Frequently Asked Questions

The Christkindlmarket is located at Auraria Campus,  Tivoli Quad 1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204, and will be open from November 21 to December 23, 2025. 

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm 

Friday - Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm (Gates close at 9:00pm) 

Festival Hall Hours

Open until 10:00pm (Gates & vendors close at 9:00pm) 

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day: 11:00am - 4:00pm 

Parade of Lights (12/6): Please note that this is the busiest day of the market and downtown. Expect crowds and possible wait times to enter the market.

True to the spirit of German holiday markets, tthe Christkindlmarket is free and open to all. You only pay for what you consume or purchase from vendors inside the Market.

There are many transportation options to get to our winter wonderland, either with public transportion or by car. For parking info, please visit the Auraria Campus Parking page. With a bus station right infront of the Market and three lightrail stations in walking distance, consider taking public transportation with RTD.

If you have lost or forgotten something at the Market, please inquire with the Bar Manager on duty at the Festival Hall bar.

The nearest restrooms are the portable toilets located near both entrances of the Market. They are cleaned daily and are ADA accessible.

There are plenty of options for parking near and on Auraria Campus, including metered street parking, parking lots, and parking garages. There are no designated parking lots specifically for the Christkindlmarket.

See Auraria Campus' visitor parking guide for more information.

There are many hotels near Auraria Campus for guests to consider. The Springhill Suites Denver Downtown is directly on campus is just steps away from the Christkindlmarket and is offering 15% discounts for our visitors.  Follow this link to make your reservation.

Absolutely. We pride ourselves on being an all ages friendly and welcoming Market, especially for kids. There will be plenty of entertainment for children (especially on Family Sundays!), a live music dance floor in front of the stage, as well as sweets, hot chocolate, and pastry vendors and an opportunity to meet the Christkind (the market’s namesake!) and St. Nikolaus on specific dates.

This year, we are bringing a carousel to the Market for the first time. Let your kids enjoy a ride on the The Western Carousel, which embraces the adventurous spirit of the American frontier, with detailed artwork and theming that reflect cowboys, Native American heritage, and the untamed Wild West. 

Please check our entertainment calendar for book readings, photo ops, and more family friendly activities.

Yes, the Market is wheelchair accessible, with ramps, as well as ADA accessible restrooms. Please note that weekends and evenings can get extremely busy and can be challenging to navigate in a wheelchair.

Dogs are always welcome at the Market. However, please take care to keep your pets on a leash at all times and clean up after them. In the event that your pet is unfriendly towards other customers, our security personnel will ask you to escort the pet to another location. Please note that due to crowding, dogs are not recommended during the Parade of Lights or on weekends. However, dogs are especially welcome at our annual Canine Christmas day on November 24.