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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- 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.
- Crown Center plays host to a year-round lineup of signature events and major celebrations, from free summer movie screenings during the WeekEnder series to one of the city’s biggest Labor Day Weekend festivals at KC Irish Fest. The annual calendar also includes favorite traditions like Hallmarket, Boulevardia, KC Oktoberfest and many more.
- 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. Snoopy and the Red Baron puts the adventures of flight on display through May 4, followed by Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails™, May 24 through Sept. 1.
- Mark your calendar for the return of the Hallmark Christmas Experience, featuring nightly tree lightings, an enchanting Christmas market, events with favorite Hallmark movie stars and much more. The celebration takes place at Crown Center Square on weekends, Nov. 28 to Dec. 21.