Season Guide · Holiday Markets
23 events, Nov 7 – Dec 30 in Northeast Ohio, including Christkindl Markt, Cleveland Christmas Connection and Holiday on the Ridge.
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Christkindl Markt
The 53rd juried Christkindl Markt fills the Canton Museum of Art and its Great Court with fine crafts.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13 & Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereCanton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton
Cost$8 pre-sale; $10 at the door; ages 12 and younger free
Cleveland Christmas Connection
39th annual holiday shopping expo fills the I-X Center — kids 12 & under free at the door.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Early Bird 8:00–10:00 a.m.); Sat Nov 21, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereI-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland
CostAdults $13 advanced online / $15 at door; ages 12 & under free; Early Bird Shopping Fri $20
Holiday on the Ridge
Holiday on the Ridge turns Don Mould’s Garden Center into a Saturday craft-show and open-house stop for North Ridgeville’s citywide holiday crawl.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WhereDon Mould's Garden Center, 34837 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville (Lorain)
CostSee organizer website for details
Christmas in the Woods Craft Show
Maplewood Career Center turns its campus into Christmas in the Woods, a craft show built for crossing names off your gift list.
Gingerbread House Arts & Craft Show
Handmade craft room, an Attic Treasures rummage corner and a Country Cupboard of homemade pickles and jellies.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 4:00–8:00 p.m. · Sat Nov 7 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 2026
WhereMentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor
CostSee organizer website for details
Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market
Geauga Park District fills the West Woods Nature Center with an artisan boutique and a Holly Night market.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 5 PM – 8 PM (Holly Night); Sat Nov 7 10 AM – 4 PM
WhereThe West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township
CostFree
Heights Arts 25th Annual Holiday Store
Local artist-made gifts fill the Heights Arts gallery store for its 25th holiday season.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 6 – Dec 30, 2026 · Sun noon–5 PM; Mon 1–7 PM; Thu 1–7 PM; Fri–Sat 1–8 PM (Tue–Wed closed)
WhereHeights Arts, 2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
CostSee organizer website for details
Mantua Christmas Boutique
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph's 41st boutique packs Hughes Hall with crafters, raffles and lunch.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WhereSt. Joseph's Hughes Hall, 11045 St. Joseph Boulevard, Mantua
CostSee organizer website for details
The Holiday Greenhouse Gathering at Boyert's
Thirty-plus vendors under glass, John Husbands on the mic and bonfire pits outside at Boyert's.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereBoyert's Greenhouse & Farm, 7171 Wooster Pike, Medina
CostSee organizer website for details
Christkindl Markt
The 53rd juried Christkindl Markt fills the Canton Museum of Art and its Great Court with fine crafts.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13 & Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereCanton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton
Cost$8 pre-sale; $10 at the door; ages 12 and younger free
Gift of the Magi Christmas Boutique
Juried, handmade-only boutique from the St. Mark Women's League — a two-day start on Christmas shopping.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13 & Sat Nov 14, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSt. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland
CostSee organizer website for details
Pre-Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market (Heart & Home Marketplace)
An indoor, curated holiday market of handmade goods ahead of Thanksgiving.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WhereNorth Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple Street, North Canton
CostFree admission
Shop-a-Holidays at the Akron Zoo
Crafters and artists set up among the animals for the zoo's holiday craft show, with kids' activities included.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 11 AM–4 PM
WhereAkron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron
CostSee organizer website for details
Winter Craft Market at Conneaut Arts Center
A curated market of local arts, crafts and vendors in historic Kilpi Hall, with coffee, pastries, soup and raffles.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
