Denver Christkindlmarket

The Denver Christkindlmarket returns on November 20, this time at the Auraria Campus — Tivoli Quad (1000 Larimer St). It's an authentic German-style holiday market, the kind that brings together local and European craft and food vendors with live entertainment. This year is a big one: 2026 marks the market's 25th anniversary, and it's also moving to a new home on the Auraria Campus. The organizers are leaning into that milestone with anniversary activations, including a carousel and glass-ornament workshops.

True to the spirit of German holiday markets, it's free and open to all, an all-ages, family-friendly event. There are 'Family Sundays' devoted to children, a live music dance floor, and scheduled visits from the Christkind—the market's namesake—and St. Nikolaus. The whole thing is run by volunteers, whom the organizers call their 'little elves,' with support from sponsors like Bank of America. And yes, dogs are welcome as long as they're on a leash.

The market runs from November 20 through December 23, so you've got over a month to swing by. Monday through Thursday it's open 1 PM to 9 PM; Friday through Sunday it's 11 AM to 9 PM. The Festival Hall stays open until 10 PM, though the vendors close at 9 PM. Thanksgiving Day is a shorter window, 11 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free—you only pay for what you eat or buy from the vendors.