Experience the Magic of Cincinnati’s Christkindlmarkt!

🎄 Celebrate the warmth, cheer, and festive spirit of the holidays at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, located at Moerlein Lager House on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn next to The Banks!

Step into a European-style holiday market filled with authentic German food and drink, handcrafted gifts, live entertainment, and holiday cheer for the whole family. Savor seasonal favorites like Glühwein (hot spiced wine), Moerlein craft beers, and festive treats while you browse artisan vendors and enjoy the twinkling lights of downtown Cincinnati.

✨ Highlights Include:

• Authentic German-style Christkindlmarkt atmosphere
• Igloos — rent your private heated igloo for dining, Bengals games, Fire & Ice, and festive gatherings (seats up to 14!)
• Festive food, drinks, and holiday cocktails
• Artisan vendors and handcrafted holiday gifts
• Live entertainment and family-friendly fun
• Visits from St. Nick and other seasonal surprises

📅 Dates: Nov 22nd - Dec 28th ()
📍 Location: Moerlein Lager House — Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
🎟 Admission: Free Entry | Food, Drinks & Igloo Reservations Available

Experience the magic, tradition, and Gemütlichkeit — that special German sense of warmth and good cheer — at this year’s Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt.

When you book your private igloo, your $300 rental fee is returned to you in Moerlein Lager House gift cards — yours to use for food, drinks, and gratuity (and they never expire!). Plus, these aren’t your typical small igloos — they seat up to 14 people, so bring plenty of family and friends for the ultimate riverfront experience! 🎉

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Become a volunteer at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt and help spread Gemütlichkeit — the warmth, cheer, and magic of the season!

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Celebrate the season with great beer, good friends, and holiday cheer at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Holiday Beer Extravaganza! This festive event brings together some of the best seasonal brews in Cincinnati—all in a lively holiday atmosphere on the riverfront under the Stock Yards Bank & Trust Fest Tent.

Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, we’ve created two ways for you to join the celebration.

Also check out other Festivals in Cincinnati.