# Cincinnati Christmas Market 2026 > Cincinnati Christmas Market in Cincinnati, Ohio: Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/cincinnati-christkindlmarkt/ Cincinnati, [Ohio](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/ohio/) Official name: Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also open Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Wed, Dec 23. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 | | Hours | Thursday and Friday: **5 pm to 9 pm** Saturday: **3 pm to 9 pm** Sunday: **3 pm to 7 pm** Extra days Monday Dec 21 to Wednesday Dec 23, 3 pm to 9 pm; Christmas Eve 3 pm to 7 pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. | | Where | Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park, beside the Cincinnati Lager House at The Banks 124 E Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.0963,-84.5094) | | Admission | Free admission | | Parking | Central Riverfront Garage on Mehring Way is closest; also the Public Landing lot (weather permitting) and metered street parking at The Banks. | | Transit | The Cincinnati streetcar stops on 2nd Street, a short walk away. | | Dogs | Well-behaved pets on a short leash are welcome in the outdoor areas; service animals everywhere. | | Organizer | Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt (Cincinnati Lager House). [Official website](https://www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=39.0963&lng=-84.5094&address=Cincinnati%2C%20OH%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_cincinnati_christkindlmarkt_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide. - [Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt](https://www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## Cincinnati Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does Cincinnati Christmas Market open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 20, 2026. ### When does Cincinnati Christmas Market close for the season? The last day is Sunday, December 27, 2026. ### What are Cincinnati Christmas Market's hours? Thursday and Friday 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 3 pm to 9 pm; Sunday 3 pm to 7 pm. Extra days Monday Dec 21 to Wednesday Dec 23, 3 pm to 9 pm; Christmas Eve 3 pm to 7 pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. ### Is Cincinnati Christmas Market open every day? Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also open Mon, Dec 21, Tue, Dec 22, Wed, Dec 23. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. ### Is Cincinnati Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving? No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. ### Is Cincinnati Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve? Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day. ### Where is Cincinnati Christmas Market? Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park, beside the Cincinnati Lager House at The Banks, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The address is 124 E Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. ### Is Cincinnati Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket? It is free to get in. ## About Cincinnati Christmas Market A German-American Christmas market on the riverfront lawn next to the Cincinnati Lager House, with food and drink stalls, gifts, an igloo boardwalk, live music and holiday lights. ## Where Is Cincinnati Christmas Market? Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park, beside the Cincinnati Lager House at The Banks, 124 E Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit The Cincinnati streetcar (the Connector) has a stop on 2nd Street at The Banks, which the organizer says is within walking distance of the market on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn beside the Cincinnati Lager House. The organizer also points out that there are surface lots and garages all along the streetcar line, so you can park further out and ride in. Source: [Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt](https://www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com/faqs/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking The organizer's first pick is the Central Riverfront Garage, whose best entrance is just west of the Lager House on Mehring Way; other entrances are on Second Street by Main, Joe Nuxhall Way and Race Street. Follow the signs to the Event Lawn and take the elevator or stairs up beside the Lager House. Special pricing applies during Reds, Bengals and other events. The Public Landing lot just east of the Lager House is open only in good weather, with no overnight parking. Metered street parking is spread through The Banks and downtown north of Second Street. | Parking | Address | Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | Central Riverfront Garage | Entrances on Mehring Way, Second St by Main, Joe Nuxhall Way and Race St | $4 first hour, $13 max for 24 hours; event pricing differs (October 2026) | | Cincinnati Public Landing | 435 E Mehring Way | Weather permitting, no overnight parking; rate not stated | | Metered street parking | The Banks and downtown north of Second St | Meter rates not stated | Source: [Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt](https://www.cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com/faqs/), checked October 28, 2026. ### What Else Is On Downtown's ice rink, the UC Health Ice Rink, moved from Fountain Square to Elm Street Plaza in 2025 and opens for the 2026-27 season on November 7, 2026. Admission was listed at $12 a person including skate rental (October 2026), with children 5 and under free with a paying adult. 3CDC also runs the CVG Fountain of Light display on Fountain Square, lit at all hours through the colder months, with a show every 15 minutes. Source: [3CDC (Fountain Square)](https://myfountainsquare.com/ice-rink/), [page 2](https://myfountainsquare.com/cvg-fountain-of-lights/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near Cincinnati Christmas Market The Banks, the riverfront district between the two stadiums, is right beside the market lawn. Downtown's core, around Fountain Square, is under half a mile north in a straight line and on the streetcar line, and Covington, Kentucky, is a walk across the Roebling Suspension Bridge. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Cincinnati Christmas Market for Saturday, November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=39.0963&lng=-84.5094&address=Cincinnati%2C%20OH%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_cincinnati_christkindlmarkt_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **Where should I park for the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt?** The Central Riverfront Garage is closest, entered from Mehring Way just west of the Lager House, at $4 for the first hour and $13 maximum for 24 hours (October 2026), except on Reds, Bengals and other event days. **Can I take the streetcar?** Yes. The Connector stops on 2nd Street at The Banks, within walking distance of the market. **Can I bring my dog?** Well-behaved pets on a short leash are welcome in the outdoor areas only. Service animals are welcome everywhere. **Is it open in bad weather?** Yes. It is an all-weather event and closes only for severe weather as directed by the National Weather Service; closures are posted on the market's website and social media. **Do vendors take cash?** The organizer says both credit cards and cash are accepted. ## Have You Been to Cincinnati Christmas Market? 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