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Ho ho ho, jingle all the way, friends! December 1st is here, and you know what that means — it’s National Christmas Lights Day! ??? Time to sparkle and shine, just like our beautiful town of Leavenworth, where the magic of Christmas is alive all year long!Now, let me take you on a little trip down memory lane. Back in the day, families would hang candles on their Christmas trees. A bit of a scary situation, don’t you think? Between the flickering flames and the pine needles, it was only a …

We're bringing a big wave of the Christmas Spirit to Kris Kringl in Leavenworth, WA, for CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Starting July 1, we're hosting a month-long celebration with more than 50 items at least 50% off. Search "CIJ" for Christmas in July at www.kriskringl.com to discover some amazing deals! Visit our shop in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth this month and look for Christmas in July signage for additional sale items. Spend $100+ and receive a fun gift to help you feel extra festiv …

Come learn some tips and tricks for setting up your own Department 56 Village scene with expert designer Stephen and Department 56 Representative Lisa. Stephen brings 20 years of experience designing and creating Department 56 miniature village displays for stores and collectors across the US, including the displays here at Kris Kringl. From small vignettes to large scenes, Stephen’s displays aim to showcase the great details of Department 56 houses and accessories. This event occurs over the …

Holy Schnitzel!September 30-October 1, October 7-8, October 14-15Oktoberfest returns this October with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year we have new exciting changes and enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout the town, with two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and at Front Street Park. Sit under our clear topped tent enjoying tasty beers, lively music and mountain views for da …

LEAVENWORTH: WHERE IT’S CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY IN DECEMBER!Every December, Leavenworth celebrates with over half a million lights, music & entertainment, holiday characters for your photo ops, carolers, kids’ activities, roasting chestnuts, Santa photos and so much more!This December of 2022, both weekends and weekdays, we are excited to bring back: Fun Festhalle Activities- Gingerbread Houses, Photos with Santa, Crafts for Kids, Story Corner, Santa’s from Around the World, Selfie Stations, Le …