Historic Cumberland (East Washington Street) Archives

Cumberland's 15th annual Weihnachtsmarkt is a German-style winter market honoring the town's early German settlers. East Washington Street closes to traffic from Muessing Street to South Heflin Street for artisan vendors selling handcrafted gifts, along with German and holiday foods, drinks and beer. Kids' activities include reindeer games, letters to St. Nick and free face painting. St. Nick visits the Gap Meeting House throughout the market, and a couple of his reindeer appear from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Culver's Cares Cumberland Holiday Drive collects new toys, nonperishable food and gift cards, with donation boxes at participating businesses and Town Hall. The market is held outdoors in all weather, and well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Looking for more free things to do? Browse our monthly list of free events in Indianapolis. 2026 Stage Schedule: Noon | Hot Horns Band 1 p.m. | Hancock County Children's Choir 2 p.m. | Heidi and the Melchior Marionettes 3 p.m. | Fort Wayne Tanzer 4 p.m. | Maria Diebolt 4:30 p.m. | Indiana Ballet Conservatory Parking: Parking is available at Cumberland Baptist Church and Cumberland Christian Church, with more parking at Meijer and Town Hall.

Events at Historic Cumberland (East Washington Street)

Oct 9