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Get into the spirit at these festive holiday pop-ups in Kansas City

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

Don't be a grinch — check out these festive holiday pop-up experiences in Kansas City. Venues like Margaritaville are focusing on unique and thematic environments that engage visitors. The seasonal venues that blend food, drinks, and decorations for an immersive holiday experience.

Rec Deck the Halls, the holiday pop-up at Boulevard Brewing Co., is back for a fourth year.

NO. 1: WHERE ARE KANSAS CITY’S HOLIDAY POP-UP BARS? RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR THESE 15

The holidays are creeping up, and Kansas City’s beginning to spread some Christmas cheer through pop-ups. | Published November 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Joseph Hernandez

Margaritaville’s Christmassy cabanas are helping patrons celebrate the holidays.

NO. 2: DREAMING OF A WHITE (SAND) CHRISTMAS? KC MARGARITAVILLE LAUNCHING HOLIDAY POP-UPS

Kansas Citians hoping to spend the holidays on the beach but are/added/ unable to make the trip are getting their Christmas wish. | Published November 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The Frosted Reef, an under-the-sea-themed holiday pop-up bar, opens Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City. The hotel is located at 1491 N. 98th Terrace, in Kansas City, Kansas. Reservations are recommended. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 3: TOUR THE WHIMSICAL NEW HOLIDAY POP-UP EXPERIENCES AT KCK’S MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL

Over the past three weeks, Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City has been quietly transforming its summer cabanas into cozy winter escapes. | Published November 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tammy Ljungblad

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.