Kansas City is preparing for a festive holiday season as it becomes the setting for a new Hallmark Christmas special. Titled “A Hometown Holiday Christmas Special,” this event will feature musical performances from country stars Brad Paisley and Mickey Guyton.
Filming Details and Special Features
The filming of the special is scheduled for the weekend of November 28-30. Crews will be active at Crown Center Square and the Hallmark Christmas Experience. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting is also part of this festive event.
- Filming Dates: November 28-30
- Location: Crown Center Square
- Special Guest Performers: Brad Paisley (recorded at the Grand Ole Opry) and Mickey Guyton
Broadcast Information
The Christmas special is set to air for the first time on Saturday, December 6, at 9 p.m. on the Hallmark Channel. For those who miss the live airing, it will be available for streaming on Hallmark Plus the following day.
Additional Star Appearances
Alongside Paisley and Guyton, the show will feature familiar faces from earlier Hallmark productions. Benjamin Ayers and Tyler Hynes, known for their role in “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” will also appear in the special.
Hallmark Christmas Experience
The filming coincides with the Hallmark Christmas Experience, which opens on November 28. This immersive event allows fans to enter a Hallmark movie-themed town square.
- Event Highlights:
- A stunning 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree.
- A festive light show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening starting at 6 p.m.
- Shopping opportunities at the Holiday Hallmarket.
Entertainment Options
Visitors can also unwind with the “Home Sweet Hallmark Movie-Thon” at the Hallmark Visitors Center. Free seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis during certain times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Explore and Celebrate
As holidays approach, Kansas City offers an array of activities, including light walks, festive photo opportunities, and a chance to meet some beloved Hallmark stars. For more detailed information about the holiday schedule, events can be found at CrownCenter.com/events.
