The 25 Best Holiday and Christmas Markets in Boston 2024

The holidays are here and shopping for loved ones is high on everyone’s to-do list. This year, shop small businesses to find unique gifts and support the local economy. At these pop-up holiday markets you can find a huge selection of goods all in one place, plus plenty of extra amusements. Grab a hot chocolate and let the window shopping begin! by Celina Colby Events listed chronologically.&nbsp; 1) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-holiday-market-at-snowport-2023-boston-seaport-395741">The Holiday Market at Snowport</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/the-holiday-market-at-snowport-boston-1008464"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150212/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.002_ciwit4.jpg"></a> When: Open daily, 11/8-Sunday 12/29 Where: Seaport Info: One of the most exciting parts of Snowport, Seaport’s annual winter wonderland, is the extensive market of local businesses that you can shop the whole month of December. There are more than 120 shops represented so you can find goodies for even the pickiest relatives. 2) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/a-holly-jolly-good-time-holiday-market-boston-1007863">A Holly Jolly Good Time Holiday Market</a> When: Saturday 11/16 Where: Fenway Info: Shop handcrafted and unique items by LQBTIA+ makers and business owners at this festive holiday market. While you’re at it, enjoy seasonal live music and sip a festive cocktail from the Time Out bar.&nbsp; 3) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/light-up-the-night-at-boston-public-market--2-boston-1008655">Light Up the Night at Boston Public Market</a> When: Thursday 11/21 Where: North End Info: This 21+ after-hours party at the Boston Public Market is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy holiday decor and festive cocktails and shop unique gifts at the vendors around the market. Don’t forget to cast your vote for best decorated booth! 4) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/holiday-market-at-high-street-place-boston-1008187">Holiday Market at High Street Place</a> When: Friday 11/29-Saturday 11/30 Where: Downtown Info: More than 10 woman-owned businesses will pop up at High Street Place this weekend for local holiday shopping. Snap a photo at a themed backdrop and sample seasonal food and drinks from the food hall while you’re there.&nbsp; 5) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sowa-winter-festival-2023-boston-394224">SoWa Winter Festival</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sowa-winter-festival-2023-boston-394224"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150205/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.004_fkqkjx.jpg"></a> When: Open Friday-Sunday, November 29-December 22 Where: South End Info: More than 100 local makers will be selling beautiful, unique goods at the SoWa Winter Festival, an all-out experience in the SoWa Power Station. While you browse, sip winter cocktails, cozy around a firepit, and explore the best of the SoWa neighborhood. 6) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/hood-park-winter-village--3-boston-1008069">Hood Park Winter Village</a> When: Sunday 12/1 Where: Charlestown Info: Try your hand at curling, eat in a heated igloo, and meet Santa during this winter wonderland. You can check holiday shopping off your list by browsing an artisan market and then hit the courts for festive games for the whole family.&nbsp; 7) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/open-newbury-street-winter-2024-holiday-edition-boston-460463">Open Newbury Street Winter 2024: Holiday Edition</a> When: Sunday 12/1 and 12/8 Where: Back Bay Info: For two Sundays in December, Newbury Street will shut down to car traffic so holiday shoppers can roam the stretch and pick up gifts stress-free. Grab a hot chocolate and prepare to encounter plenty of live performances and unique street vendors.&nbsp; 8) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/cultural-survival-bazaar--12-boston-1008656">Cultural Survival Bazaar</a> When: Thursday 12/5-Sunday 12/8 Where: Back Bay Info: Support and learn about Indigenous artists at the Cultural Survival Bazaar at the Prudential Center. You’ll find handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, and more from dozens of countries, plus you can enjoy live cultural performances.&nbsp; 9) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/beacon-hill-holiday-stroll-and-tree-lighting-2023-boston-437210">Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting 2024</a> When: Thursday 12/5 Where: Beacon Hill Info: Stroll down Charles Street in Beacon Hill taking in the holiday decor and shopping at the local businesses that line the historic road. Shops like <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/minni-beacon-hill-holiday-stroll-community-drop-in-boston-1007022">Minni</a> are hosting special holiday activities and promotions. 10) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/christkindlmarkt-german-holiday-market--2-boston-1005854">Christkindlmarkt – German Holiday Market</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/christkindlmarkt-german-holiday-market--2-boston-1005854"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150405/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.019_agvdlq.jpg"></a>When: Saturday 12/7 Where: Allston Info: Join the German International School Boston for an authentic German-style holiday market complete with a petting zoo, live caroling, family portraits, sweet treats, and, of course, local vendors selling special gifts.&nbsp; 11) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/view-boston-sip-shop-boston-1006328">View Boston Sip &amp; Shop</a> When: Saturday 12/7 Where: Back Bay Info: Experience 360° views of Boston from the top of the Prudential Center while shopping local, woman-owned businesses. After you’ve crossed all the gifts off your list, enjoy a festive beverage and snap some photos of beautiful Boston. 12) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/holiday-christmas-market-boston-1000848">Holiday &amp; Christmas Market at The LOT</a> When: Saturday 12/7-Sunday 12/8 Where: South Boston Info: This two-day holiday market features warm beverages, an appearance from Santa, and lots of special holiday gifts for your loved ones. Peruse everything from jewelry and clothing to original artworks and local souvenirs.