The holiday shopping season is rolling in fast, and if you鈥檙e looking to skip big box stores and score some sweet deals on locally made goods this year, look no further than a holiday market. These seasonal shopping pop ups host a plethora of area small businesses selling everything from home goods and clothing to artwork, baked goods, and so much in between.
Here are 14 in and around Detroit to explore for the 2024 holidays:
Downtown Detroit Markets
This year鈥檚 market returns on Nov. 7 with more than a dozen small businesses and local vendors. Whether the loved ones on your list want clothing and fashion accessories, pet gear, beauty products, food, or games, this market has it all.听Nov. 7-Jan. 5.. Downtown Detroit Markets, Cadillac Square, Detroit;听.听
Holiday Vintage & Handmade Market by Chic & Unique
More than 100 makers, boutiques, and small businesses set up shop selling their best work and goods. Get some of your holiday shopping and support these area businesses at this indoor market.听Nov. 16. $5 for general admission. Macomb Sports & Expo Center,听; .
Jingle & Mingle Underground Market
Held in the basement level of the Ferndale parking structure, this event returns with a variety of 鈥渁rtists and makers, authors and bakers.鈥 Shop uncommon and unique items for the edgier people in your life. Music, food, games, and art projects, too. Nov. 16-17. Ferndale 鈥渄ot鈥 parking garage,听;听.听听
Eastern Market Holiday Markets 2024
In addition to the regular Saturday Markets that operate year-round, Eastern Market hosts additional markets to cater to the holiday shopping needs of as many people as possible. It all kicks off with the All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience and Food Truck Rally on Nov. 3 followed by Thanksgiving food for purchase on Nov. 26, and holiday gift items and trees Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22. Eastern Market,听;听.
Kerrytown District KindleFest
The KindleFest Market closely mirrors Christkindlemarkts in Germany and features artisans and vendors selling holiday goods, traditional food, and more in a beautifully decorated and festive outdoor setting.听Dec. 6. Kerrytown District area;听.
McDougall Hunt Christkindl Market
Hunt Street Station and the German American Business Council of Michigan team up to host 鈥淒etroit鈥檚 true and only authentic German Christmas Market.鈥 Enjoy crepes, Gl眉hwein, Feuerzangenbowie, and other warm drinks alongside plenty of vendor boots. Dec. 6-8. Hunt Street Station, ; .听
Kris Kringle Market
This 17th annual open-air market is back with an array of holiday d茅cor, unique gifts, and seasonal food sold by over 35 hand-picked vendors. In addition to shopping, this market also offers听photos with Santa, a child-sized gingerbread house for kids, and a s鈥檓ores station. It also coincides with The Big, Bright Light Show.听Dec. 6-7. Downtown Rochester area,听.
Winter Markt
Birmingham brings the magic of a European winter markt to life with holiday light displays, ice sculptures, live entertainment, carriage rides, and vendor booths featuring local artists and vendors. There鈥檚 a Santa House and children鈥檚 activity area, too.听Dec. 6-8. Shane Park, Birmingham;听.听听
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
Michigan鈥檚 longest running indie craft fair is back for its 19th year! This year鈥檚 fair will feature more than 100 new and returning vendors selling one-of-a-kind artwork and crafts for the holidays. Dec. 7-8. $5, kids 12 and under are free after 1 p.m. Masonic Temple,听; .听听
Mistletoe Market
More than 40 artisans will share Michigan-made arts, crafts, and culinary treats at this indoor-outdoor market in downtown Plymouth. The market will also expand beyond the walls of The Gathering pavilion to offer additional vendors lining Penniman Avenue. Visitors will also enjoy a festive performance from Plymouth鈥檚 own Synergy Dance Academy at no cost.听Dec. 12-14.听The Gathering,听;听.
Tinsel & Treasures
This holiday market has been ranked as one of the top 200 Sunshine Artist shows for the last 10+ years. Purchase high-quality seasonal d茅cor and gifts as well as cocktails and concessions.听Dec. 13-15. $4 for general admission, free for kids 12 and under. Embassy Suites Livonia,听;听.听
Holiday Vintage Market
Rust and Retro Vintage Market brings more than 50 area businesses together for its fourth market. Find vendors selling a mix of vintage, antique, and handmade goods, along with local food.听Dec. 13-14. $5 general admission. $20 for VIP tickets, free for kids under 12. Springfield Oaks Activity Center,听;听.
A Very Merry Holiday Market
This holiday market will feature a variety of community brands and vintage sellers including The Lowry Estate, Flamingo Vintage, The Velvet Tower, Not Sorry Goods, Fashion ReWork, and many others. Holiday collections from Chico鈥檚, White House Black House Market, and Soma will be available as well as a collection of custom kids鈥 jackets called 鈥淒aring and Darling Denim鈥 and housewares from Rescue Rescuers. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 16. No cost for admission. Playground Detroit,听;听听or听.
The Michigan Makers Winter Craft Fair
More than 300 vendors will be on-site for this enormous holiday market at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Choose from thousands of giftable wares, including hand-poured soy candles, crocheted blankets and scarves, delicate artisan jewelry, hand- made ceramics, and even Michigan-made beer, wine, and spirits.听Dec. 14. No cost for admission. $10 parking. Suburban Collection Showplace,听;听.
Did we miss your favorite holiday market? Tell us about it in the听comments so we can add it to our list.
This story originally appeared in the November 2024 issue of 糖心vlog安卓版. To read more, pick up a copy of 糖心vlog安卓版 Detroit at a local retail outlet. Our will be available on Nov. 6.
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