12/09/2025
We have another weekend full of fun at the Ottawa Chris Kringle Market coming up!
Meet us in Washington Park at 6 pm on Friday, Dec. 12, for Community Christmas Caroling. We'll be strolling and singing our way through the park, Jackson Street, and downtown as we make our way to the Great Tree on the Jordan Block. Led by Ryan Wotherspoon, this is a new family-friendly event you won't want to miss!
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Santa's House on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-4, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 1-3. While it's always free to visit with the Clauses, donations to the Community Food Basket of Ottawa are warmly accepted.
S'mores Stations are back Saturday and Sunday from Noon-3. Warm up by the fire with an ooey, gooey treat! This weekend's free s'mores kits are sponsored by RPS Toys!
Saturday night, Krampus comes to town! Our 2nd Annual Krampus Cookie Crawl is sold out, but you never know if and when you'll run into Krampus downtown! While you're out enjoying the market, be sure to be on the lookout for more hand-painted nutcrackers in the Great Nutcracker Hunt! If you find one, it's yours to keep!
We are hosting a Donuts with Santa event at the Reddick Mansion on Sunday, Dec. 14. Tickets are available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/donuts-with-santa-2
And last, but certainly not least, we are thrilled to announce that we'll be offering free horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown on Sunday, Dec. 14. Come down to Court Street on Sunday from Noon-3 pm for a magical ride through our Hallmark Christmas movie-worthy downtown! First-come, first-served. Carriage rides are generously sponsored by our friends at SOCU.
What are you most looking forward to this weekend?
