Christkindlmarkt
Schedule Of Events
Plan your perfect weekend at Christkindlmarkt. Browse all events across both days, filter by category, and never miss a moment of the magic.
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Friday, November 20
4:00 PM
Markt Hours
Market Opens
Ferdinand Community Center
4:30 PM
Kids Zone
Elf Scavenger Hunt
Ferdinand Elementary Gym
5:00 PM
Entertainment
Handbell Choir
Forest Park High School
5:00 PM
Special Events
Eve Ceremony
Monastery Immaculate Conception
A beautiful candlelit opening ceremony at the historic monastery, marking the start of Christkindlmarkt with traditional readings and music.
5:30 PM
Special Events
Hot Cocoa & Stollen Tasting
Monastery Event Center
6:00 PM
Entertainment
Folk Dance Performance
Ferdinand Community Center
6:30 PM
Special Events
Eve Dinner
Ferdinand Community Center
A festive German-inspired dinner featuring local cuisine, holiday toasts, and community fellowship on the eve of the Markt.
6:30 PM
Kids Zone
Lantern Making Workshop
Ferdinand American Legion
7:00 PM
Special Events
Opening Ceremony
Ferdinand Community Center
8:00 PM
Entertainment
Fireworks Display
Monastery Event Center
9:00 PM
Markt Hours
Market Closes
Ferdinand Community Center
Saturday, November 21
10:00 AM
Markt Hours
Market Opens
Ferdinand Community Center
10:00 AM
Special Events
Monastery Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Guided tours of the stunning monastery church, exploring its art, architecture, and rich Benedictine heritage.
10:30 AM
Kids Zone
Santa's Workshop Opens
Ferdinand Elementary Gym
11:00 AM
Entertainment
Live Carolers
Forest Park High School
12:00 PM
Kids Zone
Gingerbread Decorating
Ferdinand American Legion
1:00 PM
Entertainment
Brass Band Performance
Forest Park High School
2:00 PM
Special Events
Ornament Making Workshop
Ferdinand American Legion
3:00 PM
Kids Zone
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Ferdinand Elementary Gym
5:00 PM
Special Events
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monastery Event Center
5:30 PM
Special Events
Lights at the Grotto
Monastery Grotto
A magical walk through the illuminated grotto with thousands of twinkling lights, a beloved Christkindlmarkt tradition.
7:00 PM
Special Events
St. Ferdinand Church Hymns
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
An evening of traditional German hymns and holiday carols performed by local choirs in the beautiful church sanctuary.
7:00 PM
Entertainment
Holiday Concert
Forest Park High School
Sunday, November 22
10:00 AM
Special Events
Monastery Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Guided tours of the stunning monastery church, exploring its art, architecture, and rich Benedictine heritage.
10:00 AM
Markt Hours
Market Opens
Ferdinand Community Center
11:00 AM
Kids Zone
Puppet Show
Ferdinand Elementary Gym
12:00 PM
Entertainment
Yodeling Performance
Forest Park High School
1:00 PM
Kids Zone
Cookie Decorating
Ferdinand American Legion
2:00 PM
Special Events
Philharmonic at the Monastery
Monastery Immaculate Conception
A special matinee concert by the regional philharmonic, performing classical holiday selections in the monastery's grand setting.
2:00 PM
Special Events
Ice Sculpture Demo
Monastery Event Center
4:00 PM
Entertainment
Grand Finale Parade
Wollenmann House
5:00 PM
Markt Hours
Market Closes
Ferdinand Community Center
5:30 PM
Special Events
Lights at the Grotto
Monastery Grotto
A magical walk through the illuminated grotto with thousands of twinkling lights, a beloved Christkindlmarkt tradition.