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Christkindlmarket on Broadway Programming 

At each Christkindlmarket on Broadway you can expect to enjoy a festive atmosphere with the following programming in addition to the date specific entertainment! 

  • 20+ vendors
  • German style food and beverage 
  • Christmas carolers
  • Polar Bear Scavenger Hunt 
  • Igloo rentals 
  • Live music at The Lodge 

Friday, November 15 

Lighting Ceremony at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway 

  • S'more making, photos with Santa, and free cookie decorating
  • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting Scout Troop 1563  
  • 5 - 8 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides 
  • 5:30 p.m. Tree and holiday lighting ceremony commence 
  • 5:30 p.m. Copper State frikin keg tapping 
  • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A visit from Santa's Reindeer

Saturday, November 16

German Day at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway

  • Guest Appearance from the namesake of the Christkindlmarket, Christkind!
  • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages
  • 12 - 3 p.m. Jim’s Siberian Outpost dog sleds
  • 1 - 3 p.m. New Glarus Alphorn
  • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Pommersche Danz Gruppe -UWGB German Club
  • Make & Take Workshop with Board & Brush- More info

Friday, November 22

Canine Christmas at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway

  • Get your pets photo taken with Santa
  • Shop various vendors with pet-specific products
  • Puppuccinos available at the beverage tent
  • S'more Making with Oddfellows Association 
  • Bring your pup along to enjoy the festivities
  • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting Jackie Nitschke Center

Saturday, November 23

  • Wreath Making Workshop with Petal Pusher -Register here
  • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages
  • 12 - 3 p.m. Jim’s Siberian Outpost dog sleds                                                                                 


November 29 & 30 

Shop Local Weekend at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway

Friday, Nov. 29 

  • Black Friday shopping at 20+ vendors and Broadway District businesses  
  • S'more Making with Oddfellows Association
  • Jandy's Base Camp- View Menu
  • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting New Day Woman's Center 

Saturday, Nov. 30

  • Small Business Saturday! Shop 20 + vendors and stroll the Broadway District to score even more deals 
  • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages
  • Jandy's Base Camp- View Menu
  • Gingerbread House Workshop with Monzu Bakery - Regester here

Friday, December 6

  • 4 - 9 p.m. Winter Wine & Beer Walk - Get tickets
  • S'more Making with Oddfellows Association
  • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting Community Paws of Wisconsin  

Saturday, December 7

  • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages 
  • 12 - 3pm Jim’s Siberian Outpost dog sleds

Friday, December 13 

  • Winter Wine & Beer Walk - Get tickets
  • S'more Making with Oddfellows Association
  • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary

Saturday, December 14

Villains of Christmas at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway

  • The Grinch will be making an appearance all day 
  • 11am - 2pm Scrooge will be visiting 
  • 12 - 3pm Jim’s Siberian Outpost dog sleds
  • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages 
    • 10 - 10:30 a.m. Santa Cycle - Over 200 Santas will be biking by and stopping for a photo op

  • Ornament Making Workshop with Board & Brush

  • Friday, December 20 

    Movie Night at the Christkindlmarket on Broadway

    • Moving showing: The Happy Elf
    • S'more Making with Oddfellows Association
    • Cocoa for a Cause benefiting Scout Troop 1563 
    • Winter Wine & Beer Walk - Get tickets

    Saturday, December 21 

    • Santa & his reindeer will be visiting 
    • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides
    • Heritage Coffee serving up a variety of hot beverages