Illustration of small felt figures with gifts in a snowy street with glowing shop windows, a wreath and string lights (Small Mall)
Christmas Markets

Small Mall

Children are escorted through a supervised shopping area by volunteer elves to choose secret holiday gifts for family, friends, and teachers from categories such as jewelry, tools, and toys. After selecting gifts, young shoppers receive Magic Reindeer Food, enjoy a ride on the 1913 carousel, watch movies, and craft ornaments in the Kid’s Craft Corner. While waiting, parents can relax with a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, browse craft and baked goods tables, and enter themed raffles.

Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 3-13

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Gifts are $5 or $7 prepaid. Each child receives a free ride on the 1913 carousel and parents can have complimentary hot chocolate. Crafts, gifts, and baked goods are available for purchase.

Hours

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Food & Drink

Parents waiting for shoppers can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate; baked goods are available for purchase.

Location

C.W. Parker Carousel Museum · 320 S Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children ages 3–13

Vibe

Festive and family-centered

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Before arriving, prepare the parent-completed gift list with each recipient’s name, age, and allocated amount; children use it while shopping with volunteer elves.
  • Set each gift’s budget at the listed $5 or $7 prepaid amount so the shopping list matches the event’s gift options.
  • Let children know volunteer elves escort them into the shopping area without parents, helping keep their gift choices secret.
  • After shopping, make time for the free 1913 carousel ride; it includes a photo opportunity and follows the shopping session.
  • While children shop, parents can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and browse crafts, gifts, and baked goods available for purchase.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Three raffles are offered: a ladies’ basket, a sports-themed raffle, and a children’s raffle.

Links & Contact

Run by Leavenworth Historical Museum Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages can take part in the supervised shopping?

Children ages 3 to 13 shop with volunteer elves in a supervised setting.

What should parents do before children enter the shopping area?

A parent completes a gift list with each recipient’s name and age, along with the amount for each gift.

What happens after children finish shopping?

Each child receives Magic Reindeer Food and a free ride on the 1913 carousel, and can watch movies and make ornaments in the Kid’s Craft Corner.

What can parents do while children shop?

Parents can have complimentary hot chocolate and browse crafts, gifts, and baked goods for purchase; themed raffles are also offered.

What kinds of gifts can children choose?

The selection includes jewelry, scarves, candles, serving dishes, tools, sweets, teen gifts, toys, books, and stuffed animals.

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