Christmas

Memories

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Crown Center is full of your favorite holiday traditions from ice-skating beneath the towering Mayor’s Christmas Tree to visiting Santa at Destination North Pole, there is something for everyone. Bring your friends and family to shop, eat or take in a holiday activity. Make memories and share them online using #CrownCenter.

We also invite you to experience, the Hallmark Christmas Experience, a free, open-to-the public immersive experience with all the charm of a Hallmark movie town square. Shop the Christmas market and enjoy nightly Christmas tree light shows. Elevate your experience with special ticketed events and activities – the exclusive way to get access to Hallmark stars and artists. Tickets are limited.

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Arrival of the Mayor's Christmas Tree with shops in the background

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Arrival of the Mayor's Christmas Tree

Crown Center Square

The first sign of the holiday season arrives at Crown Center, the culmination of a journey from Oregon. The 100-foot-tall tree arrival is at 9 a.m. on November 6, 2025 and the tree will be placed into its stand at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, November 7. 816-274-8444.

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Crown Center Ice Terrace (2025 - 2026 Season)

Crown Center Square

1 to 2 hours

Kansas City's original public outdoor ice skating rink opens November 7!Come celebrate over 50 years of skating at the Crown Center Ice Terrace.November 7 - Opening Day at the Ice

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Crown Center Ice Terrace Tent with skaters at dawn

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2025 Opening Day at the Ice Terrace - FREE Skate

Crown Center Square

3 hours

2025 Opening Day for the Crown Center Ice Terrace is November 7! Kansas City's original public outdoor ice skating rink opens for another season of great skating fun!Thank you to 106.5 The Wolf , 99.7 The Point, and Panera Bread for

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