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 

Festival Hall Hours

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

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day: 11:00am - 4:00pm 

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

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 portable toilets, signage and maps will guide you to the nearest location. They are cleaned daily and are ADA accessible.

Parking

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. We recommend using the Holly Lot, 7th Street Garage, Elm Lot, Cherry Lot, and 5thStreet Garage, since those are less used during ball arena events.

See Auraria Campus' Parking Guide for more information: https://aurariacampus.edu/services-departments/parking/visitor-parking-resources/ 

Parking Rates

The Daily parking rate on Auraria Campus is $8.25 if you park before 5 pm on week days. 

After 5 pm and on weekends, the rates are between $25 and $35. 

Public Transport

The nearest lightrail stations are Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens (10 min walk), Auraria West Campus (12 min walk), and Union Station (15 min walk). 

Bus lines 43 and 6 stop right infront of the event at 9th St. & Auraria Pkwy. and Larimer St. & 12th St.

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.

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.

In the event of severe weather conditions causing a delay or cancellation on a day the Market would be open, we will post updates on our website's homepage and social media.