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Welcome!
Wearethrilledtowelcomeyoutothisyear’sChrisKringle MarketinbeautifuldowntownOttawa!Ourcharmingstreets arereadytousherintheholidayseasonwithfestivecheer, delicioustreats,anduniqueshoppingexperiences.Whether you’realocalorvisitingforthefirsttime,we’resogladto celebratethismagicaltimeofyearwithyou.
Thisseason’smarkethassomethingforeveryone!Stroll throughthevendorstallstodiscoverhandmadegoods,artisan crafts,andone-of-a-kindgifts.Tasteyourwaythroughour holidayfoodofferings,fromseasonalsweetstosavorydelights. Don’tmissfamily-friendlyactivitieslikethecity-wideS(Elfie) Stops.Plus,meetSanta!Bringyourdogs!
Thisyear,we’veinfusedextraholidaymagicintoeverycorner ofdowntown,andweinviteyoutoexplore,shop,andsupport localbusinesses.TheDecktheWindowsContestwilladdeven moreholidaysparkle,solookoutforthebeautifullydecorated storefrontsasyouwanderthroughandvoteforyourfavorite!
Wehopeyouenjoyeverymomentandmakewonderful memorieswithushereinOttawa.Thankyouforbeingpartof ourholidaycelebration!
Warmwishes,
StephanieStacyandKaylaRivers FloretEvents
Nov.29-Dec.1
MarketHours
Fri:12-7pm Sat:11am-7pm Sun:11am-4pm
Dec.6,7,8
MarketHours
Fri:4-8pm Sat:11am-7pm Sun:11am-4pm
Dec.13,14,15
MarketHours
Fri:4-8pm Sat:11am-7pm Sun:11am-4pm
SpecialEvents
FestivalofLights Parade,Nov.29
S(Elfie)Stations
WOpening eekend!
Theme It’saWonderful Life
SpecialEvents
S(Elfie)Stations
Jr.HighChoir MistletoeMisfits
Theme HereComes CousinEddie
SpecialEvents
S(Elfie)Stations OVCCarolers MistletoeMisfits
Dec.20,21,22
MarketHours
Fri:4-8pm Sat:11am-7pm Sun:11am-4pm
SpecialEvents
PetPicswithSanta S(Elfie)Stations OVCCarolers
Theme NightmareBefore Christmas
Theme MerryGrinchy Christmas
Final Weekend!
Market Vendors
Nov.29-Dec.1
AMaker’sLittleShop
ALBOACRES
AllAboutMixes
AugustHillWinery
BackYardBBQandFun
BDominiqueBoutique
BarkAboutIt!
BBcustomcreations
BeadBliss
Bohocustomcrafts
Bosco’sAllNatural
BotanicalHoneyFarm
Carmelita'sCreations
Cece'sBakeShop
ChefHeatley's HotPepperFarm
CountryCabin
DogTreats
CountryCabinMixes
CraftyCasey's
CreativeHands
Dave'sCoffeeCake
DidoughsTwisted PretzelCo.
FloretPlantsand Provisions
Garden'sGate
GCLavenderbyGallery's
ChoiceStainedGlass
GoodsByGee
GreenBeeCreations
GunBarrelCoffee
HarmonyStoneJewelry
Judy’sCustomGlass
JulesStainedGlass
Just4FunNovelties
KDCustomCreations
KeKe'sSweetShop
KernelDan’sKettleCorn
KnitHappens
Koncz'sBar
LabraEggrollsCompany lamichoacanaicecream &more
LilM.A.DCafeCrepes
LocalKitchen:a sourdoughbakery
Meagscrafts24 MNBSweets
MyCountryCupboard
NepalBazaarLLC
NothingBundtCakes
NutsToGoCorp ohpickles
OttawaMillworkCo.
