A Magical BLVD Christmas
Visitors can browse holiday crafts and seasonal treats at the Christkindlmarkt or explore the shops and dining along The BLVD. Festive entertainment includes a Christmas ride, sledding in real snow, and making holiday keepsakes in Santa’s Workshop. Guests can also view dazzling light displays and holiday decorations throughout the street and pay a visit to Santa.
What to Expect
Features sledding in real snow, a Christkindlmarkt, and visits with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
The BLVD
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Lancaster
Food & Drink
The Christkindlmarkt offers seasonal treats, and The BLVD’s restaurants provide dining options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5–9 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Bring gloves and warm layers if the kids plan to sled, since the event has real snow for sledding on a December evening.
- Head to Santa's Workshop with the kids, where they can make a holiday keepsake to take home along with their visit to Santa.
- Vendors should apply by October 23 with an itemized product list and booth photos, because incomplete applications are not accepted.
- Leave gang colors at home, since every City of Lancaster community event, including this one, is a gang-free, no-colors event.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Shop the Christkindlmarkt, take the Christmas ride, make a keepsake in Santa's Workshop, go sledding on real snow, see the lights and holiday scenes, and visit Santa.
What is there to eat?
The Christkindlmarkt has treats, and the restaurants along The BLVD are open for dining.
How can I become a vendor?
Apply by Friday, October 23, 2026, and vendors are picked by October 30. Food booths, food trucks and carts, arts and crafts, resale, nonprofit, and informational or commercial vendors can all apply. Have an itemized product list and photos of your setup ready.
Will I be photographed?
Possibly. Photos and video may be taken at City of Lancaster events and used for promotion. Attending means you consent to that.
Is there a dress code?
All City of Lancaster community events are gang-free, no-colors events.
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