2025 Michigan Christmas Markets - 24 Festive Holiday Shopping Spots + MAP | Hours, Dates | Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Frankenmuth, Midland, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and More!
2025 Michigan Christmas Markets - 24 Best Holiday Shopping Spots | Hours, Dates | Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Frankenmuth, Midland, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and More!
By: Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Last Updated: October 27, 2025
I'm absolutely obsessed with visiting outdoor winter Christmas markets each December! And I'm not the only one...it’s a popular pure Michigan holiday tradition for so many holiday shoppers in Michigan.
These Michigan Christmas Markets are a great place to shop local where you can find Michigan-themed gifts, handmade artisan gifts and even family-friendly experiences like horse-drawn carriage rides, seeing Santa and riding Christmas trains.
You can't beat the festival atmosphere, rosy cheeked faces, hot mulled wine held with warm mittens, and handmade meaningful gifts and toys for the holidays! I was first introduced to these festive holiday markets in Chicago and now I'm hooked!
Below are several popular Michigan Christmas Markets and Holiday Markets that will fill your heart with Christmas cheer! Perfect for gift shopping, home decor or just making yourself happy (who doesn't love spiced wine, cute ornaments, Christmas music?!)
Christmas Markets Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Christmas market in Michigan? Some people think the Frankenmuth ChristKindlMarkt is the largest but I can argue that Eastern Market's Holiday Markets and Kris Kringle Market in Rochester might be the winners.
Where is the biggest Christmas market? Eastern Market's Holiday Markets, Kerrytown District KindleFest, Detroit Holiday Markets and of course, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland!
Where can I see Christmas markets? Michigan Christmas Markets are held all across the state! Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Midland, Traverse City and Brighton and more!
Does Detroit have a Christmas market? Yes! Eastern Market's Holiday Markets and few more listed here.
What is the famous Christmas town in Michigan? Frankenmuth! Grab our Frankenmuth Christmas Guide and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland Guide!
What city has the best Christmas markets? Detroit, Frankenmuth and Rochester are a few cities that host wonderful Christmas markets and holiday markets.
Interactive Map of Michigan Christmas Markets
1. Factory Coffee Holiday Marketplace-Kalamazoo | Southwest Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Factory Coffee Holiday Marketplace
When: December 12, 2025; 4-9pm and December 13, 2025; 10am-5pm
Where: Factory Coffee, 213 E. Frank street in Kalamazoo MI
Great place for Christmas shopping! Artists, makers and vintage dealers.
2. 2025 Merry Marketplace - Traverse City | Northern Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Merry Marketplace
When: November 8 - December 13, 2025
- Enjoy a curated selection of handmade art November 8 - December 13, 2025 in the Cornwell gallery with juried art ranging from $6-$100 in all mediums.
- Merry Marketplace Pop-Up Art Market (artist booths) Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Carnegie galleries.
- Merry Marketplace Pop-Up Art Market (artist booths) Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Carnegie galleries.
Where: Crooked Tree Arts Center, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI
Each week will feature different artists, so come on out!
3. 2025 Texas Corners Tree Lighting & Holiday Makers' Market
Tree Lighting & Holiday Makers' Market
2025 Texas Corners Tree Lighting and Holiday Makers' Market
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 4:00-7:00 PM
Where: Joyce I. Neubauer Farmers' Market Pavilion, Texas Corners, MI
This event promises a fun, festive night of tasty food, fantastic goods, and twinkling lights! Snap a selfie with Santa, sing along with Lana Hoffman and shop the merry market for treats, gifts and great finds!
Endulge in gooey cinnamon rolls, hot pizza and toasty beverages! Wonderful holiday season event in Michigan!
4. Holiday Bizarre Bazaar - Kalamazoo, MI
Holiday Bizarre Bazaar - Kalamazoo, MI
When: Sunday, November 30, 2025; 12 pm - 5 pm
Where: Bell's Eccentric Café & General Store, 355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Come on out to Bell's in Kalamazoo for their Christmas Holiday event featuring handcrafted goods by local artists and makers. Enjoy a day with art, crafts, fun, and friends.
