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The Hallmark Christmas Experience, Then Skating

Crown Center Square's free Hallmark Christmas market, light shows and performances, then an hour on the Crown Center ice.

About $20–$32 for two2 hrs 3 minEstimated fitBack Nov 27
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Map of the stops for The Hallmark Christmas Experience, Then SkatingA map of a few blocks, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, Hallmark Christmas Experience, the start, a general area rather than one address. Stop 2, Crown Center Ice Terrace, under 0.1 miles from stop 1, 3 min walk. The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. Landmarks shown: Union Station, National WWI Museum and Memorial.GRAND BLVDGILLHAM RDLiberty MemorialUNION STATIONLIBERTY MEMORIALSTART Hallmark Christmas ExperienceCrown Center Ice Terrace12N0.1 miThe Hallmark Christmas Experience, Then…StopGamesWalkStreetcar lineStraight lines, not directions. Dotted ring: somewhere in this area.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is under 0.1 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Best of Kansas City (Crown Center), shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Chip's Chocolate Factory, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • European Accents (Crown Center), shopping, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Fritz's Railroad Restaurant, food, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, museum, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • Museum of BBQ, museum, 2 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. Hallmark Christmas ExperienceFree on the square. Daily hours are not posted yet; check before you go.about 60 min · Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · then 3 min walkWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Crown Center Ice Terrace2026-27 rates: $10 admission (4 and older) and $6 skate rental each.about 60 min · 2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

The square is free on these four weekends; the ticketed Hallmark packages are optional. Then walk over to the rink.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Crown Center garages.
Getting around
Driving, Walking
Setting
Outdoors
Alcohol
None needed
What to wear
Gloves, a hat and warm socks.

Before you go

Hours not confirmed for Hallmark Christmas Experience. Check their pages first; they keep their own hours.

Hours, prices and reservations change. Anything we haven't recently source-checked is marked “Confirm today” in the planner rather than presented as fact. Check the venue's own page before you head out.

We last looked over this date on September 26, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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