Isiah Christie 
The holiday cheer is felt across the entire Garden State, with various markets and pop-ups found from Northern New Jersey down to the Shore. With shopping experiences, plenty of seasonal treats to try, and entertainment, it’s impossible to have a dull holiday season in New Jersey. We at The New Jersey Girl have rounded up a list of holiday markets + pop-ups to check out in the state, so read on to see them all.
Bergen County
Holiday Boutique Vendor Sale | 349 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale
Saturday, November 14th
This annual vendor sale is a great chance to support local businesses and see some unique crafts. Admission is free.
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Holiday Market | 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood
Friday, November 20th + Saturday, November 21st
The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood is hosting its annual holiday market with local makers selling handcrafted goods.
Ramsey Christmas Craft Fair | 187 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey
Saturday, November 28th
This craft fair will feature over 60 local handcrafters showcasing and selling unique wares and holiday gifts. There will also be photos with Santa.
Paramus Thanksgiving Craft Fair | 99 East Century Road, Paramus
Sunday, November 29th
We always welcome a good Thanksgiving fair, too, and the Paramus Thanksgiving Craft Fair will have 125 vendors displaying and selling unique items + holiday gifts. Admission is $3.
St. Joseph Regional High School Craft Fair | 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale
Sunday, December 6th
The St. Joseph Regional High School Craft Fair will have more than 125 local food, craft, clothing, and gift vendors participating. The event’s proceeds will support the school.
Mahwah Winter Fest | Commodore Perry Field, Mahwah
Sunday, December 6th
The Mahwah Winter Fest will have holiday vendors, food trucks, ice carving, a drone show, and pictures with Santa. There will also be a parade from Fire Company #1.
Bergenfield High School Holiday Vendor Pop-Up + Craft Fair | 80 South Prospect Avenue, Bergenfield
Sunday, December 6th
This pop-up will have more than 75 exhibitors with Christmas gifts, crafts, seasonal décor, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, and more. Admission is free.
Rutherford Elks 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar | 48 Ames Avenue, Rutherford
Saturday, December 12th
Visit the Holiday Bazaar to browse handmade gifts + goods from small businesses. It is free to attend.
Christmas Show + Bazaar | 201 Fairview Avenue, Rutherford
Saturday, December 12th
The Women’s Club of Rutherford is hosting a Christmas Show + Bazaar with gifts + crafts to buy, as well as Paw Patrol and The Little Mermaid meet-and-greets for the little ones.
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Hudson County
Pier One Tree | 1301 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
Opens Friday, November 27th – Sunday, December 20th
Pier One Tree will return to Pier 13 for a second year of holiday cheer. There will be fresh Canadian Fraser Fir and Balsam Christmas trees, wreaths, stands, and all other holiday accessories available for purchase. Also keep an eye on its events page for giveaways, prizes, and appearances from Santa.
2nd Annual Small Biz Holiday Market | 1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken
Tuesday, December 1st
The 2nd annual Small Biz Holiday Market will be hosted at The Shepherd + the Knucklehead and will feature plenty of local vendors to check out. It was started by Hoboken resident Keira Kordowski in 2025 in honor of her anniversary of 20 years living in Hoboken, and to support local artisans and vendors.
HDSID Happy Holiday Market | 116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Saturday, December 5th + Sunday, December 6th
Saturday, December 12th + Sunday, December 13th
Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) will host its annual holiday shopping market for two weekends. Visitors can expect locally handmade goods, a live DJ, holiday decor, free bounce house activities, and more festive fun. FYI: It’ll be right in front of the Grove Street PATH Station, so it’s super accessible.
Heights Holiday Market | 498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Saturday, December 5th
This annual event transforms Riverview-Fisk Park in The Heights into a massive holiday shopping destination with 150+ local makers, artists, food businesses, and small businesses for the day.
Main Street Pops Holiday Market Series | Various Locations
Sunday, December 6th | 770 Jackson Street Plaza
Sunday, December 13th | Indoors + Outdoors by Birch Hoboken, River Street + Newark Street
Sunday, December 20th | 770 Jackson Street Plaza
Main Street Pops’ holiday market series will feature three pop-ups with over 70 vendors, from seasonal treats to art + photography. There will also be holiday music and family-friendly entertainment.
