# St. Paul Christmas Market 2026 > St. Paul Christmas Market in Saint Paul, Minnesota: Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/st-paul-european-christmas-market/ Saint Paul, [Minnesota](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/minnesota/) Official name: European Christmas Market Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | | Hours | Friday: **3 pm to 9 pm** Saturday: **11 am to 9 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 6 pm** Opens at 1 pm on Friday Nov 27, the day after Thanksgiving. | | Where | Union Depot in Lowertown, inside the historic station and on its plaza 214 4th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9482,-93.0867) | | Admission | Free admission | | Transit | Union Depot is a stop on the Metro Green Line; Union Depot offers free Metro Transit ride passes for market days. | | Organizer | European Christmas Market (at Union Depot). [Official website](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/european-christmas-market-4/2026-11-20/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=44.9482&lng=-93.0867&address=Saint%20Paul%2C%20MN%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_st_paul_european_christmas_market_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the venue's own website, not from another guide. - [Union Depot event calendar (feed)](https://www.uniondepot.org/wp-json/tribe/events/v1/events?search=christmas&start_date=2026-10-01), checked October 26, 2026 - [Union Depot (Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority)](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/european-christmas-market-4/2026-11-20/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/european-christmas-market-4/2026-11-20/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## St. Paul Christmas Market: Quick Answers ### When does St. Paul Christmas Market open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 20, 2026. ### When does St. Paul Christmas Market close for the season? The last day is Sunday, December 20, 2026. ### What are St. Paul Christmas Market's hours? Friday 3 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Opens at 1 pm on Friday Nov 27, the day after Thanksgiving. ### Is St. Paul Christmas Market open every day? Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. ### Is St. Paul Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving? No. The organizer lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. ### Where is St. Paul Christmas Market? Union Depot in Lowertown, inside the historic station and on its plaza, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The address is 214 4th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101. ### Is St. Paul Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket? It is free to get in. ## About St. Paul Christmas Market Minnesota's largest European-style Christmas market fills St. Paul's restored Union Depot on five weekends in Advent, with local crafters and artisans selling handmade gifts alongside European holiday food and drink. ## Where Is St. Paul Christmas Market? Union Depot in Lowertown, inside the historic station and on its plaza, 214 4th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit The METRO Green Line light rail ends at Union Depot Station, on 4th Street directly in front of the building. METRO Gold Line and B Line buses and several local routes stop at Gate A inside the depot. Union Depot offers a free Metro Transit ride pass for each market day: open the market's event page and click the date you plan to visit. Source: [Union Depot (Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority)](https://www.uniondepot.org/transit/bus-and-light-rail/), [page 2](https://www.uniondepot.org/about/faq/), [page 3](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/european-christmas-market-4/2026-11-20/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking Union Depot runs its own lots beside the building, all card or mobile payment only. Lot A charges $4 in the evening (after 5 pm) and on weekends, and Lot B the same, but either may switch to a $15 event rate. Lots C and D are surface lots with $4 and $2 day rates, or $10 for events (October 2026). There is a free 15-minute pick-up and drop-off area next to Lot B, reached from Kellogg Boulevard and Broadway Street. | Lot | Evening and weekend rate | Event rate | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lot A (garage | 7'7" clearance) | $4 (October 2026) | $15 (October 2026) | | Lot B (garage | 7'6" clearance) | $4 (October 2026) | $15 (October 2026) | | Lot C (surface) | $4 daily flat rate (October 2026) | $10 (October 2026) | | | Lot D (surface) | $2 daily flat rate (October 2026) | $10 (October 2026) | | Source: [Union Depot (Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority)](https://www.uniondepot.org/parking/daily/), [page 2](https://www.uniondepot.org/about/faq/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Accessibility Union Depot says the Carriage Way, on the lower level of the Head House and reached from Sibley Street just north of Kellogg Boulevard, gives ADA access into the building. There is also a curb cut at the 240 E Kellogg Blvd entrance for drop-offs, though no parking is allowed there. Much of the market is indoors in the depot. Source: [Union Depot (Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority)](https://www.uniondepot.org/about/faq/), checked October 28, 2026. ### What Else Is On Union Depot has a busy December. Its free Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night is Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the tree lit at 6 pm. The North Pole Express, a short train ride to meet Santa, runs December 4 to 6 and 10 to 13. The CPKC Holiday Train stops at the depot on Sunday, December 13, arriving about 6:45 pm for a free outdoor concert. A separate one-day Minnesota Christmas Market is on Saturday, November 21, 10 am to 4 pm. Source: [Union Depot (Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority)](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/holiday-tree-lighting-movie-night-2/), [page 2](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/north-pole-express-at-union-depot-2/2026-12-04/), [page 3](https://www.uniondepot.org/event/cpkc-holiday-train-at-union-depot-2/), checked October 28, 2026; [Union Depot event calendar (feed)](https://www.uniondepot.org/wp-json/tribe/events/v1/events?start_date=2026-11-01&end_date=2026-12-31&per_page=50), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near St. Paul Christmas Market Union Depot is in Lowertown, where several hotels are within a few blocks. Downtown St. Paul, including Rice Park and the skyway-linked core, is a walk of 15 to 20 minutes west, and the Green Line runs from the depot through downtown if it is cold. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near St. Paul Christmas Market for Saturday, November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=44.9482&lng=-93.0867&address=Saint%20Paul%2C%20MN%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_st_paul_european_christmas_market_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 **Can I get a free transit pass for the European Christmas Market?** Yes. Union Depot offers a free Metro Transit ride pass for each market day; pick your date on the market's event page. **How much is parking at Union Depot?** Lots A and B are $4 evenings and weekends but can switch to a $15 event rate; surface Lots C and D are $4 and $2, or $10 for events (October 2026). Cash is not accepted. **Is the St. Paul Christmas market indoors?** It fills the inside of the restored Union Depot station as well as its plaza, so much of it is under cover. **What else is on at Union Depot during the market?** A free tree lighting on December 5 (6 pm), the North Pole Express on December 4 to 6 and 10 to 13, and the CPKC Holiday Train concert on Sunday, December 13. ## Have You Been to St. Paul Christmas Market? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. 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