Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Plattdeutsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square hosted a traditional German Christkindl market on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, which featured dozens of local vendors who sold holiday goods and refreshments to hundreds of visitors.
Guests walked through the main restaurant and outdoor courtyard to shop for gifts from a variety of vendors. Items for sale included ornaments, toys, scarves, wreaths, breads, honey and handmade crafts.
Other guests gathered inside the biergarten to enjoy bar and table service meals. A handful of outdoor food and drink vendors were available, as well, who sold German inspired items such as hot chocolate, beer, baked goods, soft pretzels, roasted nuts, hotdogs and wursts.
Holiday music played throughout the venue as friends and families lounged around outdoor fire pits sharing pitchers of beer. Festive lighting illuminated the restaurant and courtyard in celebration of the upcoming holidays.
Santa even made a special appearance inside the restaurant’s beer hall and posed for photos in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
