Christmas Just Took Over Your Favorite Restaurant.
The Jolly Elf Holiday Popup transforms local restaurants into a fully immersive Christmas wonderland — for the whole family.
What is The Jolly Elf?
A Christmas Popup — Inside Your Favorite Restaurant.
We bring the magic to restaurants you already love. There’s no ticket to buy; just visit the host restaurant and walk straight into Christmas. Reservations aren’t required, but they’re a great idea on busy evenings and weekends.
Over-the-Top Décor
We transform the entire restaurant — floor to ceiling, every corner, every detail.
Photo-Worthy at
Every Turn
Every angle is a holiday photo op your friends will wish they were in.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
It’s still a full restaurant experience — only merrier.
What makes us different
A Holiday Popup Unlike Any Other.
Christmas Like You’ve Never Seen It
Our décor isn’t just festive — it’s fully immersive. The kind of room that stops you in your tracks the moment you walk in.
Everyone’s Invited. Really.
No ticket, no age limit, no drinks-only policy — just a real dining experience wrapped in Christmas magic for kids, grandparents, couples, and everyone in between.
Joy That Goes Beyond
Our Walls
A portion of every popup’s proceeds goes to charities serving our local communities. Visit The Jolly Elf and spread cheer far beyond the restaurant.
The experience
Step Inside Christmas.
From floor-to-ceiling décor and larger-than-life props to festive specialty menus and a vibe you won’t find anywhere else — we turn an ordinary visit into a holiday memory.
2026 Locations
Find a Jolly Elf Near You.
We’re popping up at these restaurant partners this holiday season — with more on the way.
Barley’s Kitchen + Tap
Overland Park, KS Nov 9 – Dec 28, 2026 Sister location — operates as Twinkle Christmas Pop‑UpBarley’s Kitchen + Tap
Shawnee, KS Nov 9 – Dec 28, 2026 Sister location — operates as Twinkle Christmas Pop‑Up
Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Lenexa, KS Nov 9, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 Sister location — operates as Twinkle Christmas Pop‑Up
Stroud’s
Overland Park, KS Nov 9, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Sister location — operates as Twinkle Christmas Pop‑Up
O’Dowd’s
Kansas City, MO Nov 9 – Dec 27, 2026 Sister location — operates as Twinkle Christmas Pop‑Up
More locations are joining the fun this season — check back often so you don’t miss the magic.
How it works
Three Steps to Christmas.
Find Your Location
Browse our current popup restaurant partners and pick the one nearest you.
Plan Your Visit
Stop in any time the restaurant is open. For locations that take reservations, it’s a smart idea to make one on busy evenings and weekends.
Arrive & Celebrate
Walk into Christmas. Eat, drink, snap a hundred photos, and soak it all in.
Our purpose
Joy That Extends Beyond Our Walls.
The Jolly Elf exists to spread joy — and that doesn’t stop at the restaurant door. A portion of proceeds from every popup is donated to a nonprofit serving that community, because the holiday spirit should reach everyone.
Kansas City
Des Moines Area
Springfield
For restaurants
Own a Restaurant? Let’s Talk.
We’re always looking for the right restaurant partners to host The Jolly Elf Holiday Popup. If you’d like to bring the magic to your space, we’d love to connect.
Inquire About Partnering →