Everything you need to know about visiting Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener.
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Dates and times
Join us for Christkindl Market 2023:
- Thursday, December 7: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday, December 8: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, December 10: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mark your calendar for these future Christkindl Market dates:
- December 5 to 8, 2024
- 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.
On Saturday, December 3, you can park for free in the City Hall parking garage or the Duke and Ontario parking garage.
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.
Plan your route
Check road closures on your route before coming downtown.
Bus parking and drop-off
Bus drop-off will be on Young Street at Duke Street.
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.
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.
This year, we're excited to partner with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest to bring lots of live entertainment to downtown Kitchener.
