This traditional European-style market features vendors that sells German handicrafts, trinkets and food/drinks. The market was rather small but still a fun experience. Free parking & free admission! read more

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We enjoyed our visit to the Market and loved the food and treats! We had bratwurst, spicy sausage, s'more and more. The gift booths were unique and fun to see some of the gift ideas and German holiday traditional gifts. read more

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I was excited to visit, but wished there were more to see, since I had watched how the Christmas season is like in Germany. It was still nice, but very quick to go through. If only they had more booths with more German food and Christmas knickknacks, but at least the parking was free. We were probably there no more than 20 mins. read more

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We had a good time exploring this over the weekend. Parking and admission were free, they had a few unique vendors to check out, and free entertainment. It's relatively small in comparison to what I think one of these German markets are really like, but it was a fun thing to do for free this weekend. Hope they can enlarge it in the future and provide even more German experiences and unique vendors. read more

I read that this place is rated the best Christkindl Market in Texas... I'm confused on who created this rating. This place is a joke. $18 for schnitzel is ridiculous, not to mention there wasn't really much "German" style shops. Very unimpressed. We will never go back and I do not recommend this place either. read more

Pathetic. I can only compare this embarrassment to the Christkindl market in downtown Chicago since I have visited it many times over the years. Lame shops. Crappy ornaments. Few food choices. I did not see any shop selling strudel. We were looking forward to this and it was a real letdown. Save your money and stay away from this joke of a market. read more

If you can find a way to visit during the week, maybe earlier in the day, you can likely avoid a big crowd or long lines. It's really cute here, okay, super Christmassy and festive, and it's in a fun spot right outside Globe Life. Buuuuut you know, there aren't a ton of shops, it's actually pretty limited, and it's all really pricey. You'll find stuffed animals (like a build-a-bear type set-up), jewelry, crafty stuff, hot chocolate, a little bar, a handful of street food items, candy and sweets, and the main German store. It's cute and all, just don't kill yourself to get there! read more

The market feel and overall experience felt genuine, but it was far too small and it could have used some fake snow or something to make it feel more wintery. Disappointed, they need to step up their game. read more

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Went here today & spent maybe 30-45 minutes there? It was a cute place but I was hyped up by pictures I saw online. I knew it was limited when I looked at the vendor list but didn't expect it to be that small. They have "snow" (bubbles) that falls every so often so that was pretty neat. It's outside so wear appropriate clothes, the snow isn't messy though, so don't worry about that. I will say, support these small shops that are there... all of them were so incredibly nice! We got some ornaments from The Santa Clause Workshop that they put our names on, some for to gift for my brother's dog as well. :) The main vendor seemed to be Käthe Wohlfahrt, with their handmade ornaments. Also got some hot cocoa, we were surprised & happy at how hot it was! Looks like they also have a marionette show, arts & crafts, & there's also a Santa. We came in Sunday, it actually wasn't that busy but that was fine with us. Ample parking! I hope there are more opportunities, cute concept... maybe it's an off year but there is potential. I'd say stop by if you're in the area, it's free to go in, but don't plan on making a day out of it. read more

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Fun Holiday Event for the whole family. This is a special treat for everyone. Definitely worth checking out for the weekend.

I'm giving it 3 stars because both the parking and the market entrance is free. Free entertainment also makes it a nice afternoon. However; there is a lack of vendors but it's growing each year. The German food vendor was a -1 in quality and taste. Absolutely, disgusting. I'd go back but skip the food. read more

I have come in years past they USUALLY have lots of vendors, Santa, German beer, crêpes, etc. We went this year and they had none of that!!! We spent like 5 min here. They had a handful of vendors and limited food options. Very disappointed! Thank goodness we didn't have to pay to park!! read more

Texas Christkindl Market - Festivals Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Quite a little market. Need more vendors and activities. Most trinkets from China and very expensive. Could learn from other locations like Chicago. read more

Difficult to find. Directly in front of main entrance to Texas live. 7 booths. 2 Kathe Wohlfart Christmas decorations. 1 bread pudding. 3 jewelry/artsy stuff. 1 bakery with pretzels & strudel. 15 minutes and you're done. Not worth it unless you have to have some expensive German knickknack. You'll enjoy Aldi's Christmas selections more. read more

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I was so excited from past pictures prior to joining Enchant, but was so let down when I arrived. They might as well not have it outside in the " free area ". It's almost offensive how greedy it shows the event organizers are. I've captured the entire market in my picture of 6 booths. It's free as advertised! But deceiving since the vast majority are inside Enchant. I just don't understand how money hungry the organizers are to ruin German Christmas market spirit. I want to enjoy German culture and Christmas but not at $30 a person just to walk through the door. I am actually really curious and hope the organizers and the vendors can respond with how much money they are making now with Enchant than on their own in 2016. I cannot imagine how many angry people are willing to spend money on those poor 6 booths in front of Texas Live venue. I've been to German Christmas markets and this truly brings shame and spoils the spirit. read more

