It's opening day at the third annual Christkindl Markt!
Help us kick off the season in the best possible way: surrounded by festive foods, warm beverages, and holiday cheer!
Today's FREE events and activities schedule:
Santa and Mrs. Claus Stroll the Christmas Village
3pm-6:30pm | Throughout the Christmas village
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they walk through the Christkindl Markt every Wednesday, posing for photos and sprinkling cheer wherever they go!
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
6:30pm-7pm | Second Floor Banquet Room
Sit down with Mrs. Claus as she reads some of her favorite Christmas stories before she and Santa head back to the North Pole!
Live Music at Rák Thai: Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos
6pm-9pm | at Rák Thai inside the Downtown Market
Kick off Christkindl opening night with a musical duel at Rák! Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos turns the room into a full-on sing-along party—chart-toppers, throwbacks, and holiday classics re-imagined, all decided by your requests. It’s fast, funny, and interactive: tip jars, call-and-response moments, and friendly piano face-offs all evening long. LEARN MORE
MORE CHRISTKINDL MARKT ACTIVITIES TO MAKE YOUR VISIT SPECIAL:
Roast your own marshmallow over our warm fire pit and create a DIY s'more! Kits are available for purchase at the Fudge & Confections booth nearby.
Write a personal letter to Santa! Letters and North Pole mailbox are located on the second floor throughout the duration of the Christkindl Markt.
Reserve a curling sheet for your group on the second floor terrace overlooking the Christmas village. Click here to purchase.
Host your own intimate gathering in one of our private Alpenglobes! Seats up to 8 for 3 hours. Click here to purchase.
Warm up inside the German-style Beverage Hall located in the middle of the Christmas village. Grab a beverage and find a cozy spot in the public seating area.
Don't forget to visit the bar on the second floor for a commemorative glass of Bubbles/Eierpunsch, or a stein of Dunkelweizen Christmas beer.
Explore the indoor Market Hall with 21 merchants and restaurants serving even more delicious food and beverage options.