Delray Beach Christkindlmarkt at American German Club
Guests can explore an outdoor German Christmas market featuring local artisan vendors and Alpine shops selling holiday gifts, cuckoo clocks, and traditional attire. Activities include live music from school choirs and bands, folk dancing performances, cookie decorating, carnival rides, and a Santa sack-holding contest. Visitors can meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Christkind, savor German classics like bratwurst and Glühwein, and join the evening lantern parade leading up to the tree lighting ceremony.
Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Free kids activities and rides are included with admission; a few special activities are at a nominal cost.
Hours
Saturday from 1 PM -9 PM; Sunday from 11 AM -7 PM.
Food & Drink
Enjoy German favorites such as bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel, plus burgers, fries, and hot dogs; drinks include Glühwein, German beer, wines, cocktails, and schnapps.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available at the club. Uber and Lyft drop-off/pick-up is at the intersection of Lantana Road and Myers Road.
Pets
Pets are not permitted; service animals are allowed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own empty stein from home to use for German beer and Glühwein throughout the market.
- Carry only a small personal bag or diaper bag, because large bags, backpacks and coolers are not allowed on the grounds.
- Stay until dusk so the kids can join the lantern parade with Santa and the Christkind, which ends at the tree lighting.
- Use the Uber and Lyft drop-off at Lantana Road and Myers Road, or park for free on site at the club.
- Come rain or shine, because the market goes ahead in any weather under the pavilion and tent, and there's also a shaded picnic area.
Special Events & Promotions
- After dusk, there's a lantern parade led by Santa and the Christkind, ending with Santa's tree lighting.
- The Grinch makes an appearance to stir up some holiday mischief.
- Santa Sack Holding Contest, a holiday twist on the classic stein-holding competition.
- A few special kids' activities cost a little extra; the rest are free with admission.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Kids get crafts, cookie decorating, carnival rides and a playground. They can also visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Christkind, and watch out for the Grinch. Kids' activities and rides are free with admission, and a few special activities cost a little extra.
What food and drink is there?
There's German beer on tap, Glühwein, wine, cocktails and schnapps. German food includes bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel and holiday cakes and cookies. There are also American favorites like burgers, fries and hot dogs.
Can I bring my own beer stein?
Yes, you can bring your own stein for your drinks, as long as it's empty when you come in.
What bags can I bring?
Only small personal bags or diaper bags are allowed. Large bags, backpacks and coolers are not, and neither is outside food or drink, except for medical needs or infant formula.
What happens after dark?
After dusk, Santa and the Christkind lead families through the market in a lantern parade, singing German and American holiday songs. It ends with Santa lighting the tree.
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