Plan Your Cocoa Christmas Day
Your New Christmas Tradition Is Waiting.
The Cocoa Christmas Co.
Independence Center
18801 E. 39th Street South
Independence, Missouri 64057
Holiday 2026
Opening: November 14th
Dates: Thursdays - Sundays
Hours: 11am - 7pm Thurs - Sat
11am - 6pm Sundays
SHOP • SKATE • CREATE • MEET SANTA • MAKE MEMORIES
Don’t Just Plan a Visit. Plan a Christmas Day.
There’s enough happening at Independence Center this holiday season to stay awhile. Your family’s day might look something like this:
11:00 AM — Arrive at Independence Center
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11:15 AM — Step Into The Cocoa Christmas Co.
Explore the experience, take pictures and start shopping.
12:00 PM — Santa’s Workshop
Let the kids make a little Christmas magic.
12:45 PM — Shop The Marketplace
Discover small businesses and unique gifts.
1:15 PM — Cocoa Break
Slow down and warm up.
2:00 PM — Meet Santa
Capture your family’s Christmas picture.
3:00 PM — Take a Stroll
Check out the Trail of Trees
4:30 PM — Dinner + Christmas Shopping
Stay at Independence Center, grab something to eat and finish your Christmas shopping.
Sample itinerary only; actual operating hoursand reserv ation times may vary.
Coming From Out of Town?
Make Cocoa Christmas Part of Your Kansas City Christmas.
We’re creating something worth putting in the car and driving for. Come for Cocoa Christmas. Shop. Skate. Create. Meet Santa. Explore Independence Center. Enjoy Kansas City. Then make a day—or an entire weekend—of Christmas memories.
Before You Come
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Give Yourself Time.
This isn’t designed to be rushed.
Bring Your Phone.
​Your camera roll is about to look a lot more like Christmas.
Reserve Santa Early.
Advance reservations will be strongly encouraged once booking opens.
Check the Skating Schedule.
Skating dates, times, admission information and special events will be published as they become available.
Come Back Again.
Products, Marketplace vendors, workshops and events may change throughout the season.
