# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Dayton, 2026

> Markets open Dec 9–Dec 20 near Dayton in 2026. Christkindlmarkt opens Dec 12 and runs through Dec 13, with free admission. Holly Days at the Arcade opens Dec 9 and runs through Dec 11. Christkindlmarkt opens Dec 12 and runs through Dec 13, with free admission. The last opening date on this page is Dec 20.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## When they open

- **Holly Days at the Arcade** (Dayton, OH): opens Dec 9. Hours: Wed. Dec. 9–Fri. Dec. 11, 3–8 p.m.
- **Christkindlmarkt** (Dayton, OH): opens Dec 12. Hours: Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun noon to 4 p.m.
- **Handmade Christmas** (Dayton, OH): opens Dec 20. Hours: Sun. Dec. 20, noon–3 p.m.

## Markets and winter events

- **Holly Days at the Arcade** at The Dayton Arcade, Dayton, OH · about 1 mile away. When: Open Dec 9–11, 2026. Time: Wed. Dec. 9–Fri. Dec. 11, 3–8 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Wed. Dec. 9–Fri. Dec. 11, 3–8 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. For kids: Family-friendly activities and live performances. More than 50 small-business vendors, plus food trucks. Official page: https://www.arcadedayton.com/event/holly-days-at-the-arcade-presented-by-aes-ohio/2026-12-10/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Christkindlmarkt** at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH · about 1 mile away. When: Open Dec 12–13, 2026. Time: Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun noon to 4 p.m. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun noon to 4 p.m. A neighborhood house tour in St. Anne's Hill runs the same weekend, so come early for parking. Official page: https://daytongermanclub.org/events/christkindlmarkt/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Handmade Christmas** at Eudora Brewing Company, 3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH · about 6 miles away. When: Opens Dec 20, 2026. Time: Sun. Dec. 20, noon–3 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sun. Dec. 20, noon–3 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. About 20 local makers at Handmade Dayton's last market of the year. Official page: https://www.handmadedayton.com/upcoming-markets/handmade-christmas-december (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Dayton?
Most Dayton holiday markets open between Dec 9 and Dec 12 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Dec 9, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 20. Holly Days at the Arcade opens Dec 9 and runs through Dec 11. Christkindlmarkt opens Dec 12 and runs through Dec 13. Handmade Christmas opens Dec 20.

### Are there Christmas markets in Dayton in 2026?
Holly Days at the Arcade at The Dayton Arcade: Dec 9 – Dec 11. No ticket listed. Christkindlmarkt at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, 1400 E. Fifth St.: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Free. Handmade Christmas at Eudora Brewing Company, 3022 Wilmington Pike: Sun, Dec 20, 2026. No ticket listed.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Dayton?
Christkindlmarkt (Dayton, OH · about 1 mile away): Dec 12 – Dec 13.

### When does the Christkindlmarket open in 2026?
Christkindlmarkt at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, 1400 E. Fifth St. opens Dec 12 and runs through Dec 13. Dates are from each market’s own page.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Holly Days at the Arcade: Not listed. Handmade Christmas: Not listed.

### How do you check these markets?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).