PlantWitchBrewingCo. PrairieCenter
Alpacas/TheAlpaca Shoppe
Rachael’sWhimsical Boutique
RedGlareBulletCreations
RedStarPizzas
Reda’sBoutique
RepurposeMe
RogueEmberStudio
Roxie'sSweet Confections
SaltyProvisions
ScriptureBreadLLC
StarvedRockCigars
StreatorHouseofJerky
SuburbanEdge Boutique
Sullivan’sSweets
SweeTea'z
SweetLilyDecorLLC
TheCandleFarm
TheCookieMaker
TheCrawlerBrewingCo.
TheDragon'sHoard
TheLicoriceGuy
TheLoneBuffaloby
TangledRoots BrewingCompany themarilynboxes andcigars
TheTwistPretzels
TinyTreasuresof815
TwinkledTwig
TwoRiversLeather
UnpossibleMead
WhiffSoapworksLLC
WicksandWax
WindyCityCrepes
YimCurry
Market Schedule
Nov.29-Dec.1
Friday,Nov.29
MarketHours:Noon-7pm
TrainRides:Noon-3:30PM
Parade:6-6:30PM
Saturday,Nov.30
MarketHours:11am-7pm
TrainRides:Noon-3:30PM
Santa:1-6:30PM
Saturday,Nov.30
MarketHours:11am-4pm
Market Vendors
Dec.6-8
AMaker’sLittleShop
ALBOACRES
AllAboutMixes
AugustHillWinery
BackYardBBQandFun
BarkAboutIt!
BBcustomcreations
Bohocustomcrafts
Bosco’sAllNatural
BotanicalHoneyFarm
Bree&GabrielArts
CandleFarm
ChefHeatley'sHot
PepperFarm
ChicagoGreen ChileCompany
CircleofJoyLLC
CookieMaker
CountryCabin DogTreats
CountryCabinMixes
CraftyCasey's
CrawlerBrewing Company
CreativeHandsJackson
CreativeHandsJordanBl
Dave'sCoffeeCake
DidoughsTwisted PretzelCo.
Dragon'sHoard
FloretPlantsand
Provisions
FreckledFarmGirls (Farmstandon6)
Garden'sGate
GCLavenderbyGallery's ChoiceStainedGlass
GraciePieApothecary
GrumpyGreg'sEpoxy Creations
GunBarrelCoffee
HarmonyStoneJewelry
KDCustomCreations
KeKe'sSweetShop
KernelDan’sKettleCorn
Koncz'sBar lamichoacanaicecream &more
Let’sLinkJewelry
LicoriceGuy
LilM.A.DCafeCrepes
LocalKitchen:a sourdoughbakery
LoneBuffalobyTangled RootsBrewingCo. MNBSweets
MyCountryCupboard
NikkiStitchesCrochet
NothingBundtCakes
NutsToGoCorp
ohpickles
OttawaMillworkCo.
Photodudephotos
PlantWitchBrewingCo.
PrairieCenter
Alpacas/The AlpacaShoppe
Rachael’sWhimsical Boutique
RedGlareBullet Creations
RedStarPizzas
Reda’sBoutique
Roxie'sSweet Confections
SaltyProvisions
ScriptureBreadLLC
StreatorHouseofJerky
Sullivan’sSweets
TinyTreasuresof815 TwinkledTwig TwistPretzels
TwoRiversLeather
UnpossibleMead
WhiffSoapworksLLC
WicksandWax
WindyCityCrepes
Market Schedule
Dec.6-8
Friday,Dec.6
MarketHours:4-8pm
Jr.HighChoir:5PM
Saturday,Dec.7
MarketHours:11am-7pm
TrainRides:Noon-3:30PM
HereComesCousinEddie
Look-AlikeContest:2pm
Jr.HighChoir:2:00PM
MistletoeMisfits:4:30PM
Sunday,Dec.8
MarketHours:11am-4pm
Market Vendors
Dec.13-15
AMaker’sLittleShop
ALBOACRES
AllAboutMixes
AugustHillWinery
BackYardBBQandFun
BarkAboutIt!
