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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!
Location | Christmas Market Name | 2023 Dates | More Info |
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Ann Arbor, MI | Ann Arbor Christmas Fair & Market | Dec 2 - 3 | More Info |
Ann Arbor, MI | Ann Arbor KindleFest | Dec 1 | More Info |
Brownstown Charter Township, MI | Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Market In Brownstown | Nov 4 | More Info |
Detroit, MI | Downtown Detroit Markets | Nov 16 | More Info |
Detroit, MI | Eastern Market Holiday Market | Nov 21, 26 Dec 3, 10 | More Info |
Frankenmuth, MI | Frankenmuth Christkindlmarkt | Nov 24 - 26 Dec 1 - 3 Dec 8 - 10 | More Info |
Greenville, MI | Greenville Christmas Parade and Celebration | Dec 1 | More Info |
Holland, MI | Holland Kerstmarkt | Nov 18 Nov 24 - 25 Dec 1 - 2 Dec 8 - 9 Dec 15 - 16 | More Info |
Holland, MI | Beechwood's Merry Market - Craft & Vendor Show | Dec 2 | More Info |
Holland, MI | Holland Holiday Arts and Crafts Show | Nov 18 | More Info |
Kalamazoo, MI | St Joseph Church Christmas Bazaar | Dec 2 | More Info |
Lake Orion, MI | Canterbury Holiday Wonderland Walkthrough | Nov 22 Nov 24-26 Dec. 1 - 3 Dec 8 - 10 Dec 15 - 17 Dec 21 - 23 | More Info |
Lowell, MI | Christmas Through Lowell | Nov 17 - 19 | More Info |
Monroe, MI | Groovy & Bright Vintage Market | Dec 10 | More Info |
Plymouth, MI | Christmas in Plymouth & Mistletoe Market | Dec 7 - 8 | More Info |
Saginaw, MI | Holidays in the Heart of the City Makers Market | Nov 17 | More Info |
Wayne, MI | Wayne Christmas Market | Nov 17 - 19 | More Info |
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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.