Here’s your list of 40+ Holiday Markets to visit this year (and yes, we checked it twice). From festive extravaganzas to holiday bazaars, consider this organized guide your go-to for all the Christmas cheer this holiday season has to offer.
Charlotte Area Holiday Markets
November 2025
Southern Christmas Show: November 13-23, 2025, at The Park Expo and Conference Center. Includes a preview night on November 12 and early bird VIP access on November 15. Enjoy 400+ holiday vendors, dazzling designer rooms, Christmas Tree Lane, Olde Towne and, of course, Santa Claus.
Light the Knights Festival: November 26, 2025 – January 4, 2026, at Truist Field, Uptown Charlotte. $12–$40 admission. Includes a market in the outfield with local vendors (trinkets, baked goods, gifts), plus ice skating, snow tubing, festive lights, Santa, and more.
OMB Christmas Market – Weekend 1: November 28–30, 2025, from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM, at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, LoSo and Ballantyne. Stroll through the magical biergarten featuring 50+ local vendors, delicious food, festive lights, cozy fire pits, and seasonal favorites like Gluhwein (our traditional spiced wine, pronounced “Gloo-vine”), holiday beer, and more.
Cabarrus 4th Annual Christmas Extravaganza: November 29–30, 2025, from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. $7 General Admission | $5 for Military/Healthcare/Teachers/Veterans | Free Parking. The first 250 guests each day get a swag bag full of goodies.
9th Annual Christmas Market at Cabarrus Brewing Co.: November 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM at Cabarrus Brewing Company. Sip while you shop local with 80+ vendors featuring handmade crafts, jewelry, art, services, and more. Santa himself will be taking a break from the North Pole to meet and take photos with the little ones.
Charlotte’s Classic Christmas Market, A Handcrafted Market Event: November 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Uptown Charlotte (W 1st Street).
December 2025
Upcycle Arts Holiday Pop-Up Market: December 2–23, 2025, from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM at Upcycle Arts (3046B Eastway Drive). Shop local with Upcycle at their 2025 Holiday market, offering art, craft kits, and gift baskets – all made by local artists.
OMB Christmas Markets – Weekend 2: December 5–7, 2025, from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM at LoSo & Ballantyne
Lights Market with Maker’s Market CLT: December 5, 2025, from 6 – 9 PM at Urban District Market. Local vendors, letters to Santa, and more.
A Christmas Market at St. Mark’s: December 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at 8600 Mount Holly/Huntersville Rd, Huntersville. Christmas shopping, vendors, raffles, treats, and visits with Santa.
Swedish Christmas Fair: December 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. $5–8 tickets, at Lower Providence Community House (9735 Community House Rd.) Buy your tickets here. Discover one-of-a-kind Swedish crafts and gifts, featuring home-baked goods, Swedish candy, traditional and modern handicrafts, and artisan items. Plus, enjoy traditional Swedish Christmas delights and explore the raffle.
Peppermint Fest: December 6, 2025, from 1 – 6 PM at Middle James Brewing, Pineville. Get your fill of holiday cheer at Peppermint Fest with a Candy Cane Market, Breakfast with Santa, mimosas, live music, and letters to Santa.
Mistletoe Market at Camp North End: First three Saturdays of December from 3 to 8 pm. The annual Mistletoe Market is back and bringing curated vendor markets, North Pole igloos, fire pits, and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts along with it.
Plus, enjoy the Reindog Parade on Sunday, December 14, for a festive excuse to dress up your pup. Bring your pups decked out in their holiday best for the Reindog Parade. It’s the cutest holiday tradition and fun for the whole family.
Charlotte Holiday Market & Food Festival: December 6th from 10 am to 5 pm, December 7th from 11 am to 4 pm, 2025, at William R. Davie Park (4635 Pineville Matthews Road). Live Music, Santa, a Kids Zone with plenty of Food vendors, Wine sampling, and fun for the whole family.
OMB Christmas Markets – Weekend 3: December 12–14, 2025, from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM at LoSo & Ballantyne
Holiday at the Plaza at Five Points Plaza: December 13, 2025, 2:00–6:00 PM, at Five Points Plaza, 1803 W Trade Street. Take the kids on a train ride around the neighborhood, drop letters in Santa’s mailbox, grab some food, shop with onsite vendors, and most importantly, visit with Santa.
Charlotte Holiday Collective Craft & Vendor Market: December 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Urban District Market. Shop unique gifts, handmade treasures, and holiday must-haves.
Waxhaw Holiday Market: December 14, 2024, 11 AM-4PM, at Waxhaw Farmer’s Market. Over 80 vendors of crafters, makers, and bakers, plus live music, food trucks, and a Hot Cocoa Bar.
Inner Peaks Holiday Market: December 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM–7:30 PM, at Inner Peaks Climbing Center in South End. Shop and sip hot cocoa at this market of local vendors, baked goods, handmade gifts, and climbing accessories.
Sunny Day Market Holiday Edition: December 19-21 at Urban District Market. Enjoy festive pop-up vendors at Urban District Market this holiday season.
OMB Christmas Markets – Weekend 4: December 19–21, 2025, from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. Enjoy OMB’s final Christmas market of the season. Plus, Santa will be joining the fun on Saturday, December 20th, from 2–5 PM for photos.