Texas Christkindl Market - 6 booths total - Festivals Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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We were disappointed it was Much much smaller than I expected. We went Saturday afternoon and the wait outside to get in the German store was about 45 minutes and it was packed inside too. I'd say skip it and look up the German store online and you can buy something that way instead. read more

Agree with most other reviews. I came across an article about this place and they made it sound big and awesome! However it was a bit lackluster. Opens at 11 am, we arrived at noon. There was maybe 5 shops open. Most shops were closed till later, Santa wasn't there yet either. There's no signage to find the dang place either or signs that tell you where to park, we did park for free in the lot across from Texas Live. We purchased a few items from the vendors, the only food places open were 7-11, a shop selling baked goods and some restaurants in the Texas Live building. As far as German goods, there really wasn't anything open boasting authentic German goods besides the large shop featuring the German artist Kathe Wolfhardt's work. read more

After spending last December in Italy and going to Christmas Markets we were excited to find out there was one happening in Arlington. We made plans to go and set out. Thank goodness they provided an address cause there's no signage for it at all. On top of that it was a waste of time to drive over. There were 6 small booths and the larger Kathe Wolfahrt tent. One of the booths was just oveflow from the Kathe tent. Since we were there we went on in. There were some fun looking items and we got a few reasonably priced ornaments though the majority of things were way over priced. It was free as advertised but it's basically a sad attempt at a Christmas Market at Texas Live to get people to pay to go to the Enchant market. A Christmas Market should never charge to get in. I won't be going back in future years. Hopefully a real Christmas market can be done in the metro without trying to trick people into paying for another event that should be free anyway. read more

Our family had a great time at this event. Boys loved the ice skating ring and delicious hot chocolate. The amount of vendors made it easier to walk around and really enjoy their offerings. Good spot to stop before or after Texas Live! read more

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My friend and I planned a trip to this Christmas Market for yesterday. There was no signage directing you to the event anywhere which was frustrating. We finally found it, parked across the street in the free lot (the best part of the whole experience) and walked over to begin our special day. The event is advertised as opening at 11:00 am. We arrived at 12:30 to find only a few vendors were open! The vendors who were open were very understanding of our frustration and disappointment said most don't open until 4 pm! We saw no place to eat except the 7-11. The big commercial store was open and not at all crowded-fun place to look and lack of people made it really a pleasant experience. All in all this was a HUGE disappointment. I have attended many Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria is this was a very poor representation of something vibrant and exciting. I would not recommend anyone wasting their time to attend. read more

So disappointed in this event and, to top it off you would have to pay $15 to get access to a toilet! Really?!

I took my family last year, enjoyed going and spent $$$. Now this year access costs. I don't know what genius thought this was a good idea. Maybe someone it's taking Jerry Jones lessons. I will now drive a bit further to Grapevine and spend my money there. Shame on you greedbags. read more

Only in America! someone decided to capitalize on Chri$tma$. no where in Europe , And I have been going for the last 30 years, do you pay to get into a xmasmart...and the prices are much lower at the vendors. they all have music, some have rides. each paid for separately. I know that the "city" gouges the vendors , which results in the high prices. I applied once a few years ago and was appalled at the requirements.. rental of the space (Jerry Jones), rental of the booth, 30% of vendor proceeds goes to Arlington, required to carry $1,000,000 insurance for the duration, electricity and/or water was paid for, you couldn't sell products that were not Coca Cola without prior approval. I enjoyed strolling the vendors, paying too much for a turkey leg and a glass of Gluhwein... not anymore. I wont be back until they stop charging for entry. read more

A nice attempt at recreating the magic of a German Christmas market It's very small, stretching only along one side of the Ballpark, but entry is free. The little wooden stands do remind me of a German market, so they got the atmosphere right, and they have a god variety of foods and beer choices, but the prices are way too high. A brat on a roll with Sauerkraut, even though good, is not worth $8! They also have pony rides ($5) and entertainment. With a few improvements, like making it bigger, maybe rethinking the pricing, this could be a great slice of German Christmas culture in North Texas. read more

What a cool idea to bring this German market to the heart of the metroplex. It is a relatively small market but it has so many endearing traits and right in the heart of so many Arlington landmarks and hot spots. The ice rink was really cool and spacious at 5,000 square feet. The hot Gluehwein was perfect on a chilly day (and the cute boot they serve it in was adorable!). I loved the handcrafted items and the visit with Saint Nikolaus was divine...and he looked so real!!! Finally the shop of German Decorator and Ornament Creator Kathe Wohlfahrt took the cake! German Cake that is...lol. It was amazing. We all loved this precious market in the center of Arlington and at no entry fee, a 30 foot Christmas tree and so much more to behold, we will be back every year! read more

Meh. I expected bigger based on the publicity I found on it. There are about 12 shops. Mostly mom and pop places but there is a Kathe Wohlfahrt if you don't know what it is look it up. There was a Old style Saint Nick. read more

