The annual 12-day European Christmas Market in downtown St. Paul opens on November 24th, with a Christmas tree lighting happening on December 3rd.
The free event at the East Plaza of the Union Depot will run four weekends, one in November and three in December, ending Sunday, Dec. 17.
The European Christmas Market will be held four weekends.
Santa’s arrival at the European Christmas Market happens on these dates and times!
Dates to visit Santa at the European Christmas Market in St Paul:
11/24 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
11/25 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
11/26 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12/2 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
12/3 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12/9 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
12/10 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12/16 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
12/17 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A dog sled team coming on Dec. 16. Silver Creek Sled Dogs hail from the North Shore and plan to offer brief rides if weather and the crowds permit.
A family-friendly attraction this year will be kids crafts happening every Saturday and Sunday of the market.
See the full schedule here.
2023 Market Schedule
1st Weekend Nov 26-26
2nd Weekend Dec 01-03
3rd Weekend Dec 08-10
4th Weekend Dec 15-17
Fridays: 4 PM to 9 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM to 8 PM
Sundays Nov 26, Dec 3 & 17: 11 AM to 6PM
Sunday Dec 10: 11 am – 8 pm
Image courtesy of European Market Facebook page.
