Christmas markets in Arizona
Christmas at the Princess
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona
2026-11-20 – 2027-01-02
Mon-Thu 5-10 p.m.; Fri-Sun 4-11 p.m.; daily 4-11 p.m. from Dec 17
Paid
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess turns its grounds into a holiday village for six weeks — around 17 million lights, an ice rink, Santa, and a run of seasonal attractions across the resort. Most activities are priced separately from entry.
Official site for Christmas at the Princess
Mesa Christmas Market
Mesa Drive Park & Ride, 420 E. Main St, Downtown Mesa, Mesa, Arizona
2026-12-11 – 2026-12-13
Fri–Sun 5–9:30PM
Free
A European-inspired outdoor Christmas market in the heart of Downtown Mesa, located across from the Mesa Temple and next to Pioneer Park. Local artisans, handmade gifts, festive food, and a live concert series. Pairs perfectly with a ride on the Mesa Santa Express and the nearby LDS Temple Christmas lights.
Official site for Mesa Christmas Market
Phoenix Christkindlmarkt
German American Club, Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona
TBC — check website
Free
The 12th annual authentic German Christmas market hosted by the German-American Community Center. Traditional food, glühwein, handmade crafts.
Official site for Phoenix Christkindlmarkt
Christmas markets in California
Cambria Christmas Market
Cambria, California
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-31
Paid
A German-inspired artisan vendor market set inside three million Christmas lights on California's Central Coast, with Santa, a train ride, fire pits, live music, and festive food and drink.
Official site for Cambria Christmas Market
German Holiday Market – Weihnachtsmarkt
Mountain View City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, California
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-12
11am–9pm
Free
An open-air German winter market on Mountain View's City Hall Plaza, run by the German International School of Silicon Valley. Handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans — wood ornaments and nutcrackers, Lebkuchen, Stollen, chocolate, toys, ceramics and knitwear — alongside German sausages, pretzels and Glühwein. Live performances and arts and crafts for families. One day only.
Official site for German Holiday Market – Weihnachtsmarkt
Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, California
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-20
Five weekends 10AM–6PM, plus the Friday after Thanksgiving
Paid
Step into 19th-century London for this immersive Victorian Christmas experience. 800+ costumed characters, winding market lanes, pubs, theaters, and charming shops.
Official site for Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Jackalope Winter Arts Festival
Burbank, California
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13
11am–5pm both days
Free
A large indie artisan and maker fair in Burbank, free to attend, with food, drink and a bar. One weekend in December.
Official site for Jackalope Winter Arts Festival
Nevada City Victorian Christmas
Downtown Nevada City — Broad, Pine and Commercial Streets, Nevada City, California
2026-12-06 – 2026-12-20
Sundays 1:30–6pm; Wednesdays 5–9pm
TBD
Downtown Nevada City closes its Victorian streets for five evenings in December, with 100+ artisan vendors, boutique shops open late, and a food court of street vendors. Santa and Father Christmas, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, hot buttered rum and mulled wine, gas lamps dressed in cedar swags and a 25-foot town tree.
Official site for Nevada City Victorian Christmas
Old World Christmas Market
Old World Village, Huntington Beach, California
2026-11-16 – 2026-12-28
Indoor, 7 days: Sun–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Sat 9am–9pm. Outdoor biergarten & food booths: Fri 5–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm
TBD
A German-style Christmas market at Old World Village in Huntington Beach, running daily through the season. An indoor Festival Hall of Christmas products sits alongside an outdoor biergarten and food booths, with a European deli and bakery on site.
Official site for Old World Christmas Market
Sacramento Turn Verein Christkindlmarkt
Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento, California
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06
Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Paid
CREATED 2026-10-11 from the operator's own flyer (Bethany). Authentic German Christkindlmarkt, 26th anniversary, run by the Sacramento Turn Verein Actives Section.
DATES CONFIRMED, WEEKDAY-ANCHORED: flyer says "Saturday Dec. 5th" and "Sunday Dec. 6th". Dec 5 2026 IS a Saturday and Dec 6 IS a Sunday, so the flyer dates to this season and is not last year's artwork. Two days only.
HOURS VARY BY DAY: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. No hours field used — recorded here.
ADMISSION: $5 per person, children under 15 free. Set to Paid per the mechanics-not-prices rule; the amount lives here.
ADDRESS: Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento, CA.
FEATURES STATED ON THE FLYER, not yet tagged: German food and drinks, baked goods, German dancers, handmade gifts and crafts, live music. NOT tagged because this table's checkbox field map is not fully known to Claude — only German/European and Ice skating are identified. Someone with the field names should set these.
