Visit Christkindl Market
Everything you need to know about visiting Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener.
Dates and times
In 2026, we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of Christkindl Market with an exciting expansion to 10 days of festive fun from December 3 to 13.
Shop the market from December 3-6 and 10-13, featuring handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, festive treats and unique handmade items from local artisans and entrepreneurs.
Between market weekends, the celebration continues with live entertainment every evening, bringing music, performances and holiday cheer to downtown Kitchener throughout the week.
Whether you're visiting for a day of holiday shopping, an evening performance or both, join us as we celebrate 30 years of Christkindl traditions with more opportunities than ever to experience the magic of the season.
Christkindl schedule
- Thursday, December 3 – 4 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, December 4 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5 – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, December 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, December 7 – 6 to 11 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 8 – 6 to 11 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 9 – 6 to 11 p.m.
- Thursday, December 10 – 4 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, December 11 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12 – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, December 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking and transit
However you get downtown, there are options available:
Transit
Hop off the ION at either the Kitchener City Hall or Victoria Park station for a quick walk. Central Station is a short walk away, as well.
GRT routes 7, 8, 20 and iXpress 204 stop within walking distance of City Hall and Carl Zehr Square.
Vehicle and bike parking
Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, as well as other City of Kitchener parking garages or lots around Downtown Kitchener. Visit our parking locations page to find somewhere to park.
If you're visiting after 5 p.m. on Thursday or Friday, park for free at a city-owned surface lot. On Saturday and Sunday, park for free in the City Hall parking garage. Visit our hourly parking page to find parking costs outside of those times.
Secure bike parking is available in the City Hall parking garage.
You can pay for parking in surface lots through the Passport Parking app. Download the app, available both on iOS & Android. You can also pay for parking at the kiosks in parking garages and surface lots.
Plan your route
Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.
Bus parking and drop-off
Bus drop-off will be in front of the Duke Street entrance to City Hall, between College and Young Streets.
Busses can park in the Bramm Street Yards parking lot (55 Bramm Street). Please send us an email to let us know when you plan to arrive.
Washrooms
There are public washrooms:
- in Carl Zehr Square (College Street side)
- inside Kitchener City Hall
- on Young Street
- at the corner of King Street and Ontario Street
Christkindl is sponsored by:
We run Christkindl in partnership with:
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.