I wanted to share an event I attended last year with Charlie and David in Arlington, Texas. Texas Christkindl Market. You might be asking yourself what is the Texas Christkindl Market here is a brief description of what it is.
Celebrated during the four weeks of advent in Europe, the Christkindl Market is a traditional Christmas market that originated in the middle ages in German-speaking Europe.
The relationship between Arlington and its sister city, Bad Königshofen, inspired Christkindl Market to commemorate its first magical season in 2011.
With several markets all over Europe for the holidays, Christkindl Market also works with its partner Christmas city, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, to bring the same unusual magic and feeling to Texas.
The Christkindl Angel depicted as a fairy-like being with blonde hair and angelic wings, dressed in gold and white, who brings gifts to children. Traditionally, the children are ushered out of the room on December 24th, and the angel arrives to decorate the tree and leave presents.
Arriving and departing quickly, the children never see her. In some traditions, the departure of the Christkindl Angel announced by the ringing of a small bell.
After the parents give the word that gifts have been left and the angel has departed, the family enters the living room, where the Christmas tree idecorated and presents opened.
With so much happening at Christkindl Market I wanted to share with you a link that tells you everything that is happening. While there make sure you take the time to visit Santa Haus with St. Nick
No trip to the Christkindl Market would be complete without a visit to Saint Nicholas (Sankt Nikolaus or der Heilige Nikolaus), the patron saint of children, sailors, students, teachers, and merchants.
Legend has it that he brings children gifts on Dec. 6, guests can stop anytime throughout the market at the Santa Haus to meet St. Nick.
Cost: Anyone is invited to visit with St. Nick and receive free candy. No personal cameras are allowed. However, photo packages may be purchased onsite with packages starting at $19.95.
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As for Charlie, I knew he would want to go on the Arctic Blast Tubing Run which is new this year. If they had it last year when Charlie and I attended Christkindl Market,
I wouldn’t have been able to get Charlie off Arctic Blast Tubing Run. I bet Arctic Blast Tubing Run would have been Charlie’s favorite part of the market.
I also wanted to share another new part they have added to Christkindl Market which is Peppermint Park.
What is Peppermint Park?
Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM is a new holiday children’s attraction, debuting at the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington for 2016. The attraction features children activities, winter carnival games, kid crafts, puppet shows and a holiday themed train ride.
Featured Attractions of Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM
The Holiday Train—Kids will depart the Alpine Station on the Christkindl Express trackless train to tour holiday themed lights and tour the grounds of Christkindl Market.
Winter Carnival Games – Children can use their pass tokens to play games. Games include the Snowball Chaser, Ice Fishing, Catch-a-Snowflake, Abominable Toss, Ring the Reindeer, and more. Children collect tokens to redeem for prizes.
Christmas Castle Stage—children and families can view a variety of entertainment: storytellers, puppet shows, magicians, and other audience interactive shows.
Elves Workshop—Children can assemble holiday themed crafts.
Kids Face Painting–Kids can have their face painted in a variety of styles including Snow Princesses and other holiday favorites.
The Peppermint “S’mores & More” Sweet Shop*— Confections and treats are available for purchase at the candy store, along with a hot cocoa bar and drink station.
Reindeer Games—Kids will participate in games led by Santa’s lesser known reindeer, ‘Pepper’.
Toy Shack Redemption Center – Children, can redeem their game tokens for prizes and toys at the Toy Shack redemption center. ‘Light Up the Night’ toys and other fun holiday-themed items are also available for purchase.
Holiday Selfie Stations are located within Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM.
Ponies & Pals Petting Zoo will be there with sweet critters
How much is the admission?
Children’s passes start at $8.00 and include a train ticket, show pass, and game tokens. Adults (17+) and children under 3 are FREE. Admission to the Texas Christkindl Market is free, as well as parking.
When does Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM open?
Opens on the Day after Thanksgiving and is open weekends (Friday—Sunday) until Dec 12, and daily December 16—December 23.
Where is Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM located?
Located at the entrance to the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington, at Globe Life Park.
Peppermint Park presented by 106.1 Kiss FM and 102.9 Now FM Operating Hours (11/25—12/18)
Friday 4—8
Saturday 10—8
Sunday 12—6
(12/19—12/23) Extended ‘Schools Out’ Schedule: 12—6
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
