11 Places to Find the Perfect Holiday Gift in Kansas City
Working on the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Kansas City can help. Whether you’re shopping online or making the journey to some of the city’s favorite districts, get inspired and get started here.
Made in Kansas City
With outposts across the city, including Briarcliff, Lee's Summit, Downtown KC and many more, immerse yourself in goods from dozens of local creators.
Crown Center
Between its many shops, Crown Center offers family-friendly dining and entertainment for all tastes—plus the ever-popular Crown Center Ice Terrace.
Country Club Plaza
Browse storefronts featuring everything from popular fashion brands to stunning local chocolates, all nestled beneath the twinkling Plaza Lights. Get started with a Plaza shopping guide.
Shop Local KC
With storefronts in Crown Center, Brookside and Leawood, Shop Local KC is a permanent extension of the wildly successful Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair, popping up across the Kansas City area.
Merry Market
Taking place in the heart of the historic City Market, Merry Market brings 75+ local retailers together for four weekends across November and December in partnership with Art Garden KC.
Midtown/Westport
Undoubtedly an ideal source for ultra-local holiday finds, the tucked-away shops in Midtown and Westport contain everything from fresh coffee beans to quirky home goods and vintage vinyl. Plus, check out the annual Westport Christmas Market.
KC's Black-Owned Businesses
The area’s Black-owned businesses offer excellent options for everything from vegan dining to best-selling books. Get started at the Black Pantry or browse @kcblackowned on Instagram for dozens of recommendations.
Legends Outlets
In addition to dozens of shopping options, nightly light shows and seasonal celebrations make this Kansas City, Kansas, district a perfect holiday destination.
Breweries and Distilleries
Festive labels for the season, fresh merch or a six-pack of a favorite brew—the novel ways to experience and gift some of Kansas City’s favorite breweries and distilleries are endless.
Sports teams
From perennial standards—the Royals, Chiefs and Sporting KC—to new additions like the Kansas City Monarchs and the KC Current, every Kansas City sports fan is game to make a bit of space for some new gear.
Museum Stores
Don’t miss Kansas City’s museum stores for thoughtful items that fit every interest, whether it’s the National WWI Museum and Memorial for the history buff, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for the sports diehard or The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for the discerning eye.
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