Also unwritten: two unidentified single-line-text fields in this table, one of which is probably the address. Left empty rather than guessed at.
Official site for Sacramento Turn Verein Christkindlmarkt
San José Winter Wonder Market
South Hall, 435 S. Market Street, San Jose, California
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13
11am–6pm both days
Free
An indoor holiday market in downtown San José's South Hall, run by San José Made, with over 250 makers, artists, designers, bakers and small food businesses. Free to attend, one weekend only.
Official site for San José Winter Wonder Market
Solvang Julefest
Downtown Solvang, Solvang, California
2026-11-27 – 2027-01-03
Daily during festival
Free
A Danish-American town upholding Scandinavian tradition since 1911. Æbleskiver pancakes, gløgg mulled wine, parades, and candlelight tours.
Official site for Solvang Julefest
Christmas markets in Delaware
Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts
Chase Center at the Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware
2026-12-19 – 2026-12-20
Sat–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Paid
A late-December indoor juried shopping event at the Chase Center at the Riverfront featuring over 150 regional artists. $5 admission, children under 12 free. One of Delaware's premier art and craft holiday events.
Official site for Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts
Historic Lewes Holiday Village & Market
Lewes Historical Society, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, Delaware
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06
Sat–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Free
A charming holiday village at the Lewes Historical Society campus offering unique local farm goods, fresh greenery, and hand-crafted artisan gifts in one of Delaware's most picturesque coastal towns.
Official site for Historic Lewes Holiday Village & Market
Schellville Winter Wonderland
Rehoboth Beach area, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-30
Select dates — closed some days; check website
Paid
A massive 5.5-acre winter wonderland featuring log cabins, an artisan alley with local craft vendors, train rides, roller skating, and visits with Santa. One of the mid-Atlantic's most immersive holiday experiences.
Official site for Schellville Winter Wonderland
Yuletide at Winterthur
Winterthur, Delaware
Paid
Winterthur's du Pont mansion dressed for the holidays in the Brandywine Valley, with a holiday market alongside one of the country's finest decorative arts collections.
Official site for Yuletide at Winterthur
Christmas markets in Georgia
Christkindl Market Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Georgia
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-24
TBC — check website
Free
The Lawrenceville edition of Georgia's Christkindl Market — German-style wooden stalls, glühwein, bratwurst and handcrafted imports, northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County.
Official site for Christkindl Market Lawrenceville
Christkindl Market Senoia
Senoia, Georgia
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-24
TBC — check website
Free
The Senoia edition of Georgia's Christkindl Market — German-style wooden stalls, glühwein, bratwurst and handcrafted imports in a small historic town south of Atlanta.
Official site for Christkindl Market Senoia
Christkindlmarkt Helen
Downtown Helen, Helen, Georgia
2026-11-28 – 2026-12-06
Two weekends — Nov 28–29 and Dec 5–6
Free
The 19th annual Helen's Christmas Market, held over two weekends in this Bavarian-themed alpine village in the north Georgia mountains. Handmade gifts and decorations, sweets and treats, with savory food at the town's restaurants.
Official site for Christkindlmarkt Helen
Savannah Christmas Market
Plant Riverside District, Savannah, Georgia
2026-11-19 – 2027-01-03
TBC — check website
Free
A European-inspired market on Savannah's historic riverfront at the Plant Riverside District, with vendor stalls, live entertainment, seasonal food and drink and festive lights along the water.
Official site for Savannah Christmas Market
Christmas markets in Illinois
Christkindlmarket Aurora
RiverEdge Park, Aurora, Illinois
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-24
TBC — check website
Free
Satellite market from the Chicago Christkindlmarket team, bringing the same German-style wooden chalets and imported goods to the suburbs.
Official site for Christkindlmarket Aurora
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-24
Daily 11AM–8PM (extended hours weekends); limited Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
Free
The gold standard of American Christmas markets. Running since 1996, modeled on Nuremberg's original. Striped chalet roofs, Stiefel boot mugs, imported German ornaments, bratwurst, and glühwein in the heart of the Loop.
Official site for Christkindlmarket Chicago
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
Gallagher Way, Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-31
TBC — check website
Free
A third Christkindlmarket location beside the iconic Wrigley Field, offering the same authentic German market experience in a beloved Chicago neighborhood.
Official site for Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
Vintage Holidays in Long Grove
Historic downtown Long Grove, Long Grove, Illinois
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-24
Free
The historic village of Long Grove fills with holiday shopping, sleigh rides, seasonal lights and Santa on select dates through Christmas Eve.
Official site for Vintage Holidays in Long Grove
Christmas markets in Kentucky
Christmas Market at Michler's
Michler's Greenhouses, 417 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, KY, Lexington, Kentucky
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-06
Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
TBD
A holiday market inside the historic Michler's greenhouses in Lexington, with more than 20 local artists selling pottery, wool textiles, handmade soaps, jewellery, toys and holiday greenery. Christmas pastries by a fire, hot mulled wine, and a cello echoing off the glass. Free parking at 446 East High Street; parking at the main Maxwell Street entrance is limited. Admission is not posted - check before setting out.
Official site for Christmas Market at Michler's
Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill
Mustard Seed Hill, 1122 Main Street, Millersburg, KY 40348, Millersburg, Kentucky
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-23
Select nights only, 5-9pm. Friday day passes 10am-2pm on Dec 4, 11 and 18.
Paid
A three-acre Christmas light display on the historic Mustard Seed Hill campus in Millersburg — a 30-foot ribbon tree, a 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, a 20-foot starburst, a 15-foot glowing willow, a Nativity scene and a Christmas sleigh, with a glittering Christmas bow, tree grove and glowing reindeer new for 2026. General admission also covers the Artisans Market, a 4,000 sq ft indoor shop with over 60 Kentucky craftspeople and more than 200 handmade products, and the Gingerbread Exhibit, where artists from across the country compete for over $10,000 in Kentucky's 9th Annual Gingerbread Competition. A heated holiday tent with chandeliers and armchairs sits alongside rotating artisan food trucks from across Kentucky, with music and live performances on select evenings. Horse-drawn carriage rides ($35) and private campfires ($45, seats six) can be added at checkout. Entry $17, $15 veterans and seniors, $1 for children 7 and under; groups of 15+ get 10% off, and a season pass covers every admission evening. Runs SELECT NIGHTS ONLY, 5–9pm, between Nov 27 and Dec 23 — check the calendar before you travel. A $5 Friday day pass runs 10am–2pm on December 4, 11 and 18 only. After Dec 23 the grounds stay open for light viewing but buildings and programming close. Pets are welcome in outdoor areas only.
Official site for Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill
Fête De Noël at Paristown
Paristown Hall, Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
TBC — typically late Nov through early Jan
Free
A six-week winter village in Louisville's Paristown district, with an outdoor ice rink, the Brent Street Holiday Market of local and regional makers, train rides, Santa photos and seasonal food and drink.
Official site for Fête De Noël at Paristown
Holly Day Market
Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40511, Lexington, Kentucky
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
TBC — the 2026 listing says "All Day"; check website
TBD
A large three-day holiday market in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park, bringing together national and local vendors selling holiday decor, art, ornaments, clothing for women, men and children, toys and gourmet food. Hours and admission are not posted for 2026 - check the website before setting out.
Official site for Holly Day Market
MainStrasse Christkindlmarkt
MainStrasse Village, 602 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, Covington, Kentucky
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13
Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13, 10am-4pm both days
TBD
A two-day Christkindlmarkt in Covington's historic German MainStrasse Village, across the river from Cincinnati. Built on the traditional Christmas markets found throughout Germany, with unique gifts from vendors across the tri-state, food at the market, music and activities for children. Drinks are at the village's own bars and restaurants rather than market stalls. Admission is not posted — check the event page before setting out.
Official site for MainStrasse Christkindlmarkt
Shaker Village Christmas Market
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg, KY, Harrodsburg, Kentucky
2026-11-14 – 2026-11-14
Sat Nov 14, 10am-5pm
Paid
A one-day holiday market at the historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, with regional artists selling ceramics, hand-crafted baskets, metal work, fiber products, glass designs, apothecary items and jewellery, plus 20% off in the Shaker Village Shops. Warm up around the fire pits with hot food and warm drinks from food trucks, the Shaker Bar serving adult beverages, and live music through the day. Tickets also include guided tours and exhibits. On the day: $20 ages 13-61, $15 for 62+, first responders and military, $10 ages 6-12, free for 5 and under. Book before November 10 for the early-bird rate and those drop to $16, $12 and $8. Members go free. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Official site for Shaker Village Christmas Market
Christmas markets in Maine
Christmas By The Sea Ogunquit
Downtown Ogunquit, Ogunquit, Maine
2026-12-11 – 2026-12-13
Weekend events
Free
A beloved coastal Maine Christmas weekend with markets, live music, and festive holiday events in the charming village of Ogunquit.
Official site for Christmas By The Sea Ogunquit
Christmas Prelude Kennebunkport
Downtown Kennebunkport, Kennebunkport, Maine
2026-12-03 – 2026-12-13
Daily 11AM–9PM during festival
Free
HGTV's #2 Christmas Town in America. Santa arrives by lobsterboat, craft fairs, tree lighting, trolley rides, caroling, and 11 days of holiday events in a picture-perfect coastal Maine village.
