The 2025 holiday season is upon us, and one of the best things to do in Massachusetts during the holidays is to visit local holiday markets. These pop-up wonderlands bring together local artisans, small businesses, seasonal snacks, and community cheer. Handcrafted gifts and the warm joy of festive traditions bring the spirit of the season closer. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, sipping hot cocoa under twinkling lights, or planning a full day of festive fun, these markets turn the month of December into pure holiday magic. Bundle up, grab your shopping list, and get ready to explore one of the most jolly holiday things to do in Massachusetts.
UMass Boston Beacon Holiday Market
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 8AM – 5PM
Where: UMass Boston Campus Center, 100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: JFK / UMass Station
Tickets: Not needed. This is a free event to attend.
College students, alumni, and local artisans gather for this annual festive market in UMass Boston’s Campus Center. The Beacon Holiday Market brings over 20 local artisans showcasing prints, ceramics, candles, apparel, ornaments, and handmade goods for all your festive needs. Support emerging artists and local businesses at this fun holiday shopping experience. It will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 8AM – 5PM.
Grave Tidings Haunted Holiday Market
When: December 6 & 7, 2025 from 1PM – 5PM
Where: Old Town Hall, 32 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Salem Station
Tickets: $5 per person, available day of at the door.
Salem brings the spooky cheer with this one-of-a-kind macabre-themed holiday market. Grave Tidings Haunted Holiday Market offers a carefully curated selection that celebrates what makes Salem unique. Shop for dark art, gothic jewelry, witchy gifts, and handmade curiosities – all with a fascinating twist on your average holiday gifts, perfect for those who prefer a dash of Salem magic. Get your spooky shopping done on December 6 & 7, 2025 from 1PM – 5PM. Admission is $5, with proceeds benefitting the Salem Food Pantry.
Annual Holiday Market at The Fruitlands Museum
When: December 6 & 7, 2025 from 11AM – 4PM
Where: The Fruitlands Museum
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Ayer Station
Tickets: Can be purchased on the Trustees website or via Keolis massAdventures.
The Fruitlands Museum Annual Holiday Market brings rustic charm and timeless New England beauty to the holiday season. Set atop the museum’s sweeping hilltop grounds, this festive market blends creativity with nature for a magical outdoor experience. You’ll find a curated selection of handmade pottery, textiles, prints, woodcrafts, beauty products, jewelry, ornaments, candles and more. While the exhibit buildings are currently closed for the season, the museum itself offers a peaceful backdrop to the outdoor market. This beautiful museum is managed by the Trustees of Reservations. The Trustees protects and preserves the historic buildings, collections, and property as a whole, while also expanding the educational aspects of the museum.
Make your holidays even more joyful by visiting the Fruitlands’ Annual Holiday Market this year with Keolis massAdventures. We’ll take you from Boston to the Fruitlands, and back; for an easy experience that removes all the stress of planning and transportation from your plate! Perfect for friends, couples, or families in Boston looking for special holiday things to do in Massachusetts during the holiday season. It will be a relaxing, festive day trip, happening only on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Tickets to the Holiday Market at The Fruitlands Museum with Keolis massAdventures are limited – book your spot now.
Appleton’s Five Days of Makers
When: December 9 – 13, 2025, from 2PM – 6PM each day
Where: Appleton Farms, Hamilton, MA
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Ipswich Station
Tickets: Not needed. This is a free event to attend.
Another Trustees property, this magical farm on the North Shore highlights local artists and craftspeople for five days during the holiday season. Appleton’s Five Days of Makers is a unique holiday ‘market’ in that it offers a smaller, cozier shopping experience, where you can take the time to chat with the artisans behind the crafts. The shopping experience changes year to year depending on what crafts are available, but you may find pottery, candles, textiles, and holiday decor. The farm store will also be open for delicious, freshly-made snacks, as well as the opportunity to pre-order baked goods for the holidays. This is a free event, happening Tuesday, December 9, 2025 through Saturday, December 13, 2025, between 2PM – 6PM each day.
The Trustees of Reservations manages over 120 properties in Massachusetts, including farms such as Appleton, museums like the aforementioned Fruitlands, beaches, woodlands, and historic homes. Keolis massAdventures is proud to be a partner of the Trustees. We offer all kinds of day trip adventures to different Trustees properties throughout the year that maximize fun, education, and sustainability while visiting these wonderful places.
