Photo via @cityofkitchener on Instagram
Gear up to experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the holiday season at this European-inspired Christmas festival in Ontario. The annual Christkindl Market returns this December for four days. Here’s what to know.
Watch as the streets transform into a traditional festival inspired by the Christmas festivals found in Germany.
According to the City of Kitchener, the Christkindl Market will fill the streets of Kitchener with exciting holiday activities, delicious eats, fun shopping experiences, and more.
Per the city, it’s a traditional festival of Christmas that dates back 700 years, modeled after those found in Germany.
“Christkindl Market was brought to Kitchener’s City Hall by founder Tony Bergmeier,” shares the city. “It was designed to breathe life into the core of downtown Kitchener.”
Over 35,000 visitors from across North America visit the award winning festival, annually.
Join the thousands of attendees and shop for all kinds of gifts, crafts, and knick-knacks as you explore the local boutiques.
Hungry? You can chow down on a soft pretzel and sip on mulled wine and you watch performances and exciting demonstrations throughout the festivities.
“Christmas tree, or Tannenbaum is one of the most popular traditions associated with the Christmas festivity,” shares the city. “It is often a spruce or fir tree that is decorated with hundreds of lights during the days before Christmas.”
This year, they will have Christmas trees in Carl Zehr Square and on Gaukel Street near Charles Street.
And like always, this holiday experience is free to attend! Make sure to add this to your holiday to do list because you don’t want to miss it.
When: December 5th to 8th, 20234
Where: 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Cost: Free
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