Christmas Walk & Market

December 10–12 & 17–19

Christmas Market | 4:30–8 PM
Christmas Walk | 5–8 PM

Last entry to the walk at 7:30 PM

Make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently lit pathways and listen to carolers sing songs of the season. Arrive early to browse local vendors at the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center, opening at 4:30 PM each evening. The Christmas Walk begins at 5 PM. Guests can also browse the Gift Shop and stop at the Café for food and warm drinks.

These old-fashioned evenings of holiday lights and music are offered at no cost. Last entry is at 7:30 PM.

December 17–19 are Silent Nights, without live carolers, for guests who would simply like to walk the pathways and enjoy the lights.

Parking is expected to be available for Christmas Walk. Nearby events may shift traffic patterns. Please allow a little extra time, follow signs and use marked crosswalks.

Glowing lanterns line a winding path through the snow-covered Gardens during Christmas Walk.
Adults and children sing carols among trees wrapped in colorful lights during Christmas Walk.
Guests walk along a snow-covered path illuminated by lanterns and warm white lights during Christmas Walk.

2026 Christmas Walk & Market Events

December 10

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk runs from 5–8 PM with live carolers along the pathways. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.

 

December 11

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk runs from 5–8 PM with live carolers along the pathways. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.

 

December 12

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk runs from 5–8 PM with live carolers along the pathways. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.

 

December 17

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk Silent Nights runs from 5–8 PM, offering gently lit pathways without live carolers. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.

 

December 18

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk Silent Nights runs from 5–8 PM, offering gently lit pathways without live carolers. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.

 

December 19

Browse the Christmas Market inside the Welcome Center from 4:30–8 PM. Christmas Walk Silent Nights runs from 5–8 PM, offering gently lit pathways without live carolers. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Café. Last entry to the walk is at 7:30 PM.