Illustration of a christmas market scene (Christkindlmarkt SLC)
Christmas Markets

Christkindlmarkt SLC

Patterned after old-world European Christmas markets, the event features unique artisan vendors, lively parades, and cultural activities. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of German music, watch dancing performances, and sample a variety of traditional food. The layout offers spaced-out booths providing plenty of room to explore and mingle.

What to Expect

Authentic German holiday market with music, parades, dancing, and traditional food.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

East Bench

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

This Is The Place Heritage Park

Food & Drink

Visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional food.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cultural

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

This is the Place Heritage Park
2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
84108

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free and open to the public.
  • Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
  • Parking: Free off-site parking and a shuttle are offered. Guests are encouraged to check out maps, follow the signage, and follow the directions of Salt Lake Police officers. Visitors are asked not to park in local neighborhoods or undesignated parking areas.
  • Accessibility: The park is wheelchair accessible, but wheelchairs are not available to borrow on site.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed; service animals are permitted.

Tips & Advice

  • Use the free offsite parking and shuttle, or take TRAX to the shuttle stop to reach the market.
  • Follow parking signs and Salt Lake Police directions, and avoid parking in neighborhoods or undesignated areas.
  • Leave strollers at home if possible because the market can be crowded and spaces are tight.
  • Bring your own wheelchair if needed; the park is accessible, but wheelchairs are not available for public use.
  • Register field trips and buses with the appropriate organizer before arriving, as unregistered buses cannot use Christkindlmarkt parking.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Entry is free.
  • The market has a new layout this year, with booths and food vendors spread out to provide more room.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do at Christkindlmarkt?

Browse artisan vendors, shop, enjoy traditional food, watch performances and parades, and take part in activities and service projects.

Is there anything for families?

The market has activities for the whole family, along with performances, parades and a Live Nativity.

Can I bring a dog or a wheelchair?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted. The park is wheelchair accessible; bring your own wheelchair, as none are available for public use.

What are the parking and transit options?

There is limited paid onsite parking with a free shuttle, as well as free offsite parking with shuttle service. Public transportation is also available via TRAX to the shuttle stop.

Can groups or field trips attend?

Yes. Field trips and their buses need to be registered with the field-trip contact. Other groups and buses must register directly with This Is The Place Heritage Park.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketGerman Christmas Marketfestive foodcommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesfamily friendlyartisanal productsholiday traditionlocal vendors

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team