Crestwood's Christmas Market with Santa
Visitors can shop from holiday-themed merchants and take pictures during visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Activities include decorating Christmas cookies, writing letters to Santa, making reindeer food, and participating in arts and crafts while enjoying hot chocolate.
What to Expect
Holiday market featuring Santa visits, cookie decorating, crafts, and hot chocolate.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate is offered, and visitors can decorate Christmas cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Tips & Advice
- No registration is needed, so families can just show up and join the cookie decorating, crafts and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Bring a camera or phone for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which are among the market's highlights.
- Vendors who want to sell at both the Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair that weekend should use the combined application.
- The Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 runs the same weekend as the Christmas Market, so shoppers can catch both holiday events in one trip.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year the Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 fall on the same weekend, with one combined vendor application for both.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to register?
No. You don't need to register for the event.
What can kids do?
Kids can decorate Christmas cookies, write letters to Santa, make reindeer food and do arts and crafts. They can also have pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Is there food or drink?
Yes. There's hot chocolate and cookies.
What kind of shopping is there?
The Christmas Market has holiday-themed merchants.
How can I become a vendor?
Fill out the Christmas vendor application. The Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair are the same weekend this year. To sell at both, use the combined vendor application.
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