Experience something NEW this holiday season. ChristKindl Markt, a traditional European Christmas market, will be in downtown Grand Rapids November 17th thru December 23rd.

Plan a family getaway to Grand Rapids and experience a European inspired winter wonderland downtown. The new ChristKindl Market features over 35 outdoor vendor booths filled with artisan food and handmade gifts. Guests can also enjoy strolling entertainment, children’s activities, community performers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and MORE!

Do something different, rent a curling sheet for a group of up to 8 for $100 an hour. You can also rent a private chalet that seats up to 8 and features an electric fireplace heater and cozy decor.

ChristKindl Market will be open November 17 – December 23.

  • Wednesday/Thursday: 110am to 7pm
  • Friday: 11am to 9pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 9pm
  • Sunday: 10am to 7pm

Children activities will be offered 11am to 1pm, Wednesdays thru Saturdays and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

Christkindl Markt // 435 Ionia Avenue SW 49503

More family-fun in Grand Rapids!

  • Christmas & Holiday Traditions at Meijer Gardens features 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore. Venture outdoors and discover the beauty of nature with wintertime walks. Indoors and out, the magnificent grounds sparkle with 350,000 lights.
  • Grand Rapids Children Museum is a miniature world for kids of all ages with a construction site, medical center, farm and shopping center. The current traveling exhibit is perfect for PBS fans – Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum!
  • The Grand Rapids Public Museum features 3 floors of hands-on fun – including a new traveling bug exhibit from New Zealand!
  • Grand Rapids Art Museum is a world-class art museum, and it currently features Brick by Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO exhibit – hands-on fun for creators of all ages.

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