There’s something special about Kansas City when the holidays roll around. Crown Center is elegantly decorated, the lights are glowing and families are out making memories. The holiday spirit is in full swing. And this year, it’s time to take that magic to the next level, because the Hallmark Christmas Experience is back. Every weekend from November 28 through December 21, Hallmark is bringing more merry, more memories and more magic to Crown Center with an immersive celebration unlike anything else in the city.
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday excursion, whether it’s a cozy date night or a fun family adventure, this experience checks every box. Enjoy ornate light displays as you ice skate under a magical Christmas backdrop, browse the “Hallmarket” for exclusive Hallmark cards, wrap, gifts, and event merchandise and explore the Christmas Market filled with one-of-a-kind finds from local vendors. You can snack your way through festive food and drinks, stroll through the Light Walk for those picture-perfect holiday moments, enjoy nightly tree light shows and even send a free greeting to someone you love from the Card-Sending Station…Hallmark will handle the postage.
The holiday fun continues indoors with the Hallmark Movie-Thon, featuring rotating Hallmark Channel favorites playing inside the surround-sound theater at the Hallmark Visitors Center. Seating is first-come, first-served and totally free, making it a perfect warm-up break between all your outdoor exploration. For something hands-on, you can watch a screen-printed T-shirt come to life right before you or pick up a fresh, cozy souvenir to commemorate your visit.
And if you want to take the holiday magic up a notch, you can upgrade your visit with special ticket packages. These give you access to Stars on Stage shows featuring Hallmark actors, hands-on Create & Learn classes with Hallmark artists and writers, and early access to select 2025 Hallmark Christmas Experience merchandise. Some packages even include a stay in the Hallmark Christmas Bed and Breakfast room, a cozy, fully themed holiday getaway that makes the experience truly one-of-a-kind.
So, as you sip your Monday morning coffee, picture the lights, the music, the cocoa and the memories waiting to be made. The season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than experiencing the magic at Hallmark’s Christmas Experience.