Official site for Christmas Prelude Kennebunkport
Cozy Winter Market Portland
Portland, Maine
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-12
One day only — check site for hours
Free
A one-day winter market in Portland, Maine with local makers and seasonal shopping.
Official site for Cozy Winter Market Portland
Freeport Sparkles
Downtown Freeport, Freeport, Maine
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-13
Daily during festival
Free
Downtown Freeport — home of L.L.Bean — lit up for the holidays with seasonal shopping, events, and festive activities. Shop the iconic L.L.Bean campus open 24 hours amid holiday lights.
Official site for Freeport Sparkles
Old Port Holiday Market
Old Port Square, 200 Middle St, Portland, Maine
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13
Sat–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Free
A holiday market in Portland's Old Port Square featuring the Rosemont Artists Guild of Maine — over 30 artists and craftspeople from the city's Rosemont neighbourhood.
Official site for Old Port Holiday Market
Christmas markets in Missouri
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Crown Center, Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-20
Weekends Nov 27 – Dec 20; hours TBC — check website
Free
An immersive holiday market experience at Crown Center — home of Hallmark Cards headquarters. Custom gifts, seasonal drinks at the Jingle Bar, and family activities in a uniquely Kansas City holiday destination.
Official site for Hallmark Christmas Experience
Merry Market at City Market Kansas City
City Market, River Market District, Kansas City, Missouri
Sat–Sun 10AM–4PM, weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas
Free
A massive open-air weekend tradition at Kansas City's River Market running from late November through December. Over 75 local artisans, festive foods, and live entertainment with free admission. A beloved KC holiday institution.
Official site for Merry Market at City Market Kansas City
Union Station Holiday Market
St. Louis Union Station, Saint Louis, Missouri
TBC — check website
Free
Holiday shopping inside the iconic St. Louis Union Station. Local artisans, specialty gifts, and seasonal entertainment under the historic train shed.
Official site for Union Station Holiday Market
Christmas markets in New York
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
SW corner of Central Park, New York, New York
Daily 10AM–8PM
Free
Holiday stalls at the southwest corner of Central Park in Manhattan, steps from Columbus Circle.
Official site for Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Grand Central Holiday Fair
Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, New York, New York
2026-11-11 – 2026-12-24
Mon–Sat 10AM–8PM, Sun 11AM–6PM
Free
One of the few weatherproof markets in the country inside one of New York's most iconic buildings. Local designers and makers.
Official site for Grand Central Holiday Fair
Union Square Holiday Market
Union Square Park, New York, New York
2026-11-19 – 2026-12-24
Daily 11AM–8PM
Free
One of Manhattan's most established markets. Over 150 independent artisans and small businesses selling handmade goods.
Official site for Union Square Holiday Market
Winter Village at Bryant Park
Bryant Park, behind NY Public Library, New York, New York
Mon–Thu 11AM–8PM, Fri–Sun 11AM–10PM
Free
One of the busiest markets in the country. Curated boutique kiosks, a glass-walled food hall, and a free-to-skate ice rink behind the New York Public Library.
Official site for Winter Village at Bryant Park
Christmas markets in North Carolina
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building, Raleigh, North Carolina
2026-11-27 – 2026-11-29
Daily 10AM–6PM
Paid
A Triangle Thanksgiving tradition for 38 years. Over 250 exhibitors across 90,000 square feet with arts, crafts, holiday foods, gifts, and Santa.
Official site for Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market
Christmas at Biltmore
Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
2026-11-03 – 2027-01-10
Daytime and Candlelight Evening sessions
Paid
America's largest private home transformed for Christmas. Over 100 decorated trees, 45,000 lights, live musicians, and the legendary 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall.
Official site for Christmas at Biltmore
Holiday Market Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
Fri–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Paid
A weekend holiday shopping show in Greensboro featuring crafts, gifts, décor and specialty foods from regional vendors.
Official site for Holiday Market Greensboro
Mistletoe Market Charlotte
Camp North End, Charlotte, North Carolina
TBC — check website
Free
A festive market at the creative Camp North End complex. Local vendors, holiday food, ice skating, and seasonal activities in a beloved Charlotte venue.
Official site for Mistletoe Market Charlotte
Southern Christmas Show
The Park Expo and Conference Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
2026-11-11 – 2026-11-22
Daily, hours vary
Paid
400 vendors and 95,000+ shoppers — the best-attended Christmas show in North America. Christmas Tree Lane, designer rooms, seasonal food, and live performances.
