European Christmas Market

St. Paul, Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to commonly asked questions about the European Christmas Market

  1. What is the location/address of the European Christmas Market?
    The Market is held at the East Plaza of Union Depot, 240 E Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101.

  2. When is the 2025 European Christmas Market open?
    Dates: 4 weekends starting after Thanksgiving, Nov 28-30, Dec 5-7, Dec 12-14, and Dec 19-21.

    Hours:
    • Opening Day: Friday, November 28, 12 – 9 PM
    • Monday – Thursday: Closed
    • Friday: 3 – 9 PM
    • Saturday: 11 – 9 PM
    • Sunday: 11 – 6 PM

  3. Does it cost money to attend the Market?
    No. Admission is always FREE!

  4. What are my parking options?
    Union Depot’s parking lots C & D, 392 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, are the closest to the Market. The cost to park is $10.00 to $14.00 – the event parking rate. Metro Transit, rideshare, reserved parking spots, and other options can be found on the Plan Your Visit page.

  5. Is the Market wheelchair accessible?
    Yes. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp from parking lots C & D to Union Depot’s East Plaza, where the Market is located.

  6. Is the Market outdoors?
    Yes, the European Christmas Market is an outdoor, open-air market. We have three large tents for you to take shelter and get warm, and also purchase Glühwein (hot, spiced mulled wine) or other beverages.

  7. Will the Market close if it’s extremely cold or if we get a lot of snow?
    Yes. Weather-related closures will be announced as far ahead of time as possible. Please check our social media accounts for the latest updates on closures.

  8. What kind of vendors will I find on the Market?
    There is a mix of food & beverage and craft vendors. Crafts are brought from Europe, locally made, or are fair trade products. All our vendors sell high-quality products that make unique gifts for your loved ones!

  9. Are dogs allowed on the Market?
    We do not allow any dogs at the Market unless they are service dogs.

  10. Where do I get photos from the photographer?
    Check out our Facebook page to see photos taken at the market. Photographer photos are not tracked, so if you see a photo you like, grab it, and be sure to tag @StPaulEuropeanChristmasMarket..

  11. Is there a lost and found at the Market?
    Lost items can be brought to the wooden wine kiosk located under the middle of the East Plaza Pergola/Pavilion. If you are inquiring about a lost item, please check in with one of the servers at this location.

  12. Who do I contact to become a vendor at the 2026 Market?
    Vendor applications for the 2025 market are now closed. Please email info@stpaulchristmasmarket.com to be added to our contact list and to receive notifications when the 2026 vendor application becomes available.
    • Fraud alert! Be wary of fraudulent emails soliciting vendors for Christmas markets! The European Christmas Market will only reach out to vendors who are already on our prospective vendor list, and we will always email from our official email address. We will never ask for payment by PayPal or Venmo.

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