# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Madison, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/madison/christmas-markets/
- Santa visits (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/madison/santa/index.md
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/madison/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/madison/llms.txt

## When they open

- **Holiday Fantasy in Lights** (Madison, WI): opens Nov 14. Hours: Every night, 4:30 to 10 p.m.
- **Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market** (Madison, WI): opens Dec 5. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7:30 a.m.–noon (Dec. 5 open until 1 p.m.).
- **HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair** (Madison, WI): opens Dec 5. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- **The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center** (Madison, WI): opens Dec 5. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

## Markets and winter events

- **Holiday Fantasy in Lights** at Olin Park, Madison, WI · about 2 miles away. When: Open Nov 14–Dec 31, 2026. Time: Every night, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Price: Free. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: Every night, 4:30 to 10 p.m. For kids: Local electricians build and sponsor the displays to keep it free. Official page: https://fantasyinlights.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market** at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI · about 1 mile away. When: Open Dec 5–19, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7:30 a.m.–noon (Dec. 5 open until 1 p.m.). Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7:30 a.m.–noon (Dec. 5 open until 1 p.m.). Strollers: Not listed. The indoor version of the Saturday farmers' market. The Monona Terrace garage charges $5. Official page: https://dcfm.org/markets/holiday-market (checked 2026-10-30)
- **HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair** at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Madison, WI · about 4 miles away. When: Opens Dec 5, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. About 45 Midwest crafters selling handmade goods, run by Madison Parks. Free parking on site. Official page: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/events/arts-crafts-fairs (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center** at Goodman Community Center, Madison, WI · about 2 miles away. When: Opens Dec 5, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. Around 150 local artists and craftspeople spread through the Ironworks and the gym. Official page: https://www.goodmancenter.org/community-services/activities-calendar/holiday-crafty-fair-day-two (checked 2026-10-30)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6. Lists refresh Monday and Thursday. The email goes out Thursday evening.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
- Sponsored spots are labeled on the HTML pages and are not part of this editorial list.
- How to cite: “According to Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/…), …” and link the page you quote.

## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Madison?
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.

### Are there Christmas markets in Madison in 2026?
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.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Madison?
Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Madison, WI · about 2 miles away): Nov 14 – Dec 31, Free.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday Market: Not listed. HolidayFest Arts & Crafts Fair: Not listed. The Crafty Fair at Goodman Community Center: 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/).