Few things feel more like Christmas than wandering a festive market with a hot drink in hand, surrounded by twinkling lights, music, and the smell of something delicious on the grill.
Milwaukee might not currently have its own Christkindlmarket, which it used to host on the plaza at Fiserv Forum, but the city and its neighbors still deliver that cozy, European-style market experience in spades.
If you’re looking for “Christkindlmarket MKE,” here’s where to go, what to expect, and how to turn it into a perfect winter outing. And if you’d like a Christmas experience with City Tours MKE, check out our Milwaukee Christmas Light Tour.
Is There Still a Christkindlmarket in Milwaukee?
The official Christkindlmarket Milwaukee once took place outside Fiserv Forum, run by the same team behind Chicago’s famous market. That event hasn’t returned in recent years, and the organizers are currently focused on their Illinois locations instead.
The good news? You can still find true Christkindl-style markets just minutes from Milwaukee, plus a brand-new holiday market downtown in the Deer District that brings plenty of seasonal cheer.
Falls Christkindl Market in Menomonee Falls
A little further out but absolutely worth the trip, Falls Christkindl Market in Menomonee Falls leans fully into the “storybook village” vibe.
For 2025, it’s set for Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., in Centennial Plaza and the Menomonee Falls Downtown District.
Here’s what to expect:
- A European-inspired market with indoor and outdoor vendors selling artisan goods and handmade gifts.
- German cuisine – think brats, stollen, and more – plus glühwein (mulled wine) served in a commemorative mug.
- Live German bands, horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, Santa photos, and kids’ activities woven into the wider Christmas in the Falls programming.
For families, this one is hard to beat. You can easily turn it into a full day: shop, snack, enjoy the entertainment, then grab dinner in the downtown district.
Official info: Christmas in the Falls – Christkindl Market
H2: Tips for Visiting (and How City Tours MKE Can Help)
A few practical tips:
- Dress for the weather. These markets are largely outdoors, so think layers, warm socks, and good boots.
- Check dates and times before you go – especially for one-day events like Falls Christkindl Market.
- Plan parking or transport in advance.
If you’re coming with a group, this is where City Tours MKE can make things easier. A Private MKE Tour or Party Bus can:
- Pick you up in Milwaukee,
- Handle the drive to your destination
- Drop you right by the action, then bring everyone back warm, safe, and happy.
Milwaukee might not have a single, official “Christkindlmarket MKE” on the books right now, but the spirit of those European Christmas markets is very much alive here. Pick a date, grab a mug of something warm, and go enjoy a little old-world charm right in our corner of Wisconsin. Keep up to date with the region’s Christmas markets here: Milwaukee Holiday Markets.