5. ChristKindl Market at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market | Southwest Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: ChristKindl Market
When: November 19, 2025 to December 23, 2025
Wednesday-Thursday: 11AM-7PM, Friday: 11AM-9PM, Saturday: 10AM-9PM and Sunday: 10AM-7PM
Where: Grand Rapids Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
ChristKindl Market at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market is a lovely Christmas Village lined with artisan gift and food vendors, live holiday entertainment, and festive family fun. Inspired by traditional European Markets, this winter wonderland offers unique Christmas experiences with a touch of international flair.
6. Christmas Craft Show at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center
When: December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025, Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Where: Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Two full days to shop 220 booths of unique local artists and crafters.
7. Brighton Christmas Market 2025 - Holiday Glow -
When: November 22, 2025, 1:00-7:00pm
Where: Main Street, Brighton Michigan
Come on out to Brighton Michigan for their lovely Christmas Market on Main Street from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Bring your holiday spirit and go shopping. Enjoy children's activities starting at 1:00 pm.
8. Midland Center for the Arts | Holiday Art Fair | Mid Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Holiday Art Fair - CANCELLED FOR 2025
When: The Art Center stated, "Due to ongoing building renovations, we will not be able to host the Holiday Art Fair in 2025."
Midland Center hosts a yearly Holiday Art Fair held indoors at Midland Center for the Arts. The Center is transformed into a holiday festival with about 40 artists' booths. Enjoy local entertainment, faculty demonstrations, and free craft activities for kids.
9. Christmas Market Dutch Winterfest | Holland Michigan | Southwest Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Christmas Market Dutch Winterfest
When:
- November 21, 2025 Friday, 3pm - 7pm
- November 22, 2025 Saturday, 9am – 7pm
- November 28, 2025 Friday, 3pm - 7pm
- November 29, 2025 Saturday, 9am - 7pm
- December 5, 2025 Friday, 3pm – 7pm
- December 6, 2025 Saturday, 9am – 7pm
- December 12, 2025 Friday, 3pm – 7pm
- December 13, 2025 Saturday, 9am – 7pm
- December 19, 2025 Friday, 3pm - 7pm
- December 20, 2025 Saturday, 9am – 7pm
Where: Kerstmarkt is located at the 8th Street Market Place at 150 W. 8th Street, Holland in front of the Civic Center (8th Street Marketplace and Pine Avenue) in Holland - Ottawa, MI.
One of the more popular Christmas markets is this delightful outdoor European-style market with holiday gift items, delicious food and artisan demonstrations located in Holland, Michigan. “Kerstmarkt” in the Dutch language means “Christmas market.” Traditionally, markets like these pop up all over the Netherlands during the Christmas season. It's a great venue for local artisans and specialty shops to sell their wares while shoppers can enjoy food, drink and entertainment.
Visitors can wander the market stalls searching for treats, chocolates, gifts for family and friends, and apparel, home decor and so much more!
This lovely November Michigan festival is open for three weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Incredible Michigan Christmas markets!
10. Mistletoe Market Gala - South Haven Michigan Christmas Markets | Southwest Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Mistletoe Market Gala
When: The Mistletoe Market will run November 22, 2025 through December 14, 2025.
- Saturday, November 22, 11am-4pm
- Sunday, November 23, 11am-4pm
- Thursday, November 27, Closed Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 28, 11am - 4pm
- Saturday, November 29, 11am - 4pm
- Sunday, November 30, 11am - 4pm
- Wednesday, December 3, 11am - 6pm
- Thursday, December 4, 11am - 6pm
- Friday, December 5, 11am - 4pm
- Saturday, December 6, 11am - 4pm
- Sunday, December 7, 11am - 4pm
- Wednesday, December 10, 11am - 6pm
- Thursday, December 11, 11am - 6pm
- Friday, December 12, 11am - 4pm
- Saturday, December 13, 11am - 4pm
- Sunday, December 14, 11am - 4pm
Where: South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, South Haven.
Shop fine craft, fine art and artisan goods made by local artisans! Feel the magic of Christmas!
11. Detroit Michigan Christmas Markets 2025 - Feel the Magic of Christmas at Eastern Market's Holiday Markets! | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Eastern Market's Holiday Markets
Where: 2934 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48207
In addition to their Saturday Market that operates year-round, there will be seven additional markets (free!) for all your holiday shopping needs! The best holiday markets in Detroit!
