Illustration of a church hall bazaar with tables of jams, knitted goods and toys and volunteers serving cocoa (Laag Hollandse Makersmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Laag Hollandse Makersmarkt

Visitors can wander past festively decorated stalls offering handmade jewelry, unique holiday gifts, and artisanal delicacies from local makers across Laag Holland. Festive activities include stepping into a life-sized snowglobe for photos, meeting characters like Olaf or Mickey and Minnie, and watching live music on the P3 pop stage. Children can also paint their own wooden shoe Christmas baubles to take home.

Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission: free. On Sunday, the three-dish tasting is free for the first 200 visitors from 12:00.

Hours

Market: Saturday 10.00 - 17.00 uur; Sunday 12.00 - 17.00 uur. Christmas-decoration workshop: Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 uur and Sunday 12:00 tot 17:00 uur. Olaf appearance: Saturday 11.00 tot 16.00 uur. Mickey and Minnie appearances: Sunday 12.00–12.30 uur, 13.00–13.30 uur, 14.00–14.30 uur and 15.00–15.30 uur.

Food & Drink

Buy fresh products from market vendors and coffee, tea or glühwein from Caffè Racer; on Sunday, sample three dishes from Wat de Pot Schaft, free from noon for the first 200 visitors.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and shoppers seeking local gifts

Vibe

Festive and welcoming

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Drop in for the klompkerstbal painting workshop without booking; it runs Saturday 10:00–17:00 and Sunday 12:00–17:00.
  • For the free Sunday tasting, arrive around noon: the three-dish sample is free only for the first 200 visitors.
  • Choose Saturday for Olaf from 11:00–16:00, or Sunday for Mickey and Minnie’s half-hour appearances at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.
  • Use the life-sized snowglobe for a keepsake photo; it is available both days, with a photographer taking the picture.
  • Listen for live music on either day; the event page says performances are planned for both days, though the programme is still being prepared.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission is free.
  • On Sunday, the three-dish tasting is free for the first 200 visitors, while supplies last.
  • Olaf appears on Saturday.
  • Mickey and Minnie appear on Sunday.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the market suitable for?

It is presented as a place for families, friends and children, with activities for children.

Do I need to reserve a place in the wooden-shoe bauble painting workshop?

No reservation is needed; children can join during the workshop on either day.

What can visitors do besides browse the makers’ stalls?

Take a photo inside a life-sized snowglobe, paint a wooden-shoe Christmas bauble, meet special characters on their scheduled days and listen to live music.

What food and drinks are available?

There are fresh products and local food stalls, plus coffee, tea and glühwein from Caffè Racer on both days. On Sunday, Wat de Pot Schaft offers three dishes to taste.

Can I apply to have a stall or contribute entertainment?

Makers can apply to participate, with selection based on the edition’s theme. Local musicians, workshop leaders, children’s acts and street performers can email info@laagholland.com about contributing.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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