# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Memphis, 2026

> Markets open Nov 21–Dec 12 near Memphis in 2026. Starry Nights opens Nov 21 and runs through Jan 3. Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market opens Nov 22. The last opening date on this page is Dec 12. This page lists three markets with 2026 dates.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Starry Nights** at Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN · about 15 miles away. When: Open Nov 21–Jan 3, 2026. Type: Winter wonderland. For kids: On Afterglow nights a walking area at the end of the drive has igloos, a glow grove and a holiday market. This is a drive-through light show. Afterglow nights are Nov 24, 26 to 28, Dec 4, 5, 11, 12 and Dec 18 to 26, free with your drive ticket. Official page: https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/starry-nights (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market** at Corner of Peabody Place & Main St., Memphis, TN · about 1 mile away. When: Opens Nov 22, 2026. Time: Sun. Nov. 22, 4–6 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sun. Nov. 22, 4–6 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. For kids: Free photos with Santa, train rides and kids' activities. Official page: https://downtownmemphis.com/events/holiday-activations/holiday-happenings (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Memphis Farmers Market Holiday Market** at Memphis Farmers Market, 567 S. Front St., Memphis, TN · about 1 mile away. When: Opens Dec 12, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Price: No ticket listed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 12, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. Official page: https://www.memphisfarmersmarket.org/calendar-feed/2026/12/12/holiday-market (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Memphis?
Most Memphis holiday markets open between Nov 21 and Nov 22 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 21, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 12. Starry Nights opens Nov 21 and runs through Jan 3. Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market opens Nov 22. Memphis Farmers Market Holiday Market opens Dec 12.

### Are there Christmas markets in Memphis in 2026?
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park: Nov 21 – Jan 3. Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market at Corner of Peabody Place & Main St.: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. No ticket listed. Memphis Farmers Market Holiday Market at Memphis Farmers Market, 567 S. Front St.: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. No ticket listed.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Memphis?
Starry Nights (Memphis, TN · about 15 miles away): Nov 21 – Jan 3.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Market: Not listed. Memphis Farmers Market Holiday Market: 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/).