Waterloo Christmas Markets 2026

Visitors can browse local and regional vendors offering plant-based foods, baked goods, artisan pottery, candles, skincare, and handmade holiday gifts. The market features interactive workshops such as making Thanksgiving bouquets and holiday door decorations. Attendees can also connect with community...

This downtown holiday event brings the community together with live window scenes and an ice carver. Visitors can also warm up at hot spots serving Nestle hot chocolate and take part in other festive activities.

Visitors can wander through a winter wonderland showcasing dozens of custom-designed trees and wreaths crafted by local businesses, artists, and organizations. The celebration features holiday train rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live entertainment with hourly performances. Guests...

Visitors can experience German-American holiday traditions across seven historic villages with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and holiday music. Activities include village shopping, a Sampling Stroll, holiday games, the German Pickle Hunt, and children's craft opportunities.

Inspired by traditional European markets, this celebration brings together local handcrafted goods, entertainment, and activities for visitors of all ages. Guests can browse vendor booths and tour the museum's galleries throughout the weekend. Refreshments include Czech and Slovak culinary specialties,...

Visitors can shop across the grounds for handmade holiday decorations crafted from fresh-cut evergreens, including wreaths, centerpieces, swags, kissing balls, and yule logs. Both indoor and outdoor vendors offer a variety of artisan goods, and Noel's Attic features slightly used...

Hosted inside the North Expo Hall, this indoor holiday festival offers activities for all ages. Visitors can play Peppermint Putt Putt Golf, explore the holiday market, pose at themed selfie stations, and make crafts or write letters to Santa. Children...

Experience the magic of Winter WonderLOO, Downtown Waterloo's holiday celebration! Join in for delightful visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a special screening of 'Smallfoot' at the Hope Martin Theatre, and the lively Jingle Bar Hop. Write letters to Santa,...

Discover the St. Ludmila Christmas Market, a festive community event held on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This market provides a wonderful opportunity to find unique holiday gifts and artisanal crafts from local vendors. Crafters are invited to participate, making it...