BBcustomcreations
Bohocustomcrafts
Bosco’sAllNatural
BotanicalHoneyFarm
BoujeeOasis
BrandedwithPassion
CandleFarm
ChefHeatley's HotPepperFarm
ChicagoGreen ChileCompany
CookieMaker
CountryCabin DogTreats
CountryCabinMixes
CraftyCasey's
CrawlerBrewing Company
CreativeHands
Dave'sCoffeeCake
DidoughsTwisted PretzelCo.
Dragon'sHoard
FloretPlantsand Provisions
Garden'sGate
GCLavenderbyGallery's ChoiceStainedGlass
GIRLDADSOAP
GreenBeeCreations
GraciePieApothecary
GrumpyGreg's
EpoxyCreations
GunBarrelCoffee
HarmonyStoneJewelry
HBeeArt
KDCustomCreations
KeKe'sSweetShop
KernelDan’sKettleCorn lamichoacanaicecream &more
LicoriceGuy
LilM.A.DCafeCrepes
LocalKitchen:a sourdoughbakery
MNBSweets
MyCountryCupboard
MySweetAddiction
NettleCreekLavender Farm
NikkiStitchesCrochet
Nonnie’sCookieCo.
NothingBundtCakes
NutsToGoCorp ohpickles
OttawaMillworkCo.
PlantWitchBrewingCo.
PrairieCenter
Alpacas/TheAlpaca Shoppe
RedGlareBullet Creations
Reda’sBoutique
Roxie'sSweet Confections
SaltyProvisions
ScriptureBreadLLC
StreatorHouseofJerky
Sullivan’sSweets
SweetLilyDecorLLC
SweeTea'z
TinyTreasuresof815 TwinkledTwig TwistPretzels
TwoRiversLeather
UnpossibleMead
WicksandWax
WindyCityCrepes
Market Schedule
Dec.13-15
Friday,Dec.13
MarketHours:4-8pm
MistletoeMisfits:4:30PM
Saturday,Dec.14
MarketHours:11am-7pm
TrainRides:Noon-3:30PM
UglyChristmasTree
DecoratingContest:2pm
Sunday,Dec.15
MarketHours:11am-4pm
OVCCarolers:2-3:00PM
Market Vendors
Dec.20-22
AMaker’sLittleShop
ALBOACRES
AllAboutMixes
AugustHillWinery
BackYardBBQandFun
BarkAboutIt!
BBcustomcreations
Bohocustomcrafts
Bosco’sAllNatural
BotanicalHoneyFarm
CandleFarm
Carmelita'sCreations
Cece'sBakeShop
ChefHeatley'sHot PepperFarm
ChicagoGreen ChileCompany
CookieMaker
CountryCabin DogTreats
CountryCabinMixes
CraftyCasey's CreativeHands
Dave'sCoffeeCake
DidoughsTwisted PretzelCo.
FloretPlantsand Provisions
Garden'sGate
GCLavenderbyGallery's ChoiceStainedGlass
GraciePieApothecary
GunBarrelCoffee
HBeeArt
KDCustomCreations
KeKe'sSweetShop
KernelDan’sKettleCorn lamichoacanaicecream &more
Let’sLinkJewelry LicoriceGuy
LilM.A.DCafeCrepes
LocalKitchen:a sourdoughbakery marilynboxesandcigars
MNBSweets
MyCountryCupboard
NikkiStitchesCrochet
NothingBundtCakes NutsToGoCorp ohpickles
OttawaMillworkCo. PlantWitchBrewingCo. PrairieCenter
Alpacas/The AlpacaShoppe
RedGlareBullet Creations
RedStarPizzas
Reda’sBoutique
Roxie'sSweet Confections
SaltyProvisions
ScriptureBreadLLC
StreatorHouseofJerky
Sullivan’sSweets
TinyTreasuresof815 TwinkledTwig
TwistPretzels
TwoGenKreations
TwoRiversLeather
UnpossibleMead
WicksandWax
WindyCityCrepes
Market Schedule
Dec.20-22
Saturday,Dec.21
MarketHours:11am-7pm
TrainRides:Noon-3:30PM
MistletoeMisfits:4:30PM
Sunday,Dec.22
MarketHours:11am-4pm
OVCCarolers:2-3:00PM
Sites to See
in Historic Downtown Ottawa
ReddickMansion
Builtin1858,theReddickMansionisa Italianatearchitecture.Thishistorich libraryandschool,andtodayoffers centurylifeinOttawa.
