Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market
Visitors can wander beneath a canopy of twinkling lights to explore cozy vendor huts and local boutiques filled with handmade gifts, ornaments, and seasonal treats. Guests can sip hot cocoa from commemorative market mugs while enjoying the holiday atmosphere. The event also hosts family-friendly activities, live entertainment, tree lighting ceremonies, and kids' crafts.
What to Expect
Holiday market featuring cozy vendor huts beneath twinkling lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Ottawa
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy hot cocoa served in a festive market mug, along with fresh holiday treats and specialty foods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opening weekend: Fri noon-8 pm; Sat 11 am-7 pm; Sun 11 am-4 pm. Dec. 4-20 weekends: Fri 4-8 pm; Sat 11 am-7 pm; Sun 11 am-4 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Plan a Saturday or Sunday visit for daytime browsing, because the market opens only in the late afternoon on most Fridays except opening day.
- Get the market brochure before you go, since it lists every weekend's vendors and activities plus other holiday happenings around Ottawa.
- Get a market mug so you can sip hot cocoa as you browse the vendor huts and downtown boutiques.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on Jackson Street, as you'll walk between open-air vendor huts under the lights.
- Leave time to explore the downtown boutiques around the huts, since local shops are part of the market experience.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening Weekend, November 27–29, with longer hours on opening Friday.
- Tree lighting ceremonies, holiday-themed workshops and kids' crafts on the market's events schedule.
- Final Weekend, December 18–20.
- Commemorative market mugs sold through the market shop, to be filled with hot cocoa.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to eat and drink?
Sip hot cocoa from a festive market mug and pick up holiday treats and specialty foods from the vendors.
What can I shop for?
Local artisans, crafters and small businesses sell handmade gifts, ornaments, festive decorations and one-of-a-kind finds from cozy vendor huts. The downtown boutiques are open as well.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Along with the shopping, there are family-friendly events and activities, including tree lighting ceremonies, live entertainment, holiday-themed workshops and kids' crafts.
How do I know which vendors and activities are on each weekend?
The market's brochure lists every vendor and activity for each weekend. It also has a guide to holiday happenings around Ottawa.
How can I become a vendor?
Fill out the vendor application through the market's Become a Vendor page.
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