Markets open Nov 21–Dec 4 near Kansas City in 2026. Holiday Swing at Union Station opens Nov 21 and runs through Nov 22, with free admission. Hallmark Christmas Experience opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 20. The last opening date on this page is Dec 4.
Most Kansas City holiday markets open between Nov 21 and Nov 27 this year.
By date
Opening date, city and hours are first, when the organizer has posted them. Tap one for prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
Holiday market · to Nov 22 · Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd.27NovFriHallmark Christmas ExperienceWinter wonderland · to Dec 20 · Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd.4DecFriKristkindl MarktGerman-style market · to Dec 5 · Kansas City United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th St.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Open Nov 21–22, 2026
Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. · Kansas City, MO · about 1 mile away
Good to know: Local makers selling gifts inside the station.
Open Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026
Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd. · Kansas City, MO · Crown Center
Good to know: Weekend holiday setup on the square with a light walk and the Crown Center Ice Terrace next door.
Open Dec 4–5, 2026
Kansas City United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th St. · Kansas City, MO · about 6 miles away
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Most Kansas City holiday markets open between Nov 21 and Nov 27 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 21, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 4. Holiday Swing at Union Station opens Nov 21 and runs through Nov 22. Hallmark Christmas Experience opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 20. Kristkindl Markt opens Dec 4 and runs through Dec 5.
Holiday Swing at Union Station at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd.: Nov 21 – Nov 22. Free to attend. Hallmark Christmas Experience at Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd.: Nov 27 – Dec 20. Ice Terrace skating has its own price; see the event site. Kristkindl Markt at Kansas City United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th St.: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Not listed.
Kristkindl Markt (Kansas City, MO · about 6 miles away): Dec 4 – Dec 5.
Hallmark Christmas Experience (Kansas City, MO · Crown Center): Nov 27 – Dec 20, Ice Terrace skating has its own price; see the event site.
Holiday Swing at Union Station: Indoors in the station hall, with elevators.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
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