When:
In addition to their Saturday Market that operates year-round, there will be five additional markets in 2025:
- Tuesday, November 25, 2025; 9 am – 3 pm
- Sunday, November 30, 2025; 10 am – 4 pm
- Sunday, December 7, 2025; 10 am – 4 pm
- Sunday, December 14, 2025; 10 am – 4 pm
- Sunday, December 21, 2025; 10 am – 4 pm
Tuesday Market will focus primarily on food vendors for Thanksgiving dinner planning.
Sunday Markets will feature Michigan-made gifts, including clothing, art, jewelry, beauty products, and more.
Christmas tree vendors will be in the parking lot outside Sheds 5 and 6, seven days a week starting around Thanksgiving.
It is free and open to all ages.
12. 2024 Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace | Northern Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace
When: Friday, November 24, 2023 and Saturday, November 25, 2023
Where: Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI
FRIDAY: Tree Lighting and Caroling at 6:15pm. Bring your holiday spirit and join the local community outside the Glen Arbor Town Hall for Christmas caroling and a ceremonial tree lighting.
Shop the Holiday Marketplace from 6:30 pm -8 pm inside the Town Hall. Handcrafted, locally made goods from dozens of artisans. Cider and doughnuts provided by Art’s Tavern.
SATURDAY: Holiday Marketplace 10 am - 3 pm. Shop the Holiday Marketplace
Meet Santa from 11 am-1:30 pm. Glen Arbor Marketplace is a great spot to get gifts, home decor, jewelry and delicious treats!
11. Frankenmuth Christmas Market: ChristKindlMarkt | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Frankenmuth ChristKindlMarkt
When: November 24-26, 2023
December 1-3, 2023
December 8-10, 2023
Friday and Saturday, 11 am-8 pm; Sunday, 11 am-4 pm.
Where: Frankenmuth Farmers Market, 534 N Main St, Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth is fondly known as "Christmas Town, USA!" This holiday season, enjoy a traditional German holiday market set in a quaint winter wonderland at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Shop among dozens of vendors at the Frankenmuth Christmas Market featuring handmade gifts and holiday items. Visit with Santa, enjoy live music, or enjoy a cup of hot spiced wine!
After shopping, be sure to visit the cheerful skating rink near Zender's! Rent some skates and try ice skating around the brightly lit rink with sounds of Christmas music in the air!
When should I go to Frankenmuth for Christmas? Christmas in Frankenmuth is spectacular! Start visiting in mid November through the month of December! Grab our Frankenmuth Christmas guide!
Does Frankenmuth have a Christmas market? Yes! It's called ChristKindlMarkt and is located at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market.
12. Fishville Farms Countdown to Christmas Craft Show | Jackson | Hours and Dates
When: Saturday, November 25, 2023, 11am - 6pm EST
Where: Westwood Mall, 1850 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202
🎄 This is the perfect Christmas event to bring the family out for a day of sales and deals! There will be sales all over the mall and Fishville Farms Events LLC will be bringing over 60 local, small businesses.
13. Kris Kringle Market - Downtown Rochester | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market
When: Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 2023 from Noon – 10 p.m
Where: West Fourth St. between Main & Walnut
One of our favorite Christmas Markets, this lovely market in Downtown Rochester was inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. Visitors enjoy shopping the market stalls in Rochester Michigan for specialty foods, chocolates, fresh greens, wreaths, and handcrafted gifts by local artisans for the Christmas holidays! This is one of the more popular Christmas markets in Michigan!
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14. Detroit Holiday Markets and the Cadillac Lodge | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Downtown Detroit Markets
When: Mid December
Where: Cadillac Square and Capitol Park, Detroit
During the holidays, come on out and enjoy pop-up Cadillac Square Markets and Capitol Park Markets. Shop small and local for food, clothing, home goods, gifts and more.
Warm up and relax inside Cadillac Lodge, a large heated tent filled with games, leather sofas, and up-north ski lodge amenities. There will be a festive menu too. Oh, and you can find your perfect Christmas tree at the Christmas Tree Farm in Capitol Park.
- Holiday horse-drawn carriage rides leaving from Campus Martius are a magical way to tour downtown. Rides are offered Fridays and Saturdays mid November through December 22 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
- Grab our Downtown Detroit Christmas Guide!
