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Christmas markets in Indiana, 2026
4 Indiana Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first open Nov 21 (Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel; Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, Ferdinand) and the last closes Dec 24 (Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel).
Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Indiana's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Carmel | Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026, closed Monday and Tuesday | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Outdoors | Free, garage, shuttle |
| Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt | Ferdinand | Nov 21 to 22, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Free | Indoor and outdoor | Shuttle |
| Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt | Indianapolis | Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026 | Not posted yet | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Brown County Christkindl Market | Nashville | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
Which Indiana markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt.
- Partly indoors: Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt.
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Source: carmelchristkindlmarkt.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 21 to 22, 2026
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt
Source: ferdinandchristkindlmarkt.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026
Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt
Source: athenaeumindy.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 4 to 6, 2026
Brown County Christkindl Market
Source: browncounty.com, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Indiana this season?
See all 3 light displays in Indiana and 9 tree farms in Indiana, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo | Light display | Fort Wayne | Nov 13 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| Christmas at the Zoo | Light display | Indianapolis | Nov 21 | Walk-through; entry not stated |
| Dull's Tree Farm | Tree farm | Thorntown | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Hensler Nursery | Tree farm | Hamlet | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Jay's Tree Farm | Tree farm | Mooresville | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| St. Joe Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Fort Wayne | Nov 21 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Bohman Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Greensburg | Nov 27 | Choose and cut |
| Flickinger Farms | Tree farm | Wakarusa | Nov 27 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Evans Whispering Pines | Tree farm | Danville | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Lost Forty Tree Farm | Tree farm | Greenfield | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Piney Acres Farm | Tree farm | Fortville | Not announced | Choose and cut |
| Winterlights | Light display | Indianapolis | Not announced | Walk-through; timed tickets |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio.
Know an Indiana market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.