Essex County
35th Annual Holly Berry Craft + Gift Show | 200 Cooper Avenue, Upper Montclair
Saturday, November 7th + Sunday, November 8th
The Women’s Club of Upper Montclair will host its 35th annual Holly Berry Craft + Gift Show, featuring 35+ vendors with ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, pottery, tea, candles, baked goods, and other handmade and specialty gifts. Admission is $3 per person.
Nutley Music Boosters’ 4th Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market | 44 Park Avenue, Nutley
Sunday, November 8th
This holiday pop-up market will feature 40+ local vendors, small businesses, crafters, + artisans selling handmade gifts, home décor, jewelry, specialty items, and more. Santa will also appear for photos from 12PM to 2PM, and concessions are available to buy. Proceeds benefit the Nutley Music Boosters Association, which has supported music education throughout the Nutley Public Schools since 1967.
Holiday Boutique at Van Vleck House | 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair
Friday, November 13th – Sunday, November 15th
Van Vleck House’s annual Holiday Boutique features plenty of local vendors and women-owned businesses to support. It’s also a chance to explore the historic home and appreciate its holiday decor. FYI: Members also have access to an early-shopping night on Thursday, November 12th.
Shoresh PreK Holiday Market | 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Thursday, November 19th
Temple Ner Tamid’s Shoresh PreK Holiday Market will feature small businesses for an afternoon of shopping. Vendors will have holiday-themed gifts and locally made items available for purchase.
Livingston Annual Holiday Craft Fair | 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston
Saturday, November 21st
Stop by this annual Holiday Craft Fair to check out 50+ local vendors with handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, artwork, jewelry, and artisanal treats. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks, baked goods, and a kids’ craft corner for the little ones. Admission and parking are both free.
41st Annual Swedish Christmas Fair | 26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair
Sunday, November 22nd
The 41st annual Swedish Christmas Fair will have a wide selection of food items, crafts, and gifts, as well as Swedish delicacies to buy, including glögg, a Swedish spiced holiday drink. There will also be a raffle with prizes, a choir performance from the Saint Lucia pageant, and decorations all over. Admission is $2.
Montclair Flea’s Holiday Market | 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Saturday, November 28th + Sunday, November 29th
Saturday, December 5th + Sunday, December 6th
Saturday, December 12th + Sunday, December 13th
Saturday, December 19th + Sunday, December 20th
Montclair Flea’s annual Holiday Market will run for four consecutive weekends, featuring 130 curated vendors with handmade gifts, vintage finds, accessories, and other items. Santa will also be at the market for photo opportunities (which are free!).
Essex County Holiday House Tour | 110 Orange Road, Montclair
Saturday, December 5th + Sunday, December 6th
Visit the Crane House + Historic YWCA, which will be decorated for the holidays by the Garden Club of Montclair. The Nathaniel Crane House will also have holiday gifts available for purchase. General admission is $5 per person, and children ages 12 and under are free.
CINC Merry Market | 86 Sloan Street, South Orange
Saturday, December 5th
Community workshop space Creative in Common is hosting its inaugural Merry Market, which will feature local artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. It’s free to attend and will have handmade goods from a curated group of vendors, music, and holiday decorations.
Verona’s 29th Annual Fair in the Square Holiday Market | 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
Saturday, December 5th
This holiday market will have local vendors, train rides, inflatables, face painting, and other holiday activities. Visitors can also snap a picture with Santa. After the festivities, stick around for the town’s tree lighting.
Handmade Holiday at The Woodland | 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood
Sunday, December 13th
Handmade Holiday at The Woodland will have 60 artisan vendors spread across two floors of the historic venue. Visitors can browse one-of-a-kind handmade art, crafts, and gifts from local makers. The event is free to attend.
