Folk rock and Yacht rock may not exist today without the memorable contributions of James Taylor and Jimmy Buffet. Their melodic guitar sounds coupled with their unique, distinctive vocals are a perfect match that can’t be denied. Songs like “Fire and Rain” and “Margaritaville” will take us back in time as we celebrate tunes made famous by these two Artists.

The Coterie, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage!  Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.  The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. 

Hallmark Visitors Center. 10:30AM – Noon.   This FREE drop-in program is a fun and unique opportunity to see Hallmark creatives in action – to observe, ask questions, learn about the creative processes and be inspired by Hallmark’s talented artists, writers, designers, engineers and more. 

The Coterie, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage!  Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.  The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. 

Crown Center Shops, Grand Boulevard entrance. Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season and the Hallmark Christmas Experience. Join Santa as he makes his way to DESTINATION NORTH POLE where he resides through December 24. No admission fee.

Experience the Square: Free to explore and open to the public, the Square is filled with fun for everyone. Think spectacular tree light shows, delicious treats, a card-sending station, one-of-a-kind gifts from vendors and more!

Elevate with Tickets: Create a truly memorable experience with the purchase of a curated ticket package or individual tickets for access to see your favorite Hallmark stars on stage, artist-led workshops, festive dining experiences, and more.

Crown Center Shops. Level 1 Showplace. Families will explore a candy cane forest filled with interactive stations and letters to Santa magically flying overhead as they make their way to Santa’s village—where they can meet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture this cherished memory, with photo packages starting at $8.00. Guests may also take their own photo for free. 

The Coterie, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage!  Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.  The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. 

The Coterie, Crown Center Shops, Level 1. The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage!  Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.  The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. 

The Crown Center Shops will be open November 28 – December 24 with the following holiday hours:

Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve, December 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

And, from December 26 – 31 with the following holiday hours:

Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday, 12 pm – 6 pm

New Year’s Eve, December 31, 10 am – 5 pm

Closed:  Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

Thanksgiving Day, 3pm – 10pm

Christmas Eve, 10am – 6pm

Christmas Day, CLOSED

New Year’s Eve, 10am – 6pm

New Year’s Day, Noon – 9pm

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

The Crown Center Ice Terrace will open on November 7, 2025, for its 53rd season of outdoor skating fun.  Be sure to join us between 6am and 9am for our annual Opening Day Free Skate, November 7.

Hallmark Visitors Center. The Hand of the Artist: The Creative Collaboration of Hallmark and Disney, is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how Hallmark artists create Disney products. The exhibit’s focus is on ornaments, telling the story of “idea to tree” through both physical elements and film footage.  FREE Open during Hallmark Visitors Center hours.

See the beginnings of the beloved newspaper comic artist’s relationship with Hallmark and how Hallmark artists have used his iconic characters on 150 million products to help people make genuine connections with their loved ones. Along the way, you will uncover tidbits of history, a few stories, and many fun facts about Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS® Gang. Good grief, what are you waiting for?