2026 Anneliese Schools Christkindlmarkt

About this event

We invite you to join us at our Willowbrook Campus for annual Christkindlmarkt, a centuries-old German holiday celebration. Enjoy festive food, drinks, music, holiday shopping, and crafts for all ages.

Thursday, December 3 | 5:00PM-7:30PM Willowbrook Campus 20062 Laguna Canyon Road

Event highlights:

• Live Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Musical performances by Anneliese grade school students on The Willows' stage

• Traditional craft stations for kids and adults

• Artisan market offering locally sourced gifts available for purchase, including pop-up shops by:

• NEW Anneliese Schools' spirit wear collection by Z SUPPLY

• Handmade Jewelry by Angela

• Bake sale and handcrafts fundraiser benefiting our partner grade school in Fiji

• Non-alcoholic beverages (hot apple cider, hot cocoa)

• A selection of scratch-made soups, bratwurst and fresh baked cookies available for purchase

• Glühwein (mulled wine), wine, and beer available for purchase

Each child's admission ticket includes:

• 1 craft per station

• non-alcoholic beverages

Each adult's admission ticket includes:

• 1 craft per station

• non-alcoholic beverages

Important Information:

Students do not need to sign up to participate in the music performance. All students are welcome to join Maestro Andy. Please have your student arrive at the Willows by 5:15pm if they would like to sing on stage.

Willowbrook campus will close at 3:00PM on December 3 for all students. Please arrive during one of the pick-up windows below. If you have more than one child, please pick up at your oldest child’s pickup time.

Please note the following schedule of pick-up times:

• K1 and K2: 1:45–2:00 p.m.

• 1st and 2nd Grade: 2:00–2:15 p.m.

• 3rd–6th Grade: 2:30–2:45 p.m.

• KKS and KS: 2:45–3:00 p.m.

Parking:

LIMITED off-site parking is available with complimentary shuttle service to the event from Laguna Beach Public Parking Lot 16. Parking is first-come, first-served and NOT guaranteed: 1900 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Pick-up at Lot 16 will begin at 4:45PM and last drop-off will be at 7:45PM.

We highly recommend utilizing rideshare services (Lyft, Uber, etc.) as the easiest and SAFEST method to attend.

From Anneliese Schools