We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Akron–Canton with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and two holiday markets. One is free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, from Canton to Hudson. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.
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German-style market · to Nov 14 · Canton Museum of Art and Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N.5DecSatHandmade for the HolidaysHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St.5DecSatHudson Holiday Shoppe & Community Craft FairHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · East Woods, 120 N. Hayden Pkwy.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Canton Museum of Art and Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N. · Canton, OH · downtown
Good to know: The 53rd year. Parking is free in the museum lots.
North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St. · North Canton, OH · about 8 miles away
Good to know: Local makers and small businesses with gifts, stocking stuffers and holiday décor.
East Woods, 120 N. Hayden Pkwy. · Hudson, OH · about 15 miles from Akron
Good to know: About 25 local craft vendors.
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Christkindl Markt at Canton Museum of Art and Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. N.: Nov 13 – Nov 14. $10 at the door, $8 presale by phone or in person. Kids 12 and under free. Handmade for the Holidays at North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free. Hudson Holiday Shoppe & Community Craft Fair at East Woods, 120 N. Hayden Pkwy.: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. No ticket listed.
Christkindl Markt (Canton, OH · downtown): Nov 13 – Nov 14.
Handmade for the Holidays: Not listed. Hudson Holiday Shoppe & Community Craft Fair: Not listed.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Akron–Canton that weekend, holiday markets included.
