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Explore the Magic

Welcome to our blog, where we dive into the world of Christkindlmarkt traditions and explore the stories behind them.

Group Travel Guide to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

If you’re planning a group or bus trip to the Market, a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone.

Accessibility at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Whether you’re visiting with mobility needs, traveling with a service animal, or planning ahead for a smoother experience, we want to ensure the Market is both welcoming and easy to access for everyone.

Visiting the Carmel Christkindlmarkt During the Week: Tips for a Crowd-Free Experience

If you’re planning a trip, here’s why weekdays might be your best-kept holiday hack — plus tips to make the most of your visit.

From Farm to Market: The Groomsville Popcorn Story

If you’ve been to the Market and caught the enticing aroma of caramel popcorn and roasted nuts, you've gotten a sense of what the Groomsville Popcorn hut has to offer.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt's Top 10 Most Instagramable Photo Spots

Capture the beauty of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt through our curated list of the Top 10 Most Instagramable Photo Spots.

The Story of the 2024 Carmel Christkindlmarkt Glass Ornament from Lauscha

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a place for authentic gifts and collectibles that bring joy to our visitors and showcase century-old traditions from different regions in Germany. 
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10 CARTER GREEN, CARMEL, INDIANA

Between The Payne & Mencias Palladium & The Tarkington Theater

MARKET HOURS

Open November 21 - December 24.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

REGULAR HOURS

Monday Closed*

Tuesday Closed*

Wednesday 4 - 9 PM

Thursday 4 - 9 PM

Friday 12 - 9 PM

Saturday 12 - 9 PM

Sunday 12 - 8 PM

SPECIAL HOURS

Wednesday, Nov. 25, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 26, Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Dec. 21, Noon - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, Noon - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24, Noon - 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25, Closed for Christmas

PHOTOGRAPHY IN PROGRESS

By entering and remaining at the Event and its properties, each attendee irrevocably grants Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. and its designees permission, without compensation, to create photographs, videos, and audiomaterials, and/or otherwise capture, use, reproduce, and sublicense each attendee’s (including children’s) image, likeness, and/or voice for archival, educational, promotional, marketing, commercial, and any other purposes. Thank you for joining us for another exciting holiday season!