&nbsp; 13) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-women-s-holiday-market-at-the-speedway--4-boston-1006327">Boston Women’s Holiday Market at The Speedway</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-women-s-holiday-market-at-the-speedway--4-boston-1006327"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150405/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.020_otlmew.jpg"></a> When: Sunday 12/8 Where: Brighton Info: You’re bound to find gifts for everyone on your list at this marketplace of more than 30 woman-owned businesses in Boston. While you shop, enjoy festive food and drinks from the Speedway restaurants and an on-site gift wrapping and ornament decorating station. 14) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/north-end-holiday-stroll-boston-435361">North End Holiday Stroll</a> When: Friday, 12/13 Where: North End Info: Celebrate the small businesses of the North End during this festive stroll along historic Hanover Street. Shop small, enjoy light bites, drinks, and other refreshments, and revel in the lit-up winter wonderland that is the North End.&nbsp; 15) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-women-s-holiday-market-south-end-boston-1006326">Boston Women's Holiday Market South End</a> When: Saturday, 12/14-Sunday, 12/15 Where: Downtown Info: For one weekend in December you can shop more than 40 women-owned local businesses for unique and sometimes handmade gifts for the holidays. While you’re at it, get your face painted, enjoy food and beverages, and use the on-site gift-wrapping station. 16) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/10th-annual-union-square-holiday-stroll-somerville-1008007">Union Square Holiday Stroll</a> When: Saturday, 12/7 Where: Union Square Info: Union Square comes to life at this time of year in a wave of holiday decorations and festive light displays. Enjoy them all during the Holiday Stroll and shop local businesses along the way. While you’re at it enter to win a cash prize. 17) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/winter-market--6-boston-1008036">Winter Market at Sam Adams Brewery</a> When: Sunday 12/8 Where: Jamaica Plain Info: Sip an exclusive holiday brew while shopping a market of local and handmade items from small businesses like BodyStone &amp; Soul, Fresh Vintage Supply, Guadalupe's Cositas, and many others. 18) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/harvard-square-holiday-fair-cambridge-396966">Harvard Square Holiday Fair</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/harvard-square-holiday-fair-cambridge-396966"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150408/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.024_lep3gw.jpg"></a> When: Friday, 12/13-Sunday, 12/22 Where: Harvard Square Info: One of the oldest holiday fairs in Boston, celebrating 38 years, the Harvard Square Holiday Fair offers goods by regional craftspeople and global importers. Meeting the craftspeople who have made each item brings a special connection to your holiday gifts. OUTSIDE OF BOSTON 19) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/dickens-festival-holiday-craft-fair-25th-year-braintree-1006776">Dickens Festival Holiday Craft Fair</a> When: Saturday 11/23&nbsp; Where: Braintree, MA Info: Held for 30 years on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Dickens Festival Holiday Craft Fair heralds the holiday season in a very special way. Interact with costumed characters from Dickens novels, shop a local marketplace for artisan goods, donate a gently used coat to those in need, and so much more. 20) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/kilroy-square-holiday-market-weekend-one-quincy-1007810">Kilroy Square Holiday Market</a> When: Friday 11/29-Sunday 12/1 and Friday 12/6-Sunday 12/8 Where: Quincy, MA Info: For two separate weekends you can peruse local wares from more than 90 vendors in Quincy Center. Enjoy hot chocolate and cold cocktails, an on-site beer garden, food trucks, and a Christmas tree market as well. 21) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/holiday-stroll-and-gift-market-dedham-ma-1008409">Holiday Stroll and Gift Market</a> When: Friday 12/6 Where: Dedham, MA Info: Kick off the holiday season at this rain or shine holiday stroll. The shops in Dedham Square will be fully decorated and open late with special holiday promotions. Carolers will roam the streets and the savvy may spot Santa among the crowd.&nbsp; 22) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/andover-holiday-market--2-andover-1005968">Andover Holiday Market</a> <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/andover-holiday-market--2-andover-1005968"><img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1700150411/The%2030%20Best%20Holiday%20and%20Christmas%20Markets%20in%20Boston%202023/holiday_markets_in_boston.028_zfqk44.jpg"></a>When: Saturday 12/7 Where: Andover, MA Info: This indoor and outdoor market features more than 25 local vendors with great gifts for your whole network. After shopping, enjoy a glass of something bubbly at the on-site wine garden, listen to live music, and try your hand at wreath making. 23) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/ukrainian-christmas-market-concord-1008641">Ukrainian Christmas Market</a> When: Sunday 12/8 Where: Concord, MA Info: This market is both a healthy dose of the holiday spirit and a fundraiser to support the children of Ukraine. Shop Ukrainian brands and artisans, sample authentic Ukrainian foods, and enjoy live cultural performances throughout the day. 24) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/handmade-holiday-market-at-nova-north-chelmsford-1008648">Handmade Holiday Market at Nova</a> When: Saturday 12/14-Sunday 12/15 Where: North Chelmsford, MA Info: Head to the Nova Art Studios in North Chelmsford to connect with local artists, see what they’ve been working on, and purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. You’ll find everything from pottery and stationary to paintings and jewelry.&nbsp; 25) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/wayland-town-center-holiday-stroll-tree-lighting--4-wayland-1006017">Wayland Town Center Holiday Stroll &amp; Tree Lighting</a> When: Saturday 12/14 Where: Wayland, MA Info: Businesses in Wayland Center will stay open late this Saturday for festive holiday shopping. In the early evening, Santa will arrive by firetruck and light the holiday tree to the sounds of a live singer.

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