The holidays are just around the corner, and there’s no better way to shop for presents than to visit a festive holiday market and support local businesses from the Boston area. We’ve compiled a list of jolly holiday markets happening in and around Boston this holiday season- check them out below!
1. Snowport Winter Village
WHEN: Daily from November 8 – December 29, check out this guide for more info!
WHERE: 100 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 02210
The European-style holiday market at Snowport returns with a Tree Market, food huts, and winter games! They’ll also have 140 vendors big and small, local and national to shop from.
2. Boston Women’s Holiday Market
WHEN: The Boston Women’s Holiday Market will take place this December on select dates and times:
- December 7 from 12-5 PM at View Boston
- December 8 from 12-5 PM at The Speedway
- December 14 and 15 from 11 AM-4 PM at AC Hotel South End
WHERE: Multiple locations
Support the female entrepreneurs in your area by shopping the Boston Women’s Holiday Market. This market will feature over 40 local, women-founded small businesses selling everything from clothes to locally-made chocolates!
3. SoWa Winter Festival
WHEN: Daily from Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 22
WHERE: 450 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
SoWa Boston hosts an absolute extravaganza this year for the holiday season. SoWa Winter Festival is the largest indoor holiday market in New England. In addition to food and entertainment, the area curates a beautiful assortment of local vendors to shop from.
4. Somerville Flea Holiday Markets
WHEN: December 1 from 10 AM to 4 PM
WHERE: 191 Highland Ave. Somerville MA, 02143
The Somerville Flea will be hosting some extra-special vendors for the holiday season, featuring vintage and artisan vendors for all your holiday shopping needs.
5. Harvard Square Holiday Fair
WHEN: December 13-15 and December 20-22; Hours TBA
WHERE: 33 Dunster St, Cambridge
Running since 1986, Harvard Square’s holiday fairs are legendary for attracting lots of vendors and shoppers alike. This juried festival is free for everyone and has a great selection of original, affordable, and beautiful gifts!
You’re sure to find something for your loved ones in one of these holiday markets that brings out the spirit of Christmas. What’s more, if you prefer gifting your family and friends an experience, the magical Holiday Candlelight concerts are recreating the season’s most popular tunes, from beloved Christmas carols to The Nutcracker.