Everything you need to know about visiting Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener.
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Dates and times
Spend a day or the whole weekend celebrating the season at this year’s Christkindl Market:
- Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8
- Thursday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mark your calendars for these future Christkindl Market dates:
- December 4 to 7, 2025
- December 3 to 6, 2026
Location
Visit Christkindl Market at Kitchener City Hall (200 King Street West).
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
Vendors
Looking for Christkindl vendors? Check out our vendor listing and where you can eat or drink.
Photo gallery
Check out some photos of Christkindl Market in the gallery below.
Our partners
We're thankful for the support of the Downtown Kitchener BIA and our presenting sponsor Heffner Lexus Toyota. Their support makes it possible to deliver an unforgettable Christkindl Market experience.
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