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2024 Christkindl Market Kids Activities

Join us at OKM Music’s Christkindl Market for a magical holiday experience centered around kids’ activities! This enchanting Christmas market, inspired by the historic Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, brings the charm of a festive holiday village right to our community. Families can stroll through beautifully adorned stalls featuring high-quality gifts, delicious foods like bratwurst and pretzels, and delightful seasonal decorations. The warm holiday atmosphere invites everyone to celebrate the season together.

Children will have a blast over two exciting days filled with fun activities! In addition to the beloved StoryTimes, kids can enjoy painting wooden snowmen and trees, playing Christmas tree bowling, decorating wooden ornaments, icing Lebkuchen cookies, and singing along with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
With performances by the Bartlesville High School Orchestra, the Jazz Choir, and more, this event promises to create joyful memories for children and families alike!

StoryTimes + Performances

St. Martin’s Lantern Parade

St. Martin is famous for the story of giving half of his coat to a beggar who was freezing in the cold. His kindness and compassion are symbolic of lighting the hearts of all to become kind. The St. Martin parades is a celebration of St. Martin’s kindness. Whimsical and fun, the parades are the highlight of the Market and act to celebrate the kind deeds of children.

The parade begins on November 9th at 6:30pm. Every child will make a lantern, participate in the parade and will be given a Weckmänn sweet bread to take home.

Crafts + Games

Kinder Treasure Hunt: Follow a treasure map to discover clues throughout the market
Lebkuchen Decorating: Get creative with icing cookies
Gingerbread Candy Cane Holders: Craft your own sweet holders
Ornament Swirl: Fill clear glass ornaments with paint and swirl for a colorful design
Gingerbread Magnet Painting: Paint and personalize gingerbread magnets
Reindeer Ornament: Create a fun ornament using wooden slices, a red ball nose, and pipecleaners
Lanterns: Decorate festive lanterns for the St. Marin’s Lantern Parade
Present Putt: Enjoy a putting game with golf balls and putters in a large present box
Snowman Toss: Test your aim in this fun tossing game
Naughty or Nice Game: Toss “lumps of coal” into Santa-themed buckets for prizes!
Gingerbread Bouncy House: Jump and play in the bouncy house!