The two biggest holiday markets in Denver are the Cherry Creek Holiday Market (Nov. 19 to Dec. 24, 2026) and the Denver Christkindlmarket (Nov. 20 to Dec. 23, 2026). Both are free to enter and open daily. Around the Front Range, most craft fairs and maker markets are one- or two-day events, and the busiest days on our list are Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Dec. 5. Here's the full list by area.
When are Denver's big holiday markets open?
Denver Christkindlmarket
Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St. Nov. 20 through Dec. 23. Hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, plus 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving. It's a German-style market with artisan huts, Glühwein and Bavarian food, and admission is free. The Mile High Tree is in the same spot. Christkindlmarket
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Fillmore Plaza (105 Fillmore St., between 1st and 2nd avenues) in Cherry Creek North. Nov. 19 through Dec. 24, with 45-plus rotating local makers and the Mistletoe Lounge bar. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and daily during the final week (Dec. 18 to 23), and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. On Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) and Christmas Eve, it's open noon to 3 p.m. Free. Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Which Denver markets are weekend-only?
- Mile High Holiday Mart (Junior League of Denver), Nov. 6 to 8. 2201 E. Asbury Ave. Visit Denver
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market, Nov. 21 and 22. Old South Gaylord Street (1004 S. Gaylord St.), with more than 80 artisans. A second Firefly market is Dec. 12 and 13 at 675 S. Broadway.
- Merry Market at McGregor Square. Nov. 27, 28 and 29, and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Free, with local makers and skating nearby.
- Cherry Creek North Small Business Weekend, Nov. 27 to 30. More than 150 locally owned shops and restaurants take part.
- RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market and ArtPark Tree Lighting, Dec. 4 to 6. RiNo Art Park.
- Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block, Dec. 5 and 6, and Dec. 12 and 13. Free, with 40-plus local vendors and a heated alley.
- Hangin' N Slangin', Dec. 12. A pop-up market on 16th Street between Curtis and Welton.
- Vegan Holiday Market, Dec. 13. Dry Clean Only, 3358 York St.
Details for these markets are from Visit Denver's holiday shopping page.
Where are holiday markets in the south metro?
- Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Free; proceeds benefit older-adult programs in Castle Rock. Douglas County Fairgrounds events
- HRCA Holiday Gift Fair, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. HRCA
- Festival Park Starlight Market, Dec. 4 (3 to 8 p.m.) and Dec. 5 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, with 40-plus vendors, food trucks and the 40-foot tree. Free admission. Town of Castle Rock calendar
- Englewood Holiday Market, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, leading into the evening tree lighting. Free. City of Englewood
- Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gift vendors plus hayrides and Santa. Activities are free; parking is off-site. Highlands Ranch Mansion
Where are holiday markets in the west and north metro?
- Westminster Holiday Craft Show, Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The MAC, with 80-plus artisans. Free admission; bring a nonperishable food donation for Growing Home. City of Westminster
- Westminster Holiday Pottery Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. City Park Recreation Center. Admission is a nonperishable food donation.
- Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way. Free. City and County of Broomfield
- Arvada Center Fine Art Market and Holiday Pottery Sale, Nov. 27 to Dec. 13. The 40th Fine Art Market (opening reception Nov. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.) and the 50th Holiday Pottery Sale, both free. Fine Art Market · Pottery Sale
- Brighton Winter Market, Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Founders Plaza, before the city tree lighting. Free. City of Brighton
- Winterfest Artisan Gift Market, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen. Free, with free gift wrapping. Evergreen Arts
- Thornton WinterFest holiday marketplace, Saturday, Dec. 12. Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd. WinterFest runs Dec. 11 to 13 and is free. City of Thornton
- Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale, Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washington Heights Arts Center, 6375 W. 1st Ave., Lakewood. Free. City of Lakewood
Where are holiday markets in Boulder County and Northern Colorado?
- Holiday Pottery Market, Nov. 6 to 8, Fort Collins. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., with 40-plus potters. Free (early-entry tickets are sold for Nov. 6, 1 to 3 p.m.). Northern Colorado Potters' Guild
- Colorado Makers Market, Nov. 28 and 29, Fort Collins. Aztlan Community Center, with 120-plus makers on Small Business Saturday weekend. Free. Colorado Makers Market
- Carbon Valley Holiday Festival, Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m., Firestone. A market of local makers at Miners Park. Town of Firestone
- Boulder County Farmers Markets Winter Market, Dec. 5 and 6, Longmont. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, with farmers, food vendors and makers. BCFM
- LAUGH $100 and Under Holiday Art Market, Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lafayette. The District, 400 W. South Boulder Road, with 30-plus artists and everything priced at $100 or less. Free admission. LAUGH
Shop local all season
Holiday markets are a good start, but most local shopping happens year-round. Browse the DFRO business directory and local deals, and find more dates on the DFRO events calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Denver Christkindlmarket open in 2026?
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. It runs through Dec. 23 on the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus.
Is the Cherry Creek Holiday Market free?
Yes. Admission is free. It runs Nov. 19 through Dec. 24, 2026, on Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North.
Are holiday markets open on Thanksgiving?
Two are, with short hours: the Christkindlmarket from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Cherry Creek Holiday Market from noon to 3 p.m.
Can I bring my dog to Denver's holiday markets?
Visit Denver says leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor markets like the Christkindlmarket and the Cherry Creek Holiday Market.
What's the busiest weekend for craft fairs?
Saturday, Dec. 5, has the most markets on our list: Castle Rock, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Brighton, Evergreen, Firestone, Longmont and Denver's Mistletoe Market.
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