A standout shopping destination, family entertainment hub and favorite festival host, Crown Center delivers on entertainment for all in the heart of Kansas City. See what’s in store throughout the year, from blockbuster summer shows to unparalleled picks for holiday cheer.
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- Lace up your skates this winter and take in the picturesque sights at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, recognized by USA Today as one of America’s top ice skating rinks. Skate rentals, lessons and private parties are available.
- Mark your calendar for the return of the Hallmark Christmas Experience, Nov. 28–Dec. 21. The festivities kick off with the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 28, and continue on weekends with holiday lights, shopping, skating at the Ice Terrace and plenty of winter fun at Crown Center Square.
- Shopping, dining and entertainment can be conveniently found under one roof inside the Crown Center Shops. Browse shelves at popular retail picks from Toy Time to Halls Kansas City, savor local flavors at dining options like SPIN! Pizza and Unforked, and catch a show at the Coterie Theatre or Music Theater Heritage. Plus, the brand new Museum of BBQ tells the detailed story of Kansas City’s signature cuisine in immersive fashion.
- Powered by Hallmark, Kaleidoscope offers free and interactive artistic encounters. Kids have the chance to create their own masterpieces using leftover materials from the legendary greeting card company’s manufacturing process. Under the same roof, guests can continue exploring the lasting impact of an iconic Kansas City brand at the Hallmark Visitors Center.
- The family fun continues at the Crown Center Showplace, where imaginative exhibits are available to guests throughout the year at no cost.