Official site for Southern Christmas Show
Christmas markets in North Dakota
Dickens Village Festival Wilton
Downtown Wilton, Wilton, North Dakota
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-05
Two weekends — Fri–Sat Nov 27–28 and Dec 4–5
Free
A Victorian winter village in the small town of Wilton with British-themed events, street vendors, and holiday shopping on select weekends. A charming and distinctive small-town Christmas tradition in central North Dakota.
Official site for Dickens Village Festival Wilton
Folkways Christkindlmarkt Fargo
Fargo Civic Center, 207 4th St, Fargo, North Dakota
2026-11-20 – 2026-11-29
Two weekends — Fri–Sun Nov 20–22 and Nov 27–29
Paid
North Dakota's premier German Christmas market hosted by Folkways at the Fargo Civic Center over two weekends. Outdoor Winter Wonderland, indoor gift market with local artisans, live music, and a Bier Hall hosted by Drekker Brewing. $10 adults, kids 17 and under free.
Official site for Folkways Christkindlmarkt Fargo
Minot Christmas Show
North Dakota State Fair Center, Minot, North Dakota
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-07
Fri 10AM–8PM, Sat 9AM–5PM
Paid
The Minot Christmas Show at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Over 300 booths and 200+ vendors showcasing handmade crafts, unique gifts and holiday baking — one of the largest and longest-running holiday shows in the Northern Plains.
Official site for Minot Christmas Show
Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas Medora
Downtown Medora, Medora, North Dakota
TBC — check website
Free
A western-themed Christmas celebration in the Badlands town of Medora, with local street vendors, holiday decor and the Badlands Christmas Show.
Official site for Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas Medora
Christmas markets in Ohio
A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 Bagley Dr, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
Fri Dec 4 5-10pm, Sat Dec 5 12-10pm, Sun Dec 6 12-5pm
Paid
An open-air recreation of a traditional southern-German Christkindlmarkt at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, staged by VIVA Bavaria. Bratwurst sandwiches, fresh pretzels and warm gluhwein among vendors of carefully selected Christmas wares. Admission $10 for adults; free for ages 12 and under and for students with a valid school ID.
Official site for A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Front Street Art Studios & Galleries, 1001 East Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402, Dayton, Ohio
2026-11-28 – 2026-11-28
Sat Nov 28, from 11am — closing time not posted
Free
A one-day Christkindl market through the Front Street Art Studios & Galleries complex in Dayton, where 200+ boutiques, galleries and artist studios open for the day. A food truck rally, s'more roasting parties, Christmas crafts and other family activities, and photo time with Santa. Held on Small Business Saturday, from 11am. Closing time is not posted — check before setting out.
Official site for Christkindl Market at Front Street
Christkindlmarkt Dublin
Riverside Crossing Park, 6694 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH 43017, Dublin, Ohio
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-24
Wed-Thu 4-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-8pm; closed Mon-Tue. Opening Sat Nov 21 12-9pm, Sun Nov 22 12-8pm. Closed Thanksgiving Nov 26. Dec 24 12-4pm.
Free
A European-style German Christmas market in Riverside Crossing Park, with Bavarian pretzels, Alsatian flatbread, Belgian waffles, crepes and mulled wine. Free admission. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and on Thanksgiving; closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Official site for Christkindlmarkt Dublin
Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine, Cincinnati, Ohio
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-28
TBC — check website
Free
Cincinnati's strong German heritage shines in this downtown market with traditional glühwein, imported German beer, and handmade crafts.
Official site for Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Germania Society Christkindlmarkt
Germania Society of Cincinnati, 3529 W. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251, Cincinnati, Ohio
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-08
Fri Nov 6 5-10pm, Sat Nov 7 11am-10pm, Sun Nov 8 12-5pm
Paid
The Cincinnati region's oldest German Christmas market, held by the Germania Society on its own grounds under a covered pavilion and heated tents. Imported German goods and local artisans, wurst and mock turtle soup, German beer and gluhwein, live polka and brass bands, plus a petting zoo, pony and carriage rides and a lantern parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus appear alongside the Christkind, St. Nikolaus and Krampus. Admission $5 per person, card only; free for ages 12 and under and for active or retired military with ID. Note this one runs in early November, not December.
Official site for Germania Society Christkindlmarkt
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, OH, Hamilton, Ohio
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-05
TBC — check website
Paid
A two-day traditional German Christmas market at the Butler County Fairgrounds north of Cincinnati, with over 50 artisan vendors selling holiday decor, handcrafted items, repurposed treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts, and the sounds of German musicians and traditional dancers. Wassler brats, hotdogs and metts, sauerkraut, German potato salad, Servatii's apple and cherry strudels and cream puffs, German beer and glühwein. Admission $2. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Hours are not yet posted — check the website before setting out.