At the Jersey Shore
Southern Regional High School Holiday Craft Market | 600 N Main Street, Manahawkin
Saturday, November 7th
The 2026 Holiday Craft Market is happening at Southern Regional High School’s Gymnasium on Saturday, November 7, from 10AM to 4PM. Shop handmade goods and unique finds from local crafters, makers, and small businesses while getting a head start on holiday shopping.
LBIF Holiday Market Festival | 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Township
Saturday, November 14th to Sunday, December 13th
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is hosting a multi-week Holiday Market featuring artwork, handmade gifts, and seasonal finds from local and regional artists. Browse everything from ceramics and jewelry to textiles and fine art, including pieces from LBIF’s ceramics residents and the Plein Air Plus exhibition. It’s a chance to shop for unique holiday gifts while supporting local artists and makers.
The Merry Market Holiday Craft Show | 4700 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Island
Saturday, November 21st + Sunday, November 22nd
The Merry Market Holiday Craft Show is coming to St. Francis Community Center on November 21 + 22 from 9:30AM to 3PM. Browse handmade crafts, homemade goods, tasty treats, and more from 70+ local vendors, plus enter raffles while shopping for holiday gifts. Admission is $3 per person.
Sea Isle City Winter Village | 2 41st Street, Sea Isle City
Friday, November 27th + Saturday, November 28th
Winter Village returns to Excursion Park in Sea Isle City on November 27 + 28, bringing two days of holiday fun to the Jersey Shore. Stop by to visit Santa, catch holiday performances and music, shop for gifts from local vendors, and enjoy food, bounce houses, face painting, and balloon art. Friday’s festivities run from 11AM to 8PM and Saturday’s from 10AM to 4PM, with the city’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Procession happening Friday at 6PM.
Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall | 200 Congress Place, Cape May
Friday, November 27th – Thursday, December 31st
Winter Wonderland returns to Congress Hall in Cape May from November 27 through December 31, 2026. The historic hotel will be decorated for the holidays, with carousel rides, the Congress Hall Express train, an Enchanted Vendor Village featuring local and regional vendors, and seasonal treats like hot chocolate, spiced cider, and freshly baked cookies.
Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar | 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Friday, November 27th to Sunday, November 29th
Friday, December 4th to Sunday, December 6th
Friday, December 11th to Sunday, December 13th
Friday, December 18th to Sunday, December 20th
The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar returns to the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall for a full month of holiday shopping, local makers, music, and more. Shop handcrafted goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds from local and regional makers, artists, and small businesses, plus enjoy festive entertainment, food and drinks, kids’ activities, craft workshops, and Photos with Santa benefiting the AP Toy Drive.
The Bazaar kicks off Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29, with Black Friday hours from 12PM to 8PM and Saturday + Sunday from 12PM to 5PM. After opening weekend, it will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from December 4–20, with Fridays from 3PM to 7PM and Saturdays + Sundays from 12PM to 5PM. The indoor market, inspired by traditional German Weihnachtsmärkte, is free, for all ages, and pet- and family-friendly.
Bell Works Fresh Holiday Markets | 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Saturday, November 28th, Sunday, November 29th, + Wednesday, December 2nd
Sunday, December 6th + Wednesday, December 9th
Saturday, December 12th, Sunday, December 13th, + Wednesday, December 16th
Saturday, December 19th, Sunday, December 20th, + Wednesday, December 23rd
The Bell Works Fresh Holiday Markets will be returning in 2026, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Wednesday Markets will be open from 11AM to 4PM, and weekend markets are from 12PM to 4PM.
JSAC’s Annual Holiday Market | 66 Main Street, Ocean Grove
Saturday, November 28th
The Jersey Shore Arts Center is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Art Market on Saturday, November 28, from 10AM to 4PM. Browse original artwork, handmade gifts, and other finds from local artists and artisans, with plenty of options for holiday shopping while supporting local creatives.
Porta Fresh Holiday Markets | 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park
Sunday, November 29th
Sunday, December 13th
Sunday, December 20th
The Porta Fresh Holiday Markets are returning in 2026 on select Sundays throughout November and December. Stop by from 12PM to 4PM to shop from more than 25 local artists and makers selling handmade goods, unique gifts, and more.
