Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas Festival And Christkindl Market

Visit Santa Claus and his real reindeer, take a horse drawn carriage ride, add a little sparkle to your day by a face painting artist, enjoy authentic Austrian food, music and more.  Stop by the Christkindl Markt for presents that will add a local handcrafted touch to your gift giving.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
 
Carriage rides are available from 11:00 am through 3:00 pm on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please note, Carriage rides will be closed periodically throughout the day to allow breaks for the horses.

Schedule of Events:
 
11:00 am - Gates Open (no early admittance)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Austrian Connections Band (Band will take periodic breaks throughout the day)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Carriage Rides (see details below)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Christkindl Markt
11:00 am – 3:30 pm - Face Painting
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Kids Crafts with South Suburban Parks & Rec
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Visit Santa Claus (Santa will take periodic breaks throughout the day)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Visit Santa's Reindeer
3:00 pm - Event Concludes