Hallmark fans were excited to learn about the dates released for the 2027 Hallmark cruise featuring interactions with Hallmark movie stars, holiday games, and more. But for fans who cannot go on the cruise or miss out on bookings, there’s another experience even closer to home to enjoy.
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The Hallmark Christmas Experience Returns for 2026
The Hallmark Christmas Experience returns for a third year for the holiday season and features appearances by Hallmark Channel stars, holiday shopping, Christmas light displays, interactive displays, and dining experiences. The experience is meant to make guests feel like they are immersed in a Hallmark movie.
The four-weekend event runs from November 27 through December 20, 2026, at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The outdoor Christmas market and Crown Center Square festivities are free to attend but tickets are required for visitors who want access to Hallmark stars, workshops, special events, and other activities.
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Here are the full dates and operating hours:
Dates: November 27 through December 20, 2026
Location: Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Friday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The centerpiece for the event is the 100-foot Mayor’s Christmas Tree, which is illuminated during the festivities. The holiday light show takes place Fridays and Saturdays at 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM. Sundays, it takes place at 6 PM.
Guests can enjoy several free activities without purchasing a ticket, such as a Christmas Market, Holiday Hallmarket featuring Hallmark products and exclusive merchandise, festive food and drinks, and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. There is also a Christmas card sending station with postage provided, live entertainment, and festival photo opportunities.
Hallmark Christmas Package Pricing Details and Benefits
Guests of the Hallmark Experience can also opt to purchase additional experience packages which include admission to special entertainment, interactions with Hallmark Channel stars, and more.
Night on the Square Pass ($20)
- Designed for an evening visit, this pass includes:
- Admission to the Light Walk
- Hot cocoa voucher
- 10% discount at the Holiday Hallmarket and Dry Bar Hallmark
- Premium tree-ring access
- Commemorative light-up keepsake
Day Pass ($99)
This option includes the Light Walk, hot cocoa voucher, premium tree-ring access, a Holiday Hallmarket discount, and a choice of one Stars on Stage show. It also provides access to the event’s festive activities.
Be Merry ($299)
This package includes everything in the Day Pass, plus:
- Choice of three Stars on Stage shows
- 20% discount on additional Stars on Stage shows
- Commemorative weekend badge
- Exclusive art print
- Community room access
- Access to the Saturday Showcase
- Tyler Hynes ornament signing available as a separate add-on
- Hallmark advertises this as a $350 value.
Find Magic ($749)
This package includes everything in Be Merry, along with:
- Find Magic Lounge access
- First access to book a holiday-themed bed-and-breakfast room at The Westin
- Group photo opportunity with Hallmark stars
- Additional premium experiences and package-holder benefits
Weekends 1-3 are sold out for this experience.
Make Memories ($1,799)
This is the most expensive and immersive package. It includes everything in Be Merry and Find Magic, plus:
- Access to every Stars on Stage show
- Saturday Night Showcase with designated seating
- Exclusive meet-and-greet breakfast with Hallmark stars
- Exclusive Make Memories lounge access
- Dedicated onsite guest services
- Commemorative art print signed by Hallmark stars
- Exclusive inside look at Hallmark, exploring the company’s history, stories, and creative process
- An exclusive keepsake at the Holiday Hallmarket
- Sold out
All four Make Memories weekends are listed as sold out.
Hallmark Channel Actors Appearing in Person
Hallmark Channel actors will be attending the Hallmark Experience, which features a different lineup each weekend with Jonathan Bennett returning as host.
Weekend 1: November 27–29
Jonathan Bennett (host), Andrew Walker, B.J. Britt, Brooke D’Orsay, Erin Cahill, Hunter King, Lacey Chabert, Melissa Peterman, Nikki DeLoach, Scott Michael Foster, Taylor Cole, and Tyler Hynes.
Weekend 2: December 4–6
Jonathan Bennett (host), Alison Sweeney, Brendan Penny, Emilie Ullerup, Heather Hemmens, Holland Roden, Kristoffer Polaha, Niall Matter, Nikki DeLoach, Rachel Boston, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tyler Hynes, and Wes Brown.
Weekend 3: December 11–13
Jonathan Bennett (host), Benjamin Ayres, Ben Rosenbaum, Bethany Joy Lenz, Chris McNally, Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Jill Hennessy, Kavan Smith, Kevin McGarry, Lachlan Quarmby, Lori Loughlin, Pascale Hutton, Roan Curtis, and Viv Leacock.
Weekend 4: December 18–20
Jonathan Bennett (host), Ashley Williams, Autumn Reeser, Catherine Bell, Holly Robinson Peete, James Denton, Kimberley Sustad, Lyndsy Fonseca, Paul Campbell, Robert Buckley, Victor Webster, and Will Kemp.
This year also features the chance for a special Tyler Hynes, an actor who has appeared in 27 Hallmark movies, ornament-signing experience.
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This will be available on Sunday, November 29, and Sunday, December 6, beginning at 3 PM which features a Tyler Hynes Keepsake Ornament, an opportunity to have the ornament signed by Hynes in person, and an individual photo opportunity with the actor.
This experience is available exclusively to Be Merry, Find Magic, and Make Memories package holders for an additional cost.
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