# European Christmas Market at Saint Paul Union Depot > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 20 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Where: Union Depot (East Lot & Waiting Room), 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101 - Ages: All ages; fully accessible ground-level chalets; heated indoor station warming access - Price: Free admission to market grounds; foods, beverages, and artisan crafts for purchase - Organizer: European Christmas Market Minnesota - Official page: https://stpaulchristmasmarket.org/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/european-christmas-market-at-saint-paul-union-depot--listing-2b76c9b1507849d45c73b360 ## About Based on traditional Christkindlmarkts of Germany, Austria, and Alsace, this authentic outdoor European market transforms the East Lot of Saint Paul's historic Union Depot into an enchanting holiday village. Over 70 wooden vendor chalets offer handcrafted European ornaments, wooden nutcrackers, warm sheepskin woolens, and authentic seasonal delicacies like fresh strudel, potato pancakes, and bratwurst. Children can visit Santa's workshop, listen to accordionists and brass bands on the village stage, and watch traditional folk dancing. 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