Top US Christmas Markets to Visit This Holiday Season
Think you need to travel overseas to experience magical Christmas markets?
Think again!
There are world-class holiday markets right here in the US.
No passport? No problem!
Limited time off? Not to worry!
Spending smarter this holiday season? We got you!
These US Christmas markets offer festive fun for all ages without the commitment of an overseas adventure.
Chicago Christmas Market
The Christkindlmarket
The Christkindlmarket Chicago is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events & intercultural activities.
With three locations in and around Chicago, Christkindlmarket is the largest Christmas market in the United States.
With hundreds of vendor stalls, entertainment, and even an ice-skating rink, there is something for every holiday reveler at this domestic Christmas market.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
With over 55 international & local vendors, including 15+ food vendors, this Chicago Christmas market is the largest and most authentic in the US.
You will truly feel like you have transported to Europe upon arrival at these German-style Christmas markets, but without the jetlag or price tag of international travel.
Delve in to all the holiday magic, complete with authentic live entertainment and cultural events at this whimsical Christmas Market.
🗺️Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
🗓️November 21 – December 24
🕰️Sunday through Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm
Friday through Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm
Special Opening Hours:
Preview Event (November 20): 5 pm – 9 pm
Thanksgiving (November 27): 11 am – 4 pm
Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 am – 4 pm
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
“A modern twist on the traditional holiday market”
Featuring over 25 international & local vendors, an ice-skating rink in the heart of the market, and tree lighting ceremony, Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville encompasses all the holiday magic with both classic and modern notes.
🗺️Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
🗓️November 23 – December 31
🕰️Monday through Thursday: 3 pm – 9 pm
Friday through Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm
Special Opening Hours:
Thanksgiving (November 27): 11 am – 4 pm
December 22 through December 23: 11 am – 9 pm
Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 am – 4 pm
Christmas Day (December 25): CLOSED
December 29 through December 30: 11 am – 9 pm
New Year’s Eve (December 31): 11 am – 4 pm
Christkindlmarket Aurora
The only suburban location, and most family friendly of the three Christkindlmarket locations, Aurora features over 60 international & local vendors, including many Chicago staple vendors.
Fun for the whole family includes live entertainment, photo ops, scavenger hunt and much more!
🗺️RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
🗓️November 21 – December 24
🕰️Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm
Friday through Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Special Opening Hours:
Thanksgiving (November 27): 11 am – 4 pm
December 22 through December 23: 11 am – 7 pm
Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 am – 4 pm
New York City Christmas Markets
New York City truly turns in to a winter wonderland at Christmas time and draws huge crowds from around the world, with good reason!
With all the lights, merriment, decorations, and winter weather, NYC is the quintessential holiday destination, and it also home to some of the biggest and best Christmas markets in the US.
Throughout the 5 boroughs, you will find upwards of fifteen holiday markets, all with their own charm and wonderment.
These are some of the biggest and most famous Christmas Markets in New York City.
The Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park
Most renowned for it’s 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink, Bryant Park is a holiday icon in New York City, but also offers so much more than just the opportunity to take a few spins around the rink.
The long running annual Bryant Park Winter Village boasts over 180 stalls with local and international holiday festive fare and food. This NYC Christmas market is fun for the whole family.
🗺️Bryant Park
🗓️Friday, October 24, 2025 through March 1, 2026
🕰️Mondays through Fridays, 11am-8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-8pm
Urbanspace Union Square Holiday Market
The oldest holiday market in New York City, and the most traditional, the Urbanspace Union Square Holiday Market is a must visit for anyone in NYC over the holidays.
This European-style winter market features more than 185 local and national vendors selling unique gifts. decorations, and keepsakes as well as delicious bites and drinks.
🗺️Union Square
🗓️ Nov 13th - Dec 24th
🕰️Monday through Friday 11am-9pm
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 11am-1pm
Macy’s Holiday Square by Urbanspace
Macy’s has been an iconic NYC Holiday destination for years due to their festive and ornate window displays and lights, but starting in 2024, the world-renowned department store is now surrounded by a modern day Miracle on 34th Street in the heart of Manhattan.
Now holiday revelers can you peruse market stalls, indulge in sweet treats, hot drinks, and other holiday treats from vendors lining Broadway and 32nd to 36th Street.
Visitors will truly feel like they are in a movie set strolling this “old-meets-new” NYC Holiday Market in the middle of the city.
🗺️Broadway from 32nd St to 36th St
🗓️Broadway from 35th to 36th Streets will open on November 8
Broadway from 32nd to 33rd and 34th to 35th Streets will open on December 3
🕰️Daily 11a-8p
Other NYC Holiday Markets We Love
Grand Central Holiday Fair
We love this indoor market due to its convenient location, intimate feel (with approximately 35 vendors selling exclusively made in NY items), and upscale holiday charm.
🗺️Vanderbilt Hall
🗓️ November 10 through December 24
🕰️ 10am to 7pm Monday-Saturday; and 11am to 6pm on Sundays.
Japanese Holiday Market
If you are in NYC the weekend of December 20th and 21st, this is a truly unique Holiday Market. This holiday market featuring 15 Japanese artists and makers who will be showcasing their homemade crafts, jewelry, accessories, home goods and more is the perfect place to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones (or yourself).
🗺️Sunset Park's Japan Village (934 3rd Ave)
🗓️Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, 21
🕰️12pm to 6pm
Wallabout Wonderland
If you are in NYC the weekend of December 6th and 7th this Brooklyn Holiday Market is a must-see. More than just a market, Wallabout Wonderland is a whole experience. Featuring over 150 local artisans and vendors, workshops, yard games, floral arrangements and so much more, this is truly a one-of-a-kind market and experience.
🗺️Navy Yard's Brooklyn Storehouse (Building 293)
🗓️December 6 and 7
🕰️12-5pm
Philadelphia Christmas Market
The unique atmosphere with thousands of holiday lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit.
Every year, LOVE Park in Philadelphia transforms into a German-style festive fete for the whole family!
With over 120 vendors, lights, festival of trees (to raise funds for the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital), gourmet food stalls and so much more you will truly feel like you were transported to Europe without having to leave the country.
For the kids, there are activities, rides, and workshops, and for the adults there are spirit tastings and elevated food stalls, so this market really is fun for all ages.
🗺️LOVE Park & City Hall
🗓️November 22nd-December 24th (Closed Nov 24 & 26th)
🕰️Sun - Thu: 12 PM - 8 PM | Fri - Sat: 12 PM - 9 PM
Boston Holiday Market
The Holiday Market at Snowport
Boston’s waterfront transforms once again into Snowport, a joyful winter village where shopping small meets big holiday spirit.
Boston’s Holiday Market at Snowport goes BIG when it comes to creating an inclusive, over-the-top, fun for all atmosphere.
With over 125 local artisans, makers, and businesses setting up shop, you can do all your holiday shopping (and eating) while supporting local small businesses.
In addition to food and artisan vendors, are a myriad of experiences and activities for the whole family, including; live music every Monday night, The Crafting Corner by The LEGO Group with daily drop-in crafting activities for adults and kids, Cocktail & Mocktail Crawl, the Mistletoe Arch, and so so much more!
🗺️Seaport Common, 100 Seaport Boulevard, Boston Seaport, MA
🗓️November 7th-December 28th
🕰️ Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Extended hours: During the peak holiday season (Dec 8 to Dec 28), the market will have extended hours:
Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
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