Holiday markets

Christmas markets in Kansas City

Browse together, buy one thing you did not plan to, then sit down somewhere warm.

Plan a date for your night See the Christmas Board

Holiday markets

Most run a weekend or two, so check the days on each card.

The place
Hallmark Christmas Experience (official page, opens in a new tab)
DowntownNov 27 to Dec 20
Weekends only, Thanksgiving to Christmas 2026: November 27 to 29, December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20.
Crown Center Square (light shows, performances and the Christmas market) is free; the Be Merry, Find Magic and Make Memories packages are ticketed.
Hours and prices
Weekends only, Thanksgiving to Christmas 2026: November 27 to 29, December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20. Fridays and Saturdays noon to 9 PM, Sundays noon to 7 PM, per Crown Center's event page (read 2026-10-17). Light shows at 6, 7 and 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 PM on Sundays.
Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
The place
Holiday Swing Market at Union Station (official page, opens in a new tab)
DowntownNov 21 to Nov 22
Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 2026, 10 AM to 6 PM (the 16th Holiday Swing).
Free to attend.
Fritz's, Then the Hallmark Christmas Market and Light Show
DowntownAbout $12–$28 for twoNov 27 to Dec 20
Burgers delivered by toy train at Fritz's, then the free Hallmark Christmas market and the 6 PM light show on Crown Center Square.
Planned with no alcohol
The Hallmark Christmas Experience, Then Skating
DowntownAbout $20–$32 for twoNov 27 to Dec 20
Crown Center Square's free Hallmark Christmas market, light shows and performances, then an hour on the Crown Center ice.
Planned with no alcohol
The Holiday Swing Market, Then Holiday Reflections
DowntownAbout $22–$27 for twoNov 21 to Nov 22
Browse the Strawberry Swing's holiday market of local makers at Union Station, then walk through the holiday village and the model trains in the same building.
Planned with no alcohol
Northtown Holiday Market & Lunch
North Kansas CityAbout $25–$90 for twoNov 21 to Nov 22
Browse a small artisan holiday market in North Kansas City, then lunch nearby. The lunch rotates by date.

Shop small, any weekend

Local shops for gifts, with food in the middle.

Gallery, Local Shops & a Sweet Treat
Brookside and WaldoAbout $8–$18 for two
Look at regional art at Leopold Gallery, browse Kansas City-made gifts, then share a frozen custard or an ice cream.
Planned with no alcohol
Food Hall & Kansas City Shopping
PlazaAbout $21–$66 for two
Pick a bite from local vendors in a food hall, then shop for KC-made gifts. The shop rotates by date.
Vintage Row & a Kitchen Shop Stroll
WestportAbout $20–$90 for two
Coffee, then a browse through Westport's vintage shops and a triangle-shaped kitchen store. The coffee stop rotates by date.
Planned with no alcohol
Bloom Pastries, Antiques and the Candy Wizard
River MarketAbout $14–$74 for two
Pastries and coffee at Bloom Baking, then a wander through River Market Antiques and a candy shop for the walk home.
Planned with no alcohol
Cheese, Chocolate & Local Goods on the Plaza
PlazaAbout $40–$45 for two
A rainy-day browse: local goods at KC Style Haus, a gourmet cheese shop for a picnic plan, then Swiss chocolates at Andre's.
Planned with no alcohol

The Christmas Board

The Christmas Board opens Nov 20: a winter of KC dates on one board, free this season. Open the Boards

Every day, time and price here comes from the place's or event's own page, linked on its card. Holiday hours change and nights sell out, so check before you go.