Independence Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
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Santa Checking his List Twice
Santa is for everyone
SantaGARKCMO is a naturally 10" bearded Santa, with rosy red checks, and belly that shakes like a bowl full of Jelly. I have been making Santa appearances for 17 years.
I’m available during the months of November and December for family gatherings, photo sessions, visits to restaurants, stores, corporate events, and wherever Santa is needed.
In the past I have worked with the City of Independence, the Historic Truman Courthouse Visitation Experience Center, Powell Gardens, several Day Care and Assisted Senior Living Centers. Santa enjoys sharing the Magic and Joy of Christmas, having his picture taken, visiting will all young and old, and passing Christmas Trinkets.
107 reviews
Erica P.
December 28, 2025The perfect Santa!
Hired as: Santa Claus
SantaGar_KCMO
Thank You Erica for the great review.
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year
SantaGar
Jenny N.
December 26, 2025He is wonderful each year!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
SantaGar_KCMO
Good Morning Jenny
Thanks for the great review
I hope you and your family had a Great Christmas and Wishing you all a Happy New Year
SantaGar🎅
Lakesha W.
December 25, 2025I work with adults with disabilities, and seeing their reactions to Santa was truly the highlight of my Christmas season. The joy he brought to the individuals I serve was incredible to witness. He was patient, kind, and compassionate—exactly the type of person they need and deserve.
Hired as: Santa Claus
SantaGar_KCMO
Good Evening
Thanks for the great review and comments. I really enjoyed my visit with everyone. It was great seeing the Joy and Smiles on their faces.
Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
SantaGar 🎅
Sheri
December 25, 2025I'm definitely going to hire this Santa back next year. He was amazing with the kids. He seems to really enjoy being Santa. The kids asked him questions and he was ready to answer never skipped a beat. He looks like the "real" one. Had tons of patience. Thanks Santa
Hired as: Santa Claus
SantaGar_KCMO
Good Evening Sherri
Thanks for the amazing review. Like you said, I do love what I do, bringing the Magic and Joy of Christmas to everyone.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New
🎅🦌🎅
Tina C. T.
December 22, 2025We can’t say enough how amazing SantaGar is. We have used him the last 3 years and he has always been wonderful.
Hired as: Santa Claus
SantaGar_KCMO
Good Morning Tina,
Thanks for the amazing review and for sharing the pictures. It's always great to see your family.
Wishing you and all your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
🎅🎄🦌
Price range: $125 - $1000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - American Family Personal Entertainment Insurance
I always arrive with a sparkle in my eye and a jolly personality, ready to spread the magic and joy of Christmas wherever go.
For private home visits, I'm flexible and accommodating to each family's wishes whether that means posing for photos, reading a Christmas story or two, delivering gifts from Santa's sleigh, or even judging a festive cookie-decorating contest. always carry a bag filled with small Christmas trinkets to share with the children and add a touch of North Pole magic.
When it comes to corporate or community events, I bring that same flexibility and cheerful spirit, tailoring each appearance to meet the client's needs and ensure every guest leaves with a smile and a bit more Christmas joy.
🎅 About SantaGar (Kansas City’s Santa) 🎅
Since 2006, I’ve been spreading Christmas cheer throughout the Kansas City area. My Santa journey began when I appeared as Father Christmas during live concerts — and I had so much fun that I decided to continue making magical appearances year after year.
Today, I bring the Magic and Joy of Christmas to families, community events, and local celebrations of all kinds — from private home visits to citywide events like the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and many more.
One of my favorite annual appearances is the Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens, where I’ve delighted guests every Friday and Saturday evening after Thanksgiving for the past seven years.
I also collaborate with many talented photographers across the region to help capture and share the spirit of the season through their holiday sessions.
If for any reason I must cancel due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a 100% refund and priority re-booking for your event.
🎬 Fun Fact: In the summer of 2020, I appeared in a holiday movie filmed right here in Kansas City — My Sweet Holiday, which premiered on Lifetime on Christmas Night 2020.
