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Museum exploring the German immigrant experience and history of Davenport and Iowa!

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@macabrelibrarian started as an online store in 2018 and brought "blind date with book" in pop-up form to the QC area in 2022. She is constantly looking for ways to encourage people to read dangerously. Check out her selection of "Blind Dates with a Book" which would make a great gift for yourself or your favorite bookworm. One perk is that they are already wrapped and would make a fun unveiling activity with friends and family!

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@lajoueart specializes in acrylic and watercolor painting, wreaths, cards, and hand-designed peg people and original houses, reminiscent of old-world, traditional folk toys.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

🎄 🍻 ❄️ CHRISTKINDLMARKT QUAD CITIES

Join us at the German American Heritage Center and Museum in Davenport for our annual Christkindlmarkt.

🎵 This free annual event celebrates the holiday season with a focus on German heritage. Like traditional winter markets around the world, the Quad Cities Christkindlmarkt is an indoor/outdoor artisan craft and gift market with live music, local foods, and local performances.

🛍️ Be sure to stop into our gift shop for authentic German glass ornaments, pyramids, smokers, nutcrackers, and more!

🧸 You will not want to miss the festivities! This is an all ages event with something fun for everyone.

🗓️ Saturday December 13th, 2025 10 am – 6 pm.
📍 712 W 2nd Street Davenport, IA 52802
🏛️ The museum is free and open to the public all day long.
🎅 👹 Special appearances by Santa and Krampus!

🎶 Live music throughout the day:
🇩🇪 10 am – 12 pm Schwarzer Zither Ensemble sponsored by Schuetzen Park Historic Site (indoors 4th floor)
🇩🇪 10 am – 1:30 pm The Muzik Krauts
🇩🇪 2 – 6 pm Die Musikmeisters

❄️ Get Christkindlmarkt merch, try our homemade Glühwien or a German beer, and shop local vendors!

Thank you to our sponsor, Zimmerman Honda for making this event possible. …

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Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@painted_wildflower specializes in hand painted artwork and ornaments. Each piece is one of a kind and painted by artist Judy Baker. Treat yourself to a new piece of artwork for your home made locally or give as a gift to an art lover.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@highstrungby3m specializes in original string art designs. Carefully drawn, designed, and strung by hand, Mindy started string art as a form of physical therapy after having surgery. She also has DIY string art kits that would make a great gift for someone who likes crafting.

To learn more about High Strung by 3M, watch her interview with Paula Sands:
https://www.kwqc.com/2022/11/09/high-strung-by-3m/

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

@hazelbakingco specializes in small batch seasonal baked goods. These treats are sure to satisfy the most demanding sweet tooth. 😋

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

Echoes of the East has Russian wooden nesting dolls and hand-carved wooden Santas. Bring some Old World charm to your home this season with their unique wood-carved items.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

Open

Meet our vendors at Christkindlmark!

@abigailmarieartwork has original designs on notebooks, stickers, blankets, and more. These would make great gifts for someone who loves to journal or scrapbook, add flair to their personal items, or loves nature.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa …

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