Carbondale is inviting everyone to celebrate the holidays at the 14th annual Christmas in Carbondale and Merry Market, Sunday, December 7, 2025. Christmas in Carbondale will feature Polar Express touches throughout the day themed around believing in the magic of the season. Carbondale invites all residents and guests to come together for a day of joy, creativity, and community spirit. A full day of “Polar Express” themed fun is planned for the whole family, including the Merry Market and small business craft fair at the ELM Building. Here is the day’s schedule:
Christmas in Carbondale 2025
Downtown Carbondale
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Merry Market and craft fair, ELM Building. Local vendors, holiday shopping, PTO lunch, and
- 1 p.m. – Gingerbread Contest & Hot Cocoa, City Hall. Edible holiday display competition; entries must fit within 18”x18” and be fully edible. Set up by 12:30 p.m. Winners at 2:45 p.m. Bonus points for Polar Express themes.
- 3 p.m. – Santa Visit – Carbondale City Library. Letter writing and Santa photos.
- 3-5 p.m. – Emergency Responder kid crafts, fire station. Crafts with fire and police departments.
- 3:30 p.m. – Hey rack rides through town starting at 3:30 p.m. Will start and end at the fire station every 20-30 minutes. Also hot chocolate, hot apple cider and chocolate milk bars available.
Volunteers needed for 9 a.m. vendor unloading and 3 p.m. tear down after Merry Market. For more information, contact Mary Burgett at mev56b87@gmail.com or 785-836-7887.