Locatedat100WLafayetteSt
WashingtonSquarePark
SiteofthefirstLincoln-Douglasdeba in1858,WashingtonSquareParkisa peacefulandsceniclocationinOtta featuringstatuesandmemorials commemoratingthispivotaleventin Americanhistory.
Locatedat101ELafayetteSt
RememberingtheRadiumGirlsMonument
LocatedatOakwoodMemorialPark,thismovingmonument honorstheRadiumGirls,youngwomenwhoworkedatthe RadiumDialCompanyinOttawainthe1920s.Theirfightfor justiceafterradiumpoisoningledtogroundbreaking workplacesafetylaws.It’satributetotheirbraveryand lastinglegacy.
LocatedatthecornersofWJeffersonStandClintonSt
OttawaHistoricalandScoutingHeritageMuseum
Locateddowntown,thismuseumfocusesonloca Ottawa’sScoutinglegacy.Exhibitsshowcaseartif Ottawa’spastandhighlightcontributionstothe community’sdevelopment.
Locatedat1100CanalSt
Sites to See
in Historic Downtown Ottawa
MarseillesSheetMetalCommunityChristmasTree
AChrisKringleMarketholidaytradition!The2024community Christmastreeisa25’tall,fresh-cutspruce,adornedwithnew andupcycledornamentscreatedbylocalkiddos,and hundredsoftwinklinglightsforalltoenjoy.Specialthanksto MarseillesSheetMetal,TheTreeGuy,Conroy’sTowing,ourtree decoratingvolunteers,andtheCushingFamilyfordonatingthe tree.LocatedattheJordanBlock,101-123WMainSt
12DaysofChristmasLightsDisplay
OnthefirstdayofChristmas,mytruelovebroughttome….you knowtherestofthesong,nowseeittoldinlights!Locatedat WashingtonSquarePark,101ELafayetteSt
HolidayShopping
Strollalongbeautifullydecoratedstreetsfilledwithunique boutiques,artisanshops,andspecialtystores,eachoffering one-of-a-kindgiftsperfectfortheseason.SeeourShopping Guideforlocations
GingerbreadLaneWindowDecoratingContest
Wanderthroughthedowntowntoadmirethe creativedisplays,voteforyourfavorites,and enjoythecheerfulholidayambiance.Lookforthe windowclingstovoteforyourfavoritedisplay
MarvelatthebeautifullydecoratedFinancialPlusCreditUnion ChristmasTree,asparklingcenterpieceofholidayjoyforallto enjoyindowntownOttawathisseason! Locatedat800ChestnutS
Sites to See
AroundOttawa
DecktheParks
ExperiencetheholidaymagicattheCityofOttawa'sDeckthe Parksdisplays!Strollthroughfestiveparksadornedwith creative,one-of-a-kinddecorationscraftedbydedicated volunteers.Thisannualtraditionbringsawarm holidayglowto Ottawa,makingitaperfectoutingforfamilies, visitorsalike.Bundleup,enjoythelights,andce seasonwithus!
ParkLocations
WashingtonSquarePark,101W.LafayetteS EastSidePark,712YorkSt.
RigdenPark,625W.JacksonSt.
