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.

Schedule:

10 a.m. – 4 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 (or ending earlier, while supplies last)

(Rozek Grand Hall)

Authentic Czech and Slovak Foods Take Away

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Christmas Melodies

11 a.m. – Noon Sara Miller Piano (Rozek Grand Hall)

Noon – 12:30 p.m. Heritage and Pageant Talk by Miss Czech Slovak US 2025-2026 Madelyn Karstedt and 1st Runner-up Isabel Sherman (Rozek Grand Hall)

12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Five Seasons Chamber Music Group (Rozek Grand Hall)

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Svatý Mikuláš will be present; 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Svatý Mikuláš, Čert, and Anděl (Father Christmas, Devil, and Angel) Roaming

1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Světlušky Youth Ensemble (Rozek Grand Hall)

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Five Seasons Chamber Music Group (Rozek Grand Hall)

3 p.m. Czech Heritage Foundation Wreath Raffle Drawing (WFLA Heritage Hall)

3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Czech, Slovak & US Carrols by Jozef and Dodo Ivaška (Rozek Grand Hall)