🎓 Education & Credentials:
Bachelor of Santa Clausology – School 4 Santas, August 2024
Certificate, Christmas Performer Workshops – School 4 Santas, July 2021
During personal family visits, Santa always brings a few small trinkets for the children — little surprises straight from the North Pole! 🎁✨
Please be sure to have a comfortable chair ready for Santa to sit in. This helps make it easier for him to interact with everyone, share stories, and create wonderful photo memories together. 📸🎅
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House Party
11:00am - 11:30am
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Wednesday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
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Topeka, KS
Tuesday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Overland Park, KS
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Blue Springs, MO
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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Lees Summit, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Peculiar, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 11:30am
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Leawood, KS
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Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Richmond, MO
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Sunday
House Party
11:00am - 11:30am
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30am - 11:00am
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Overland Park, KS
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Raytown, MO
Wednesday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Tuesday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 9:00am
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Shawnee, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Prairie Village, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30am - 11:00am
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Overland Park, KS
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Studio Session
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Friday
House Party
10:30am - 11:15am
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Topeka, KS
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mission, KS
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Saturday
Fair
10:00am - 11:00am
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Lenexa, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Topeka, KS
Sunday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 10:30am
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Kearney, MO
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Belton, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 11:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00am - 9:00am
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Shawnee, KS
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Leawood, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Belton, MO
Sunday
House Party
11:00am - 11:45am
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Friday
Campus Event
7:30am - 11:00am
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Overland Park, KS
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Raymore, MO
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:00am
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Saturday
Studio Session
9:00am - 11:30am
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Excelsior Springs, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Thursday
Festival
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 11:00am
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Lenexa, KS
Wednesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Topeka, KS
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 10:00am
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Shawnee, KS
Monday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Lenexa, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 11:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Friday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 11:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Greenwood, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Leawood, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
Holiday Party
8:00am - 10:00am
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Olathe, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:00am
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
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Shawnee, KS
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30am - 11:00am
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Overland Park, KS
Wednesday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
Tuesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Overland Park, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Topeka, KS
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Basehor, KS
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 11:00am
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Lenexa, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Overland Park, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Shawnee, KS
Friday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:15pm
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Topeka, KS
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Thursday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Leawood, KS
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Surprise
10:00am - 10:45am
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Blue Springs, MO
Tuesday
Christmas Party
8:30am - 10:00am
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Kansas City, MO
Monday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Overland Park, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Surprise
10:00am - 11:00am
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Lees Summit, MO
Saturday
Studio Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Liberty, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:15am
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Liberty, MO
Friday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:30am
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Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Olathe, KS
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:30am
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Topeka, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Shawnee, KS
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Olathe, KS
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00am - 10:30am
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Thursday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Wednesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Prairie Village, KS
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
House Party
9:00am - 11:00am
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Greenwood, MO
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:30am - 10:30am
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Overland Park, KS
Tuesday
Surprise
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Pleasant Hill, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
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Lees Summit, MO
Sunday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Overland Park, KS
Thursday
Dinner Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 10:30am
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Shawnee, KS
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Wednesday
Surprise
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Fort Leavenworth, KS
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Greenwood, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Leawood, KS
Saturday
Surprise
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Basehor, KS
Saturday
House Party
10:00am - 10:45am
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Independence, MO
Tuesday
Virtual Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Prairie Village, KS
Monday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Lawrence, KS
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Leawood, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Lawrence, KS
Saturday
Studio Session
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Liberty, MO
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Kansas City, KS
Thursday
Parade
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Blue Springs, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Lees Summit, MO
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Lenexa, KS
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Lone Jack, MO
Tuesday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 9:15pm
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Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Independence, MO
Tuesday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 10:30am
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Shawnee, KS
Monday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Leawood, KS
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Independence, MO
Saturday
Donuts with Santa - DoughBoys
8:00am - 11:00am
Friday
Powell Gardens - Festival of Lights
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Friday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
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Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kansas City, MO
Tuesday
Studio Session
7:30am - 9:00am
•
Shawnee, KS
Monday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Santa Appearance at Robert T LaFrenz
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Saturday
Powell Gardens - Festival of Lights
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Appearance at VEC @ Historical Truman Courthouse
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
House Party (was originally 12-1
9:00am - 10:30am
Friday
Powell Gardens - Festival of Lights
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lenexa, KS
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Kansas City, MO
Sunday
Santa at Christmas Party - Tender Loving Child Car
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 2:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Powell Gardens - Festival of Lights
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Appearance at VEC @ Historical Truman Courthouse
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Appearance at Cerner
8:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
Powell Gardens - Festival of Lights
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30am - 9:00am
•
Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Appearance at VEC @ Historical Truman Courthouse
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Overland Park, KS
Saturday
Mini Photo Session
10:00am - 3:30pm
Sunday
Mini Photo Sessions
10:00am - 3:30pm
Sunday
Mini Session Advertisement Shoot
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Kansas City, KS
Sunday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Kansas City, MO
Monday
Cate Short Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Monday
Santa Family Visit - Lyndsey Torneden
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
Smithville, MO
Monday
Santa Family Visit to Megan Brower Gilges
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sunday
Surprise
1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Lees Summit, MO
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Olathe, KS
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Kansas City, MO
Saturday
Donuts with Santa
8:00am - 11:00am
Friday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Kansas City, MO
Friday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Overland Park, KS
Thursday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Topeka, KS
Santa works with several local photographers for that personal Santa experience.
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