Official site for Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
Toledo International Holiday Market
Levis Square Park, Toledo, OH, Toledo, Ohio
2026-11-20 – 2026-11-21
Fri Nov 20, 4-10pm; Saturday hours not posted
TBD
The City of Toledo's open-air holiday market in Levis Square Park, inspired by the traditional German Christkindlmarkt but celebrating cultures from around the world. International foods, handmade gifts, warm mulled wine and gluhwein, performances and a warming tent. Runs Friday and Saturday; only the Friday date and hours are posted so far, and the vendor list is still to come.
Official site for Toledo International Holiday Market
Christmas markets in Pennsylvania
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, 711 E 1st St, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
2026-11-13 – 2026-12-20
Fri–Sun in Nov, Thu–Sun in Dec; Thu/Sun 10AM–6PM, Fri/Sat 10AM–8PM
Paid
America's Christmas City. German-style market with artisan gifts, traditional food, carolers, and St. Nick in a town decked in lights all season long.
Official site for Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Christmas Village Philadelphia
LOVE Park and City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-27
Daily, hours TBC
Free
One of the oldest German-style markets in the country. Timber huts styled on a traditional Weihnachtsmarkt with an Alpine bar pouring glühwein and strong handcrafted imports.
Official site for Christmas Village Philadelphia
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Select dates, hours vary — check website
Paid
The sweetest Christmas event in Pennsylvania. Millions of lights, holiday rides, entertainment, and all the chocolate you can handle at Hersheypark.
Official site for Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Koziar's Christmas Village
Koziar's Christmas Village, Bernville, Pennsylvania
2026-11-07 – 2027-01-02
Weekends only until Thanksgiving, then nightly; Mon–Fri 6–9PM, Sat 5–10PM, Sun 5–9PM
Paid
A long-running illuminated Christmas village in Berks County. One of the most beloved holiday light destinations in the mid-Atlantic, drawing visitors for over 70 years.
Official site for Koziar's Christmas Village
Peddler's Village Christmas
Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-30
Mon–Sat 10AM–9PM, Sun 11AM–7PM; Grand Illumination Nov 20 4:30–9PM; lights up through Jan 19
Free
Holiday lights and shopping at the Bucks County village, opening with a Grand Illumination Celebration and a million lights. Carolers, strolling performers and Santa photos, with free admission and parking.
Official site for Peddler's Village Christmas
Pittsburgh Christkindlmarkt
Market Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TBC — check website
Free
European-style timber huts and imported gifts in Pittsburgh's historic Market Square.
Official site for Pittsburgh Christkindlmarkt
Christmas markets in Tennessee
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2026-11-06 – 2027-01-03
Daily, hours vary by date
Paid
Named America's best Christmas event for over a decade. Six million twinkling lights, award-winning holiday shows, seasonal food, and the magic of the Smoky Mountains.
Official site for Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas
Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta
Anakeesta, Firefly Village, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2026-11-13 – 2027-01-03
Paid
Anakeesta's mountaintop village turns festive for the season — the Wonderland Way lights route climbs through six themed stops to the North Pole, with the shops and eateries of Firefly Village along the way. Reached by gondola or chondola from downtown Gatlinburg.
Official site for Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta
Nashville Christmas Village
Nashville Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tennessee
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-15
Fri–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Paid
Food, shopping, and holiday entertainment at the Nashville Fairgrounds. A growing Tennessee Christmas tradition.
Official site for Nashville Christmas Village
Christmas markets in Texas
'Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Texas
2026-11-12 – 2026-11-15
TBD
A long-running indoor holiday gift market run as a fundraiser by the Junior League of Collin County, with more than 100 selected merchants and over 125 exhibitors selling gifts, decorations, children's items and gourmet food at the Plano Event Center. Ticket prices and daily hours are not currently published, so check the Junior League's site before you go.
Official site for 'Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-21
11am-9:30pm Dec 12 and Dec 18-20; 11am-8pm Dec 13-17 and Dec 21
Paid
Ten days of fine art and handmade gifts from nearly 200 artists at the Palmer Events Center, with two or three live bands a day on the Armadillo stage and full bars serving beer, wine and cocktails alongside coffee and grab-and-go food. Admission is $15 and children 12 and under are free; a $25 VIP ticket adds a first-look hour at 10am on opening day. Hours vary by day — late until 9:30pm on the first day and the final weekend, 8pm otherwise.
