4 Christmas markets and fairs to visit in Minsk

4 Christmas markets and fairs to visit In Minsk, according to belarusfeed.com. 

Metelitsa Fair

When: daily until 1 January 12 am − 10 pm; on New Year’s Eve until 4 am
Where: vulica Viery Charužaj, 8 
Price: free
An alley of 24 winter houses, a Christmas tree, retro lights, New Year movies and kids’ zones transformed a square near the market into a winter wonderland. And a lot of food.

Art Arena

When: until 15 January, 12 am − 11 pm; on New Year’s Eve until 5 am
Where: vulica Kaĺvaryjskaja 21
Price: free
A European-style fair with a festive food court, souvenir shops and a large screen for film screenings opened in the courtyard of the former factory floors. Under a large tent and glowing garlands, there is a designer tree, 25 stalls selling souvenirs and street food.

Kastryčnickaja Płošča Fair

When: until 7 January from 12 am to 11 pm, 8-15 January from 12 am to 8 pm; on New Year’s Eve until 4 am
Where: Kastryčnickaja Płošča 1
Price: free
12 pavilions resembling bee honeycombs with lights will meet at the city’s central square. Unlike other fair pavilions, these are closed, five people are hardly accommodated in them. There’s also plenty of stalls selling decorations, wreaths, food and drink, art and crafts and a great variety of gifts including homewares and clothing.

Kaladny Kirmash

When: until 15 January, Mon-Fri: 2 pm – 11 pm, Sat-Sun: 12 am – 11 pm; on New Year’s Eve  until 4 am
Where: Praspiekt Pieramožcaŭ, 4
Price: free
The banks of the River Svislach near the Sports Palace are home to 35 wooden houses, tables on the street and barrels.