Join us on December 7th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm as we celebrate the Christmas traditions of the Austrians who settled the ranch in 1874. This is a free event with fun for the whole family!
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.
Please note dogs are not allowed at this event.
Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Photography
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
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.
Christkindl Markt Vendors
Handcrafted items made special for the event.
- Andy’s Kitchen | Pretzels, Bratwurst & More
- Avant Garde | Wine, Spirits & More
- Bridge to Happiness | Austrian Ornaments
- Double Crown Art & Design | Signs & Decor
- Executive Pen Source | Wood and Acrylic Pens and Pencils
- Hooligan Custom Designs | Wood Signs
- Knifty Little Thing | Knitted & Sewn Accessories
- Kogler’s Bakery | Austrian Pastries, Breads and Quiches
- Kristen’s Cottage Bakery | Gingerbread Items
- Little Legs Ranch | Bath Bombs & Salts, Lotions, Oils & Soaps
- Luxe Intuition | Candles
- Moose Works Colorado | Wood Toys
- Tall Tales Ranch | Coffee, Hot Cocoa & More
- Unruly Wit | Cards
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dogs are not allowed at the event due to various livestock on site
- Registration is not required
- In the event of a weather delay or event cancellation a notice will be posted on this event page
- No outside alcohol may be brought onto the Schweiger Ranch property. Any alcoholic beverages purchased at the event must be consumed during the event and may not be taken outside of event area.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Be part of this amazing event and make it a memorable experience. Volunteers needed for various shifts ranging from carriage ride line manager, main tent oversight, Santa’s helper, set up, teardown, and much more. We kept the shifts short so you can enjoy the event before or after your shift. As a thank you, all volunteers receive a ticket for a free meal. To volunteer, click here.
Directions & Parking Information
Schweiger Ranch
10822 S. Havana St.
Lone Tree, CO 80134
General parking is located in the RTD RidgeGate Station parking garage directly across the street from Schweiger Ranch. Enter the RTD parking garage from the north entrance. Street crossing is accessible at the RTD south entrance driveway, directed by a Lone Tree Community Safety Officer. For the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, please only cross in designated areas. Golf cart/shuttle service is available from the RTD south surface lot, handicap parking area and main gate entrance. See parking map for all designated locations.
Handicap Parking is available in the Schweiger Ranch parking lot just inside the driveway.
Christkindl Markt Vendor booths are sold out for 2024. To request 2025 vendor information, please click here.