Advent Market Celebration
Visitors can browse dozens of handmade artisan booths, craft displays, and religious items spread across the school auditorium and outdoor field. Families can enjoy food truck fare, take photos with St. Nicholas, and participate in a musical cakewalk game. Activities for children include pony rides and an on-site petting zoo, alongside an Advent wreath pickup and assembly area.
What to Expect
Holiday market featuring artisan crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, and food trucks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Food & Drink
Food trucks serve lunch, including Filipino food from TayTay’s Apron; vendors also offer baked treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Pony rides for kids are free; donations are appreciated. Photos of children with St. Nicholas are offered for a donation.
- Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Preorder your Advent wreath kit or finished wreath in October, because only 120 kits and 30 completed wreaths are available.
- If you bake for the Cake Walk, attach a full ingredient list and use a disposable container, because containers won't be returned.
- Clearly label any allergen-free desserts you donate so parents know which treats are safe for children with allergies.
- Volunteers aged 14 to 17 must complete Worthy of the Call, and volunteers 18 and older must complete VIRTUS before signing up.
- Get a signed novel or paper wreath from local author Stephanie Verni at table 8 for a unique gift.
Special Events & Promotions
- Behind the Bark Woodcraft and children's author and illustrator Chiara Sandri are new vendors this year.
- Parents can take photos of their children with St. Nicholas for a donation.
- The Christmas Cake Walk is back, with winners taking home a cake or sweet treat.
- Families are invited to stay for Mass after the market winds down.
- The parish holds a separate Live Nativity on Larsen Field on Saturday, December 12.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids get free pony rides on Larsen Field (donations appreciated) and there's a petting zoo. Parents can take photos of their children with St. Nicholas for a donation. The Christmas Cake Walk is a musical-chairs-style game, and the winner takes home a cake or other sweet treat.
What food is there?
There's a lineup of food trucks, including TayTay's Apron, a family-run business serving Filipino food on the service road. For sweets, try Sweets' Treats Bakeshop indoors and Luck's Bakery outdoors, which sells classic, Greek and bar cookies plus granola.
How do I get an Advent wreath?
Wreath kits and fully decorated wreaths are preordered in October. Supply is limited to 120 kits and 30 completed wreaths. Pickup and wreath-making happen in the School Auditorium during the market.
Where are the vendors set up?
Vendors fill both Larsen Field and the School Auditorium. Wreaths on Wheels sets up on the service road.
How can I volunteer or donate a dessert?
Volunteers are needed for setup, pony walking, wreath prep, raffle ticket sales, the Cake Walk and cleanup. Contact Nancy Smith to sign up. Dessert donations for the Cake Walk can be dropped off at the Cakewalk area on Larsen Field on the morning of the market.
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