Falls Christkindl Market
Menomonee Falls Downtown transforms into a European-inspired holiday market featuring artisan goods, handmade treasures, and seasonal treats in scenic Mill Pond Park. Visitors can warm up along Main Street shops and eateries, savor authentic German brats and potato salad, or stop by the Christkindl Beer Garden Hut. Family festivities include live reindeer, a gingerbread house, photo opportunities with Elsa and Anna, and portraits inside Santa's Workshop.
What to Expect
European-inspired market featuring artisan vendors, live reindeer, and warm Glühwein.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Christmas in the Falls
Food & Drink
Enjoy brats and German potato salad from American Legion Post #382, along with hot chocolate, warm Glühwein, and festive drinks and brews at the Christkindl Beer Garden Hut.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Each mug preorder includes one free pour of Glühwein at the market.
- Hours: 10-4 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Preorder the 2026 Glühwein mug and pick it up early at Robin's Nest on Main Street, so you can go straight to your free pour at the Mill Pond Park Pavilion.
- Take the kids to the Kinder Korner at Main and Appleton for live reindeer, a gingerbread house and candy cane arches.
- Warm up in the Main Street shops and eateries in between browsing the vendor market in Mill Pond Park.
- Get brats and German potato salad from American Legion Post #382, whose proceeds go to the post's charities and give-back projects.
- Bring the family to Santa's Workshop for professional portraits, then meet Elsa and Anna for a photo and finish with a cup of hot chocolate.
Special Events & Promotions
- 2026 commemorative Glühwein mug, sold by preorder; each mug includes one free pour of Glühwein at the Mill Pond Park Pavilion.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink is there?
There's warm Glühwein in a commemorative mug and the Christkindl Beer Garden Hut from Third Space Brewhouse. American Legion Post #382 serves brats, German potato salad and festive drinks for all ages, and there's hot chocolate too.
What is there for kids?
The Kinder Korner at Main and Appleton has live reindeer, a gingerbread house and candy cane arches. Families can also get professional portraits inside Santa's Workshop and photos with Elsa and Anna.
How does the Glühwein mug preorder work?
Each preorder of the 2026 commemorative Glühwein mug includes one free pour of Glühwein at the Mill Pond Park Pavilion during the market. Pick up your mug before the event at Robin's Nest, N89 W16389 Main Street, by showing proof of purchase during store hours. You can also bring your receipt to the market and collect it there.
Where can I stay if I'm coming from out of town?
Nearby hotels are Delta Hotels by Marriott Milwaukee Northwest Menomonee Falls on Main Street and Home2 Suites by Hilton Menomonee Falls on Falls Parkway.
What else is going on downtown this holiday season?
Christmas in the Falls also includes Small Business Saturday, the Elfie Scavenger Hunt and the Downtown Cookie Crawl.
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