The Atlanta Christkindl Market opens Friday, Nov. 20, on the Lawrenceville Lawn to Dec. 24. Free entry, full hours and free parking at the justice center.
The Atlanta Christkindl Market opens Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, on the Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., and runs through Thursday, Dec. 24. Admission is free, according to the market’s Lawrenceville page. This is its second season downtown.
Last checked Nov. 2, 2026. Dates and hours come from the Atlanta Christkindl Market’s Lawrenceville page; lot closures from the City of Lawrenceville’s Oct. 23 parking alert. The market had not yet posted its 2026 entertainment or Santa schedule. This page is updated each season at the same address.
Updated Nov. 2: the market’s page now names its 2026 parking: free at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, with overflow at Innovation Square, the Gold Lot and the Navy Lot.
Know before you go
- When: Friday, Nov. 20, to Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
- Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., downtown
- Cost: free admission
- Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks) and Thanksgiving Day
- Parking: free at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive; the Green Lot and Silver Lot are closed Nov. 1 to Dec. 25
- Weather: the market says it is open in all weather unless there is a safety concern
Hours
From the market’s Lawrenceville page:
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesdays and Thursdays | 3 to 9 p.m. |
| Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 23-25 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26 | Closed |
| Monday to Wednesday, Dec. 21-23 | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 (final day) | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
The market opens a week earlier than last year, when it opened on Black Friday, Nov. 28.
What is there
The market’s page describes a German-style holiday market of handcrafted gifts, and its vendor gallery shows this year’s Lawrenceville vendors. It also lists:
- Santa photos, $25 a visit for the whole group, not per person or per photo. The market recommends paying in advance online; you can also pay in line or at the info booth. Pet nights with Santa are scheduled separately. The Santa photo page had no 2026 dates posted on Nov. 2.
- Gluten-free options from four food vendors, named on the market’s page.
- Entertainment on a schedule the market posts on its events page, which was empty on Nov. 2.
- Private tent rental for groups, booked through the market.
Last season, the market’s FAQ said vendors take card and cash and the market’s own vouchers, with no ATM on site, and that leashed pets are welcome.
Parking and getting there
The market’s designated parking is free at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center (GJAC), 75 Langley Drive, according to its Lawrenceville page. From there the lit Winterlight Walk leads less than half a mile to the Lawn. The market lists three overflow options:
- Innovation Square, 446 W. Crogan St.
- Gold Lot, 70 S. Clayton St., at City Hall
- Navy Lot, 69 S. Clayton St., the City Hall overflow lot
Rideshare drop-off is at Bicentennial Plaza, across Crogan Street from the Lawn. Accessible parking is at GJAC and in every city lot and deck, the market says.
The City of Lawrenceville closes two downtown lots to the public for the whole run of the market, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 25, according to its Oct. 23 alert:
- Green Lot, 210 Luckie St., the lot on the Lawn itself
- Silver Lot, 252 S. Clayton St.
The city’s other free downtown decks, the Blue Deck (225 Luckie St.) and the Purple Deck (147 E. Crogan St.), stay open, on its parking page.
Last season the market’s FAQ also listed a shuttle from GJAC on weekends and Christmas week, with 23 accessible spaces there. That FAQ still showed 2025 shuttle times on Nov. 2; we will add 2026 times if the market posts them.
More on downtown lots: our downtown Lawrenceville page. Lane closures nearby: road construction and closures.
Still to be announced
- The 2026 Santa photo and pet night dates
- The entertainment schedule
- Whether a shuttle runs from GJAC this season, and its times
The market also runs a second location this year in Senoia, on its Senoia page.
Other holiday events downtown
- Lighting of the Tree, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, while the market is closed for Thanksgiving. Details on our Thanksgiving page.
- Christmas Canteen, Aurora Theatre’s holiday revue, Nov. 19 to Dec. 23. See our Christmas Canteen page.
- Everything else: holiday lights and Christmas events.
What this means for you
- Opening weekend is Nov. 20-22, a week before Thanksgiving.
- Weeknights start at 3 p.m.; weekends are the busy days. Arrive early for a downtown space.
- The lot by the Lawn is closed from Nov. 1. Park free at the justice center on Langley Drive and walk the Winterlight Walk.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Atlanta Christkindl Market open in Lawrenceville in 2026?
Friday, Nov. 20, according to the market’s Lawrenceville page. The final day is Thursday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, when it closes at 4 p.m.
What are the Atlanta Christkindl Market hours?
3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. It is also open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 21-23, closed Thanksgiving Day, and open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24.
Is the Atlanta Christkindl Market free?
Yes. The market’s Lawrenceville page lists free admission. Food, drinks, gifts and Santa photos cost extra; Santa photos are $25 a visit for the whole group.
Where do I park for the Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville?
Free designated parking is at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, a walk of less than half a mile along the Winterlight Walk, according to the market’s page. Overflow is at Innovation Square, the Gold Lot and the Navy Lot. The city closes the Green and Silver lots Nov. 1 to Dec. 25.
Is the Atlanta Christkindl Market open on Thanksgiving?
No. The market is closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and open regular hours Friday to Sunday that weekend.
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