Illustration of a christmas market scene (Two-Day German Holiday Market)
Christmas Markets

Two-Day German Holiday Market

Visitors can browse more than 40 artisan vendors, watch dance performances around the Christmas Pyramid, and listen to live music. Traditional foods such as bratwurst, schnitzel, and pretzels are available alongside signature steins filled with German beer or Glühwein to enjoy around camp fires. Families can take in storytime, play games, and visit with St. Nicholas, Krampus, and winter princesses.

What to Expect

Artisan vendors, German food, camp fires, and festive holiday entertainment.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Lycoming Arts

Food & Drink

Visitors can get bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, and s’mores, and purchase a signature stein to fill with German beer or Glühwein.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-market shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Lycoming College
One College Pl, Williamsport, PA 17701
Williamsport, PA

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Friday 1-7pm; Saturday 11am-7pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Come on Saturday if you want to make a lantern and join the march downtown for the tree lighting.
  • Buy a signature stein so you can fill it with German beer or Glühwein and drink it around the camp fire.
  • Use the shuttle to reach other nearby attractions, and look for the nutcrackers that mark the nearest stop.
  • Dress warmly, because the market is held outdoors in a college commuter lot in early December.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Saturday: make a lantern and march downtown with the market for the tree lighting.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What food and drink is there?

There's bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels and s'mores. You can also buy a signature stein and fill it with German beer or Glühwein to drink around a camp fire.

What is there for kids?

Kids get storytime, s'mores, games and other activities. They can also visit with St. Nicholas, Krampus and the winter princesses.

What is the lantern march?

On Saturday you can make a lantern at the market and then march with the group downtown for the tree lighting.

What entertainment is there?

There's live music, and dancers perform around the Christmas Pyramid.

How do I get to other nearby attractions?

A shuttle runs to other nearby attractions. Look for the nutcrackers that mark the nearest stop.

Tags

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