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The Frosted Reef at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

This new pop-up bar brings an under-the-sea holiday experience to the first level of LandShark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville. Guests can enjoy an island twist to their seasonal food and drink menu like the Seasick Crocodile and Dark Tide cocktails. Upgrade your experience with a two-hour rental at one of six “Frosted Cabanas,” which includes a curated food and drink menu and build-your-own hot chocolate tray.

Nov. 26 through Jan. 4
Wednesdays through Sundays
5 p.m. to midnight

Rec Deck the Halls at Boulevard Brewing Co.

Venture up to Boulevard’s fourth-floor escape for whimsical seasonal beverages in addition to the Rec Deck’s signature shuffleboard games and sweeping city views.

Nov. 28 through Dec. 27
Fridays and Saturdays

Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle

Head to the ski lodge, no mountains required. Chicken N Pickle’s cozy pop-up bar features outdoor fire pits, 10 festive cocktails and small bites. Guests can also book a decorated igloo on the rooftop, perfect for a winter escape, or go ice skating at the Overland Park location.

Nov. 21 through Dec. 31

Glimmer at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Set amid the splendor of the GloWild lantern festival, this new pop-up bar at the KC Zoo & Aquarium features festive decor, themed cocktails and appetizers to tame your roaring stomach. Upgrade your experience with a private igloo rental.

Nov. 5 through Dec. 21
Wednesdays through Sundays
5:30-10 p.m. 

Christmas Vacation Club at Pierpont’s Conductor Club

It’s a beaut, Clark, it’s a beaut! The Conductor Club at Pierpont’s is ready for the holiday season and embracing the classic film Christmas Vacation for this season’s pop-up bar.

Nov. 21 through Dec. 27
Fridays and Saturdays, plus Dec. 23-24

Nine Zero One Igloo Bar at The Fontaine

Stay cozy and soak in the views with igloos and a lodge perched atop the Hôtel Fontaine, boasting a prime location in the heart of the dazzling Country Club Plaza district.

Du 24 novembre au 15 mars

Kingdom’s Greetings at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Célébrez les fêtes de fin d'année au domicile des Kansas City Chiefs. Dégustez des plats et des boissons à thème, profitez des stations photo et même de l'apparition d'invités spéciaux, tout en profitant d'une vue impressionnante sur le terrain.

Du 28 novembre au 28 décembre
Du jeudi au dimanche

Tinsel & ‘Tinis at Union Station

This after-hours holiday pop-up is set amongst the splendor of Union Station’s Holiday Reflections display. Enjoy live entertainment, craft cocktails, festive décor and plenty of photo ops.

6 décembre, 12-13 décembre, 19-20 décembre

Jolly: A Country Christmas at Faulkner’s Ranch

Your favorite Christmas movie meets Nashville honky tonk at Faulkner’s Ranch this holiday season. Enjoy festive food and beverages, served in an over-the-top Western-themed event barn at Jolly. Afterward, head to the indoor barnyard to hang with more “party animals.”

Nov. 28 through Dec. 22

Miracle at Rockhill Grille Country Club Plaza

Un choix classique pour une décadence à outrance et des fêtes de fin d'année sur deux sites, et la possibilité d'organiser des événements privés plus importants au Rockhill Grille.

Dates vary for both locations; see calendar here

Holly & Vine at Aubrey Vineyards

Enjoy the cozy charm of the tasting room, holiday-inspired food and drink, and the inviting glow of the season at Aubrey Vineyards in Overland Park. 

Starting Nov. 7
Wednesdays through Sundays

Tinsel Tavern at Shark Bar at KC Live! Block

Le Père Noël fait du surf ! Allez à la plage sans quitter Kansas City en visitant la Tinsel Tavern pendant les fêtes de fin d'année. Le Shark Bar se transforme en un pays des merveilles hivernales tout en conservant son style décontracté et ses cocktails créatifs.

Du 21 novembre au 28 décembre
Du mercredi au dimanche

The Poinsettia at The Primrose

This local gem in Mission gets a merry makeover for the holidays. Sip on festive cocktails beneath sparkling lights and magical winter décor at this transformed speakeasy.

Nov. 4 through Dec. 31

Sippin’ Santa at J. Rieger & Co.’s The Hey! Hey! Club

Warm up on a cold winter night with this stellar subterranean hideaway. The Hey! Hey! Club is transformed into a tiki bar for the season, featuring drinks with a dose of tropical inspiration.

Du 18 novembre au 19 décembre

Jingle at KC Wine Co.

At Olathe’s KC Wine Co., the Black Barn is transforming into a magical winter experience where guests can sip on special cocktails, snap Insta-worthy photos and enjoy a holiday treat. Outside, don’t miss Winter Wonderland to take in thousands of holiday lights on the farm.

Nov. 1 through Dec. 21
Fridays through Sundays

Twinkle

Five local restaurants are hosting Twinkle this holiday season. You’ll find Christmas décor everywhere you look at this family-friendly pop-up while immersed in holiday music and cheer.

Barley’s Kitchen + Tap Shawnee & Overland Park open Nov. 10
Blue Moose Lenexa opens Nov. 10
Stroud’s Overland Park opens Nov. 11
Tanner’s Bar & Grill Red Bridge opens Nov. 27

Tinsel Town at Tom’s Town

Step into a world of festive cocktails, cozy vibes and holiday cheer at Tom’s Town Distilling Co., Kansas City’s first legal distillery since the Prohibition era. The Art Deco-inspired distillery is filled with twinkling lights, Christmas ornaments and plenty of tinsel, of course.

Opens Nov. 21

Skellington’s Christmas at Frost Frozen Bar

Step into a world where Halloween meets the holidays at Frost Frozen Bar in Westport. This Nightmare Before Christmas-themed pop-up will be packed with spooky-merry magic, specialty cocktails and festive photo opportunities. 

Nov. 20 through Jan. 4

Winter Snow Garden at Char Bar Westport

Cozy up in your own heated igloo at Westport hotspot Char Bar while your group enjoys themed-snacks, festive drinks and a complimentary bottle of bubbly to toast the season. 

Nov. 28 through the holiday season

The North Pole at Smoke Brewing Co.

You don’t have to travel far to visit the North Pole this year. Santa’s elves have been hard at work turning Smoke Brewing Co. in Lee’s Summit into a winter wonderland. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday experience during the day before it turns “festive and a little naughty” at night.

Nov. 4 through Jan. 3

Big Christmas at Martin City Brewing Company

All Martin City Brewing Company locations will be decked out for the holidays. Expect wall-to-wall decorations, festive cocktails, hot cocoa and a variety of seasonal bites.

Nov. 12 through Jan. 4

The Wonder Dome at OurHouseKC

Get in the holiday spirit at The Wonder Dome and enjoy dinner, festive drinks and live entertainment inside a cozy, heated rooftop snow globe.

Opens Nov. 28

Ho-Ho-Ho at The House at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop 

Located next door to Lulu’s Westwood location, The House has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy festive twists on holiday classics, including the Gingerbread Delight, Irish Coffee, Spiked Hot Chocolate, and more.

Through the winter season

Cozy Winter Igloos at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop

Step into a warm, whimsical winter escape in Downtown Overland Park at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop’s new outdoor dining experience.

Through the winter season

Après at the Pitch at CPKC Stadium

For two nights only, CPKC Stadium transforms into a warm alpine retreat complete with festive décor, glowing lights, and seasonal offerings, plus a special holiday fireworks show!

Dec. 19-20

Frosted at Servaes Brewing Company

A cold front is coming to this Shawnee taproom. Expect icy décor, twinkling lights, festive cocktails and slushies, plus seasonal beers and all the holiday vibes. 

Dec. 2 through Jan. 4