The annual Christkindl Market provided attendees with a holiday shopping hotspot at Coleman Memorial Park Saturday.

Giant gingerbread people surround a board explaining why candy canes are a celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus.

Friends of Coleman Memorial Park, which hosted the family-friendly event, put up plenty of large Christmas decorations to bring forth holiday cheer.

Larger than life nutcrackers greet visitors to Coleman Memorial Park.

Kids could also meet actors portraying St. Nicholas, the Belsnickel, and Frau Holle, figures from German folklore.

St. Nicholas and the Belsnickel roam Coleman Memorial Park Saturday.

Families could also enroll kids in “Buddy the Elf’s School for Elves,” where volunteers were happy to guide kids through holiday-themed projects.

Volunteers at Buddy the Elf’s School for Elves.

Local businesses, most of them based in Central Pennsylvania, displayed their wares ranging from cookware to art to wearable items.

The Grinch browses at Simply Creative, a vendor at the park Saturday.

Shoppers could also try their luck at a raffle, full of items donated by local organizations and businesses.

The market featured entertainment throughout the day, including a choir, carols, and an accordionist.

Accordionist Trixie Greiner performs underneath a tent.

Attendees feeling the December chill could grab a coffee at Cool Beans Brew or some hot food at Keller BBQ or the Grilled Cheese Café.

Attendees line up at the Grilled Cheese Café Saturday.

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Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.

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