Village Christmas Market
Experience a European-style holiday market featuring handcrafted gifts, artisan goods, jewelry, and specialty holiday treats. Guests can enjoy live music and seasonal entertainment in a heated beer hall tent, along with German beers, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and traditional European foods like flammenkuchen, potato pancakes, and crepes. Santa visits daily, and children can drop letters in the market's mailbox to receive a personalized reply.
What to Expect
Traditional European Christmas market with a heated beer tent and Santa visits
Event Details
Food & Drink
Vendors offer crepes, pretzels, potato pancakes, flammenkuchen, sausages, German beers, mulled wine, spiked cider, seasonal cocktails, and hot chocolate.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Wed 4-9 pm; Thu 4-9 pm; Fri 12-10 pm; Sat 10 am-10 pm; Sun 12-8 pm.
- Parking: There are 7 free public parking lots with almost 550 spaces within a five-minute walk of the center of the Village. The nearest lots are Harts Mills Lot and Harmonee Bridge Lot on Harwood Avenue south of the train tracks; the market is a 1–2 minute walk over the pedestrian footbridge from either lot. A map and more parking details are linked.
Tips & Advice
- Park at the free Harts Mills or Harmonee Bridge lots for the closest approach; cross the pedestrian footbridge for a 1–2 minute walk.
- If those nearby spaces are full, consider the other public lots; seven free lots offer almost 550 spaces within a five-minute walk of the Village center.
- Dress warmly for browsing outdoors, and use the heated beer hall tent as a cozy place to enjoy live music.
- Bring a letter for Santa if children want to drop one in the market mailbox and receive a personalized reply.
- Choose Friday for the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest or Saturday for the Après Ski theme and wine-and-cheese tasting; further details are forthcoming.
Special Events & Promotions
- A Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on the market’s opening day.
- The Tosa Cookie Trail takes place on Thursday.
- An Ugly Christmas Sweater contest is scheduled for Friday.
- Saturday is an Aprés Ski theme day.
- A Wine and Alpine Cheese Tasting Experience is scheduled for Saturday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of items can I shop for?
Vendors will offer handcrafted and artisan goods, European-inspired gifts, jewelry, home décor, handmade products, and specialty holiday treats.
Can children meet Santa or send him a letter?
Santa visits each day. Children can leave a letter in the market mailbox and receive a personalized reply.
What food and drinks are available?
Food options include crepes, pretzels, potato pancakes, flammenkuchen, and sausages. Vendors also offer German beers, mulled wine, spiked cider, seasonal cocktails, and hot chocolate.
Where can I park nearby?
Free public parking lots are within a five-minute walk. Harts Mills Lot and Harmonee Bridge Lot are closest; each is a short walk over the pedestrian footbridge.
What special activities are scheduled during the market?
The schedule includes a tree lighting, the Tosa Cookie Trail, an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest, an Aprés Ski theme day with a Wine and Alpine Cheese Tasting Experience, and Donuts with Santa.
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