A Fun Morning at the North Pole: 2019 Event Recap

The North Pole magic started as guests walked in the door as Santa Jim greeted everyone with a Ho, Ho, Ho! The castle at Little Sunshine’s Preschool and Playhouse was decorated magically. Guests enjoyed chicken and waffles as well as a tasty hot chocolate bar and gourmet coffee options.

Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019

There was no waiting in long lines for a quick Santa pic – instead guests enjoyed themed activities! Our title sponsors The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and CareNow Urgent Care bough the fun with a snowman clinic, Santa hats and an activity wheel of fun!

North Pole guests also created their own holiday frames, colored a gigantic mural, created reindeer food and custom gift tags.

Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019

Then, they contributed to our community build of a LEGO North Pole while enjoying movie theater popcorn snacks, decorating their own holiday cookies and getting some festive face paint! Some of our elves reminded kiddos how to do their best brushing all that sugar off their teeth. And, they had a chance to try their hand at an inflatable golf game to win fun prizes to use during the school break!

Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019

 

Let’s not forget the main event – Santa Claus! Thanks to Amber Dawkins Photography for her amazing, cozy backdrop and skill in capturing the magic of the North Pole through photos.

Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019
Morning at the North Pole 2019

Every family received one swag bag filled Seasons Greetings from our friends at Sourcepoint, The Pencil Grip, Zaxby’s, Purpose Play, Jack’s Kettle Corn, Hallmark Gold Crown Stores.

The North Pole visit concluded with our favorite part, a reading of The Night Before Christmas by Santa himself.

Thank you for joining us at the North Pole! We hope your holiday season is filled with fun and family!

Event Sponsors, Vendors and Giveaway Sponsors

The Pediatric Center at Overland Park Regional Medical Center

CareNow Urgent Care

Ambrosia Catering

B&B Theatres

Fry Orthodontics

Goldfish Swim School

Grounded Mobile Coffee

Jenkins and LeBlanc Pediatric Dentistry

Little Medical School

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool

LuminateKC

Pinstripes

Play-Well TEKnologies

Talk Cursive to Me

Topgolf Overland Park

Zaxby’s

Sarah McGinnity
Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (Go Cats!), she moved to Minnesota where she met her husband, Shea. Realizing how much she hated snow in May, she convinced him to move to Kansas City in 2010. Together they have lived in Midtown, Waldo, the Plaza, and now Overland Park. Sarah is mom to 10-year-old, Henry, 7-year-old Clark and 5-year-old Lucy. She has her master’s in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community. In between the crazy, she likes to drink coffee, run, hike, travel as much as possible, and experience all things Kansas City!