Plan your visit
We want your visit to the 2025 Christkindl Markt to be as smooth as possible. We’ve compiled all the info you need including parking details, public transportation routes, and suggested ho ho hotels!
FINAL WEEK HOURS:
WEDNESDAY
DEC 17
11AM-7PM
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
DEC 18
11AM-7PM
DEC 19
11AM-9PM
SPECIAL DATE
SPECIAL DATE
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
DEC 21
DEC 20
10AM-9PM
10AM-7PM
TUESDAY
MONDAY
DEC 23
DEC 22
11AM-7PM
11AM-7PM
LOCATION:
GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET
435 IONIA AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
CONTACT:
INFO@CHRISTKINDLMARKTGR.COM
616-805-5308
Parking
DOWNTOWN MARKET LOT
$25 Special Event Parking (Wed-Sun)
EXTREMELY LIMITED on-site parking is available in the Downtown Market lot accessible by gates on Ionia Ave. and Logan Street. Handicap accessible parking spots are designated on the southeast side of the lot. Credit card only.
MCCONNELL LOT
$1 per hour, $10 max.
This city lot is located directly across Ionia Ave. It offers two levels of parking, conveniently-located adjacent to the Market.
LOGAN ST LOT
$20 Special Event Parking (Wed-Sun)
EXTREMELY LIMITED parking is available in this lot.
METERED STREET PARKING
Rates may vary, enforced Monday through Friday.
Download the MOTU app or pay at pay stations. See meters for restrictions.
NON-METERED STREET PARKING
See street signs for details on FREE street parking.
DASH BUS STOP (free downtown bus route)
Park downtown and catch the free DASH bus to the Christkindl Markt from multiple locations. Download the “Transit” app to see when the next DASH bus is coming to any stop. View all DASH stops here.
OTHER CITY LOTS
CHERRY/COMMERCE RAMP
41 Cherry Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
STUDIO PARK RAMP
120 Ottawa Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
AREA LOT 3
65 Ionia Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
AREA LOT 6A
170 Cherry Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
WESTON/COMMERCE RAMP
18 Weston Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
AREA LOT 2
131 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hotels Nearby
310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
1.4 miles (about 5 minutes)
Guests staying at the Holiday Inn Downtown on Pearl Street can enjoy 25% off their Best Flexible Rate, and access a free shuttle between the hotel property and the Christkindl Markt.
Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown
40 Louis St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
0.6 miles (about 3 minutes)
Guests staying at the Residence Inn Grand Rapids Downtown can enjoy 15% off their listed rates.
Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown
433 Dudley PI NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2.9 miles (about 5 minutes)
Guests staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown can enjoy 20% off their stay, and an exclusive parking rate of $16 per night, per car with in-and-out privileges.
83 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1.9 miles
Guests staying at the CityFlatsHotel can enjoy 15% off their room rates.
ACH Hospitality has several properties downtown Grand Rapids, including the JW Marriott, Amway Grand Plaza, AC Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hyatt Place.