Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Georgetown Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Georgetown Christmas Market

Visitors can browse three outdoor European-style marketplaces featuring handcrafted gifts from dozens of artisans, glass blowing demonstrations, and historic local merchants. Festive outdoor entertainment includes Victorian street carolers and the Santa Lucia Children's Procession escorted by Saint Nicholas. Guests can also tour holiday-decorated local museums, take an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride, or enjoy hot chestnuts, traditional wassail, and local craft beer.

Dec 5 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Browse Christmas in Golden

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Free admission; free parking and shuttle.

Hours

Outdoor entertainment: 11am-4pm, with the Santa Lucia Children's Procession at noon each day; Book Nook: Saturdays from 10am-4pm.

Neighborhood

Historic Downtown

Food & Drink

The market offers hot chestnuts, traditional holiday wassail, wine, local craft beer at the Alpine Biergarten, and food from a variety of purveyors.

Parking

Free parking and shuttle.

Location

Historic Downtown Georgetown · Georgetown, CO 80444 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-market shoppers

Vibe

Victorian and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Use the free parking and shuttle when visiting the downtown market.
  • Plan time to browse all three outdoor marketplaces and visit the historic merchants and decorated museums.
  • Bring children to the Santa Lucia Children's Procession, which takes place each market day.
  • Reserve Christmas Afternoon Tea separately if you want to include it in your visit.
  • Visit the Book Nook on a Saturday if you want to browse books by local and Colorado authors.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission is free.
  • The Book Nook is open on Saturdays.
  • The Santa Lucia Children's Procession, escorted by Saint Nicholas, takes place each day.
  • Christmas Afternoon Tea requires a reservation.

Links & Contact

Run by Historic Georgetown

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I browse at the market?

Three outdoor European-style marketplaces feature more than 30 artisans, alongside historic merchants and local museums decorated for the holidays.

What entertainment is planned for children and families?

Victorian street carolers perform, and the Santa Lucia Children's Procession is escorted by Saint Nicholas each market day.

What food and drinks can visitors find?

Food purveyors, hot chestnuts, local craft beer, wine and traditional holiday wassail are offered at different market spots.

Are there activities beyond shopping and performances?

Visitors can take a horse-and-wagon ride, see glass-blowing demonstrations and browse the Saturday Book Nook.

Do I need to reserve anything separately?

A reservation is offered for Christmas Afternoon Tea in the Snetzer Building.

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