Christmas market
organised with activities
Stalls, mulled wine and lights are easy to sort out. We take care of what makes visitors stay longer: games between the stalls, Christmas bingo and Father Christmas.
What we do at a Christmas market
Organising a Christmas market usually starts with the stalls: who's there, what's being sold and where the power comes from. After that, one question often remains. What do visitors do once they've seen all the stalls?
That's where we come in. We set up activities between the stalls that run all afternoon or evening. A Christmas bingo at a set time, a game you can join without booking, and Father Christmas with his own spot for photos with the children. For a winter fair without a Christmas theme, we use the same set-up with different games.
- Games and activities between the stalls, with hosts
- Father Christmas with his own spot for photos and a chat
- Christmas bingo or Christmas quiz at set times
- For companies, schools, clubs and shopping centres
Four kinds of Christmas market
Christmas market for staff
A Christmas market on the company grounds or in the canteen, with stalls run by colleagues or local businesses. We provide games that colleagues and their families play together, so it's more than a stroll past the stalls.
Christmas market for customers
A Christmas market as a client day or open day. A game with a leaderboard or a prize wheel keeps visitors with you for longer and gives your stand staff a reason to start a conversation.
School and club
In the school playground or the clubhouse canteen, often organised by parents or volunteers. We take over part of the programme, such as Father Christmas and activities for children, so the volunteers can stay behind their stalls.
Shopping centre
A Christmas market or winter fair in the shopping arcade or on the square out front. Activities over several days bring visitors back, and Father Christmas in a fixed spot becomes a familiar landmark for families.
Activities visitors stop for
At a Christmas market people come and go. An activity that lasts an hour and starts at two o'clock misses half the visitors. That's why we mainly choose games you can join at any moment: a short challenge, a Christmas quiz of a few questions or a game with a leaderboard kept up all day.
A Christmas bingo does work well as a set moment. You put the time on the flyer and people come back specially for it. You'll find more ideas in our Christmas activities.
Father Christmas with his own spot
For children, Father Christmas is often the reason to come. We'll arrange a Father Christmas with his own corner or chair where parents can take a photo. In between, he walks around the market and stops for a chat at the stalls.
We're based in Enschede and work all over the Netherlands. We bring the game equipment, Father Christmas and the hosts. The organiser arranges the stalls, power and permits, and we're happy to help think through the layout.
The price depends on the activities, the duration and the venue. You'll get it after a short enquiry, within 1 working day.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should you organise a Christmas market?
For a Christmas market with other people's stalls, ideally start in September or October, because stallholders get a lot of requests in December. For the activities and Father Christmas a few weeks is often enough, although the December weekends fill up first.
What's the difference between a Christmas market and a winter fair?
A winter fair is a market without a fixed Christmas theme. It can be held as early as November or as late as January, which suits schools and companies that already have plenty on in December. The activities are similar, we just choose games without a Christmas theme.
Can we book just Father Christmas or a few activities?
Yes. You can book Father Christmas on his own, or just a Christmas bingo or a few games. Often the stalls are already sorted and the organiser is still looking for something for children or a fixed moment in the afternoon.
Can the Christmas market be held in the school playground or a sports hall?
Yes. We come to wherever the market is: school playground, sports hall, company canteen, car park or shopping arcade. Beforehand we ask about power and the space needed for each activity, so everything fits between the stalls.
What do activities at a Christmas market cost?
The price depends on the activities, the duration, Father Christmas and the venue. You'll get a proposal within 1 working day.
Tell us about your Christmas market
Preparing a Christmas market or winter fair? Fill in the short form and we'll send a proposal within 1 working day.
A Christmas market where visitors stick around
Tell us where the market is and who it's for, and we'll send a proposal with activities and a price.