Looking to get your family into the spirit of the season? Whisk them away to one of the most feel-good Christmas events around: the German Christmas Market in Sussex County, where the cheeks are rosy, the hot chocolate is steaming, and the holiday vibes are cranked up to 100.

Nothing will enchant them like the whimsy and joy of this annual holiday market, which runs from Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7, 2025. Here you will find the quaintness of a traditional German Christmas market mixed with local vendors and craftsmen, animals, entertainers, exhibits, holiday displays, and authentic German food and seasonal treats for everyone’s palate. Your family will be transported to a different time and place, outside of the stuffy malls and away from the commercial noise of the season, where kids are surrounded by the true spirit of the season, complete with community, joy, and fun.

Read on for my best tips for keeping a visit to the German Christmas Market of New Jersey stress-free and find all our best things to do this season in our New Jersey Kids' Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities.