Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, entertainment and activities for people of all ages. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer is free for the entire weekend, including admission to NCSML galleries.
Old World Christmas Market
Save the date! Old World Christmas Market will be December 3 & 4, 2022!
2021 Vendors
2021 Schedule
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum galleries open with free admission for all.
Museum Store open.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Family holiday crafts for all (Jiruska Gallery)
- Holiday Vendor Market (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Czech Heritage Foundation Wreath Raffle (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Kolache Café (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Calm Space Three Nuts for Cinderella movie and quiet activities (Alliant Energy Classroom)
10 a.m. – Noon (or ending earlier, depending on supply) 23rd Annual Museum Guild Cookie Walk (Rozek Grand Hall)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ornament personalization by Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl (WFLA Heritage Hall)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Horse and wagon rides through Czech Village (Circle Drive)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get your photo taken in front of the Christmas Tree. Svatý Mikuláš, Čert, and Anděl (Father Christmas, Devil, and Angel) will also be present. (Rozek Grand Hall)
Noon – 1 p.m. Darrin Crow presents a selection of Czech and Slovak Fairytales (Hemphill Theatre)
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Svetlusky Youth Ensemble (Rozek Grand Hall)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Horse and wagon rides through Czech Village (Circle Drive)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Bremen Town Musicians with Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Company (Hemphill Theatre)
*Live and recorded traditional Czech holiday music with be provided throughout the day
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum galleries open with free admission for all.
Museum Store open.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Czech Heritage Foundation Wreath Raffle with the raffle drawing at 3 p.m. (WFLA Heritage Hall)
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ornament personalization by Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl (WFLA Heritage Hall)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Family holiday crafts for all (Jiruska Gallery)
- Holiday Vendor Market (WFLA Heritage Hall)
- Kolache Café (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Fiber Arts Demonstrations (Rozek Grand Hall)
- Calm Space Three Nuts for Cinderella movie and quiet activities (Alliant Energy Classroom)
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get your photo taken in front of the Christmas Tree. (Rozek Grand Hall)
* Live and recorded traditional Czech holiday music with be provided throughout the day
All NCSML staff, volunteers, and visitors are requested to wear a mask while they are in the building. The NCSML will provide masks to anyone who does not have one. Hand sanitizer stations will be throughout the entire building and please practice CDC recommended guidelines: wash hands often, avoid close contact with others, cover your mouth and nose with a mask, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are feeling unwell, showing any COVID-19 related symptoms, and have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Old World Christmas Market is subject to change. This event may be cancelled at any time due to city, county, state, and national public health recommendations, guidelines and proclamations.
Sponsored by
Additional support provided by Gary Rozek.