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Crestwood's Christmas Market with Santa

Visitors can shop from holiday-themed merchants and take pictures during visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Activities include decorating Christmas cookies, writing letters to Santa, making reindeer food, and participating in arts and crafts while enjoying hot chocolate.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Hot chocolate is offered, and visitors can decorate Christmas cookies.

Location

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center · 5331 W. 135th St, Crestwood IL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • No registration is needed, so families can just show up and join the cookie decorating, crafts and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
  • Bring a camera or phone for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, which are among the market's highlights.
  • Vendors who want to sell at both the Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair that weekend should use the combined application.
  • The Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 runs the same weekend as the Christmas Market, so shoppers can catch both holiday events in one trip.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year the Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair 2026 fall on the same weekend, with one combined vendor application for both.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register?

No. You don't need to register for the event.

What can kids do?

Kids can decorate Christmas cookies, write letters to Santa, make reindeer food and do arts and crafts. They can also have pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Is there food or drink?

Yes. There's hot chocolate and cookies.

What kind of shopping is there?

The Christmas Market has holiday-themed merchants.

How can I become a vendor?

Fill out the Christmas vendor application. The Christmas Market and the Arts & Crafts Fair are the same weekend this year. To sell at both, use the combined vendor application.

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