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The Crown Center Ice Terrace opened for its 54th season Friday — marking decades of Kansas City holiday memories.
The season traditionally kicks off with a free skate from 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM before prices kick in. Daily skate rental during the season costs $6. Admission is $10, and kids under 4 skate free.
From November through January, the Ice Terrace will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours continue through February and March, listed here.
The Mayor's Christmas Tree is set to be hoisted up Friday. The annual lighting is scheduled for Friday, November 27 at 6:00 PM.
The ice terrace and Christmas tree are nominated for USA Today's Top 10 Best. The public can vote once per day online until Monday, November 30 at 11:00 AM. The Top 10 Best holiday trees and ice rinks will be announced Thursday, December 3. Voting can be found here.
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