Official site for Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Chi Omega Christmas Market
Dallas Market Center, World Trade Center 11th floor, 2050 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, Texas
2026-11-19 – 2026-11-22
Opens 5pm Thu; 9am Fri-Sat; 10am Sun
Paid
A long-running Dallas shopping market held over four days on the 11th floor of the World Trade Center at Dallas Market Center, with proceeds going to local charities. Doors open at 5pm on the Thursday, then 9am Friday and Saturday and 10am on the Sunday. Ticket prices are not published on the event's own listing, so check before you go.
Official site for Chi Omega Christmas Market
Clearfork Holiday Market
The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave, Fort Worth, Texas
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-05
Free
A free one-day holiday edition of the weekly Clearfork farmers market, held at The Shops at Clearfork beneath one of the largest Christmas trees in Fort Worth, with the market's regular vendors.
Official site for Clearfork Holiday Market
Dickens on The Strand
The Strand historic district, Galveston, Texas
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12-6pm
Varies
The 53rd year of Galveston's Victorian street festival, spread through the Strand historic district with costumed vendors selling Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewellery, decorations and gifts, holiday food and drink from street stalls and rolling carts, parades, non-stop entertainment on four stages and Tiny Tim's Play Land for children. The Friday evening, Fezziwig's Friday, is FREE to enter from 5 to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday are ticketed at $20 for adults and $13 for ages 7 to 12, with children 6 and under free. Prices rise by $5 on 20 November, and anyone in Victorian costume gets half off at the gate.
Official site for Dickens on The Strand
French Christmas Market at Alliance Française
Alliance Française de Houston, 427 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-12
9:30am-2:30pm
Free
A traditional French marché de Noël held for one morning at the Alliance Française de Houston in Montrose, with French cuisine and seasonal treats, holiday drinks, and handmade goods from local artisans and crafters chosen by application. Free to attend, but an RSVP is required — book before you go.
Official site for French Christmas Market at Alliance Française
German-Texan Christmas Market
German Free School, 507 East 10th Street, Austin, Texas
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-05
10am-5pm
Paid
The German-Texan Heritage Society's 31st annual market, held across the grounds and gardens of the historic German Free School in downtown Austin and billed as a European Christmas village. Handcrafted German decorations, collectibles and imported goods, German food and holiday treats, Glühwein and other festive drinks, and activities for children. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door, and children under 12 are free. Mainly an outdoor event, so dress for the weather.
Official site for German-Texan Christmas Market
Houston Heritage Holiday Market
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby St, Houston, Texas
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-13
Sat-Sun 1pm-9pm
TBD
A weekend market in the historic grounds of Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston, with more than 75 local artisans, makers and small businesses, lantern-lit pathways and twilight carols. Live music and entertainment, food, Santa photos and activities for children, running from 1pm to 9pm on both days so it carries from afternoon through to after dark.
Official site for Houston Heritage Holiday Market
Mistletoe Market at Waco Wonderland
Heritage Square, 300 Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
Free
The market at the heart of Waco Wonderland, now in its 14th year, set out in tents around the city's Christmas tree on Heritage Square in downtown Waco. Food and drink from some of Waco's best-known vendors, plus handmade crafts and artisan gifts from the Mistletoe Market merchants. Admission to Waco Wonderland is free; a $10 wristband covers the Ferris wheel, snow hills and train.
Official site for Mistletoe Market at Waco Wonderland
Texas Christkindl Market
North Plaza, Globe Life Field, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, Texas
2026-11-20 – 2026-12-23
Daily 11AM-8PM; Nov 20-22 and Nov 27-Dec 23 (closed Nov 23-26)
Free
German-style holiday cheer in the Lone Star State — Glühwein, bratwurst and European crafts on the North Plaza outside Globe Life Field, usually in shirtsleeve weather. Open daily 11am to 8pm, but NOT continuously: it runs the opening weekend of November 20 to 22, then closes for Thanksgiving week and reopens on Black Friday, November 27, through December 23.
Official site for Texas Christkindl Market
Weihnachtsmarkt at the Sophienburg
New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave, New Braunfels, Texas
2026-11-20 – 2026-11-22
10am-5pm
Paid
A German-style Christmas market with a Texas twist, run by the Sophienburg Museum and held indoors at the New Braunfels Convention Center over three days, with more than 60 artisans and vendors selling authentic German collectibles and ornaments. Weekend extras are ticketed separately and include a gala with dinner, a full bar and live music, a Breakfast with Santa on the Saturday morning with arts and crafts and photos, a Kaffeeklatsch and an English afternoon tea.
