Presented and organized by Kansas City Bier Company - Kansas City's largest locally owned brewery - KC Oktoberfest is a two day-festival celebrating authentic German-style bier, food, and entertainment at Crown Center in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Friday, October 4th 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Saturday October 5th 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Showplace, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – where Daniel and his friends help young children navigate their world, and parents guide their journey. Play, sing, explore, and pretend in some favorite and familiar places from the Neighborhood. Try a fun activity, share a memory, and create grr-ific new ones on…
This community-favorite event on Crown Center Square highlights the artistry of current Hallmark employees and retirees. Organizers expect more than 100 booths this year, and the artists will all be on-site for the event, so you can chat with each creator about their work. This celebration of creativity and togetherness features live music performances, local…
All aboard for a favorite holiday tradition at Crown Center! Santa Claus will arrive Friday, Nov. 26, at the Crown Center Shops in a horse-drawn carriage. Santa will then make his way to Santa’s Gingerbread Station, where he resides through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Kids and families can meet and have their photo taken with…
Presented by the Hallmark Art Collection, this exhibition features dozens of original mixed media drawings by Saul Steinberg. Perhaps best known for his cover illustrations for The New Yorker magazine, Steinberg was born in 1914 to a Jewish family in Romania, but he fled Europe in 1941 to escape the persecution of Jews. While living in the U.S., Steinberg collaborated with…
Plunge into a fun, creative environment in this free exhibit that will delight kids who love to explore the deep blue sea. Discover buried treasure in a sunken pirate ship, ride a dolphin and seahorses, paddle your way to the mermaid's house, explore in the submarine, and many more aquatic adventures. It's fathoms of fun,…
Santa Claus will arrive in front of the Crown Center Shops in a horse-drawn carriage on Friday, Nov. 27, at 10:30 a.m. and will greet those gathered outside from his carriage. Santa will then take up residence in Santa's Gingerbread Station (Crown Center Shops, Level 1) through Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will welcome the public…
The Easter Bunny will greet children in the Crown Center Atrium on April 4-5 and April 10-11 from noon – 4pm. Sessions with the Easter Bunny are free, as are photos taken with personal cameras. A photographer will be on site for professional photos for a fee. For more information, call 816-274-8444.