15. Kerrytown District KindleFest - Ann Arbor | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
What: Kerrytown District KindleFest
When: December 1, 2023, 5:00- 10:00 Pm
Where: Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI
An Outdoor Holiday Market! A KindleFest Market, or Christkindlmarkt as known in Germany, features local artisans and vendors selling their holiday wares, plus traditional food and hot mulled wine. Come out to this family-friendly outdoor Christmas market experience! You can find dozens of artisans and crafters, handmade sweets, mulled wine, and beer. Keep warm in the fire pits, enjoy strolling musicians, see Santa, be wowed by twinkling lights and more at one of our favorite Michigan Christmas Markets and Festivals!
16. Holiday Market at Ella Sharp Museum | Jackson | South Michigan | Hours and Dates
When: December 1-3, 2023 from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th Street, Jackson, Michigan 49203
Come on out to the Ella Sharp Museum to celebrate the holidays! Several talented local artists will be selling handmade items and artwork, perfect for gift-giving at this one stop-shop!
Price: Free Admission
17. Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland | Frankenmuth | Hours and Dates
What: Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
When: All Year!
Where: 25 Christmas Ln, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
My friends, there is no better place to immerse yourself in Christmas cheer than Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store.
You can find everything, and I mean everything, for your home during the holidays at Bronner's in Frankenmuth. You'll find over 6,000 different Christmas tree ornaments, gifts, decorations, home decor and so much more!
Fun Fact: Bronner's is the world's largest year-round Christmas store, covering 2.2 acres (1.7 football fields)!
18. 18th Annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2023 | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
When: December 2, 2023 and December 3, 2023
Where: Michigan's longest-running indie craft fair is returning to the world's largest Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201
Shop crafters, makers, artists and bakers!
19. Holiday Market at From Buds to Blooms | Essexville Michigan | See Santa! | Central Michigan | Hours and Dates
When: December 2, 2023, 10 am - 4pm
Where: 1515 E Center Rd, Essexville, MI 48732
Come on out to the greenhouses of From Buds to Blooms in Essexville, MI. There will be tons of holiday gifts for your loved ones and treats for yourself!
Free admission and includes Live Music, Food Trucks, and a visit from Santa.
There is a VIP night on Friday evening with a $5 admission fee when purchasing tickets in advance (sales begin July 1), $8 at the door, and includes:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- First chance to purchase awesome handmade/original gifts
- Door prizes and raffles
- A magical night in a greenhouse full of over 50 Christmas trees
20. Jingle Mingle and Buy Local Art & Gift Fair - Kalamazoo, Southwest Michigan
TWO EVENTS:
1. What: Jingle Mingle-Kalamazoo Nature Center’s (Members-only)
When: Friday, December 5, 2025 5:30-8 pm
Where: Kalamazoo Nature Center
Bring your jingle and get ready to mingle! Be the first to shop all of the unique booths at the Buy Local Art & Gift Fair. Enjoy light refreshments and a glass of wine! For adults 21+
2. What: Buy Local Art & Gift Fair
When: December 6, 2025
21. 2023 Holiday Artisan Fair | St. Joseph MI
When: Holiday Artisan Market from December 3, 2023 | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Union + Social! 216 Court St. St. Joseph, MI 49085
Admission is free at this St. Joseph Michigan Artisan Fair!
22. Christmas at Wings - Kalamazoo - The Largest Holiday Craft Show!
What: The Christmas Craft Show
When: December 6 - December 7, 2025
Where: Kalamazoo Expo Center
"Christmas at Wings" is the largest Holiday craft show held in Southwest Michigan. With over 340 craft exhibitors, this is a jam-packed show you won't want to miss. Christmas at Wings is an annual event held on the first weekend in December.
Free parking. Free admission. Strollers are NOT permitted.
HOURS: Saturday 9am -4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
23. St. Clair Christmas Market | Southeast Michigan | Hours and Dates
Where: St. Clair Riverview Plaza
When: tbd 2023
Visit St. Clair Riverview Plaza for the St. Clair Christmas Market! Craft & Food Vendors 11-4pm and see Santa!
24. Yuletide Artisan Market | Midland MI | Hours and Dates
When: December 9-10, 2023
Where: Midland Mall, Midland MI
Shop crafters, bakers and makers of all kinds! Great place to find gifts for your loved ones!
25. Christkindl Market | Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm
When: Christkindl Market, December 10, 2023; 11am – 4pm
Where: Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm, 11025 S Jackson Rd, Cement City, MI
Enjoy food trucks and shop local vendors! There will also be live music.