WhereConneaut Arts Center (Kilpi Hall), 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Conneaut Arts Center via conneautartscenter.com
52nd Holiday Mart
Summit County Agricultural Society craft and vendor Holiday Mart at the fairgrounds Arena Complex — Santa photos and tote-bag sponsorships.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 14: Early Bird 8:00–10:00 a.m., general 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 15, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WhereSummit County Fairgrounds / Arena Complex, 1050 North Ave, Tallmadge
CostEarly Bird Sat $10 · Sat/Sun general $5 · ages 10 & under free
Winter Village Market at Holden Arboretum
Holden’s Winter Village Market puts local makers in a woodland holiday setting for one November weekend, included with Arboretum admission.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14 – Sun Nov 15, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereHolden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland (Lake)
CostIncluded with admission
Wickliffe Christmas Craft Show
Vendors, raffle baskets and baked goods, with all proceeds to the Wickliffe Senior Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WhereWickliffe Community Center, 900 Worden Road, Wickliffe
CostSee organizer website for details
Cleveland Christmas Connection
39th annual holiday shopping expo fills the I-X Center — kids 12 & under free at the door.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20, 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Early Bird 8:00–10:00 a.m.); Sat Nov 21, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereI-X Center, 1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland
CostAdults $13 advanced online / $15 at door; ages 12 & under free; Early Bird Shopping Fri $20
Holiday Art & Craft Market (Hale Farm & Village)
Local and regional makers fill Hale Farm & Village for a Sunday holiday craft market.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 22, 2026, 12:00–4:00 p.m.
WhereHale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath
CostSee organizer website for details
Chardon Holiday Market
Vendor hours return to historic Chardon Square for the holiday stretch, with Friday evenings and weekend shopping through Dec 20.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 28 – Sun Dec 20, 2026 · Fridays 5:00–8:00 PM; Saturdays 12:00–8:00 PM; Sundays 12:00–4:00 PM
WhereChardon Square, 100 Short Court St, Chardon (Geauga)
CostSee organizer website for details
Eastlake Indoor Christmas Market
Eastlake’s indoor Christmas Market fills City Hall for a Sunday afternoon of holiday vendors.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 29, 2026 · 2:00–6:00 PM
WhereEastlake City Hall, 35150 Lakeshore Boulevard, Eastlake (Lake)
CostSee organizer website for details
E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Raab Enterprises’ handcrafted Christmas Arts & Crafts Show returns to E.J. Thomas Hall the first weekend in December.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Dec 4 – Sun Dec 6, 2026 · Fri noon–7:00 PM; Sat 10:00 a.m.–6:00 PM; Sun 10:00 a.m.–4:00 PM
WhereE.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill Street, Akron (Summit)
CostSee organizer website for details
Wayne Center Dance Christkindlmarkt
Wayne Center’s Christkindlmarkt brings artisan vendors into Triway Performing Arts Center — open whether or not you catch The Nutcracker.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Dec 4 – Sun Dec 6, 2026 · Fri 5:00–8:00 PM; Sat 1:00–8:00 PM; Sun 1:00–4:00 PM
WhereTriway Performing Arts Center, 3205 Shreve Road, Wooster (Wayne)
CostSee organizer website for details
First Congregational UCC Holiday Craft Show
First Congregational UCC’s Holiday Craft Show stacks two floors of handmade goods on Dec 5, with Santa on site from 11 to 2 as part of Holiday on the Ridge.
WHO Family
WhenSat Dec 5, 2026 · Craft show 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Santa 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
WhereFirst Congregational UCC, 36363 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville (Lorain)
CostSee organizer website for details
Holiday on the Ridge
Holiday on the Ridge turns Don Mould’s Garden Center into a Saturday craft-show and open-house stop for North Ridgeville’s citywide holiday crawl.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
WhereDon Mould's Garden Center, 34837 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville (Lorain)
CostSee organizer website for details
Public Square Holiday Market
WinterLand’s one-day Public Square Holiday Market packs the square with local shopping from 4 to 10 p.m. on Dec 10.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Dec 10, 2026 · 4:00–10:00 PM
WherePublic Square, Public Square, Cleveland (Cuyahoga)
CostSee organizer website for details
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