Festive & Fun Christmas Markets in New Jersey – 2024

Jingle your way to some of New Jersey’s best Christmas markets for everything you love about the holidays all in one place. Indoors or in the open air, these havens for one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, jolly music, yummy food and festivities are so good, even Santa can’t resist. Here are some we think you’ll enjoy.

Night Owl Market | November 16 & 30 December 1, 14, 21, & 22 
Saturdays 4pm – 8pm Sundays 12p – 4pm

Main Street, Highland Park | Central Jersey Region
Head to Downtown Highland Park for an outdoor market adventure showcasing some of the area’s finest crafters, artists, artisans and more. It’s a holiday shopping celebration you won’t want to miss. And with a variety of dates, you won’t have to. 

Merry Market – Mullica Hill | November 23 | 11 am – 4pm
Main Street, Mullica Hill | Delaware River Region
Kick off your holiday shopping with artisan vendors selling heartfelt, one-of-a-kind gifts ranging from soaps and candles to jewelry, home décor and tasty treats. And it’s in the lovely and historic town of Mullica Hill, so expect plenty of Christmas cheer, everywhere!

Holland Ridge Farms Winter Wonderland | November 30 – December 30 | 5pm – 10pm
108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge | Shore Region
If unique is what you seek this holiday market is for you! Pick your own winter tulips, stroll through twinkling light displays including a lit windmill and over 30,000 light-up tulips, food trucks, vendors, music, fire pits, ice skating rink, Santa’s photos and a Santa’s workshop too. 

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar | Every Weekend November 29 – December 22 Fridays 3pm – 8pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12pm – 5pm
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | Grand Arcade of Convention Hall
1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park | Shore Region
Sundays | The Asbury Hotel
210 5th Avenue, Asbury Park | Shore Region

Combine the cool creativity of Asbury Park with a traditional German Weihnachtsmarkt, and you have this fabulous winter market. An event is so great, it’s in more than one place. Both are filled with holiday décor, tasty treats, handmade gifts, and live music. Take your pick. Or better yet, go to both.

Winter Village at The Red Mill November 29 – December 1 & December 6 – 8
56 Main Street, Clinton | Central Jersey Region
Enjoy six days of this outdoor, tented and heated winter craft market in the heart of Clinton with 50+ local craft artisans, activities and food trucks. Well-behaved pups are welcome. Enjoy the Festival of Trees and tour 12 historic buildings on the grounds of the museum too.  

Red Mill Market

The Heights Holiday Market at Riverview Park | December 7 | 10am – 4pm
498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City | Gateway Region
80+ vendors, a festive food court, visits with Santa (pets are invited too!) holiday photo ops, live music, S’mores hot cocoa by Busy Bee Organics, specialty drinks by Fox & Crow and live music from DJ PreSkool & DJ Lucy Euclid. Add this to your must-do list. 

Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market at Sussex County Fairgrounds | December 6 – 8 | 10 am – 9pm
37 Plains Road, Augusta | Skylands Region
Spend a day stocking up on authentic German treats, expertly crafted merchandise and gifts galore. From stollen, chocolates and gingerbread to nutcrackers, Glühwein mugs, teddy bears, glassware. And a flurry of fun activities too – woo hoo! 

Weihnachtsmarkt German Market

Keyport Ugly Sweater Sip & Shop | December 7 | 12pm – 3pm
W Front Street, Keyport | Region | Shore Region
Don your ugly Christmas sweater and guide your sleigh to this jolly holiday kick-off event featuring a wonderland of dining, shopping and joyful live entertainment. 

Market & Music in Riley Park December 8 | 11am – 4 pm
615 Main Street, Bradley Beach | Shore Region
It’s a holiday extravaganza right here in Bradley Beach! It’s where super cool shopping, live music, food trucks, local vendors and fun is snowballed into one of the jolliest events around. See you there! 