HollywoodPark,833DeLeon KiwanisPark,115E.GloverSt.
PeckPark,1510StateSt.
TurnberryPark,2832TurnberryDr. ThorntonPark,1600W.JacksonSt.
TheDogParkatHeritageHarbor,111Harbor
LaSalleCelebrationofLights
Don’tmisstheholidaywonderoftheLaSalleCelebrationof Lights!VisitRotaryParkat2837E5thRd,LaSalle,IL,andenjoy dazzlingdisplaysoflightsandfestivedecorations.Opennightly from5-10pm,thisenchantinglightshowbringsholidaycheer tothecommunityandisaperfectoutingforfamilies,friends, andvisitors.Takeadriveorstrollthroughtheparkand experiencethemagicoftheseasonatLaSalle’smost festivedestination!
Things to Do
AroundOttawa
S(Elfie)Stops
GrabyourselfiestickandheaddowntownOttawatoourElfie Stations.WehavecreatednearlyadozenElfieStationsjustin timeforChristmascards!EachElfieStationwascreatedwith someofourfavoriteholidaymemoriesandthemes.Whichwill beonyourChristmascard?Tagusonsocialmediaandletus know#Ottawachriskringle#OttawaILmiddleofeverywhere
S(Elfie)Locations
HotCocoabyFinancialPlusCreditUnion
Locatedat:Santa’sHouse,JordanBlock
MiddleofMakingMemoriesbyOttawaVisitorsCenter
Locatedat:1028LaSalleSt.
GingerbreadLanebyBASH
Locatedat:BASH
TheWreathbyPlantWitchBrewingCompany Locatedat:610CourtSt.
GnomeinaHomebyRobertHastyFarmersInsurance
FamilyinaFramebyMarseillesSheetMetal LocatedinfrontoftheCommunityChristmasTree
2024ChrisKringleMarketMug
Siptheseasoninstylewiththe Mug!Themugfeaturesacapt graphics,celebratingtherichh cultureofourcharmingtown.W enjoyingawarmcupofcocoa cider,thissturdymugisperfec cozyingupbythefireorstrollin themarket.Akeepsakeforloca visitorsalike,it’smorethanjust it’sapieceofOttawa’sstory.G ChrisKringleMarketandtakeh
Things to Do
ReligiousPaintingsinWashingtonSquarePark
Experiencethebeautyoftheseasonwithaserenedisplayof religiouspaintingsinWashingtonSquarePark,celebratingthe spiritofChristmasandofferingamomentofreflectionandjoy amidsttheholidayfestivities.
LocatedatWashingtonSquarePark,101ELafayetteSt ChristmasCandlelightOpenHouseat
ReddickMansionandTheOaks
Donotmissthisopportunitytoseethesetwohistorichomesof OttawadecoratedintheirChristmassplendor!Noreservations arenecessary.PurchaseyourticketsattheReddickMansion beforegoingtoTheOaks.Refreshmentswillbeservedatthe Mansion.$10Adults/$5StudentsK-12 Call815-433-6100oremail contact@reddickmansion.org
Shopping Guide
DowntownOttawa
229Estates:Antiqueshopofferingavarietyofvintage items.
AMessofThings:Boutiquefeaturinghandmadeand vintagegoods.
BlytheFlowers:Floristprovidingfreshfloralarrangements forvariousoccasions.
BoldandCurvyBoutique:Boutiquespecializinginplus-size fashion.
DejaVu:Giftshopofferingavarietyofuniqueitemsand clothing.
EarthlyMuse:Vintageandupcycledgifts
FloretPlantsandProvisions:Plantshopofferingavarietyof houseplantsandrelatedgoods.
FreshPrints:Customprintingservicesforapparelandother items.
GoblinGaming:Gamingstorespecializinginboardgames andcollectibles.
HandyFoods,Inc.:Localgrocerystore.
HeartlandbyHand:Giftstorespecializinginhandmade goods.
