Boston Holiday Markets
Handmade Gifts & Festive Holiday Shopping Strolls
Boston's festive winter holiday markets pop up around the area in late November and run through December, bringing lots of holiday sparkle and cheer. Twinkling lights, handmade items, seasonal treats and unique gift ideas await.
Arts Wayland's Annual Holiday Marketplace
The annual Arts Wayland Holiday Marketplace is back! This annual craft event will take place on Saturday, November 19th from 10 am-4 pm at the Wayland Town Building Gym.
Come shop for unique handmade items from more than 30 local artisans. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list including jewelry, textiles, woodwork, framed art, and more.
Boston Women's Holiday Marketplace
Unwrap more than just a gift this holiday season. Send a gift from the new Boston Women's Market Online Holiday Marketplace and support local women makers and entrepreneurs! From hand-poured candles to snuggle-ready pajamas, gifts that bring us closer await at the BWM Holiday shop.
Downtown Crossing Holiday Market 2022
Downtown Crossing Holiday Market: Shop at this outdoor holiday village! There will be artisan foods, original jewelry, and works in metal, clay, wood and fiber handmade by local artisans in Downtown. Santa will be at the Holiday Market Every Day 12pm-2pm
Santa will be with us every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-2pm & 3pm-4pm, Starting Nov 27th through Dec 19th.
German International School of Boston (GISB) Holiday Market
The Christkindlmarkt, one of GISB’s largest events, will return this winter after a two-year hiatus. Join us for our annual GISB Holiday Market featuring traditional food and drink, a book fair, activities for children, and much more!
Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair
The Harvard Square Holiday Fair returns as the undisputed popular favorite and longest running of the areas annual craft fairs. The fair is a Harvard Square winter highlight drawing thousands of local residents and visitors from across New England.
The fair is juried and includes a changing mix of New England craftspeople and world travelling importers featuring many wonderful gift items.
Holiday Market Place at LexArt
LexArt's Annual Holiday Marketplace! Beautifully handcrafted creations in many different mediums made by local fine artists and craftspeople. Find your perfect original, one-of-a-kind gift! Bring the whole family.
Brighton Bazaar: Holiday Edition - Brighton
The Brighton Bazaar will be held at Roadrunner Boston on Sunday 12/11 from 11am-5pm!
This is a pop-up market in Boston for art, vinyl, vintage, & more! Run by vendors, for vendors. Admission is free!
With 112 small local businesses, this will be one of the largest holiday markets in the Greater Boston area — plus at least half a dozen food/beverage vendors.
Holiday Stroll at Bellforge
Experience the spirit of the season at the annual Bellforge Holiday Stroll. This festive family event featuring 30+ artists at three indoor sites, food trucks, carolers, ice sculpting demonstration, MEMO’s outdoor tree lighting ceremony, and much more in downtown Medfield!
Jingle All the Way to Holidays on the Green
Come to The Pinehills in Plymouth MA on Sunday, December 4 from 11a to 4p to kick off your holiday season. We'll have something for the whole family to enjoy.
The ever-popular Holidays on the Green Reindog Parade is back for another year of costumed canines and tail-wagging good times. Dogs from all over New England will be dressed in their best festive holiday apparel to participate in the parade.
Pop-Up Holiday Market at Powisset Farm Store
Indulge in natural soaps, scrubs and bath salts, sample artisan olive oils, beverages and soups and delight in jewelry, home accessories and more. This holiday season, shop with intention at the Powisset Farm Store Holiday Market!
In addition to the store’s selection of lovely specialty foods, home goods, children’s toys and other beautiful merchandise, the Farm Store will be featuring local makers for the first three weekends in December.
Sleigh Bell Artisan Fair at Wenham Museum
Join us for the Wenham Museum’s popular Sleigh Bell Artisan Fair! This annual event features a selection of the region’s finest artisans. Shop unique, hand-made goods from over 20 artisans and find fantastic gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list.
Shop unique, hand-made goods from over 20 artisans and find fantastic gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Shop local and support your local museum and your local artisans!
SNOWPORT - Boston Seaport's Holiday Market & Winter Wonderland
Seaport’s highly popular interactive winter wonderland, SNOWPORT, returns. In its fourth year, SNOWPORT offers outdoor play for all ages: iceless curling, light-up Bocce, and large-scale versions of classic games such as Battleship, Jenga, KanJam, and more.
The Holiday Market at Snowport features more than 120+ small businesses, festive lights, outdoor activities, and a tree market for all of your evergreen needs.
SoWa Winter Festival
The 7th annual SoWa Winter Festival is back at the historic Power Station in Boston's South End! Shop local, eat, drink, and be merry and bright.
For your holiday shopping pleasure, we’ve assembled 100+ of the region’s best makers, artists, designers, and specialty vendors together under one festive roof for our 7th annual SOWA Winter Festival.
Browse the main floor and enjoy delicious food and drinks, and be sure to venture to the 2nd floor for live music and specialty cocktails designed by some of Boston’s top bartenders!
Sudbury Art Association Holiday Market
Sudbury Art Association Holiday Market- Annual Artisan Market happening now! Come shop locally made, fine arts and crafts. Open daily until December 24th! Unique, hand-crafted gifts at a variety of prices.
Thirty five artists and craftspeople will offer a variety of original, one of a kind items.
8th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll
Join in The Union Square Holiday Stroll, a celebration of Union Square sparkle, discovery, and holiday delight on December 10. Revel in this Union Square neighborhood tradition & enter to win cash prizes up to $1000!
Bundle up and come on down or snuggle up and shop from home to unwrap Union Square in all its wintry wonderment!
Winter Market at North Bennet Street School
On Friday, December 9 & Saturday, December 10, North Bennet Street School will host its first-ever Winter Market, featuring work sold by NBSS alumni and students, in the parking lot of our building—complete with apple cider, heaters, tents, and festive spirit.
ICA Harbor Market
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Sat, Dec 11, 11 AM – 4 PM
Shop handmade goods, discover talented artisans, indulge with treats from the Sweet Ride Candy truck and catch a performance by acoustic duo Bookmatch at the ICA Harbor Holiday Market.
Looking for more December events in Boston? Check out our handy guide to winter fun.
Traditional winter activities like Ice Skating and Skiing Near Boston are also popular for families. The holiday season also brings ample opportunity to take in one of many festive holiday performances in Boston, not to mention a myriad of Holiday light displays.
And for more ideas about fun things to do in Boston anytime of year, we have oodles of options for you on our Boston Events calendar.
Stacey Sao has been the Managing Director of the family-friendly events and activities website, BostonCentral for over 20 years. She continues to enjoy discovering and exploring new places to visit in the Greater Boston area.