# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Kansas City, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## When they open

- **Holiday Swing at Union Station** (Kansas City, MO): opens Nov 21. Hours: Starts 10 a.m. both days.
- **Hallmark Christmas Experience** (Kansas City, MO): opens Nov 27. Hours: Weekends Nov 27 to Dec 20. Fri–Sat noon to 9 p.m., Sun noon to 7 p.m.
- **Kristkindl Markt** (Kansas City, MO): opens Dec 4. Hours: Dec 4, 5 to 9 p.m.; Dec 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

## Markets and winter events

- **Holiday Swing at Union Station** at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO · about 1 mile away. When: Open Nov 21–22, 2026. Time: Starts 10 a.m. both days. Price: Free to attend. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Starts 10 a.m. both days. Strollers: Indoors in the station hall, with elevators. Local makers selling gifts inside the station. Official page: https://www.visitkc.com/events/the-16th-annual-holiday-swing-at-union-station/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Hallmark Christmas Experience** at Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO · Crown Center. When: Open Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026. Time: Weekends Nov 27 to Dec 20. Fri–Sat noon to 9 p.m., Sun noon to 7 p.m. Price: Ice Terrace skating has its own price; see the event site. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: Weekends Nov 27 to Dec 20. Fri–Sat noon to 9 p.m., Sun noon to 7 p.m. Weekend holiday setup on the square with a light walk and the Crown Center Ice Terrace next door. Official page: https://www.experiencehallmarkchristmas.com/event/HCE26/schedule (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Kristkindl Markt** at Kansas City United Church of Christ, 205 W. 65th St., Kansas City, MO · about 6 miles away. When: Open Dec 4–5, 2026. Time: Dec 4, 5 to 9 p.m.; Dec 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: Not listed. Type: German-style market. Hours: Dec 4, 5 to 9 p.m.; Dec 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Official page: https://www.kcucc.org/kkm (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Kansas City?
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.

### Are there Christmas markets in Kansas City in 2026?
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.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Kansas City?
Kristkindl Markt (Kansas City, MO · about 6 miles away): Dec 4 – Dec 5.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Kansas City?
Hallmark Christmas Experience (Kansas City, MO · Crown Center): Nov 27 – Dec 20, Ice Terrace skating has its own price; see the event site.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Holiday Swing at Union Station: Indoors in the station hall, with elevators.

### How do you check these markets?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).