Best Christmas & Holiday Markets in Phoenix (2026)
Where to shop for local gifts and find a little Christmas atmosphere across Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Valley.
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A good holiday market gives you more than a shopping bag: music while you browse, something good to eat, a maker worth talking to. Phoenix doesn't have a big European-style Christmas market, but it has a handful of genuinely festive ones and a deep bench of art, Native-made and vintage gift markets.
For one December night out, start with Phoestivus downtown. Mesa Christmas Market is the most traditional, and SWEA's Swedish Julmarknad in Scottsdale is the most charming. We picked 25 markets and festivals from Carefree to Litchfield Park, and almost all of them run on specific dates, so check the table before you plan a route.
Phoenix Christmas and Holiday Markets at a Glance
| Market | Area | Dates | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Yard Christmas Market | Chandler | Nov 12 – Dec 6 (closed Nov 26) | Free |
| Our Lady's Guild Christmas Bazaar | Carefree | Nov 13–14 | Free |
| Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts | Litchfield Park | Nov 20–22 | Free |
| Four Seasons Holiday Market | Troon North | Nov 27 | Free |
| Scottsdale Sparkle Christmas Market | Scottsdale | Nov 27–29 | Free |
| PS I Love AZ Holiday Market | Southeast Mesa | Nov 27–28 | $5 + fees |
| Glendale Glitters Kickoff Market | Downtown Glendale | Nov 27–28 | Free |
| Made With Love Market | Gilbert | Nov 27–28; Dec 12–13 | $5–$10 |
| Phoenix Flea | Downtown Phoenix | Nov 28 | $5 cash at gate |
| OXDX Native Holiday Market | Tempe | Nov 28 | Free |
| Tempe Festival of the Arts | Downtown Tempe | Dec 4–6 | Free |
| Holland Center Winter Artisan Gift Market | North Scottsdale | Dec 4–5 | Free |
| SWEA Swedish Christmas Market | Scottsdale | Dec 5 | $5 cash; under 12 free |
| Four Peaks Mittwinternachtmarkt | Tempe | Dec 5 | Free |
| F.Q. Story Holiday Marketplace | Central Phoenix | Dec 5 | Free |
| Phoestivus | Downtown Phoenix | Dec 11 and 18 | Free; $5 donation suggested |
| Mesa Christmas Market | Downtown Mesa | Dec 11–13 | Free |
| Art at Anthem Holiday Arts Festival | Anthem | Dec 11–13 | Free |
| Candy Cane Lane | Peoria | Dec 11–12 | $5 |
| Phoenix Festival of the Arts | Downtown Phoenix | Dec 12 | Free |
| Christmas in the Park | Litchfield Park | Dec 12 | Free |
| Peoria Holiday Festival | Downtown Peoria | Dec 12 | Free |
| Merry Merchantile Market | Old Town Scottsdale | Dec 12–13 | Free |
| S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market | East Phoenix | Dec 12–13 | $10; 12 and under free |
| Junk in the Trunk Holiday Edition | North Scottsdale | Dec 12–13 | $10–$12; parking $10 |
Christmas Markets and Holiday Festivals in Phoenix
Real holiday atmosphere first: lights, music, Santa, a parade or a seasonal tradition, with a vendor market to browse along the way. These are the ones to build a festive outing around, listed in date order.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Bazaar
36811 N Pima Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377
An early start on the Christmas list for anyone in the foothills. Seventy-plus artisans fill the Our Lady of Joy parish hall, and the food is half the reason to go: a Sweets and Treats bake sale, a Knights of Columbus grill and a mimosa bistro. Bring a canned good if you'd like to support Foothills Food Bank. Details: Nov 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Nov 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Parish Hall, 36811 N. Pima Rd. Free.
Scottsdale Sparkle Christmas Market
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
A Thanksgiving-weekend market for groups where half want to shop and the other half are under ten. Sixty-plus vendors fill the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard, with character appearances, face painting, glitter tattoos and slime art between stalls. The Boardwalk's attractions are ticketed separately, so decide ahead whether they're part of the day. Details: Nov 27–29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Arizona Boardwalk courtyard. Free; some activities cost extra.
Glendale Glitters Kickoff Market
W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
The lights stay up into January, but the vendor market only runs on opening weekend. Come one of those two nights for local vendors, seasonal treats, carolers and Santa around Murphy Park, with downtown's shops and restaurants close by, and stay until the lights are at their best. Details: Nov 27–28, 5–10 p.m. Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. Free.
SWEA Arizona Swedish Christmas Market (Julmarknad)
9590 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Small, sweet and steeped in tradition. Browse handmade decorations and tomtar, the gnome figures of Scandinavian Christmas, stop for baked goods, coffee and glögg, and time your visit around the 12:30 p.m. Lucia procession. Dancing around the tree and a raffle round out the afternoon. Details: Saturday, Dec 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, Shea campus, 9590 E. Shea Blvd. $5 cash; under 12 free. Free parking.
