COLORADO
Denver Christkindl Market
Till December 23, 2015
The Christkindl Market includes vendors from Germany and other countries, as well as local artisans, offering high-quality, handcrafted gifts such as traditional hand-carved wooden figurines, handmade candles and ornaments. Traditional German food will tempt your taste buds. Sip on warm Glühwein (hot spiced wine) as you listen to traditional Christmas carols and live German music. Entry is free and the entire family is invited to enjoy this great tradition!
The event is located in downtown Denver at Skyline Park, at 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe
WASHINGTON DC
Downtown Holiday Market
Till December 23, 2015
Celebrating its eleventh year, this event boasts one of the most spectacular outdoor shopping environments in the region.
The 11th Annual Downtown Holiday Market is located on the F Street sidewalk in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery between 7th & 9th Streets, NW.
Bringing a unique and festive shopping “village” to the heart of Downtown DC, the market features more than 150 regional artisans, crafters and boutique businesses of ethnically produced goods.
Hundreds of diverse gift items, such as jewelry, pottery, paintings, and textiles will be offered by 60 exhibitors each day. Enjoy lively seasonal entertainment, plus great snacks and festive treats.
ILLINOIS
19th Annual Christkindlmarket, Chicago
Till December 24, 2015
One of the most timeless Christmas celebrations takes place within the quaint Main Market Square of Nuremberg, Germany. The Christmas Market is a lively and bustling village of stalls in which more than two million come to enjoy the holiday spirit. Thanks to Chicago’s international communities, you can enjoy the unique villages of Christkindlmarket right in the Loop, now in its 20th season! Chicago’s largest
open-air Christmas festival features a variety of vendors selling authentic German products that cannot be found anywhere else in town.
Texas
Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival 2015
December 11 – December 13, 2015
Tap your feet to the musical sounds of performers like The Chardon Polka Band, Chris Rybak, Yodel Blitz, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters, Valina, and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of strolling Christmas carolers. It’s a Texas German celebration at Christmas time on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas. An estimated 175 unique and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Christmas items, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street at the corner of Cherry Street which will be filled with German clothes and souvenirs for sell. Four German tents and music stages will house biergartens decorated with German themes and Christmas lights. Tables and chairs will allow you to relax with your Dunkles Bier (dark beer), or a warm cup of Glühwein. Don’t miss the traditional Dutch Santa, Elf, live Christmas tree, clowns, juggler, strolling entertainers, and Santa Clause himself.
For more information, please visit www.gousa.in
