Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Kansas City this year? This post covers Christmas Kansas City 2022 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Kansas City, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern. Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Christmas in Kansas City 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
Story
Story is offering a Christmas Eve 4-course prix-fixe menu. Priced at $100 per person plus tax & gratuity. The regular dinner menu will not be available.
Lazia
Experience an authentically traditionally Italian holiday celebration with us at Lazia this season! Christmas Eve, la Vigilia di Natale, is also referred to as the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is tradition that no meat is served, which is rooted in religious practices. Each fish is meant to be representative of the seven sacraments found in Roman Catholic teachings. Priced at $145.00 per person.
Cracker Barrel
Create new traditions at home with fully prepared Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals and Homestyle Holiday Pies available in a variety of flavors.
For more information about Cracker Barrel Christmas offerings, visit crackerbarrel.com or check your local store for availability.
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Feast: Serves 8-10 people and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of two Country Sides, Sweet Yeast Rolls, Apple Streusel Pie and Pecan Pie. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Holiday Ham Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 and goes from your oven to table in two hours. Includes a whole Sugar Cured Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Roasted Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Macaroni n’ Cheese, choice of Country Side and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Use within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.*
Prime Rib Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner: Serves 4-6 people and goes from your oven to table in three hours. Prime Rib plus au jus and horseradish, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Gravy, choice of two Country Sides and Sweet Yeast Rolls. Serve within 72 hours after pickup. Pre-order and receive a FREE $5 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for 12/22 or 12/23.***
Their holiday pie offerings include Apple Streusel Pie; Pecan Pie; Cinnamon Roll Pie and more.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is offering a 3-course Holiday Family Style Menu.
They also offer a holiday carryout bundle which feeds 4-6 people and available for pick-up Thursday, 12/15 through Saturday, 12/24. Now taking call-in pre-orders. Online pre-orders start on Friday, 12/9. Orders must be placed 24 hours prior to pick-up.
Caesar Salad | Mom’s Lasagna | Fettucine Alfredo | Chicken Piccata | Chocolate Layered Cake | Gigi’s Butter Cake | Lemon Cookies | Fresh Baked Ciabatta Bread
Bob Evans
Bob Evans is offering the following Holiday Farmhouse Feasts which are packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy.
Premium Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, macaroni & cheese, pumpkin bread*, pumpkin pie*, double-crust apple pie (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Turkey Farmhouse Feast
Slow-roasted turkey, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Ham Farmhouse Feast
Hickory-smoked ham, bread & celery dressing, corn, our famous mashed potatoes with gravy, freshly baked rolls, green beans with ham, pumpkin bread (Serves 8 only)*, pumpkin pie* (*limited time only & while supplies last).
Slow-Roasted Pot Roast Farmhouse Feast, serves up to 10.
Slow-roasted pot roast, caramelized onions and carrots packed cold and ready to heat, serve & enjoy! Served with bread & celery dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans with ham, macaroni & cheese, a loaf of pumpkin bread*, freshly baked dinner rolls, pumpkin pie* and double-crust apple pie.(*limited time only & while supplies last).
Pie options include Whole Pecan Pie; Whole Triple Berry Pie; Reese’s® Peanut Butter Pie; Whole Double Crust Apple Pie and more.
The Honey Baked Company
The Honey Baked Company offers a variety of holiday meals including:
- Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast
- Quarter Ham Meal
- Turkey Dinner Sides
- Boneless Ham & Turkey Duo
- Six Sides Sampler
The 9 lb Honey Baked Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Bone-in Half Ham and Turkey Breast – both topped with our signature sweet & crunchy glaze. Meal also includes your choice of four of frozen Heat & Serve Side Dishes. Serves 12-16.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
Kona Grill
On Christmas morning, start the day with a St. Nick-approved brunch and festive plates of Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs or decadent Macadamia Nut French Toast. Toast to good friends, family and food with a Kona-mosa or classic cocktail!
Join Kona for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner with dine-in or takeout options; featuring Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham, Surf & Turf, Filet with Lobster Cream, Macadamia Nut Turkey, and more, along with Kona Grill favorites. A children’s menu is also available and reservations are open at KonaGrill.com.
They are also offering holiday features.
Who’s Holiday Party
Who’s Holiday Party (Shawnee) is offering a Who’s Holiday party pop-up bar.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar – Kansas City
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar – Kansas City is offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes on December 24. Priced at $85 per person.
Five Course Feast:
- Tuna Conserva – fennel, potato, roasted olive, sauce gribiche
- Charred Calamari Ripieni – pine nut, nduja, and grana stuffed, tomato sugo
- Little Gems and Chicory – lemon anchovy dressing, bottarga, torn croutons
- Pesce Alla Griglia – crispy skin branzino, baccala mantecato, roasted clams, salmoriglio
- Struffoli – honey soaked, orange zest, hazelnuts, rainbow sprinkles
The Town Company
The Town Company is offering a Christmas Eve dinner. Available in the dining room reservation. Priced at $75 to $95 per person. The same menu is offered at the Chef’s Counter at reduced price of $65 to $70.
The Dining Experience at the kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The Dining Experience at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is offering a Holiday experience with multiple dates and times available.
Affäre
Affäre is offering a Christmas Day holiday dinner. Priced at $95, wine pairing at $70.
OurHouseKC
OurHouseKC is offering a Holiday Snow globe experience. Regular menu and holiday cocktail menu are available for ordering.
Julep Cocktail Club
Julep Cocktail Club is offering a Sippin’ Santa event. $15 fee reserves your table for 90 mins.
Partake in delicious, inspired cocktails and bites, excellent service, and purchase some unique glassware as a holiday souvenir.
