Illustration of a Christmas market in a town square with wooden stalls, string lights and a vendor serving cocoa (Lancaster Christkindlmarkt)
Christmas Markets

Lancaster Christkindlmarkt

Visitors can shop from dozens of craft, gift, and specialty food vendors. An outdoor kitchen offers walk-around food, while an indoor sit-down dining room serves a German holiday menu. Bars both inside and outside serve seasonal beers, specialty cocktails, warm Glühwein, and Rumtopf.

Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Tickets

$5 admission; members free with valid membership card; under 21 free admission; ages 65+ free with valid ID; veterans and active-duty military free with proper ID.

Hours

Fri 3-9 PM; Sat 12-9 PM; Sun 12-5 PM.

Food & Drink

The outdoor kitchen serves walk-around food, the indoor dining room offers a German holiday menu, and indoor and outdoor bars serve seasonal beers, specialty cocktails, warm Glühwein, and Rumtopf.

Location

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Reading Liederkranz · 143 Spook Lane, Reading, Pennsylvania 19606 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and fans of german food and drink

Vibe

Festive and convivial

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a valid ID if you are 65 or older, a veteran or active-duty military, because that gets you in free.
  • The market goes on rain, snow or shine with an outdoor kitchen and bar, so dress for the weather.
  • Leave your own snacks and drinks at home, because outside food and drink aren't allowed on Reading Liederkranz grounds without permission in advance.
  • Try the Rumtopf while it lasts. It's a German rum and fruit cordial that's back this year after brewing since spring.
  • For a full meal rather than walk-around food, head to the indoor sit-down Dining Room for its German holiday menu.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Back this year: a new batch of Rumtopf, a traditional German rum and fruit cordial that has been brewing since the spring berries came in.
  • Free admission for members with a valid card, anyone under 21, guests 65+ with ID, and veterans and active-duty military with proper ID.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to eat?

The Outdoor Kitchen serves walk-around food. The indoor sit-down Dining Room serves a special German holiday menu.

What drinks are served?

Bars inside and outside serve holiday cocktails, beers and other drinks. There's also warm Glühwein, a German spiced wine, and Rumtopf is back this year.

Does it go ahead in bad weather?

Yes. It's held rain, snow or shine.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

No. Outside food and drink aren't allowed on Reading Liederkranz grounds without permission in advance.

How can I become a vendor?

Go to the Vendor Information Page on the Reading Liederkranz website.

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