Official site for Weihnachtsmarkt at the Sophienburg
Christmas markets in West Virginia
Christmas at The Cedars Alderson
Cedars Farm, 352 Hemlock Avenue E, Alderson, West Virginia
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-05
Fri 3–9PM, Sat Noon–9PM
Free
Two days of Christmas magic at historic Cedars Farm in the Greenbrier Valley. Christmas Village and Kriskindlmarkt, snow maker, sledding hill, thousands of lights, petting zoo, hay rides, axe throwing, bonfires, and Santa. New in 2026: limited early shopping entry Dec 4 noon–3PM.
Official site for Christmas at The Cedars Alderson
Christmas on Main Martinsburg
Downtown Martinsburg, Martinsburg, West Virginia
2026-12-05 – 2026-12-05
TBC — Dec 5, 2026
Free
A vibrant downtown Christmas market with carriage rides, food trucks, live music, and the official tree lighting ceremony in historic downtown Martinsburg.
Official site for Christmas on Main Martinsburg
Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas
Historic Downtown Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
First two weekends of December
Free
A historic 19th-century town celebration with traditional street markets, glowing lanterns, carolers, and craft workshops. Harpers Ferry is one of the most scenic and historic destinations in the mid-Atlantic.
Official site for Harpers Ferry Olde Tyme Christmas
Merry Market Mingle at Capitol Market
Capitol Market, 800 Smith Street, Charleston, West Virginia
2026-12-09 – 2026-12-09
One evening only — check site for hours
Free
A one-night holiday shopping event at Charleston's year-round Capitol Market, with local vendors, seasonal treats and festive lights among the market's permanent shops and produce stalls.
Official site for Merry Market Mingle at Capitol Market
Christmas markets in Wisconsin
Christkindli Market New Glarus
Downtown New Glarus, New Glarus, Wisconsin
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-06
TBC — check website
Free
A Swiss-themed market in the Swiss-American town of New Glarus near Madison. Mini-chalets with caroling, Santa, sleigh rides, and Swiss baked goods.
Official site for Christkindli Market New Glarus
Door County Christkindlmarkt
Corner of the Past Museum, Sister Bay, Wisconsin
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-13
Three weekends — Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, Dec 11–13
Free
A Nordic-flavoured Christmas market in scenic Door County, with traditional Nordic foods, fine artisan goods and live music across three winter weekends.
Official site for Door County Christkindlmarkt
German Christmas Market Oconomowoc
Downtown Oconomowoc, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
TBC — check website
Paid
A Christmas village with handmade gifts, authentic German beer, hot European foods, and live polka music in a heated biergarten.
Official site for German Christmas Market Oconomowoc
Madison Holiday Market
100 Block of State Street, Madison, Wisconsin
2026-11-21 – 2026-12-19
Saturdays 7:30AM–12PM — Nov 21, Dec 5, 12 and 19
Free
A festive market on State Street with local vendors, handmade gifts, and Wisconsin specialty foods.
Official site for Madison Holiday Market
Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff
The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-13
Daily 10AM–5PM
Paid
Voted #1 Best Holiday Market by USA Today. Heated tent with Czech glass ornaments, German nutcrackers, Turkish scarves, and a food court serving schnitzel and apple strudel.
Official site for Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff
Wauwatosa Christkindlmarkt
Hart Park Village, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
2026-12-02 – 2026-12-06
Wed–Sun; hours TBC — check website
Free
A village Christmas market in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa, with chalet vendor stalls, German food and drink, live music and community gathering tables.
Official site for Wauwatosa Christkindlmarkt
Christmas markets in Wyoming
Cowboy Christmas Market Douglas
Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, Wyoming
2026-11-20 – 2026-11-21
Fri–Sat; hours TBC — check website
Free
A Western-flavoured Christmas market at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas, with multiple buildings of regional Western-made products, food trucks, live music and visits with Santa.
Official site for Cowboy Christmas Market Douglas
Jackson Hole Holiday Bazaar
Jackson Hole Conference Center, 920 W Broadway, Jackson, Wyoming
2026-12-04 – 2026-12-05
Fri–Sat 10AM–4PM
Paid
The Art Association of Jackson Hole's annual Holiday Bazaar, a two-day showcase of work by local and regional artists and makers at the Jackson Hole Conference Center.
Official site for Jackson Hole Holiday Bazaar
Weihnachten Christmas Market Story
Story Woman's Club, North Piney Road, Story, Wyoming
TBC — check website
Free
A traditional German-style mountain community market in the tiny Wyoming village of Story, held at the Story Woman's Club. Festive lights, carols, warm food, and indoor artisan shopping in a stunning mountain setting.
Official site for Weihnachten Christmas Market Story