Detroit
Nov. 8
All Things Detroit: The Holiday Experience
All Things Detroit is back with a holiday twist for those who want to shop local this season. Shop from 200 vendors, enjoy food trucks, listen to live DJ sets, and visit with Santa. $7 general admission tickets sold at the door; $15 Beat the Crowd tickets available in advance. Eastern Market (Sheds 3, 4, and 5), 2934 Russell St., Detroit; easternmarket.org
Nov. 11-Jan. 4
The Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square
Nearly 20 vendors make up the Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square, which runs weekly from Wednesday through Sunday (except Christmas Day). Funded by the Gilbert Family Foundation and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, with support from Bedrock, TechTown, and Ask Jennyfer, this holiday market features a large collection of items, including apparel, accessories, home goods, wellness gifts, and more. Free entry. 60 Cadillac Square, Detroit; deckedoutdetroit.com
Nov. 20-Dec. 23
Art for the Holidays 2026
At Art for the Holidays, the Detroit Artists Market will showcase nearly 1,500 unique, handmade works from nearly 100 local artists. Works for sale include ceramics, textiles, paintings, jewelry, and more. Free entry. Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroitartistsmarket.org
Dec. 5-6
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
Michigan’s longest-running indie craft fair is back for its 21st year. This year’s fair features more than 100 new and returning vendors selling one-of-a-kind artwork and crafts for the holidays. $5 admission; free for kids 12 and under after 1 p.m. Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit; detroiturbancraftfair.com
Ferndale
Nov. 14-15
Jingle and Mingle Underground Market
Held in the basement level of Ferndale’s Dot parking structure, this event returns with a variety of “artists and makers, authors, and bakers.” Shoppers can find uncommon and unique items for the edgier people in their lives. Enjoy music, food, games, and art projects as well. Free entry. The Dot Parking Garage, 221 W. Troy, Ferndale; ferndaleunderground.com
Oak Park
Dec. 5
Gift-O-Rama
Celebrate the season by supporting local artisans and crafters. Browse a curated selection of handmade gifts and treats. Free entry. Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park; oakparkmi.gov/gift-o-rama
Mount Clemens
Nov. 14-Dec. 23
Anton Art Center’s Annual Holiday Market
Handmade gifts and seasonal decor are on display at this Macomb County gallery, in operation since 1969. Browse fine art, holiday gifts, apparel, jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more. Plus, meet the artists on Nov. 22. Admission is free, but the nonprofit gallery accepts donations. Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; theartcenter.org/holiday-market
Rochester
Dec. 4-5
Kris Kringle Market
This 19th annual open-air market returns with an array of holiday decor, unique gifts, and seasonal food from more than 60 handpicked vendors. In addition to shopping, this market offers photos with Santa, a child-size gingerbread house, and a s’mores station. It also coincides with Main Street’s Big, Bright Light Show. Free entry. Downtown Rochester; downtownrochestermi.com/kris-kringle-market
Royal Oak
Dec. 4-20
Royal Oak Holidays
Enjoy three consecutive weekends of fun at Royal Oak Holidays. Returning events include a holiday market with products from local vendors, plus Santa visits and an appearance from the Grinch. Participate in the Cookie Crawl through downtown shops, bring gifts for a toy drive, take a ride on a horse and wagon, or ice skate at The Rink. Downtown Royal Oak; royaloakholidays.com
Clawson
Nov. 14
Christmas in Clawson Craft Show
Clawson has hosted this annual craft show since 1984, and it has grown into the area’s largest juried craft show, featuring more than 150 artisans and crafters. All proceeds from the nonprofit event support Clawson’s public-school students, teachers, and families. Plus, Santa will make an appearance. $5 admission; free for kids 13 and under. Clawson High School, 101 John M. St., Clawson; christmasinclawson.com
Birmingham
Dec. 3-19
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s Holiday Shop
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) is celebrating the 46th year of its Holiday Shop. The 3,000-square-foot space will transform into a one-of-a-kind boutique in December. Shoppers can expect to find a wide variety of goods for sale, including ceramics, jewelry, home goods and decor, fiber wearables, glassware, stationery and greeting cards, candles, soaps, tiles, paintings, ornaments, and more. Free entry. 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham; bbartcenter.org
Dec. 4-6
Winter Markt
Birmingham brings the magic of a European winter market to life with holiday light displays, ice sculptures, live entertainment, carriage rides, and booths featuring local artists and vendors. Children can visit the activity area and Santa’s house. The tree-lighting ceremony kicks off the weekend festivities on Friday at 6 p.m. Free entry. Shain Park, Birmingham; downtownbirmingham.com
Ann Arbor
Dec. 4
Kerrytown District Kindlefest
The KindleFest Market closely mirrors Christkindlmarkts in Germany. Artisans and vendors will sell holiday goods, traditional food, and more in a festive, beautifully decorated outdoor setting. Free entry. Kerrytown District; kerrytowndistrict.org
Novi
Dec. 12
Michigan Makers Holiday Craft Market
More than 400 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, handmade ceramics, and even Michigan-made beer, wine, and spirits. Free entry. $10 parking. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi; themichiganmakers.com
Plymouth
Dec. 11-12
Tinsel and Treasures
Sunshine Artist magazine has ranked this holiday market as one of the Top 200 arts and craft shows in the U.S. for more than 10 years. Purchase high-quality seasonal decor and gifts as well as cocktails and concessions. $4 for general admission; free for kids 12 and under. Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex, 650 Church St., Plymouth; hcshows.com
Dec. 11-12
Mistletoe Market
More than 60 artisans will share Michigan-made arts, crafts, and culinary treats at this indoor-outdoor market in downtown Plymouth. The market will expand beyond the walls of the Gathering Pavilion with additional vendors lining Penniman Avenue. Enjoy a festive performance from Plymouth’s own Synergy Dance Academy at no cost. The Gathering Building at Plymouth Farmers Market, 736 Penniman Ave., Plymouth; christmasinplymouth.com
This story originally appeared in the November 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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