1. Oconomowoc German Christmas Market
NOV. 22-26 | 100 E. WISCONSIN AVE.
Described as “Europe meets Wisconsin mixed with holiday merriment,” this annual market will feature a Christmas village under a canopy of holiday lights with indoor and outdoor retail vendors and a fire pit. There will also be an indoor Biergarten, pictures with Santa and a holiday party tent with live polka music.
2. Perfectly Imperfect Holiday Makers Market
NOV. 24 FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | BROOKFIELD CONFERENCE CENTER
Over 120 vendors will sell their holiday work at this market hosted by Perfectly Imperfect 4 You, a business that specializes in handmade wood signs. Tickets are $2.
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3. HYFIN Blackity Black Holiday Market
NOV. 25 FROM 10 A.M.- 3 P.M. | TURNER HALL
The second year of this market will include over 40 Black-owned vendors, live performances, visits from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, free food from local eateries and services from local nonprofits, financial institutions and mental health resources.
4. Holiday Pop-Up Market
NOV. 25 FROM 11 A.M.- 3 P.M. | BUSHYL
This local soap and candle maker, along with Chelsea Matson Photography, will host at its store a gathering of vendors selling handcrafted goods for Small Business Saturday.
5. Holiday Outlet
NOV. 25 FROM 11 A.M.- 5 P.M. | MIAD GALLERY AT THE AVE
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s first offsite gallery will preview a selection of consignment items on sale for the holiday season. Hot chocolate bars will be provided as supplies last.
6. West Allis Christkindlmarkt
DEC. 1 FROM 4-9 P.M. AND DEC. 2 FROM NOON-4 P.M. | WEST ALLIS FARMERS MARKET
The sixth edition of this European-style Christmas market includes over 50 vendors selling arts, crafts and Wisconsin specialty food. While shopping, enjoy a snack and beer from local food trucks as well as live music.
7. Tosa Locally Made Pop-Up
DEC. 2 FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | THE LANDING AT HOYT PARK
This outdoor pop-up will feature an assortment of local goods from clothing to art to treats. The event will also have a beer garden, food from Tots on the Street and warm festive beverages from Style Pop Cafe.
8. Paperjam
DEC. 2-3 FROM 10 A.M.- 6 P.M. | THE BINDERY
At this collaborative pop-up market, shop books, journals, prints and paper goods from over a dozen local businesses, organizations and artisans.
9. Hover Craft 2023
DEC. 3 FROM NOON-6 P.M. | THE PRITZLAFF BUILDING
Over 120 local vendors will sell their wares at the 14th edition of this annual holiday market. Colectivo Coffee will serve its coffee and tea while the Pritzlaff will have its bar open to serve sodas, bloody marys and more. Food from local vendors will be on-site as well. Tickets are $5.
10. Wauwatosa Holiday Market
DEC. 6-17 | 2355 N 89TH ST.
This traditional European Christmas market features wooden chalets showcasing a variety of goods, hot pretzels and sausages. The market will also have carolers polka and holiday music, and German beer, hot-mulled wine and hot chocolate.
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11. A Dandy Holiday Market
DEC. 9 FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | 5020 W VLIET ST.
The vintage store in Washington Heights will showcase, specialty ice cream, curated retro and modern goods, small-batch ceramics, paper goods, accessories, apparel, soap, candles and more. Dressing up is encouraged for the store’s photobooth.
12. Saint Kate’s Holiday Marketplace
DEC. 9-10 FROM 11 A.M.-4 P.M. | SAINT KATE ARTS HOTEL
Wander through Saint Kate’s holiday decorations while listening to live music and browsing over 80 Milwaukee artists throughout the floors of the hotel.
13. Merry and Bright Market
DEC. 10 FROM 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. | ANODYNE COFFEE ROASTING CO.
The coffee shop’s third annual market will have handmade, vintage and curated goods great for holiday gifting. Warm up with a coffee or food from Hot Box Pizza, or cool off with Indeed Brewing Company beer and music from WMSE.
14. One Trick Pony Holiday Flea
DEC. 10 FROM 10 A.M.-4 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
One Trick Pony, curators of vintage and handmade pop-up fleas since 2014, will host this holiday version with over 20 vintage vendors, along with tacos and drinks. Tickets are $5.
15. Soul Collective Holiday Market
DEC. 10 FROM 10 A.M.-3 P.M. | 900 S. 5TH ST.
This holistic studio will host local vendors selling crafts, jewelry, home decor and more. The market will also include complimentary drinks.
16. Re:Craft: Mini Market
DEC. 10 FROM 11 A.M.- 4 P.M. | THE GAGE
The smaller version of Re:Craft’s holiday market will feature over 40 artists and makers selling their goods. There will be food trucks outside the venue, and a bar will serve drinks inside. Tickets are $3.
17. 414loral Holly Jolly Holiday Market
DEC. 16 FROM 11 A.M.-3 P.M. | 1739 N. DOCTOR M.L.K. JR DR.
The local flower shop will bring a variety of local goods and services to its colorful space for a blooming holiday market.
18. Milwaukee Makers Market
DEC. 17 FROM 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. | DISCOVERY WORLD
The popular makers market makes its regular return to Discovery World for a curated showcase of Milwaukee-made gifts this holiday season.
19. 53212 Marketplace
DEC. 17 FROM 11 A.M.-4 P.M. | AMORPHIC BEER
Shop over 30 vendors at this holiday shopping fair hosted by this Riverwest brewery.