Four Peaks Brewing Mittwinternachtmarkt
2401 S Wilson St, Tempe, AZ 85282
Four Peaks' holiday market is built for an afternoon with friends: 40-plus local vendors, food from local businesses, a beer brewed only for the event and flash tattoos if someone in the group is feeling bold. It's aimed at adults, and the 3 p.m. start pairs neatly with a morning at Tempe Festival of the Arts. Details: Saturday, Dec 5, 3–9 p.m. Wilson Taproom, 2401 S. Wilson St. (not the 8th Street brewery). Free; optional RSVP. Free parking.
F.Q. Story Holiday Marketplace
W Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Artisan stalls, food and live music line Portland Street during the historic district's annual home and garden tour. The marketplace is free; the tour is a separate ticket and worth adding if old Phoenix houses are your thing. Details: Saturday, Dec 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. W. Portland St. between 9th and 13th Aves. Free (home tour ticketed separately).
Phoestivus
455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The downtown market locals bring up first, named (pole and all) after the Festivus of Seinfeld fame. Local vendors, food and music fill Arizona Center on two Friday nights, which makes it the easiest market in the Valley to treat as a night out. Get there before dark to browse, then settle in for dinner and the entertainment. Details: Fridays, Dec 11 and 18, 4–10 p.m. Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St. Free; $5 donation suggested. Dogs welcome.
Mesa Christmas Market
420 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
The closest thing in the Valley to a European Christmas market: tented stalls, handmade gifts, seasonal decorations and a nightly concert program over three December evenings. There are sweet and savory European treats on-site and more food next door at Pioneer Park, and the food service is nonalcoholic, which keeps it an easy family night. Details: Dec 11–13, 5–9:30 p.m. nightly. Mesa Drive Park & Ride, 420 E. Main St. Free. The market takes up much of the lot, so sort out parking first.
Candy Cane Lane at Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
A two-night West Valley market for people who'd rather shop after work than give up a Saturday. Vendors and food trucks share the sports complex, so gifts and dinner are one stop. It's separate from downtown Peoria's Holiday Festival, and the two pair easily on Saturday the 12th. Details: Dec 11–12, 4–10 p.m. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. $5; free parking.
Christmas in the Park
279 N La Loma Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
The best family day of the season. Sixty-plus gift and art vendors give the market substance, and a 10 a.m. hometown parade, stage shows, Santa photos, Santa's Workshop crafts and a petting zoo fill out the day. Browse early, then claim a spot on the parade route. Details: Saturday, Dec 12, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Parade at 10 a.m.; Santa photos 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Litchfield Square Park, 279 N. La Loma Ave. Free; some activities cost extra.
Peoria Holiday Festival + 2nd Saturdays
Old Town Peoria, Peoria, AZ 85345
December's 2nd Saturdays doubles as the city's holiday festival, with local art, artisan goods, live music and food trucks along 83rd Avenue. A low-key free evening for families or friends, and an easy drive from Candy Cane Lane if you want both. Details: Saturday, Dec 12, 5–9 p.m. N. 83rd Ave. between Washington and Jefferson Sts. Free.
Merry Merchantile Market
Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
More than 150 local vendors bring crafts, jewelry, clothing and fine art to Scottsdale Civic Center for a weekend that covers most of what a family wants: Santa both days, live music and free kids' crafts. Cocktails, specialty food, charm bars and custom engraving give adults a reason to linger, and lunch in Old Town is a short walk away. Details: Dec 12–13. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking; some activities cost extra.
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Holiday Art, Native-Made and Vintage Gift Markets
Less Christmas village, more conversation with the person who made the thing. These art fairs, maker markets and vintage sales are where the most memorable gifts in the Valley turn up, listed in date order.
Highland Yard Christmas Market at Merchant Square
1509 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225
The one for decorating your own house. Forty-plus vendors bring vintage Christmas pieces, antiques, seasonal decor and handmade gifts to the building behind Merchant Square Antiques, and it's open daily for nearly four weeks, evenings included. Pair it with a browse through the antique mall and lunch at neighboring American Way Smokehouse. Details: Nov 12 – Dec 6 (closed Thanksgiving Day). Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Highland Yard, behind Merchant Square. Free.
Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts
300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
The Wigwam's front lawn becomes an outdoor gallery the weekend before Thanksgiving, with original paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted decor plus live entertainment. It's an unhurried, one-good-present kind of afternoon. If you fall for something large, ask the artist about shipping. Details: Nov 20–22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Front lawn. Free.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Holiday Market
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
A short open-air market the day after Thanksgiving with a desert-resort backdrop. Local vendors sell art, jewelry, home decor and spa products, which makes it a smart stop for host gifts. It's open to the public; no room booking needed. Details: Friday, Nov 27, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free.
