{"id":478299,"date":"2026-10-27T16:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/478299\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:30:08","slug":"texas-christkindl-market-returns-nov-20-22-nov-27-dec-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/478299\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Christkindl Market Returns Nov. 20-22, Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"published-on small-text\">Published on October 27, 2026<\/p>\n<p>       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"main-page-image full-width\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/articles-texas-christkindl-market.jpg\" alt=\"Two ladies looking a Christmas ornaments\" title=\"Two ladies looking a Christmas ornaments\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>By the Arlington Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau and the Texas Christkindl Market<\/p>\n<p>A European Christmas tradition with a Texas welcome returns to Arlington this November. The 16th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/txchristkindlmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas Christkindl Market<\/a> will bring handcrafted gifts, German food and drinks, live performances and family festivities to the North Plaza of Globe Life Field, in the heart of Arlington\u2019s Entertainment District from Nov. 20-22, 2026, and from Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2026. With festive \u2018snowfall\u2019 almost every day, the market offers a little extra holiday magic for visitors of all ages. Admission is free, and the market will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Season highlights include the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, complimentary holiday photos with St. Nikolaus on select dates, and Fur Family Fridays, when visitors can bring their four-legged friends for a holiday photo. Children can also drop their holiday wish lists and letters into the market\u2019s special red mailbox. On Dec. 5, Krampus returns with a little mischief inspired by German folklore, adding another unique tradition to the market\u2019s holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by Arlington\u2019s more than 75-year relationship with its German sister city, Bad K\u00f6nigshofen, and its connection to its friendship city Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the market<\/p>\n<p>brings European holiday customs to Arlington\u2019s Entertainment District. Since its debut in 2011, it has become a favorite holiday gathering place for families and visitors from across Texas and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Texas Christkindl Market is all about bringing people together to celebrate the magic of the holiday season,\u201d said Henry Lewczyk, longtime manager of the Texas Christkindl Market. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to share the traditions and flavors of Germany while creating a festive experience where families and friends can make lasting holiday memories. Whether it\u2019s your first visit or an annual tradition, we look forward to welcoming guests from Arlington and across Texas to celebrate with us again this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Twinkling lights, festive market lanes and the aroma of seasonal treats set the scene for an outing that goes well beyond the shopping list. Visitors can meet local and international artisans and browse distinctive ornaments, collectibles, specialty chocolates, handcrafted goods and cozy apparel. Shoppers can also discover exclusive K\u00e4the Wohlfahrt merchandise from the Rothenburg ob der Tauber German Christmas village.<\/p>\n<p>German favorites such as schnitzel and bratwurst, along with funnel cakes and mugs of Gl\u00fchwein, traditional German hot spiced wine, give visitors plenty of reasons to come hungry and stay awhile. Throughout the season, live music, dancing and performances by local schools, musicians and cultural groups will fill the market with holiday cheer.<\/p>\n<p>Free parking is available in the Texas Rangers\u2019 Lot B next to the market on days when events are not taking place at Globe Life Field or AT&amp;T Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>With free admission, festive entertainment, unique shopping and cherished holiday traditions, the Texas Christkindl Market invites visitors to gather with friends and family while celebrating Arlington\u2019s 150th anniversary as part of the City\u2019s yearlong anniversary festivities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, including shopping, entertainment schedules and special events, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/txchristkindlmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.txchristkindlmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About the Arlington Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau<\/p>\n<p>The Arlington Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) markets, sells and promotes the city as a premier sports, business and leisure destination to generate visitor spending, tax revenue and jobs. With 16.5 million visitors annually and more than 8,000 hotel rooms, Arlington&#8217;s tourism and hospitality industry employs more than 14,000 people. The ACVB&#8217;s continued commitment to growth and development promises even more exciting transformations for the future, positioning the city as a prime destination for leisure visitors, meetings and events. For more information, visit arlington.org.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on October 27, 2026 &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; By the Arlington Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":478300,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151],"class_list":["post-478299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/478299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=478299"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/478299\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/478300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=478299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=478299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=478299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}