Holiday Markets in Atlanta 2026

Updated Oct. 18, 2026 by Spread the Word. Times are Eastern.

Holiday markets in metro Atlanta for 2026, in date order: city markets, handmade and artisan markets, a German-style Christmas market and the craft fairs we've confirmed so far. Every listing comes from the organizer's own page. We'll add markets as organizers post their 2026 dates, so check back.

November 2026

Holiday Craft Fair at Pleasant Grove – Sat. Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Pleasant Grove, 1167 Angham Rd, Hiram. An annual holiday craft fair. Proceeds benefit Christmas at the Grove. Free.
Kennesaw Holiday Market – Fri. Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw. Handcrafted gifts, art and seasonal finds from local vendors. Friday evening has complimentary bites and live music while supplies last; the market continues Sat. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.
Kennesaw Holiday Market (Saturday) – Sat. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw. Day two of the city's holiday market. Admission is free.
Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping – Fri. Nov. 13, 5-8 p.m., Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square. Shops on the Square offer artisan and specialty gifts, with bluegrass music and holiday activities. Free admission.
Atlanta Christkindl Market – Fri. Nov. 20, Nov. 20-Dec. 24 (see hours), Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St. A German-style Christmas market running Nov. 20-Dec. 24. Regular hours are Wed.-Thu. 3-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day; Dec. 24 closes at 4 p.m. Check the market's website for admission details.
7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Dallas – Sat. Nov. 21, 4-7 p.m., Downtown Dallas, 11 Courthouse Square. Photos with Santa, Main Street shops and vendors open late, food trucks and live Christmas music. The tree lighting and fireworks are at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Free admission.
Midtown Artisan Market – Sun. Nov. 22, noon-6 p.m., Midtown Green, 98 14th St NW. A free outdoor Sunday market with 20-30 local artisans, food and family activities.
Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market – Sat. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE. A free two-day outdoor handmade and visual-arts market with artist demos, live acoustic music, food and a kids' play area. Sunday, Nov. 29, runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market (Sunday) – Sun. Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Piedmont Park, 1071 Piedmont Ave NE. Day two of the handmade holiday market. Free.

December 2026

Indie Craft Winter Experience – Sat. Dec. 5, Sat.-Sun. Dec. 5-6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., LOOP, 665 Marietta St NW. An indoor market with 100+ independent makers, workshops, local food and hands-on activities, Dec. 5-6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. General admission $5; VIP $20.
Midtown Artisan Market – Sun. Dec. 13, noon-6 p.m., Midtown Green, 98 14th St NW. A free outdoor Sunday market with 20-30 local artisans, food and family activities.

The Christkindl Market runs through Christmas Eve, and the Midtown Artisan Market's last 2026 date is Dec. 13. In Paulding County, the downtown Dallas Christmas parade is Sat. Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.; see Dallas and Paulding County events.

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Event details come from organizers' and hosts' public pages as of Oct. 18, 2026. Spread the Word is not affiliated with these hosts (except where we mark a featured partner), and plans change, so confirm before you go. Corrections: hello@spreadtheword.si.

FAQ

What holiday markets are in Atlanta in 2026?

Confirmed so far: the Kennesaw Holiday Market (Nov. 13-14), Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping (Nov. 13), the Atlanta Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville (Nov. 20-Dec. 24), the Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market (Nov. 28-29), the Indie Craft Winter Experience at LOOP (Dec. 5-6) and the Midtown Artisan Market (Nov. 22 and Dec. 13).

Which Atlanta holiday markets are free?

The Kennesaw Holiday Market, Marietta Candlelight Shopping, the Piedmont Park Handmade Holiday Market and the Midtown Artisan Market are free to attend. The Indie Craft Winter Experience charges $5 general admission.