PS I Love AZ Holiday Market
6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
A big indoor shopping day over Thanksgiving weekend: more than 200 vendors in one fieldhouse, plus free Santa photos, live music, a petting zoo, kids' activities, food trucks and a bar. Useful when everyone in the group has a different list. Shop the aisles first, then let the kids loose. Details: Nov 27–28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fieldhouse A, 6321 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa. $5 plus fees; free parking.
Made With Love Market: Holiday Kick-Off
3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298
Gilbert's maker market is overwhelmingly handmade, and its Holiday Kick-Off fills Gilbert Regional Park over Thanksgiving weekend. The December edition, Merry and Bright, moves to the Civic Center. Details: Nov 27–28, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Rd. $5–$10.
Phoenix Flea
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Small Business Saturday pick. More than 125 makers, artists, vintage sellers and food trucks gather around Heritage Square and Science Park, and the range rewards a full first lap before you buy anything. Good for the friend who already owns all the obvious things. Details: Saturday, Nov 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Heritage Square & Science Park, 113 N. 6th St. $5 cash at the gate (online tickets add fees).
OXDX Native Holiday Market
700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
More than 100 Indigenous artists and makers set up at Tempe Center for the Arts on Small Business Saturday, with food trucks and live music in between. It's one of the best places in the Valley to buy a gift with a direct line to the person who made it, so ask about materials and the story behind the piece. Details: Saturday, Nov 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free (optional RSVP); free parking.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
S Mill Ave & W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Hundreds of juried artists line Mill Avenue with ceramics, jewelry, photography, woodwork and more, which makes this the place for a substantial gift you won't find anywhere else. Street performers, live music, beer and wine gardens and a Kids Block round out the day. The festival is cash-free. Details: Dec 4–6. Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mill Ave. and surrounding streets near 5th St. Free.
The Holland Center Winter Artisan Gift Market
34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
An indoor, juried show of regional artists working in jewelry, painting, glass, wood, photography and mixed media, where it's easy to take your time and talk to the makers. The Festival of Trees runs alongside it, with decorated trees and wreaths up for silent auction. Details: Dec 4–5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Building B, 34250 N. 60th St. Free.
Art at Anthem Holiday Arts Festival
4250 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Sixty-plus juried artisans set up at Outlets North Phoenix with paintings, photography, pottery and jewelry, alongside live music, food and family activities. Handy for north Valley shoppers who want handmade gifts and practical ones in the same trip. Hit the artist booths before the stores. Details: Dec 11–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free; free parking.
Phoenix Festival of the Arts
1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
For its 15th year, the festival is a one-day affair at Phoenix Center for the Arts, mixing artist and vendor spaces with performances, workshops and food. It suits the friend who'd rather make something than just shop: do the market first, then pick one workshop or show instead of trying to cover the whole program. Details: Saturday, Dec 12, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (artist-market hours may be shorter). Free.
S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market
4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
A Native art market with real depth: jewelry, pottery, basketry, beadwork and other original work, plus performances, cultural demonstrations, food and hands-on kids' activities across the museum grounds. Arrive early enough to see more than the booths, and leave time to talk with the artists. Details: Dec 12–13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $10 ages 13+; $5 for Native Americans and active or retired military, police and fire; 12 and under free.
The Market: Holiday Edition by Junk in the Trunk
16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
For people who enjoy the hunt. Vintage pieces, handmade goods and giftable finds fill WestWorld's North Hall, mostly under one roof, with Santa visits and music keeping it festive. Check how much room is in your car before you fall for anything big. Details: Dec 12–13. Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. North Hall. $10 online through Dec 11, $12 after; 12 and under free. Parking $10 per car per day.
Made With Love Market: Merry and Bright
75 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Made With Love's December edition brings the same mostly handmade mix to Gilbert Civic Center Plaza. The Saturday session is an evening market, so bring a layer. Details: Dec 12, 5–9 p.m.; Dec 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Gilbert Civic Center Plaza, 50 E. Civic Center Dr. $5–$10.
Three Ways to Make a Day of It
The Valley is big, so pair markets on the same side of town and leave time for lunch and parking in between.
Tempe art, then a brewery market (Saturday, Dec 5). Spend late morning at Tempe Festival of the Arts, then head to Four Peaks' Wilson Taproom when Mittwinternachtmarkt opens at 3 p.m. Both are free, and it's our favorite pairing for friends who want shopping, food and a beer.
A West Valley day into evening (Saturday, Dec 12). Get to Christmas in the Park in Litchfield Park before the 10 a.m. parade, then take a break and finish at downtown Peoria's Holiday Festival (5–9 p.m.) or Candy Cane Lane at the sports complex (until 10 p.m.).
Old Town makers, then Scottsdale vintage (Sunday, Dec 13). Start at Merry Merchantile at 10 a.m., have lunch in Old Town, then drive up to Junk in the Trunk at WestWorld. Both close at 4 p.m., so aim to reach WestWorld with at least two hours to browse.
For shops that are open all season, see our Phoenix holiday shopping guide; for the lights after dark, our Phoenix Christmas lights guide.
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