Let’s skip the Black Friday shopping on Amazon this year and head out to a magical holiday market instead! The holiday markets that pop up throughout the greater Denver area are a great way to help support local artisans and businesses. Plus, they each typically have their own list of festive activities to entertain the kids while you browse and shop for gifts.
Here’s a collection of 15 of the best holiday markets you might visit in (or near) Denver this holiday season–
Denver Christkindl Market
Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado
November 18th – December 23rd
a German holiday market, right in the heart of downtown Denver
RiNo Holiday Bazaar
Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee Street, Denver, Colorado
November 26th – 27th
an outdoor market shopping extravaganza with over 80 vendors and fashion trucks, holiday-themed pop-up bars, and an indoor food hall
Holiday Pop-Up Makers Market
Olde Town Square, Arvada, Colorado
November 25th – December 18th (Weekends)
Olde Town Arvada transforms into a Winter Wonderland for an outdoor holiday market in German Holiday Market style huts
Downtown Lakewood Holiday Bazaar
Belmar Plaza, 439 S Upham Street, Lakewood, Colorado
November 18th – 19th, December 2nd-4th
sip and shop from 80+ craft vendors and fashion trucks while enjoying holiday-themed pop-up bars, food trucks, live entertainment, and an outdoor ice-skating rink
Georgetown Christmas Market
6th Street, Georgetown, Colorado
December 3rd-4th, 10th-11th
roasted chestnuts, festive shopping, and horse-drawn wagon rides all await you in historic Georgetown with a holiday market named by USA Today as part of its “10 Best Holiday Markets in the Country“
Holiday Art Market
Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, Colorado
November 18th – December 29th
shop over 3,000 unique items made by local artisans including pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber, leather, metal, wood, food items, ornaments, and greeting cards
Holiday Food & Gift Festival
National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, Colorado
November 18th – 20th
shop hundreds of local artisans and visit the large gourmet food area where you can purchase a wide range of food items including tea, chocolates, pasta, soups, dips, meats, coffee, jams, shortbread, salsas, oils & vinegars, honey, and sauces
South Pearl Street Winterfest
1500 Block of South Pearl Street, Denver, Colorado
December 2nd-3rd
take a holiday photo with Olde World Santa, take a spin on a holiday hayride, enjoy a hot adult beverage, hot cocoa, or cider, pick up a tree from the outdoor lot, and shop the holiday market with local gift and food vendors
16th Street Mall Holiday Festival
16th Street Mall, Denver, Colorado
November 19th-20th, 26th-27th, and December 10th
an awesome selection of one of-a-kind seasonal items on Denver’s historic 16th Street Mall with high quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, home décor, and unique holiday gifts
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
105 Fillmore Street, Denver, Colorado
November 17th – December 24th
the 3rd annual one-stop shopping experience with 80+ rotating local makers, designers, and creators
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
Old South Gaylord Street, Washington Park, Denver, Colorado
November 19th – 20th
shop and visit with incredible artisans, and enjoy food and beverages while live musical acts soundtrack your shopping experience
Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar
Belleview Station, 6785 East Chenango Ave, Denver, Colorado
December 10th-11th
Denver BAZAAR brings its holiday shopping extravaganza to Belleview Station with 50+ craft vendors and fashion trucks, holiday-themed pop-up bars, live entertainment, and more
Après Ski Holiday Market
Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee Street, Denver, Colorado
November 25th – 27th, December 2nd-4th, 9th-11th, and 16th-18th
engage with unique, independently owned, and high quality brands to shop while enjoying a beverage and embracing your inner ski vibes
Horseshoe Holiday Market
Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton, Colorado
December 3rd-4th
Denver’s premier indie craft flea market with modern handmade, vintage and antiques, art, food trucks, and more
Boulder County Farmers Markets Winter Market
Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, Colorado
December 3rd-4th
over 100 Colorado local vendors selling fresh produce, specialty meats, eggs, baked goods, preserves, cheese, hot sauces, wine, prepared food, coffee, kombucha, jewelry, skincare, woodwork, home goods, and more
Which holiday markets will you visit this year?
I hope you’ll find this list useful as you start your holiday shopping! Please also let me know if you have a favorite market that didn’t make my list! I’d love to check it out!
As always, I’m here to help capture all the festive and magical moments of you and your families this holiday season. If you’d like to schedule a family photography session, head over to my schedule to view my availability. I’d love to hear from you!