HeySweetie:Candyandsweetsshopofferingavarietyof treats.
HomeHardware:Hardwarestoreprovidingtoolsandhome improvementsupplies.
Iconic:Boutiquecarryingmodernandclassicclothing fashions.
LadyDi’s:Women'sfashionboutiqueofferingthelatest trends.
Luxx:Boutiqueofferingcontemporarywomen'sclothing andaccessories.
ManicTrends:Boutiqueandsalonfeaturingthelatest fashiontrends.
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Shopping Guide
DowntownOttawa
O-NettGamingCo.:Videogamestorewithawideselection ofgames,consolesandvideogameephemera.
OpenSpaceArtGallery&Studios:Artgalleryshowcasing localartistsandofferingstudiospace
OttawaCommunityThrift:Thriftstoreofferingavarietyof second-handandlocallymadeitems.
PersonaliTees:Customapparelshopspecializingin personalizedclothing.
PrairieFoxBooks:Independentbookstoreofferingawide selectionoftitles.
RPSToys:Toystorewithavarietyofgamesandcollectibles.
SPACES:Multi-vendorstoreofferingamixtureofnew, handmade,repurposed,antique,andcollectibleitems.
SmallDogCandleCo.:Shopspecializinginhandcrafted candles.
TPMStems:Floristprovidingfloralarrangementsandgifts.
TurkFurniture:Furniturestoreofferingavarietyofhome furnishings.
VanDuzerJewelers:Jewelrystoreofferingfinejewelryand customdesigns.
VIPRoxyCinemas:Movietheatershowingthelatestfilms.
YourInteriorMotives:Homedecorstoreofferingavariety
GetitGiftWrapped!
ThisSmallBusinessSaturday,youcan makeyourholidayshoppingevenmore meaningful!Afterfindingtheperfect gifts,stopbythegift-wrappingstation hostedbylocalnonprofits.They’ll beautifullywrapyourpurchaseswhile yousupporttheirincredibleworkinthe community.Donationsareencouraged.
Dining Guide
DowntownOttawa
Berta’sTap:Cozyneighborhoodbarofferingavarietyof drinksandpub-stylesnacks.
Bianchi’s:ClassicpizzeriaservingtraditionalItalianrecipes andfamilyfavorites.
BurgerandSushiHouse(BASH):Uniquefusionrestaurant specializingingourmetburgersandfreshsushi.
CatsEye:Trendycocktailloungewithanupscalemenuof appetizersandcraftcocktails.
CourtStreetPub:Casualdiningspotwithawideselection ofcomfortfoodandcraftbeers.
FiestaMX:CasualdiningwithMexicancuisine.
GardenBerryCafe:Charmingcafeofferinghearty breakfasts,freshsalads,andsandwiches.
InigiaPizzeria:Artisanpizzashopknownforitswood-fired piesandcreativetoppings.
JeremiahJoeCoffee:Localcoffeeshopservingspecialty coffeedrinks,pastries,andlightbites.
Keagan’sIrishPub:Welcomingpubwithdailyspecials.
Maria’sCafeBistro:Warmandinvitingeaterywitha Mediterranean-inspiredmenu.
NIKUJapaneseKitchen:ModernJapaneserestaurant featuringsushi,ramen,andhibachidishes.
OttawaBakery:Traditionalbakeryofferingfreshlybaked goodsandlightbreakfastoptions.
SweetBeanGelato:Artisangelatoshopwitharotating menuofseasonalflavors.
TheBeachHouse:Scenicwaterfrontrestaurantoffering seafood,steaks,andanextensivedrinkmenu.
TheFrenchPress:European-inspiredcafewithspecialty coffee,crepes,andlightfare.
TheLoneBuffalobyTangledRootsBrewingCo.:Brewpub pairingcraftbeerwithfarm-to-tabledining.
ZellerInn:Localneighborhoodbar.
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