HollyGay Market
When: December 13, 2025 from 12PM – 6 PM
Where: Warehouse XI, 11 Sanborn Ct., Somerville, MA 02143
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Porter Station
Tickets: $5 per person, available day of at the door.
Returning for the 5th year, the annual HollyGay Market fills Warehouse XI in Somerville with bold, colorful, festive fun. You’ll find one-of-a-kind art and handmade treasures made by LGBTQ+ makers and queer-owned brands, and fabulous drag performances throughout the day. Expect incredible energy, fun photo ops, and a truly inclusive holiday atmosphere. HollyGay Market takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12PM – 6 PM; admission is $5.
Olde-Tyme Holiday Village
When: December 13, 2025 from 10AM – 5:30PM
Where: Fairhaven Center, 40 Center St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: New Bedford Station
Tickets: Not needed. This is a free event to attend.
Step back in time at Fairhaven’s charming Olde-Tyme Holiday Village, a festive celebration that brings classic New England traditions to life. This beloved annual event takes place in the heart of Fairhaven’s historic district. The beautifully decorated historic buildings provide a stunning backdrop for artisans, vendors, and crafters lining the streets.
Local businesses, churches and community centers will also be open for seasonal shopping, entertainment, and fun activities for all ages. You can find everything from handmade ornaments and knitted goods, to live music, seasonal bites, and even costumed characters from holidays past! The Olde-Tyme Holiday Village combines heart-warming nostalgia with small town charm. This event is happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10AM – 5:30PM.
Indigenous Arts Bazaar
When: December 13, 2025 from 10AM – 9PM & December 14, 2025 from 10 AM – 6PM
Where: The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Back Bay Station
Tickets: $10 suggested donation for admission, available at the door.
Indigenous artists from all over the world gather to celebrate the season at A Winter Solstice Indigenous Art Holiday Market. The winter solstice is the shortest day/longest night of the year, representing a time to reflect back upon all that has happened in the past year. It also marks the time of fresh starts, looking forward to renewals, growth and new beginnings in the coming months.
This holiday market invites you to not only shop for the upcoming holidays, but listen to indigenous music, make an indigenous craft, participate in traditional dances, and welcome the return of longer sunlit days. You’ll find beautiful, one-of-a-kind crafts such as fine art, beadwork, carvings, testing, jewelry, and traditional crafts. Every purchase supports Indigenous creators and helps preserve traditional craftsmanship. This unique seasonal event is happening only on December 13 & 14, 2025; admission is $10 per person.
JP Holiday Market
When: December 13 & 14, 2025 from 12PM – 5PM
Where: Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Ruggles Station
Tickets: Not needed; this is a free event to attend.
Spontaneous Celebrations is the community arts center that brings to life the JP Holiday Market. Both cozy and creative, this indoor holiday shopping experience offers two floors of seasonal magic. This beloved neighborhood event spotlights local crafters selling handmade jewelry, clothing, woodworks, prints, ceramics, and festive decor. You’ll also find reasonably priced treats from JP’s favorite food vendors and free art activities for the kids. The entire event is buzzing with festive community spirit, and radiates the warmth and joy that Spontaneous Celebrations is known for. The 2025 JP Holiday Market is happening on December 13 & 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.
Gifted Holiday Market
When: December 14, 2025 from 11AM – 4PM.
Where: Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Back Bay Station
Tickets: $10 per person, children 12 and under are free.
If you’re looking for an elevated holiday shopping experience, check out Gifted Holiday Market. You’re invited to step into one of Boston’s most elegant hotels to shop from over 75 local makers. For one day only, the ballroom inside the Fairmont Copley Plaza is transformed into the market. Designers, artists, and culinary wizards’ beautifully curated tables show off stunning holiday gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Gifted has been offering an extraordinary shopping experience for over 2 decades; it is the holiday market to go to for upscale holiday gifts. Gifted Holiday Market is happening on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 11AM – 4PM. Admission is $10, children under 12 are free.
Downtown Crossing Holiday Market
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through December 21, 2025; from 11AM – 4PM
Where: Summer Street Plaza, 10 Summer Street, Boston, MA
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: South Station
Tickets: Not needed; this is a free event to attend.
This bustling outdoor market creates a charming holiday atmosphere in the heart of downtown Boston. You’ll find local crafters, small-batch makers, and international snacks all set against the festive sounds of street musicians. This festive market provides a convenient atmosphere for holiday shoppers who want to stay within the city but find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Downtown Crossing Holiday Market is open 11AM – 4PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays through December 21, 2025.
