# Sankt Nikolaustag at Carmel Christkindlmarkt

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032
- Ages: Children encouraged to take part
- Price: Free admission
- Organizer: Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc.
- Official page: https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Sankt Nikolaus and his companion Knecht Ruprecht make a grand entrance at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt for the German feast of St. Nicholas. After a special presentation in the Winter Pavilion, children can meet the pair in person at the Spielhaus. Following the old custom, kids are encouraged to recite a short poem or sing a song for Sankt Nikolaus before receiving a small gift, so it helps to practice a verse at home. The visit runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5; the market itself is free to enter and open noon to 9 p.m. that day, and the ice rink on Carter Green is next door.

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