Christkindlmarkt
Schedule Of Events
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Friday, November 20
6:30 PM
Markt Hours
Opening Night Commences
Monastery Hillside
The opening ceremony takes place on the west hillside of the monastery in front of the crypt. Standing room only on grassy hillside.
6:30 PM
Special Events
Opening Ceremony
Monastery Hillside
The Christkindl makes an appearance on the Monastery Hill to open the markt weekend. During the candlelit ceremony, the community comes together for a special evening to tell the story of the Christkindl.
7:00 PM
Special Events
Eve Dinner
Monastery Dining Hall
A festive German-inspired dinner hosted in the dining hall of the Monastery Immaculate Conception featuring local cuisine, live music, holiday cheer and community fellowship on the eve of the markt. Dinner immediately follows the opening ceremony performance. Guests attending the opening ceremony will be led to the dining hall. Ticket purchase in advance required.
9:00 PM
Markt Hours
Opening Night Conclusion
Monastery Dining Hall
Conclusion of dinner service and live entertainment.
Saturday, November 21
9:00 AM
Markt Hours
Markt Sites Open
All Locations
All eight markt sites open for public to enjoy.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Ice Skating Rink
Ferdinand Library
Join in the holiday fun at the FREE ice skating rink. All ages welcome!
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Half Pot Raffle
Half Pot Raffle
Forest Park High School
Be sure to stop by the raffle booth to purchase tickets for your chance to win half the pot! Located in the Forest Park High School Junior High Gym, you can purchase tickets at $1 for 5 or $20 for 5. Winner will be announced after markt closes Sunday evening. License Number 018125; IGC Reference Number 165953.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Special Events
Monastery Immaculate Conception Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Experience the beauty of the Monastery Immaculate Conception's grand church on a guided tour. Please show up at anytime during the time window listed, and a tour will be provided.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Face Painting
Ferdinand Library
Spread some holiday joy as you walk around the markt sites after getting your face painted in a festive design. FREE for all ages!
10:00 AM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Balloon Twisting
Ferdinand Library
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!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Meet & Greets with the Grinch
Ferdinand Library
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.
11:00 AM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
11:30 AM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
12:00 PM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
12:15 PM
Entertainment
Marionette Theater
Forest Park Auditorium
Bring the family to "Holiday Cabaret on Strings," a marionette show you won't want to miss! The Melchior Marionettes perform a cabaret-style variety show using three generations of half- life sized marionette (puppets on strings) creations.
12:30 PM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
1:00 PM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Santa Visits
Ferdinand Library
Make sure to visit Santa with the family and tell him your Christmas wishes! Located inside the Ferdinand library meeting room.
1:15 PM
Entertainment
Marionette Theater
Forest Park Auditorium
Bring the family to "Holiday Cabaret on Strings," a marionette show you won't want to miss! The Melchior Marionettes perform a cabaret-style variety show using three generations of half- life sized marionette (puppets on strings) creations.
2:15 PM
Kids' Activities
Mrs. Claus Story Time
Ferdinand Library
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.
3:15 PM
Entertainment
Marionette Theater
Forest Park Auditorium
Bring the family to "Holiday Cabaret on Strings," a marionette show you won't want to miss! The Melchior Marionettes perform a cabaret-style variety show using three generations of half- life sized marionette (puppets on strings) creations.
3:30 PM
Kids' Activities
Mrs. Claus Story Time
Ferdinand Library
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.
5:00 PM
Markt Hours
Markt Sites Close
All Locations
All eight markt sites close. Shuttle bus services will run until 5:15 PM.
7:00 PM
Special Events
Philharmonic Concert
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Enjoy Christmas music in the breathtaking Monastery Immaculate Conception church performed by members of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
7:00 PM
Special Events
Grotto Holiday Lights
Monastery Grotto
Enjoy the glow of Christmas lights in a beautiful setting at the Monastery Immaculate Conception Grotto!
Sunday, November 22
9:45 AM
Special Events
St. Ferdinand Catholic Mass with German Hymns
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church
Enjoy traditional German Hymns sung in harmony by the choir during St. Ferdinand's Catholic mass. Mass starts at 10:00 AM.
10:00 AM
Markt Hours
Markt Sites Open
All Locations
All eight markt sites open for public to enjoy.
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Ice Skating Rink
Ferdinand Library
Join in the holiday fun at the FREE ice skating rink. All ages welcome!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Half Pot Raffle
Half Pot Raffle
Forest Park High School
Be sure to stop by the raffle booth to purchase tickets for your chance to win half the pot! Located in the Forest Park High School Junior High Gym, you can purchase tickets at $1 for 5 or $20 for 5. Winner will be announced after markt closes Sunday evening. License Number 018125; IGC Reference Number 165953.
11:00 AM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kids' Activities
Face Painting
Ferdinand Library
Spread some holiday joy as you walk around the markt sites after getting your face painted in a festive design. FREE for all ages!
11:15 AM
Entertainment
Marionette Theater
Forest Park Auditorium
Bring the family to "Holiday Cabaret on Strings," a marionette show you won't want to miss! The Melchior Marionettes perform a cabaret-style variety show using three generations of half- life sized marionette (puppets on strings) creations.
11:30 AM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
12:00 PM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
12:30 PM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Special Events
Monastery Immaculate Conception Church Tours
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Experience the beauty of the Monastery Immaculate Conception's grand church on a guided tour. Please show up at anytime during the time window listed, and a tour will be provided.
1:00 PM
Entertainment
Glockenspiel
Forest Park Auditorium
Enjoy a LIVE glockenspiel performance by local high school students replicating the traditional German mechanical clock, which features bells and animated, life-sized figures that rotate or re-enact historical stories when the chimes play.
1:15 PM
Entertainment
Marionette Theater
Forest Park Auditorium
Bring the family to "Holiday Cabaret on Strings," a marionette show you won't want to miss! The Melchior Marionettes perform a cabaret-style variety show using three generations of half- life sized marionette (puppets on strings) creations.
1:30 PM
Kids' Activities
Children's Crafts
Forest Park High School
Make your way to the Junior High Gym at the Forest Park High School markt site for free children's crafts!
4:00 PM
Markt Hours
Markt Sites Close
All Locations
All eight markt sites close. Shuttle bus services will run until 4:15 PM.