What are the opening hours?

Friday 3pm - 9pm Saturday 11am - 9pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

European Christmas Market

Home
United States
Saint Paul, MN
European Christmas Market

See you in 2026 for the 13th annual European Christmas Market! The enchanting European Christmas Market will come to St.
(1)

Paul’s Union Depot East Plaza during four weekends beginning November 26th and ending December 19th. This is a holiday festival inspired by “Christkindlmarkt,” an outdoor holiday festival common across central European countries. The free, open-air event features handmade goods from local crafters, artisans, and vendors as well as authentic food offerings from local vendors and drinks, such as b**r and glühwein. Attendees will find blown-glass ornaments and artwork, holiday décor, clothing, and more. Surrounded by carolers, dancers, musicians, Santa, and his reindeer, each vendor will display their wares in an atmosphere befitting of a traditional Christmas market in Europe.

09/11/2026

See everyone in just 10 weekends!

05/21/2026

For 13 years, the European Christmas Market has helped transform Saint Paul into a magical winter destination welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each holiday season ✨

As one of the nation’s top-ranked Christmas markets and one of the only largely self-funded markets of its kind, community partnerships and sponsorships help make everything possible—from children’s activities and warming tents to vendor kiosks, lights, security, entertainment, and the festive atmosphere guests have come to love year after year.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or community partner for the 2026 season? We’d love to connect.

Contact Market Director Joachim Baecker at:
[email protected]

📍 Union Depot | Saint Paul
📅 November 20–December 20, 2026

05/07/2026

Vendor applications for the 2026 European Christmas Market are now LIVE! ✨🎄

Entering its 13th season, the European Christmas Market at Union Depot has become one of Saint Paul’s most beloved holiday traditions and one of the country’s top-ranked Christmas Markets—welcoming more than 230,000 visitors each season.

We are now accepting applications from artisans, makers, specialty food vendors, and businesses that reflect the handmade, authentic spirit of the traditional European Christmas Market experience.

If you’ve dreamed of being part of the magic, now is the time to apply! Applications are free and reviewed by the ECM team.

Apply today through the link here: https://stpaulchristmasmarket.org/vendor-application/

04/10/2026

We’ve added a new weekend! 🎄

This year, the European Christmas Market will open one week earlier—starting the weekend before Thanksgiving. 🎉

With an extra weekend to explore, you’ll have even more opportunities to enjoy European-inspired foods, unique gifts, rides, and festive performances. 🌟🎠🎁🍻

2026 Dates 📅
Nov 20–22
Nov 27–29
Dec 4–6
Dec 11–13
Dec 18–20

New to the Market? The European Christmas Market is a family-friendly outdoor holiday market held at Union Depot, inspired by the centuries-old Christkindl Markets of Europe.

A highlight for many is Glühwein, a traditional mulled w**e that dates back to medieval Europe, when warm, spiced w**e was enjoyed during the winter months. Today, it remains a staple of holiday markets—bringing warmth, flavor, and a sense of tradition to the season.

Experience a taste of the Old World—no passport required.

We’re already hard at work planning an unforgettable Market experience. Stay tuned for more details!

Address

240 E Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN
55101

Opening Hours

Friday	3pm - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

(651) 647-6250

Website

https://stpaulchristmasmarket.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when European Christmas Market posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to European Christmas Market:

Want your business to be the top-listed Shop in Saint Paul?