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The Christmas Village At Old Kinderhook In Missouri Is The Stuff Of Christmas Dreams

Old Kinderhook in Missouri hosts a popular annual Christmas Village with family-friendly activities and appearances from Santa.

Published Dec 3, 2020

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Magical moments await all season long in Missouri. The question is: How much fun can you cram into the mere weeks that remain before Christmas arrives? For a memorable day, filled with activities the whole family will love, carve out a day to visit Old Kinderhook in Missouri for its popular annual Christmas Village.

The Christmas Village at Old Kinderhook, in Camdenton, welcomes the public and resort guests to its magical celebration each weekend – Friday through Sunday – through December 20, 2020.

A beautifully lit hotel by a calm lake at dusk, reflecting its lights on the water's surface.
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Boasting a full menu of family-friendly activities, the Christmas Village is one of the most popular Christmastime traditions in Central Missouri with regular appearances from Santa himself.

A festive scene with a girl in an elf costume, Olaf the snowman, a woman in a red dress, and Santa Claus, smiling together.
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You can even join the jolliest of all elves – Santa – for breakfast on Sunday mornings at The Hook Café. He’ll be on hand to greet diners on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A hand in a fur-cuffed sleeve holds a steaming cup, partially obscured by a chair's backrest.
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While Santa may be the star of the season, the Christmas Village also boasts appearances from other seasonal favorites – from Mrs. Claus and the elves to Olaf from Frozen.

A person in a Santa costume poses with a large snowman character, both smiling on an outdoor ice rink.
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The kiddos will find a ton to do, including making Christmas crafts, posing for photos with Santa, decorating gingerbread houses, writing a letter to Santa, and listening to stories told by an Elf.

A decorated gingerbread house with colorful candies, including red and green M&Ms, gumdrops, and icing details.
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Can you believe that’s just the beginning of all of the fun? Gather around a roaring bonfire to roast marshmallows and to make s’mores, and climb aboard a holiday hayride.

A person dressed as Santa Claus walks down a sunny, tree-lined pathway.
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Did you know that Old Kinderhook also has an ice skating rink? Yep, you can glide on the ice during your visit to the Christmas Village, or join in on the fun at “Friday Night Characters on the Ice.”

A lit outdoor ice skating rink at night, surrounded by a hotel and festive string lights.
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Find a full menu of activities online, so you can plan how much time you’ll need for your visit.

A red mailbox labeled "Letters to Santa" stands near a cozy fireplace with a warm glow.
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Visit the official website of Old Kinderhook Resort. Or, go here for Facebook.

A decorated Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments, surrounded by a cozy seating area in a rustic setting.
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Have you been to this magical Christmas Village at Old Kinderhook in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! For more Christmastime fun, snag a seat at Miracle, a magical pop-up bar in Kansas City.

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