Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt
Visitors can explore an outdoor European-inspired Christmas village featuring more than 60 artisan gift and food vendors alongside holiday entertainment and family fun. Guests can sip glühwein, hot cocoa, beer, bubbles, or eggnog from collectible commemorative glassware. Private Alpenglobes and curling experiences are also available to reserve.
What to Expect
European-style Christmas village with over 60 artisan and food vendors
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt
Food & Drink
Food is available from food vendors, and drinks include glühwein, hot cocoa, beer, bubbles, and eggnog served in commemorative glassware.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and european-inspired
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Wed 11AM-8PM; Thu 11AM-9PM; Fri 11AM-9PM; Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun 10AM-8PM. Special hours: Nov 25 10AM-5PM; Dec 21 11AM-9PM; Dec 22 11AM-9PM; Dec 23 11AM-9PM; Dec 24 10AM-3PM. Closed Nov 26.
Tips & Advice
- Book your Alpenglobe or curling slot early, because reservations are already open and dates and times go to whoever books first.
- Hang on to your commemorative mug or glass and bring it back on later visits so you get refill pricing for the rest of the season.
- Dress warmly, since the market is an outdoor Christmas village and you'll spend your visit strolling between vendor stalls in the open air.
- Sign up for the market's email list to get entertainment schedule updates, vendor news and rental announcements as the season goes on.
Special Events & Promotions
- Four new pieces of commemorative glassware for 2026, and eggnog is back.
- Refill pricing all season when you bring your commemorative glassware back.
- Private Alpenglobes can be reserved for a set date and time.
- Curling experiences can be reserved for a set date and time.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the market?
You walk through an outdoor Christmas village with more than 60 artisan gift and food vendors. There is also holiday entertainment and family fun.
What drinks can I get?
There's glühwein, hot cocoa, beer, bubbles and eggnog. Eggnog is back this year. Drinks come in commemorative Christkindl Markt glassware that you can take home.
What's new this year?
The 2026 glassware collection has four new pieces: a Glühwein mug, a beer stein, a bubbles glass and an eggnog glass.
Can I reuse my mug on a later visit?
Yes. Bring your commemorative glassware back on return visits and you get refill pricing all season long.
Can I book a private Alpenglobe or a curling session?
Yes. 2026 reservations for private Alpenglobes and curling experiences are open now. You book a date and time in advance.
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