Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt to Bring Holiday Cheer Back to The Banks

Holiday magic will return to The Banks this season with the third annual Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt.

The Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt aims to bring some European flair and holiday traditions to The Banks. It’ll once again be held on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park next to Moerlein Lager House.

The free market will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from Nov. 22-Jan. 5 (except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day), with extended hours during Christmas and New Year’s weeks. Visitors can expect all kinds of holiday cheer, including themed character days, Family Fun Wednesdays where kids 12 and under can dine for free with the purchase of an ice skating rink ticket and half-price wine bottles and bourbon pours every Thursday to toast the season, plus free hot chocolate on Fridays.

New this year, there will be a special holiday ice skating rink; more options at the Der Food Court, including a new Hot Mini Donuts stand and the popular Raclette Melted Cheese Sandwich stand; a glass warming tent bar with a view of the Roebling Bridge; and a new tent space dedicated to crafts and family-friendly activities.

The private, heated rental igloos will also return this year. Each igloo can fit up to 14 people and each booking comes with $300 in bonus gift cards good for food and drinks.

Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, located next to Moerlein Lager House at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks. More info: cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com.