The Kerstmarkt-Holland 2023 will see the return of local handbell duo Larry and Carla, who will be playing traditional Christmas handbell music on three Friday evenings during November and December.

The Kerstmarkt is an annual open-air European-style Christmas market located at the 8th Street Marketplace in Downtown Holland. Come and listen to beautiful festive music as you shop for unique handcrafted gifts and locally-made holiday treats. Coffee and hot cider will be available to help you stay warm!

Most of the Kerstmarkt is under cover, so you can shop for gifts comfortably there. The market is located in downtown Holland, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants close by. There’s enough to do that you could easily turn a visit to the Kerstmarkt into a day trip. The city’s famous “snowmelt” system makes it safe to walk on the heated sidewalks, even if the weather is wintry. The Kerstmarkt will give you a taste of a traditional European Christmas market, without having to fly to Europe!

Here’s hoping for a bit less snow at the Kersmarkt-Holland 2023! This photo was taken on Kerstmarkt opening day, on a chilly Saturday in 2022. We still had fun, but wow, it was cold!