Christmas Village in Baltimore

12/26/2024

✨ A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor Chase ✨

As we wrap up another magical season at Christmas Village, we want to give a big shoutout to Chase for being our amazing presenting sponsor! 🎄 Your support helped bring so much joy and festive spirit to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor! 🌟

From the exclusive perks for Chase cardholders 🎟🍫 to the holiday cheer spread throughout the market, we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌🎅

Thank you for making this season unforgettable 💙




12/25/2024

The 11th Christmas Village in Baltimore is a wrap!🥹🎄

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Thank you for everyone who visited, shopped, and performed at the market. 💜 Thank you to our vendors from all over the world who chose to come to Christmas Village and share their products and stories with everyone. ✨

And a special thank you to our partners, sponsors and our staff who make all the magic happen. 🥰 It wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Thank you for making Christmas Village part of your holiday tradition and see you in May for Wine Village in Baltimore 🍷

Happy holidays to everyone! 🎄✨

12/24/2024

Tomorrow, December 24, is the last day of Christmas Village! 🎄 We'll be open tomorrow from 12pm-5pm for any last minute holiday shopping trips or anyone who wants one more Glühwein, Bratwurst, Raclette and more! 🌭🧀

What is your favorite thing to eat and drink at the Village? Share with us below and see you at the Village one more time! 👇⭐️

12/21/2024

🎄 Only 4 Days Left! Last-Minute Christmas Shopping? Christmas Village presented by Chase is the perfect place for you! 🤭

Still need those final gifts? Explore our vendors to find the perfect presents! 🕔✨ At our newly expanded location, we have more vendors for you next to the Ferris Wheel 🎡

🇮🇪 American Highlander has some Irish clothes, beer and snacks for you!
🦙 Winterborn Alpaca is the perfect booth for you if you're looking for cozy ear warmers, gloves, scarves, etc.
🧢 Kiwi & Mochi offers unique self made hats and bags! 💼
🇹🇷 Bakirburada is an artist all the way from Turkey here in Baltimore with his copper products!
💍 Alejandra & Co is the place for stylish jewelry and cute hats and scarves!

🧁 And for a quick snack, stop by Blended Desserts for some yummy gluten-free, dairy-free sweet options 🤤

Only a couple days left! Make sure to stop by while you can!

12/15/2024

Who doesn't love beautifully decorated trees? 🌲✨

Visit Festival of Trees Harborside brought to you by Kennedy Krieger Institute and Christmas Village at the Visitor Center! Get into the holiday spirit and look at 12 beautiful and creative trees - free entry!

Which tree is your favorite? Gingy loves all of them, especially the Grinch one! What about you? Let us know in the comments! 🎅🎁

Donate online at KennedyKrieger.org/Festival2024 or by voting for your favorite decorated tree on-site at the Baltimore Visitors Center. To vote, scan the QR code at each tree, select your favorite tree and make a donation to Kennedy Krieger Institute. The tree that generates the highest dollar amount in donations will be the winner! As a special thank you, all donors will be entered in a drawing to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Kennedy Krieger’s Festival of Trees 2025 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

12/14/2024

🎄✨ Holiday Raffle Alert! ✨🎄 [Giveaway closed]

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, let’s spread some cheer and have a little fun! 🛍️🎅

We're excited to partner up with Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore and Baltimore Recnparks for a great raffle!

Enter now for your chance to win a Hardrock basket full of gifts and merch and tickets to Charm City Lights!

Here's how to enter:
1. Follow Baltimore Recnparks, Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore and Christmas Village in Baltimore 🎄
2. Comment below your favorite holiday tradition and tag one friend!

🎉 Prizes: 🎟️ 2 lucky winners will each receive a ticket to any drive night at Charm City Lights — a magical holiday lights experience you don’t want to miss and two VIP Passes for Christmas Village!

🎄One winner will win one (1) Hardrock Cafe Basket and 2 VIP Passes for Christmas Village!

🍻 PLUS, 1 lucky adult (21+) will win 2 tickets to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on December 20th for Charm City Lights!

Get ready to party, laugh, and celebrate in style! 🎉

Deadline to enter: Sunday, December 15
Winners will be announced on Monday, December 16

Good luck, and let the holiday magic begin! ✨

12/12/2024

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? 🤔🎄

If not, no worries - we got you! With more vendors than ever, Christmas Village in Baltimore is the perfect place for you to start your holiday shopping. 🎄

With 79 vendors from all over the world with various different products, you can find unique gifts from Germany, Turkey, Ukraine but also from small local businesses 🛍️🇩🇪🇹🇷🇺🇦

Take your time and stroll around the Village, check out our new vendors next to the Ferris Wheel. 🎡

✨ Visit on weekdays to avoid long lines and smaller crowds ✨

12/05/2024

🎁 Giveaway 🎁 [Giveaway closed]

We're celebrating 60 Years of Käthe Wohlfahrt 🇩🇪🎉

Käthe Wohlfahrt has brought Old World holiday charm to the US - and you can find them right here at Christmas Village in Baltimore! 🎄 They are especially known for their iconic German Nutcrackers, incense Smokers, and hand-carved Ornaments crafted in Germany's Ore Mountains (where our Glühwein Pyramid is also from).

To celebrate their 60th anniversary, we’re raffling off a beautiful ornament from Germany’s famous Christmas specialist Käthe Wohlfahrt of America RulesChristmas Village in Baltimore Käthe Wohlfahrt of America and Christmas Village in Baltimore
3️⃣Comment a holiday emoji 🎁 and tag a friend who loves the holiday season as much as you do!
⭐️One (1) winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, December 9, 2024.
⭐️The winner will receive one (1) ornament and one (1) free hot chocolate for Christmas Village in Baltimore.

Viel Glück (Good luck) - Don’t miss your chance to bring a touch of German magic home! 🎄

12/04/2024

Any plans this weekend?

This weekend is all about the German American friendship and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🇩🇪🇺🇸

Here is what you can expect:

📆 Saturday, December 7: Watch German and Hungarian Schuhplattler dance in our tent followed by live music on the stage!💃

1pm-2pm: Washingtonian Schuhplattler
3pm-4pm: Tisza Ensemble
5pm-6pm: Fusion Dance Team
6pm-7pm: Jackson Caesar
7pm-9pm: 2 Cool 4 Yule

📆 Sunday, December 8: Take part in German Oktoberfest-style games in the heated tent followed by live performances!🎶

12pm-1pm: Steve Hung 🎸
1pm-2pm: Charm City Music School 🎶

2pm-4pm: Games: Bratwurst Eating Contest, Bierkrugstemmen, and more! 🌭
5pm-7pm: Shawn Hagen (Alphornist) 🇩🇪

Mark your calendars now - who's going to take part in the Bratwurst Eating contest? 😉🌭🌭

12/04/2024

We are so excited to showcase 12 beautiful and creative trees at the Visitor Center with Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of Trees.

Check our website https://www.baltimore-christmas.com/festival-of-trees.html for more information!

Are you experiencing post-Festival of Trees letdown? Yeah, us too. Lucky for us Festival Fans, there is a way to keep those good holiday vibes going at the Christmas Village in Baltimore. In fact, our elves sent a dozen of this year's fabulous trees to the Christmas Village for Festival of Trees Harborside. You can check them out at the Visitor's Center, and please tag us in any photos if you go. Here's more on the village: https://www.baltimore-christmas.com/

Finally, a big thank you to our inspiring designers who create the amazing trees that light up Baltimore, both north and south.

12/01/2024

Prost to the holiday season with an authentic taste of Bavaria!🍻✨ We're thrilled to bring you Hofbräu beer straight from Munich! 🇩🇪

We’ve got four incredible drafts on tap, perfect for any beer lover:

⭐️ Hofbräu Original: A classic Munich lager with a smooth, crisp finish 🍺
⭐️ Dunkel: A rich, dark beer with malty warmth 🌰
⭐️ Hefeweizen: Light, refreshing, and slightly fruity — a Bavarian favorite 🍻
⭐️ Oktoberfest: Celebrate year-round with this full-bodied special draft and seasonal brew 🍂

Come enjoy a taste of Munich and savor these iconic flavors. Pair it with a German Pretzel with a classic mustard dip or a German brat with sauerkraut🌭🥨

Grab a pint in the signature Bier Stein or Hofbräu Glass or the new beer boot mug, gather with friends, and toast to the holidays! 🎄❤️

Non-beer drinkers, don't worry - we got you covered with mulled wine, hot chocolate, and more (non) spiked drinks! 🥰😇