Christkindlmarket Verona
Visitors can shop a curated selection of gifts from local makers, artists, and small businesses in a Wisconsin winter lodge setting. The event features an immersive holiday light display, an outdoor ice skating rink, and cozy warming stations serving hot cocoa and mulled wine. Guests can also enjoy trolley rides through Verona, see live reindeer, and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
What to Expect
Curated holiday market with local makers, ice skating, and live reindeer.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Cherry Blossom Events
Food & Drink
Enjoy Bavarian pretzels and candied nuts while browsing, hot cocoa or mulled wine at the warming stations, and food-truck offerings.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday gift shoppers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri 3pm - 7pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 10am - 6pm.
- Parking: A Holiday Shuttle Bus runs from local Verona lots to the Christkindlmarket as an alternative to parking at the market.
Tips & Advice
- Park at the VAHS Baseball & Softball Lots or the VADS Admin Building and ride the Holiday Shuttle, because parking at the market itself is limited.
- Stop at the Welcome Chalet first to grab a 2026 Holiday Gift Guide and pick up any merch you pre-ordered from the market's shop site.
- Come on Friday evening if you want to see the Holiday Tree Ceremony along with the holiday lights, the reindeer and photos with Santa.
- Dress warmly and plan time for the new outdoor ice rink, since skating is included with your general admission ticket.
- If you're staying overnight, book through the Christkindlmarket hotel links or room block at Hyatt Place, Holiday Inn Express or Fairfield Inn for the special market-weekend rate.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Holiday Tree Ceremony is Friday evening, December 11.
- New this year: an outdoor ice rink at Century School Park, with skating included in general admission.
- Special market-weekend hotel rates are available at Hyatt Place Verona, Holiday Inn Express and Fairfield Inn. At Fairfield, ask for the Christkindlmarket room block.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to eat and drink?
Grab candied nuts and a Bavarian pretzel to snack on while you shop. Sugarface Donuts, SOHO Food Truck and Toast Food Cart are on site. The warming stations serve hot cocoa or mulled wine.
Where should I park?
Parking at the market is limited. Park at the VAHS Baseball & Softball Lots on Wildcat Way or the VADS Admin Building on North Main St. The Holiday Shuttle drops you right at the market in Century School Park.
Can we go ice skating?
Yes. Century School Park has a new outdoor rink, and skating is included with your general admission ticket.
Can kids meet the reindeer?
Yes. Dasher, Dancer and Prancer take turns posing with Santa's sleigh for family photos. The others rest in a grazing pasture where kids can pet and meet them.
What should we do first when we arrive?
Head to the Welcome Chalet. You can pick up a 2026 Holiday Gift Guide with vendor gift ideas, and collect any merch you pre-ordered from the Christkindlmarket shop site.
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