LexArt Annual Holiday Marketplace
When: Tuesdays – Sundays through December 24, 2024
Where: Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Waltham Station
Experience the peaceful atmosphere of a charming small town and their talented Arts & Crafts Society at the LexArt Holiday Marketplace. This elegant marketplace showcases fine art, woodwork, ceramics, glass, textiles, and jewelry – all hand-crafted by local artisans. LexArt members work all year to create the unique treasures you’ll find at this market. The amazing quality is evident in the finished creations. The LexArt Holiday Marketplace is one of the best winter markets to visit for heirloom-quality gifts. Open Tuesdays – Sundays through December 24, 2025. Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11 AM – 6PM; Thursdays 11AM – 8PM; Fridays – Sundays 11AM – 6PM. Special hours in effect on December 22 & 23: 11AM – 8PM; and December 24, 2025, from 11AM – 2PM.
Snowport Holiday Market
When: Everyday, now through December 28, 2025 (closed on Christmas Day). Open Monday – Thursday 11AM – 8PM; Friday & Saturday 11AM – 9PM; and Sunday 11AM – 8PM
Where: 100 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 02210
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: South Station
Tickets: General admission is free.
A glittering European-style winter village comes to life in the form of Snowport Holiday Market. One of the most well-known holiday markets in Massachusetts, it includes hundreds of small businesses which are set up inside of wooden chalets, offering everything you’ll need to check off your list. Find artisan candles for your mom, adorable holiday decor for your bestie, and gourmet treats to eat as you shop!
You can even warm up with a festive glass of mulled wine or cup of hot cocoa. Embrace the cool (pun intended) winter fun with bowling on the “curling lanes” and admire the dazzling light displays. Snowport Holiday Market is open seven days a week through December 28, 2025 (closed on Christmas Day). General admission is free.
Pro-Tip: skip the long entry line by purchasing a timed-entry ticket through the Seaport Insider App. Timed entry tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for veterans and children ages 6 -17.
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SoWa Winter Festival
When: Tuesdays – Sundays through December 28, 2025; closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tuesday– Thursday: 4PM – 8PM; Friday: 4PM – 9PM; Saturday: 10AM – 9PM; Sunday: 10AM – 7PM; Mondays: Closed.
Where: SoWa Power Station, 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: Back Bay Station
Tickets: $10 per person, children 12 and under are free.
The iconic SoWa Winter Festival transforms the massive power station into a twinkling winter village filled with local makers, gourmet treats, festive decor, and holiday performances. You can browse over 125 local vendors’ booths. You’ll find glittering jewelry, handmade candles, pottery, artwork, specialty foods, and more. Food trucks and seasonal cocktails keep the energy lively, and every corner offers perfect holiday photo opportunities. It’s one of the largest and most exciting holiday markets in all of New England, you can feel the magic of the season the moment you step inside! Open Tuesdays – Sundays through December 28, 2025; closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is $10, children under 12 are free.
Winter Fest at Hood Park
When: December 6, 7, 12-14, 19-23, and 26-30, 2025; 5PM – 9:30PM
Where: The Yard Charlestown in Hood Park, 100 Hood Park Dr, Boston, MA 02129
Nearest Commuter Rail Station: North Station
Tickets: $5 per person
A magical winter wonderland has sprouted up in Boston, known as Winter Fest at Hood Park. This is more than just a holiday market to do your shopping, it’s a winter carnival, spectacle of lights, and a full day of festive entertainment all in one. Winter Fest fills Hood Park with dazzling installations: a life-size ice castle & life-size gingerbread house, an artisan village, a carousel, carnival-style games and even Santa’s workshop. Walk through the picturesque artisan village for holiday shopping from local vendors where you’ll find unique gifts, delicious treats, and more! This is a holiday market-option where you can check off your holiday shopping list and have festive fun all at once! For 2025, Winter Fest is open on December 6, 7, 12-14, 19-23, and 26-30. Admission is $5 per person.
Celebrate the Magic of Massachusetts Holiday Markets
Whether you’re shopping for thoughtful gifts, admiring festive lights, or spending a cozy day amongst friends, these Massachusetts holiday markets offer nonstop holiday cheer. Each one brings its own personality – rustic, coastal, artistic, or delightfully whimsical – but they all share the same joy-filled spirit. So grab your coat, hop on the Commuter Rail and let’s make 2025 your most magical holiday season yet.