Cape May Crafts at Christmas | 714 Beach Ave, Cape May
Saturday, December 5th + Sunday, December 6th
Cape May Crafts at Christmas returns to Cape May Convention Hall on December 5 + 6. Browse original fine art and handmade crafts from a variety of exhibitors while shopping for unique holiday gifts. The show runs Saturday from 9AM to 4PM and Sunday from 9AM to 3PM.
The Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday House & Inn Tour | Ocean Grove
Saturday, December 5th
The Ocean Grove Holiday House Tour returns in 2026, offering a self-guided walk through private Victorian homes, charming local inns, community spaces, and historic neighborhood sites decorated for the holidays. Holiday trolley cars will also be available to help visitors get around and see more of Ocean Grove.
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s Annual Holiday Tour of Homes | Various Locations
Wednesday, December 9th + Thursday, December 10th
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s 59th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes returns December 9 + 10 with this year’s theme, “18 Miles of Yuletide.” Tour five decorated homes across Harvey Cedars, North Beach, Brant Beach, and Beach Haven for a look at festive holiday décor and seasonal inspiration. Tickets are $55 per person and are available online starting October 9.
Greater New Jersey
Potters’ Guild of New Jersey Holiday Show + Sale | 1980 Morris Avenue, Union
Saturday, November 7th + Sunday, November 8th
For pottery lovers, this holiday show will feature over 40 New Jersey potters showcasing handmade ceramics.
Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Market | Downtown Princeton
Saturday, November 7th
This holiday-season market will give shoppers the chance to browse ceramics, textiles, jewelry, printmaking, home decor, and more.
Holiday Market at the Farmers Market | 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown
Saturday, November 21st
Visit the Burlington County Agricultural Center to grab some fresh produce, wreaths + centerpieces for your holiday table, and enjoy live music.
Gifts of Conscience Holiday Market | 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Sunday, November 22nd
This Holiday Market is free and will feature local and global non-profit vendors and social justice partners.
The Brownstone’s Holiday Pop-Up | 351 West Broadway, Paterson
Friday, November 27th – Sunday, December 6th
The Brownstone in Paterson, which is owned and operated by the Manzo family from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will transform into Once Upon a Christmas. The festive holiday experience will have Santa’s office, a Winter Wonderland, an après-ski lounge, holiday food + drinks, family activities, and photo opportunities.
Winter Village at the Red Mill | 56 Main Street, Clinton
Friday, November 27th – Sunday, November 29th + Saturday, December 5th – Sunday, December 6th
Stop by the Winter Village to check out 50 local artisans, food trucks, and seasonal activities. General admission is $10, but children ages 12 and under can attend for free.
Union Hill Presbyterian Church Vendor Fair | 427 Franklin Road, Denville
Saturday, November 28th
Union Hill Presbyterian Church’s holiday vendor fair will feature a variety of artisans and businesses.
New Brunswick Winter Wonderland Bazaar | 2 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, December 3rd
The New Brunswick Winter Wonderland Bazaar will have local makers, artists, designers, vintage sellers, and small businesses set up inside two heated tents. Be sure to stick around for the city’s tree lighting ceremony, too.
Morristown Christmas Market at Assumption Church | 91 Maple Avenue, Morristown
Friday, December 4th – Sunday, December 6th
This Christmas Market is in support of Morristown-based charities that work in Africa, with each purchase going towards the cause. There will be local artisans, handmade African crafts, specialty vendors, and holiday treats to try.
German Christmas Market of New Jersey | 37 Plains Road, Augusta
Friday, December 4th – Sunday, December 6th
The German Christmas Market of New Jersey will be at the Sussex County Fairgrounds for its 25th edition in 2026. Visitors can enjoy authentic German eats, holiday entertainment, and a festive, German-inspired atmosphere. According to the event’s website, all proceeds are donated to the community in support of charitable organizations and non-profits.
Holiday Market at Carrefour Gardens | 981 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
Saturday, December 12th + Sunday, December 13th
This market at Carrefour Gardens will feature an outdoor holiday light walkthrough, festive music, and seasonal activities.
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