Markets open Nov 14–Dec 5 near Madison in 2026. Holiday Fantasy in Lights opens Nov 14 and runs through Dec 31, with free admission. Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market opens Dec 5 and runs through Dec 19. The last opening date on this page is Dec 5.
Most Madison holiday markets open Dec 5 this year.
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Opening date, city and hours are first, when the organizer has posted them. Tap one for prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
Winter wonderland · to Dec 31 · Olin Park5DecSatDane County Farmers' Market Holiday MarketHoliday market · to Dec 19 · Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center5DecSatHolidayFest Arts & Crafts FairHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · Warner Park Community Recreation Center5DecSatThe Crafty Fair at Goodman Community CenterHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Goodman Community CenterNothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Open Nov 14–Dec 31, 2026
Olin Park · Madison, WI · about 2 miles away
Open Dec 5–19, 2026
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center · Madison, WI · about 1 mile away
Good to know: The indoor version of the Saturday farmers' market. The Monona Terrace garage charges $5.
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Warner Park Community Recreation Center · Madison, WI · about 4 miles away
Good to know: About 45 Midwest crafters selling handmade goods, run by Madison Parks. Free parking on site.
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Goodman Community Center · Madison, WI · about 2 miles away
Good to know: Around 150 local artists and craftspeople spread through the Ironworks and the gym.
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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Most Madison holiday markets open Dec 5 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 14, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 5. Holiday Fantasy in Lights opens Nov 14 and runs through Dec 31. Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market opens Dec 5 and runs through Dec 19. HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair opens Dec 5. The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center opens Dec 5.
Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park: Nov 14 – Dec 31. Free. Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center: Dec 5 – Dec 19. No ticket listed. HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair at Warner Park Community Recreation Center: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. No ticket listed. The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center at Goodman Community Center: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. No ticket listed.
Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Madison, WI · about 2 miles away): Nov 14 – Dec 31, Free.
Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market: Not listed. HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair: Not listed. The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center: 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.
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