Old World Christmas Market

Overview

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. Visit NCSML.org/OWCM for more information.

Schedule:

9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Museum galleries open with free admission for all

Museum Store open

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)

9:30 a.m. – Noon (or ending earlier, depending on supply) Cookie Walk. Cookies will be sold by the pound. (Rozek Grand Hall)

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Authentic Czech and Slovak Foods Available

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Svatý Mikuláš, Čert, and Anděl (Father Christmas, Devil, and Angel) will be present (Roaming)

Noon – 1 p.m. Bell Choir Group (Rozek Grand Hall)

1:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. Marion Chamber Trio (Rozek Grand Hall)

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Heritage and Pageant Talk by Miss Czech Slovak U.S. 2025-2026 Madelyn Karstedt and 1st Runner-up Isabel Sherman (Rozek Grand Hall)

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Iowa Accordion Club (Rozek Grand Hall)

5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Czech, Slovak & US Carrols by Jozef and Dodo Ivaška (Rozek Grand Ha