Looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that skip the big store crowds and won’t drain your wallet?
You’re in the right place! This holiday season, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties are full of craft shows and holiday markets. You can find many pop-up boutiques with a variety of handmade treasures.
Most of these events have activities for kids, holiday-themed food and drinks, visits with Santa Claus and lots more.
This article was recently updated Oct. 22, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding holiday markets to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best holiday markets in metro Detroit to check out with your family. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Downtown Detroit Markets
Opening Nov. 7, 2024
- Address: Cadillac Square and Capitol Park area, Detroit
- Cost: Varies
Head to downtown Detroit to hit up one of the multiple pop-up markets this holiday season. Here, shoppers can peruse a wide variety of holiday goodies. Warm up at Cadillac Lodge.
Holiday Market at the Anton Art Center
Nov. 19-Dec. 22, 2024
- Address: 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free/admission, fees/items on sale
Affordable and unique holiday gifts, decor and artwork from Michigan artists.
Holiday Markets at Eastern Market in Detroit
Nov. 26, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024
- Address: 2934 Russell St. Sheds 3, 4 & 5, Detroit
- Cost: Free/admission, fees/items on sale
The Tuesday market mainly has food vendors. The Sunday market offers many gift options made in Michigan.
Birmingham Winter Markt and Tree Lighting in Shain Park
Dec. 6-8, 2024
- Address: 151 Martin St., Birmingham
- Cost: Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
Enjoy shopping from local vendors and artisans, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. The tree lighting will happen at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6. It will include Santa Claus, carolers, and the lighting of a 41-foot tree. The tree will have over 40,000 LED lights.
Kerrytown District KindleFest at Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Dec. 6, 2024
- Address: 303 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
This annual holiday market features artisan vendors and crafters, food, kids activities, live music and more.
Kris Kringle Market in Downtown Rochester
Dec. 6-7, 2024
- Address: On West Fourth Street between Walnut and Main streets, downtown Rochester
- Cost: Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
The event will feature one-of-a-kind shopping, specialty foods, fresh greens and wreaths and handcrafted gifts for the holiday.
Detroit Urban Craft Fair at Masonic Temple
Dec. 7-8, 2024
- Address: 500 Temple St., Detroit
- Cost: $5/admission, free/ages 12 and under after 1 p.m.
With over 100 handmade crafters and indie artists, this fair lets shoppers discover unique items and meet the makers.
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