Planning Your Visit

A colorful Christmas market scene with a decorated Christmas tree, a holiday market stall decorated with ornaments and lights, a red holiday mug with a Christmas tree design, and a cozy house with a Christmas wreath and ornaments.
A festive holiday scene with a decorated Christmas tree, a gingerbread house with candy decorations, and a group of three people wearing Christmas sweaters, posing and smiling. The background is beige with a red border, and text indicates a Christmas market from December 4th to December 6th.
A Christmas tree decorated with red and yellow ornaments standing outside on snow, with a red sign that reads 'Event Guide' and a yellow star ornament hanging below the sign.
Partially visible green gift box with a label that reads 'Christmas Market,' decorated with string lights, surrounded by Christmas-themed items including a red stocking with green holly, a candy cane with red stripes, and colorful presents with ribbons.
A graphic with the word 'THE' in black spray paint style over a red splatter background, with partially visible white text underneath.
A festive holiday illustration featuring a penguin, a Christmas tree, a sock with a snowflake pattern, and a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and sprinkles, all in a cartoon style with bright colors.
Cartoon Santa Claus waving next to a sign that says 'Santa Sightings' while holding a candy cane, with snow on the ground and a festive background.
A Christmas-themed digital illustration featuring various dog portraits dressed in holiday accessories, along with a large bone-shaped sign that reads 'Pawiday Portraits.' The background has paw prints and a beige border.
Festive Christmas market poster with a decorated Christmas tree, a sleigh filled with wrapped gifts, a Christmas stocking, a red-and-white gingerbread house, and a banner with event details from December 18th to 19th, 2024.
Decorative Christmas market poster featuring a tall Christmas tree, festive wooden huts, and a decorated gazebo with presents and stockings.

PARKING

Downtown Sandusky offers various parking options including handicap accessible spots. 
For questions related to parking, please review the FAQs below the map or call 419.627.5844.
Download the Downtown Sandusky Parking Brochure

Map of public parking lots and landmarks around Shoreline Drive, Water Street, and Water Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. Key locations include Paper District Marina, Erie County Garage, Shoreline Park, and Market Grounds Lot.

Public Parking Lots
Free public parking lots are listed on the provided map.
The free Erie County public garage (P4) is available for 48-hour parking. All other public lots are available for 24-hour parking.

On-Street Parking
On-street parking is free and is limited to 2 hours or 4 hours in most locations. 
Parking on the Jackson Street Pier is free and is limited to 2 hours or 4 hours, depending on the location.


Please observe all posted restrictions. 

While You Are Here…

Enjoy more of downtown Sandusky before or after visiting the Sandusky Christmas Market by strolling the historic downtown, with its boutique shops and cozy cafés, sampling fresh local fare at nearby restaurants and bars. Take a leisurely walk along the waterfront to enjoy sweeping views of Sandusky Bay, or warm up at a Jimm’s Pub while soaking up the festive, small‑town atmosphere.