Holiday, Winter & Christmas Markets in Michigan: Opening Dates for 2023!

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Wondering when holiday, winter & Christmas markets will be open this year in Michigan? We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to!

In this post, we’ll be sharing a list of the most popular Christmas & holiday markets in Michigan, along with the opening dates that we know of so far.

We know it isn’t easy to find all this information in one place, so we’ve spent hours assembling all the dates and official websites of various markets to make your trip planning infinitely easier.

We hope you find this list helpful!

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Michigan Christmas Markets 2023 Opening Dates

In the table below, we’ll be summarizing the known opening dates for some of Michigan’s biggest and best-known Christmas markets and fairs this year.

While we try our best to ensure the information is up-to-date and accurate, we recommend double checking with official sources (like the websites below) before making any plans. Dates and details can change quickly these days, so it’s always better safe than sorry!

NOTE: We’ve put a lot of time and effort into assembling the information below, so if you are quoting/referencing these details in your own articles and websites, we would greatly appreciate a link back to this page. Thank you for your understanding!

LocationChristmas Market Name2023 DatesMore Info
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor Christmas Fair & Market
Dec 2 - 3More Info
Ann Arbor, MIAnn Arbor KindleFestDec 1More Info
Brownstown Charter Township, MIAnnual Holiday Craft & Vendor Market In Brownstown
Nov 4More Info
Detroit, MIDowntown Detroit Markets Nov 16More Info
Detroit, MIEastern Market Holiday MarketNov 21, 26
Dec 3, 10
More Info
Frankenmuth, MIFrankenmuth Christkindlmarkt Nov 24 - 26
Dec 1 - 3
Dec 8 - 10
More Info
Greenville, MIGreenville Christmas Parade and Celebration
Dec 1More Info
Holland, MIHolland Kerstmarkt Nov 18
Nov 24 - 25
Dec 1 - 2
Dec 8 - 9
Dec 15 - 16
More Info
Holland, MIBeechwood's Merry Market - Craft & Vendor Show
Dec 2More Info
Holland, MIHolland Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

Nov 18More Info
Kalamazoo, MISt Joseph Church Christmas Bazaar
Dec 2More Info
Lake Orion, MICanterbury Holiday Wonderland WalkthroughNov 22
Nov 24-26
Dec. 1 - 3
Dec 8 - 10
Dec 15 - 17
Dec 21 - 23
More Info
Lowell, MIChristmas Through Lowell Nov 17 - 19More Info
Monroe, MIGroovy & Bright Vintage MarketDec 10More Info
Plymouth, MIChristmas in Plymouth & Mistletoe Market
Dec 7 - 8More Info
Saginaw, MIHolidays in the Heart of the City Makers Market
Nov 17More Info
Wayne, MIWayne Christmas Market
Nov 17 - 19More Info

Help us improve this list of Christmas market opening dates in Michigan!

Know of any other Christmas markets we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments with a link to an official source if possible so we can ensure we get accurate dates.

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