You can never be too prepared for the fast-approaching holiday season. With holiday parties to attend, decorating to do, and a long list of friends and family to find gifts for, you may feel overwhelmed.
Lucky for you, your friends at LeasingKC are here to break down the best holiday shopping in Johnson County to help you easily take care of everyone on your list.
Find out where to go for holiday gifts for your brother, boss, kiddos, and everyone in between below.
Where is the best holiday shopping in Johnson County?
Johnson County offers some of the best shopping in the entire Kansas City metro area. Numerous malls and shopping districts are scattered around the county, with amazing options for any style or budget.
Town Center Plaza
Located in Leawood on 119th St. between Roe & Nall, this open-air shopping district is home to over 90 retail stores and restaurants. Just a sample of the stores you can find here include Restoration Hardware, Madewell, Athleta, Anthropologie, Williams-Sonoma, and Barnes & Noble.
When to go
The sooner, the better! The closer we get to the holidays, the busier Town Center Plaza will be. Note: Town Center is an outdoor mall, so the weather may be a factor in deciding when to go!
Town Center Plaza’s main property is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Be sure to check the specific store website you want to visit, however, as they may have extended holiday hours!
Who to shop for
There’s something for everyone at Town Center Plaza. Go to Brighton Collectibles, Anthropologie, or Yankee Candle for gifts for mom. After you’ve found the perfect item, shop for dad at Dick’s Sporting Goods or Brooks Brothers.
If you’re shopping for kids, we suggest GapKids and Janie and Jack.
Oak Park Mall
This classic two-level indoor shopping mall has plenty of shopping, dining, and activities for the entire family. There are everyone’s favorite department stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Dillards, plus trendy boutiques, stores for kids, and more!
When to go
If you want to avoid traffic and long lines, we suggest getting your holiday shopping in at Oak Park Mall in early November.
The mall is open from 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and from 11 am to 6 pm Sundays. Find special holiday hours here.
Who to shop for
At Oak Park Mall, you can pick up Royals & Chiefs gear for your sports-loving best friend at Champs or bath bombs & skincare for the beauty lover in your life at Lush.
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