Rye Plaza
Rye Plaza is offering a Holiday tea seating on December 17 from 11 am – 1 pm. Priced at $37.50 to $90 per person excludes taxes and gratuity.
Menu featuring handmade savory and sweet selections paired with our collection of Hugo loose-leaf teas. The ticket price includes the sweet & savory menu, tea, and additional non-alcoholic beverages if desired. Wine & cocktails will be available for an additional fee during the tea service.
An alternate seating from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm is also available.
They also offer holiday bakery items to-go available for pick-up till December 31.
Nine Zero One Igloo Bar & Lounge
Nine Zero One Igloo Bar & Lounge is offering a Christmas igloo experience. Priced at $250 per person.
Join to be seated in one of holiday-themed igloos with festive decor, hand-crafted cocktails, a tasty seasonal menu, and photo opportunities.
They also offer a Christmas log cabin experience. Priced at $275 per person.
They also offer a Christmas glamping experience. Priced at $400 per person.
The Restaurant at 1900
The Restaurant at 1900 is offering holiday cookie box to-go available for pick-up on December 23. Priced at $32 per package.
- Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats
- Coconut Macaroons
- Iced, Decorative Sugar Cookie
- Cranberry Linzers
- Chocolate Peppermint Crinkles
- Chewy Molasses Gingersnaps
Rye Leawood
Rye Leawood is offering holiday bakery items to-go available for pick-up till December 31.
Bristol Seafood Grill – Leawood, KS
Bristol Seafood Grill – Leawood, KS is offering a Christmas Day 3-course menu options. No regular menu is offered.
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Overland Park
J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Overland Park is offering a Christmas Day 3-course menu options.
Waldo Thai
Waldo Thai is offering Christmas Eve Family Dinner (To-Go). $200, serves 4 – 6. Pick-up December 24, 2022 from 4:30pm-5pm
They are also offering a Waldo Thai Holiday Pop Up with specialty holiday themed cocktails and small plates, curated by our kitchen and bar teams! This event will take place on December 11, 2022 and December 18, 2022, with three different seating times: 4:30pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
Acre
Acre (Parkville) is offering Holiday Cocktails to go.
- Heritage Eggnog
- Mulled Wine Punch
- Swidden Old Fashioned
Eldridge House Grille – Lawrence, KS
Eldridge House Grille – Lawrence, KS is open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on 5pm-9pm.
Festive Things to Do
Kansas City’s most iconic holiday display makes its return for the 93rd year as the Country Club Plaza is adorned in thousands of twinkling lights. Explore the neighborhood and soak in the Evergy Plaza Lights all season.
Lace up your skates and take in the picturesque sights at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, recognized by USA Today as one of America’s top ice skating rinks. Skate rentals, lessons and private parties are available. Nov. 4-March 2023
Every moment of the season shines bright at Union Station. In addition to towering trees, festive decorations and classic seasonal films, the Holiday Reflections walk-thru village returns to offer a mesmerizing stroll through one of Kansas City’s most historic spaces. Nov. 21-Jan. 1, 2023
Make your way through Winter Magic at Cliff Drive, a mesmerizing drive-through display featuring a mile of lights. Proceeds benefit KC Parks improvement projects. Nov. 3-Jan. 1, 2023
Thanksgiving week marks the return of Christmas in the Park, a festive drive-through display in Longview Lake Park with more than 500,000 lights. The event is free, but donations are accepted to benefit local charities. Nov. 23-Dec. 31
The Soul of Santa brings a full lineup of holiday cheer to 18th & Vine and the Shops on Blue Parkway, including a tree lighting, community breakfast and toy giveaway, plus a concert at the Gem Theater. Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10
Independence‘s Vaile Mansion offers tours of the stately Victorian property dressed in its finest holiday decor during A Victorian Fashionable Christmas. Nov. 25-Dec. 30
Stroll the glowing paths of Powell Gardens during the Festival of Lights, returning this season with new sparkling sights and installations to explore. Nov. 10-Dec. 30
A favorite tradition for many years, the Kansas City Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, offering a sparkling start to the holidays. Dec. 7-24
Also at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Kansas City Symphony offers a pair of holiday performances in Handel’s Messiah and Christmas Festival, an energetic presentation of the season’s favorite tunes. Dec. 9-11, Dec. 15-18
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre returns to the stage at Spencer Theatre for a favorite holiday tradition. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and a cast of irresistible characters for performances of A Christmas Carol, select nights each week. Nov. 18-Dec. 24
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra presents Hallelujah Holidays, a concert celebrating the sounds and influence of soul jazz, with renowned KC artist Eboni Fondren at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dec. 7
Embrace the holiday spirit with A Spectacular Christmas Show from MTH Theater at Crown Center. Featuring inventive arrangements of holiday favorites, the song and dance extravaganza guarantees you’ll be feeling the season’s spirit. Dec. 8-23
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The City Market‘s Merry Market brings an outdoor shopping extravaganza to the neighborhood, with Holiday Swing by the Strawberry Swing featuring more than 75 local artists and makers in a European-inspired, open-air market. Stop by to explore all kinds of shopping options along with local food, warm drinks and more, every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18
For more local shopping from the Strawberry Swing, stop by J. Rieger & Co. during the first three weekends of December. Featuring a rotating selection of seven vendors each weekend, it’s the perfect chance for local shopping paired with cocktails and caroling. Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17
Find everything on your list and step into the holiday spirit at Legends Outlets in KCK. The shopping destination offers more than 75 stores and plenty of seasonal celebrations, including a nightly Christmas tree light show, holiday movies on the lawn and more.
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