3 Acres Holiday Market | December 9 | 12pm – 5pm
The Table Kitchen & Bar, 400 Claremont Avenue, Jersey City | Gateway Region
Visit this NJ Christmas market for 30+ of the area’s most amazing vendors with a unique selection of holiday items, delicious foods, art, handmade jewelry, scented candles, beauty products and much, much more. 

Hoboken Holiday Craft Fair | December 12 – 13 & 19 – 20
Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, Hoboken | Gateway Region
Be wowed by three floors (and 2 weekends!) of handcrafted gift items crafted by local artisans. With jewelry, soaps, stained and blown glass, pottery, honey, handknits scarves and hats, there’s something for everyone on your list. 

Willow Creek Winery Holiday Traditions Sip & Shop | December 13 – 15 | 11:30 am – 5pm  
168 Stevens Street, West Cape May | Southern Shore Region 
Sip a bit and shop a lot at this open-air artisan marketplace at one of New Jersey’s most beloved wineries. It’s a great time to find some fabulous gift and savor of the area’s finest local wines too. 

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Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market – Wreck the Halls | December 13 – 15 | Fri. 5pm – 10pm, Sat.& Sun 10pm – 5pm
CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton | Central Jersey Region 
Here it is the edgy NJ Christmas market you’ve been waiting for featuring hundreds of vendors, makers and artists every day. Food trucks, celebrity guests, classic pop-up arcades, pop-up art galleries, live DJs, on-site tattooing, need we say more? See you there!

Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village | December 14 – 15 | 12pm – 5pm
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City | Greater AC Region
Premium vendors with stunning handmade items you simply can’t find in stores plus photos, live music, crafts and great food equals one amazing NJ Christmas market. And a gingerbread contest too! If you’re looking for an extra merry holiday, start here. 

Historic Downtown Jersey City Happy Holiday Market | December 14, 15, 21, 22 | 12pm – 6pm
Grove Street PATH Plaza
Ashford Rooftop, 145 Newark Ave | Gateway Region

Experience the best of the holiday season in two locations – outdoors in the Grove Street PATH Plaza and indoors at The Ashford rooftop in Downtown Jersey City. Explore handmade ceramics, woodworking, artwork, illustrations and handmade jewelry and enjoy hot cocoa, a gift wrap station, photo booth, sweet and savory treats, activities for the kids and more. 

Holiday Rooftop Drinks

Holiday Pop-Up Weekend at the Basie Center | December 14 – 15 | 11am – 8pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank | Central Jersey Region
All is merry and bright at this wonderful pop-up market in this Christmas-y town of Red Bank. Start the season with a spectacular selection of up to 30 vendors and unique gifts perfect for you and everyone on your “nice” list.  

Holiday Made in Monmouth at Brookdale Community College | December 14 | 10am – 4pm
Robert J. Collins Arena & Recreation Events Center, Lincroft | Central Jersey Region
If it’s made to bring joy, it’s made in Monmouth. Peruse 200+ vendors showcasing home décor, baked goods, wine, ornaments, handmade soaps and oh so much more! 

Flounder’s Kringle Market | December 14 – 15 & December 21 – 22 | 11 am – 5pm
2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough | Central Jersey Region
Fa, la, la, la your way to this amazing winter market that is soooo amazing, one weekend wasn’t enough! Enjoy two weekends of holiday shopping, craft beer and spirits, photos with Santa, the list goes on and on. And it’s dog-friendly, so Fido approves too. 

Pasko in America | December 16 | 10 am
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, Court A | Gateway Region
Join in the excitement during a joyful Filipino Christmas fest presented by Fiesta in America featuring a spectacular lantern parade, one-of-a-kind merchandise, Filipino food and stars from Broadway’s “Here Lies Love.” 

Discover more holiday to-dos, plus events and things to do in every season and every region of the Garden State. And for more trip inspo, our free NJ Travel Guide and e-newsletter are always a big hit. As always, check with your destinations before you go for the latest dates, times and details.