& Beyond
North Carolina Holiday Markets – Outside Charlotte
November 2025
Greensboro Holiday Market: November 7–9, 2025, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Features holiday décor, boutique items, crafts, and artisan gifts.
NC Triangle Christmas Market (Raleigh): November 14–16, 2025, at the Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds. Vintage décor, antiques, handmade gifts, and Christmas items.
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market (Raleigh): November 28–30, 2025, at the NC State Fairgrounds. More than 250 exhibitors, holiday décor, gourmet treats, and artisan gifts.
December 2025
West Asheville Tailgate Holiday Market: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025, from 3:30-5:30 PM. Local farmers, makers, baked goods, and handcrafted holiday items.
West Jefferson “Christmas Crawl” (Ashe County): December 5, 2025, 5-7 PM. Small-town holiday shopping night with local vendors, food, and Christmas lights.
Carolina Beach Holiday Market: December 6, 2025. Featuring 90+ vendors selling handmade coastal art, jewelry, pottery, soaps, and holiday crafts.
Gastonia Christmas in the City: December 7, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 PM, Rotary Centennial Pavilion, Gastonia. Visits with Santa, the annual Gastonia Tree Lighting, Vendor Markets, and more.
Saint Nicholas European Christmas Market (Raleigh): December 12, 5–9 PM; December 13, 10 AM–5 PM, at Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds. European-style market with imported gifts, mulled wine, holiday sweets, and live entertainment.
Catawba Riverkeeper Christmas Market (Christmas Town, McAdenville): December 13, 2025, 1:00–5:00 PM, Dynamo 31, McAdenville. Holiday gifts, live music, food trucks, and walks through a winter wonderland.
Winter Fest at 760 Craft Works (Huntersville): December 13, 2025, from 2:00-7:00 PM, at 760 Craft Works, 100 Gilead Rd, Huntersville. Family and pet friendly, this winter fest offers 30+ vendors, craft beer, and local food.
Handcrafted Holiday Market (Raleigh): December 20–21, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. Curated craft market with handmade décor, jewelry, gifts, and seasonal treats. General Admission is $5 + Children 16 and under are free to attend. Admission grants you access for both days.
South Carolina & Nearby
Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic – Columbia: November 14-16, 2025, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. A Columbia Christmas classic featuring artisans and handmade goods.
Midlands Christmas Arts & Crafts Market – West Columbia: November 15, 2025, 9 AM-4 PM and November 16, 2025, 12 PM-4 PM at the SC State Farmers Market. Over 150 crafters and makers; free admission; indoor/outdoor holiday shopping.
Holiday Market Charleston: November 21-23, 2025, at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds (Ladson/Charleston area, SC). This weekend holiday shopping show features crafts, gifts, décor, and specialty foods.
Junior League Holiday Market – Columbia: December 4-7, 2025, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Multi-day holiday shopping event featuring specialty vendors and holiday gifts.
Easley Holiday Market: December 6, 2025, 10 AM–3 PM at Larry Bagwell Gym (Easley, SC). This family-friendly holiday market offers crafts, artisans, and handmade holiday goods.
Holiday Market at Marion Square – Charleston: December 6, 7, 13, 14 & 20, 2025, 9 AM–3 PM at Marion Square. A Charleston favorite seasonal market with artisans, local foods, and holiday entertainment.
Georgia
Gainesville Community Christmas Market: November 7-8, 2025, 10 AM-6 PM (Fri) / 10 AM-4 PM (Sat) at North Hall Community Center. 120+ vendors, holiday décor, gifts & food.
Helen’s Christmas Market: November 29-30 & December 6-7, 2025 at Marktplatz & Unicoi Hill Park (Helen, GA). Traditional German-inspired craft market with handmade ornaments, sweets, and holiday goods.
Atlanta Holiday Makers Market: December 18-21, 2025, 10 AM-5:30 PM, at 3650 Jonesboro Rd SE. Local artisans, holiday workshops, festive food & drinks, and more.
Georgia Harvest & Harmony Holiday Market Fest: December 18-21, 2025, 10 AM-5:30 PM at Georgia State Farmers Market. Artisans, crafts, and seasonal food.
Art-Tiques Holiday Market – Buford: November 15-17, 2025, at Buford Community Center Town Park (Buford, GA). 250 vendors, Holiday home decor, vintage, local artwork, jewelry, Antiques, and lots of holiday cheer.
2025 Alpharetta Food, Art & Craft Christmas Market: December 19-21, 2025, at North Point Mall. Holiday extravaganza with shopping, food, art, and local makers.
Virginia
Goochland County Holiday Market: November 22, 2025, 9 AM-1 PM at Goochland Recreation Center. Holiday market with vendors, Santa visits, and seasonal music.
Danville Holiday Bazaar: November 22, 2025, at the Danville Community Market. First of Danville’s two seasonal holiday markets. Featuring local artisans and baked goods.
Chesapeake Holiday Craft Show: November 22 -23, 2025, 10 AM-5 PM (22nd), 11 AM-4 PM (23rd) at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Large indoor craft show with regional makers and holiday décor.
Suffolk Annual Artisan Gift Fair: December 6, 2025, 9 AM-2 PM at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion. Visitors can expect artisan-made gifts, crafts, artwork, and holiday shopping with local makers.
Danville Holiday Market: December 6, 2025, at the Danville Community Market. 100+ vendors offering crafts, baked goods & gifts for all your holiday shopping.
