Kitchener 
Events Description
For 8 days in December, the streets of Kitchener transform into a traditional festival of Christmas that dates back 700 years. Known as Christkindl Market, this event recreates the sights, sounds, smells and spirit of the Christmas festivals found across Germany.
Christkindl Market was brought to Kitchener’s City Hall by founder Tony Bergmeier. It was designed to breathe life into the core of downtown Kitchener. Today, over 35,000 visitors from across North America come to experience our award-winning festival.
Who is it for?
all-ages
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: December 3 – 6, 10 – 13, 2026
Weekend one:
- Thursday, December 3 from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekend two:
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- Thursday, December 10 from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue:
Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener
