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Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial takes place on PNC Plaza at SteelStacks.

Free public parking for Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem and SteelStacks is available adjacent to Christkindlmarkt, located at PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, 645 East First Street.

Limited parking for persons with disabilities is also available. All parking on campus is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public parking is available at:

  • Polk Street Garage, 418 PA-412
  • North Street Parking Garage, 85 West North St.
  • Walnut St. Parking Garage, 44 West Walnut St.
  • Riverport Parking Garage, 17 West 2nd St.
  • South New Street Parking Garage, 3rd & New Streets

Event Rules

Shopping at Christkindlmarkt

A list of participating merchants is available here, but a list doesn’t do them justice. Make sure you give yourself enough time to stop by all the booths!

We’ve also got some delicious eats and drinks available to keep you fueled and ready to shop!

For the safety and convenience of all our guests, pets – except for trained service dogs, are not permitted at Christkindlmarkt.

Christkindlmarkt, is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. Please note, ArtsQuest is unable to provide or rent wheelchairs or walkers for our guests.

Restaurants

Bethlehem is renowned for its wonderful restaurants. Visitors will find many delicious options to choose from in the city’s Historic Moravian District and in the SouthSide Arts District. Christkindlmarkt also offers a variety of dining options.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available in the Visitor Center at SteelStacks presented by St. Luke’s University Health Network, 711 E. 1st Street as well as at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way.

St. Nicholas

Sponsored by Just Born Quality Confections & Crayola

Get the message straight to the man himself by visiting St. Nicholas at Christkindlmarkt. Kids can make sure he knows just what they want for Christmas, confirm that they are still on the nice list and take home one of our fabulous photo packages commemorating the moment.

Breakfast with St. Nick at Christkindlmarkt

Presented by NJM Insurance Group 

Kids can celebrate this special occasion by having their photo taken with St. Nick before participating in arts & crafts, led by a professional Banana Factory Arts Center Teaching Artist.

Crayola Creativity Station at Christkindlmarkt 

Presented by ArtsQuest 

Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Within Christkindlmarkt, take a break to make a festive craft! Stop by anytime throughout Christkindlmarkt to work on a coloring page or self-directed project. On Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Banana Factory teaching artists will be on-site to guide you through a project. New crafts will be offered each weekend of Christkindlmarkt, so there is always something new to try.

FREE

 

Käthe Wohlfahrt

Daily

Germany’s Käthe Wohlfahrt is back with its amazing collection of handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles!