Make time for Xmas market

Editor's note: The following information came from the Sandusky Christmas Market's 2025 event guide. People can visit sanduskychristmasmarket.com and/or Facebook and search "Sandusky Christmas Market" for the latest updates. SANDUSKY — Experience the magic of the Sandusky Christmas Market, filled with artisan vendors, festive foods, live entertainment, kids' activities and special events each weekend. The first of three event weekends occurred during the three days following Thanksgiving, however, two more markets are scheduled: • Dec. 5-7 • Dec. 12-13 They'll occur from Schade-Mylander Plaza within downtown Sandusky. Rooted in community spirit and inspired by the legacy of Jimm Corso, the market brings people together to celebrate creativity, kindness and all the things that make our community shine. Corso, who passed away in 2020, was deeply devoted to his community. His legacy lives on through his entire family, who were all raised with the values he instilled: hard work, integrity and giving back. Those who knew him admired his generosity, his commitment to others and his belief in strengthening the community. His family today continues to honor his spirit by supporting and uplifting the community he loved so much. See the schedule After a successful first weekend, many family-friendly activities, events and vendors are scheduled to take place: Friday, Dec. 5 • 6 p.m. — Fremont High School choir on the main stage • 6-7 p.m. — Magic performed by Michael Mage throughout the market Saturday, Dec. 6 • 1 p.m. — Edison High School choir and band on the main stage • 2:30-4 p.m. — Santa Claus on the main stage (2:30-3:30 p.m.) and throughout the market (3:30-4 p.m.) • 3:30 p.m. — Sandus-Keynotes on the main stage • 4-6 p.m. — Kids activities, including Christmas bingo at the Mylander Pavilion • 4-7 p.m. — Mighty Ligress Aloft stilt walker throughout the market • 4:30-8 p.m. — DJ Manny on the main stage Sunday, Dec. 7 • All afternoon — DJ Manny on the main stage • 1-3 p.m. — Happy Pawlidays: Pooch Portraits with Santa benefiting the Humane Society of Erie County on the main stage; Kevin Lee photographer throughout the market • 3:30-5 p.m. — Alex Dominish on the main stage Friday, Dec. 12 • 5-8 p.m. — Paul Frank on the main stage • 6-7:30 p.m. — "Frozen" characters Anna and Olaf throughout the market • 6:30-7:30 p.m. —Mighty Ligress Aloft stilt walker throughout the market Saturday, Dec. 13 • All afternoon — Deutsche Volkstanz Gruppe, a German dance group, on the main stage • Noon to 1 p.m. — Santa Claus on the main stage • 1 p.m. — The Traveling Troubadors on the main stage • 1-4 p.m. — Kids activities and cookie decorating at the Mylander Pavilion • 2 p.m. — DJ Manny on the main stage • 4:30 p.m. — Sandus-Keynotes on the main stage • 5 p.m. — Huron High School Troubadors on the main stage • 6 p.m. — DJ Manny on the main stage • 6-7 p.m. — Mighty Ligress Aloft stilt walker throughout the market • 7 p.m. — Fireworks Vendors here to sell In no particular order, here's a list of the vendors scheduled to appear at the next two weekends' worth of market events: This weekend, Dec. 5-7 • Penny Layne Creations • Merry-Go-Round Museum • Connie's Comfort Foods • Gaia Bean Skin Parlor • Currious Designs • Kel's Popcorn • Tarabull Creations • Shores & Islands Ohio • Rocky & Lela's Barkery • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Erie Jewelry Design • Stuck in a Story • MD Creations • Humane Society of Erie County • Kathy's Stuff • Everbloom Custom Home Decor • Beaded Creative • Information Booth • Whimsical Heirloom • I Felt Balls • Firelands Winery • Hook, Knot & Needle • Double Dipped Studios • Amazing Moments • Delaneys Designs • Eat My Cookie • Barnes Nursery • The Pink Loaf • Sweet P Designs • Sandusky State Theatre • Locked Away with a Book • Country Creek Greenhouse • Rocky's Custom Carving & Engraving • Irie on Erie - Cannabar • Themed Geek • KM Designs • Seagulls & Stitches • 419 Glass & Crafts • Elements Bakery Next weekend, Dec. 12-14 • Leisurely Lakeside • Merry-Go-Round Museum • Cakes & Cookies for all Occasions • Second Star Comforts • Bella Cuisine • Kel's Popcorn • Chain Me Up • Shores & Islands Ohio • Rocky & Lela's Barkery • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Witchy Vibes • MD Creations • Jessica James Design • Kathy's Stuff • Everbloom Custom Home Decor • Beaded Creative • Information Booth • Whimsical Heirloom • I Felt Balls • Firelands Winery • Hook, Knot & Needle • Betsy Boo Co. • Amazing Moments • Delaneys Designs • Eat My Cookie • Barnes Nursery • The Pink Loaf • Sweet P Designs • Canine Confections • Locked Away with a Book • Country Creek Greenhouse • Rocky's Custom Carving & Engraving • Irie on Erie - Cannabar • Darian Creates • Patch Farms • Hype & Harmony • 419 Glass & Crafts • Elements Bakery Food trucks (both weekends) • Gess Who Tacos • Strawberry Cow • Hawaii Ice • Sandusky House of Donuts