Had really been wanting to go but between the road blocks for construction and the road blocks for parking...it was more difficult than it was worth....and with the only parking we saw for $65.00 we took a pass....never even saw the place from a distance...If i never see Texas Live...whatever that is... It will be too soon. read more

My family and I have attended and enjoyed the Christkindl festival every year with the exception of last year when it was first included with Enchant. We were very excited to go back since it seemed to have been separated from the pricey Enchant event this year but were extremely disappointed. This year's "event" should not be called Christkindl because it does not resemble the previous years' events at all. No sausage, no potato pancakes, no beer, no live music, no kids entertainment - I guess all of that is still in the Enchant area you have to pay to get in to. Complete waste of time, only 6 booths. Very hopeful it will be back to its former size and actually separated from Enchant next year. read more

This wonderful event has been ruined. I took my kids last night to the new location and the "Christmas Market" has shrunk to about 5 booths. On top of that, it is located next to an outdoor stage at Texas Live where a band was playing. Not only was the music so loud that you could not hear, the lead singer kept throwing out F-bombs and other language. Definitely not a family friendly event anymore.I wish another local municipality would revive this event because Arlington has ruined it. read more

Very poor showing. Nothing like previous years--only one store with ornaments and very expensive. Most of the booths were local vendors selling cookies, pastries. 15 minutes and done. read more

We drove from North Fort Worth and stayed 10 minutes. What a huge disappointment given the media hype. Ample parking and easy to walk to. The Wolfhart tent was packed, but I've been to the same store in Bavaria so I didn't need anything. There were so few authentic or even remotely close to German offerings; how does Nothing Bundt Cakes fit in anyways? Disappointing. read more

Drove a distance to go to the market. We'd attended a few years ago, and there were many shops, vendors, & rides for kids. This year there was a handful of vendors, & one German food vendor. Very disappointing! Will not attend again. read more

Horrible. I saw this adverse as one of the best in the US. I can say it is one of the worst. There are about 8 random vendors. No authentic German food. It was just a waste of time. Extremely disappointed. read more

http://txchristkindlmarket.com/ They have moved the location for this event this year (in the Plaza and Texas Live!) and it is FREE to go. NOTE THIS IS A DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS MARKET than the one that is attached to Enchant. The one inside Enchant (near Globe Life Park) costs to get into, but this one doesn't. I am excited to check out this German market with my hubby this year! read more

I was so excited to see online that there is a Christkindl market near Dallas. Being originally from Bavaria and having experienced Markets in Nuremberg, Munich and Regensburg, and having seen pictures online, I was happy... Not so much after driving around to find this "Market". No signs, no directions and having "Enchant" on the same day in the same area didn't help. We finally found it, shoved in the corner next to Texas live! What a let down! Six mediocre booths?? No Christmas flair? Overpriced Kaethe Wohlfart stuff?? I am beyond disappointed! It almost seems like a trick to get people there and going to the bars at Texas Live after they realize the Market is a bust! Either do it right, Arlington, or go home! The event planners should be ashamed! Oh wait... their business and website can't be found anymore! Go figure!! read more

We just came here, and it is terrible! It's completely different from the previous years. It only has a few booths and the food is just a brat. I don't know who's organizing it this year but it's not the real festival, or what's it's been in the past few years. read more

I lived in Germany for 6 years and went to many Christmas markets in Europe, this is a poor excuse for a Christmas market...I mean if I could give the rating a middle finger instead of a star I would...they advertised Gluwein...there was none...there wasn't even a bratwurst or schnitzel stand...lots of people seemed irritated..will not go back. read more

This Christmas market is absolute trash. They put some big hype to it, but it's literally 5 booths and a 20'x40' pop up tent. I can't believe they spent money on radio ads for this thing and making it sound like the biggest thing around. I've been to Christmas markets in Germany, Paris, London, and I did not expect it to be anything close to those, but this was completely pathetic. We drove 30 minutes to walk around for 5 minutes. Don't waste your time. read more

So disappointing! It was our first time to come out to this event. I was encouraging my husband about this event since I wasn't able to go in the last few years! Since I saw the previous picture flyers, I was expecting it would be a good walk, lots of good vendors, lots to eat as advertised. Well, the only good walk was from the parking lot to the "Texas Live". There was only 2 outside vendors! The one they featured " Kathe Wohlfahrt " is the only inside vendor....and that's it! No food vendors, nothing for children....nothing else!!! My husband and I decided to just decided to check out Texas Live where most people went, watched the games on the big wall screen and also looked around. I don't think I will come back to this event next year. read more

The Texas Christkindle market in Arlington is a waste of time! We went today thinking it would be a Wonderful market filled with lots of German crafts and food. This is not the case. There was one vendor. Thats it! Until they get their act together and at least make an effort on this event, please do not advertise in the Arlington magazine that this is a worthy event. It was a terrible disappointment. read more