Christkindlmarkt
Kids' Zone
Ice skating, inflatables, face painting, Santa visits and more for the markt's youngest guests to enjoy, at no charge! Come experience the magic!
The Kids' Zone is completely free and packed with fun for children and families, featuring ice skating, inflatables, face painting, Santa visits and much more for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. Food truck purchases are not included. This family-friendly attraction is made possible through the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Best Home Furnishings, along with Weyer Electric, Universal Design Associates, Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group, German American Bank, The Servants, Inc., and MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. Their sponsorship helps create memorable holiday experiences for visitors of all ages!
Ice Skating Rink
Ferdinand Library
November 21
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join in the holiday fun at the FREE ice skating rink. All ages welcome!
Face Painting
Ferdinand Library
November 21
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spread some holiday joy as you walk around the markt sites after getting your face painted in a festive design. FREE for all ages!
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 21
10:00 AM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
Balloon Twisting
Ferdinand Library
November 21
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stop inside the Ferdinand library to have ordinary balloons turned into magical holiday creations for all to enjoy and take home. FREE for all ages!
Meet & Greets with the Grinch
Ferdinand Library
November 21
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet the Grinch and help warm his heart! He will be walking around the kids' zone, so be sure to stop and get a picture with him.
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 21
11:30 AM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 21
12:30 PM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
Santa Visits
Ferdinand Library
November 21
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Make sure to visit Santa with the family and tell him your Christmas wishes! Located inside the Ferdinand library meeting room.
Mrs. Claus Story Time
Ferdinand Library
November 21
2:15 PM
Mrs. Claus has a story to tell! Be sure to stop by and listen to Mrs. Claus tell the story of "Two Lists for Christmas!" Located inside the Ferdinand library meeting room.
Mrs. Claus Story Time
Ferdinand Library
November 21
3:30 PM
Mrs. Claus has a story to tell! Be sure to stop by and listen to Mrs. Claus tell the story of "Two Lists for Christmas!" Located inside the Ferdinand library meeting room.
Ice Skating Rink
Ferdinand Library
November 22
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join in the holiday fun at the FREE ice skating rink. All ages welcome!
Face Painting
Ferdinand Library
November 22
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Spread some holiday joy as you walk around the markt sites after getting your face painted in a festive design. FREE for all ages!
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 22
11:30 AM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 22
12:30 PM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
November 22
1:30 PM
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!