workshop at Powell Gardens

1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50 Kingsville, MO

Friday and Saturday November 28th – December 20th 5:00pm-9:00pm

See Mr. and Mrs. Clause at Powell Garden and create a holiday craft and a special story time.

We hope you found the perfect Santa sighting for you and your family!

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