Holiday Markets To Check out In And Around Jersey City
It’s the most beautiful time of the year! What better way to get in the festive mood than a holiday market? It’s the perfect activity to enjoy holiday cheer and get shopping done. Enjoy a day filled with shopping, seasonal treats, Santa, music, and more at one of these markets. Luckily, many holiday markets are available this season near Jersey City.
Hoboken Community Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
Join the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) to start the holiday season with festive events and local shopping! Here’s what’s coming up:
Hoboken Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec. 7,11 AM–5 PM at the Damon Murray Community Gym (605 Jackson St.). Enjoy kids’ activities, crafters, vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden for adults.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5 PM at 11th & Washington Street, Hoboken. Enjoy the festive entertainment, live performances, hot cocoa, baked goods, and a visit from Santa. Donate toys, non-perishables, and hygiene items to support local families in need.
Menorah Lighting
Scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Hoboken City Hall, this features the annual gelt drop with the Hoboken Fire Department. Stay tuned for more details.
&Co North’s Holiday Market
220 9th St., 2nd floor, Jersey City
Dec 6, 2024, 5 pm – 9 pm
Get into the holiday spirit with us at &CO North’s Holiday Market. With 20+ Local Vendors, festive Treats and Holiday Drinks, Tarot Reading, Portrait Drawing and more, this will be a fun-filled Holiday Market.
French-American Holiday Market
85 W Demarest Ave. Englewood, NJ
December 7th, 11 am to 6 pm
Get ready to experience the magic of a French holiday tradition in Englewood. Join the French American Academy of Englewood for the 1st Annual French-American Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7th, 11 am to 6 pm. Indulge in delicious French treats, discover beautiful crafts, and enjoy family-friendly entertainment while supporting local businesses.
Happy Holiday Market
December 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, 12-6pm
Make your season merry, bright, and beautifully handmade at the Happy Holiday Market hosted by HDSID. Shop locally, support gifted artists, and unwrap the joy of handmade goods.
December 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, 12-6pm
The locations are – Grove St PATH Plaza and Rooftop at the Ashford (145 Newark Ave). This event features 135 unique vendors, Bounce House Fun, a Gift bagging service at the Ashford Rooftop (while supplies last), a Photobooth, Rooftop Brunch, and holiday drinks at the Ashford. This is free to attend.
Winter Market at Journal Square
Magnolia Landing
Dec 5, 2024, 3 pm – 8 pm
Come with family and friends for this Winter Market presented by Journal Square SID and KRE. Have fun with crafts and activities for the kids, dancing to your favorite holiday jams, writing a letter to Santa, snapping pics with his sleigh, sipping on hot cocoa, and shopping ‘til you drop at their local vendor booths. And the best part is the tree lighting at 5 PM.
Heights Holiday Market
Riverview-Fisk Park
December 7, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm
There will be local vendors, festive food, free Holiday photo booth, live music, family photos with Santa, s’mores hot cocoa and more!
Riverview Neighborhood Association will be hosting the Heights Holiday Market. It is back for the third year in a row. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7, 2024. Calling local businesses and vendors since vendor applications are now open. More details here.
South House Holiday Market and Toy Drive
South House, 149 Newark Ave. Jersey City
This will take place on Dec 7, 2024, between 1 and 5 pm. There will be vendors offering many giftable options, vintage and local handmade. Come and support local businesses while enjoying the sounds of DJ Monte! Bring new unwrapped gifts for donation for those in need and get a complimentary Mimosa voucher with any donation.
Bethune Center Holiday Market
140 Martin Luther King Dr. Jersey City
Visit the Bethune Center Holiday Market on November 15th from 6 PM to 9 PM for unique gifts, and festive treats, and to celebrate the season with the community.
Be Fort Lee Holiday Night Market
229 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ
Come join the fun with family and friends at the inaugural Be Fort Lee Holiday Night Market in partnership with Main Street Pops. This could be your one-stop destination for holiday cheer and unique gifts. There will be live music, delicious seasonal food, and drink options for everyone.
Cordero PTA Holiday Market
158 Erie Street, JC – Gym
The PTA is happy to announce the Holiday Market will be happening on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:30-7:30! All items sold will be under $15 dollars, there will be a bounce house, Photo Booth and food available for sale. If you are a small business and want to become a vendor in this market, check here.
Holiday Markets 2023
Holiday Art Market
130 Central Avenue, 2nd Fl, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
December 2nd and 3rd from 12pm to 4pm
The Main Street Pops Holiday Market
1401 Adams Street(Under the 14th Street Viaduct), Hoboken, NJ, 07030
December 3, 10, 17 2023 from 11pm-4pm
Shop Local at The Main Street Pops Holiday Markets! We’ve rounded up a collection of artisan vendors with unique gifts for everyone on your list. Everyone can shop for unique gifts with over 70 artisan vendors. See you there!
Hoboken Community Center Holiday Market
1301 Washington Street
Saturday, December 9th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This cherished event was created so that our clients don’t have to worry about how to provide gifts for loved ones during the holiday season. Our dedicated team–mostly made up of volunteers–works hard to create a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all. The joy and holiday spirit will be evident in the smiles of those leaving the market with presents for their families.
Can you help make our clients’ holiday season a little brighter? There are several ways you can contribute: by volunteering your time, donating new items (please refer to our list of needed items), or by making a financial contribution through the provided link. Your support will help us bring some holiday cheer to our neighbors this season.
The Happy Holiday Market
December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th, from 12-6pm.
Our happy holiday market is returning this December. Tis the season take in the holiday magic, to shop local, shop small, and handmade in Downtown Jersey City. We are excited to offer unique handmade, art and boutique gift options for your holiday shopping pleasure. +Enjoy FREE kid activities like holiday themed bounce houses!
Makers Square Christmas Market
2845 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
Nov 17th to December 10th
One of a kind artist marketplace in the heart of Journal Square, Jersey City.
AndCo Winter Market
201 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
December 15th, from 6 to 9pm
Enjoy a festive night with a DJ, delicious food, drinks, and incredible vendors featuring jewelry, art, baked goods, records, crystals, pottery, vintage decor, apparel, books, and tarot. Support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done in style!
Bryant Park Winter Village
Bryant Park Winter Village is a must-visit during this season! It is Manhattan’s winter wonderland. Enjoy New York City’s only free admission ice skating rink. Their European inspired open-air market, Holiday Shops by Urbanspace Markets, features artisans from New York and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, “jewel box” kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world.
Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
November 13 to December 24, 2023
Presented by AmericanGreetings.com, the Grand Central Holiday Fair is a beloved six-week long celebration of small businesses and holiday cheer. From artisan merchants to local businesses, the Holiday Fair will have plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping and all-around fun. One of New York’s most extraordinary shopping events, the Holiday Fair takes place in the stunning beaux-arts Vanderbilt Hall for a truly curated shopping experience. This year’s event features 36 vendors with giftable item offerings like homemade bath products, knitwear, jewelry and art prints, gender-neutral accessories, ornaments, and homeware.
Union Square Holiday Market
November 16th- December 24th, 2023
Union Square is NYC’s ultimate holiday destination! Our local restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues are ready to help you celebrate the season. With the City’s largest Greenmarket, 150+ vendors at the Union Square Holiday Market, and dozens of award-winning restaurants and retailers, there are countless ways to shop and dine locally in Union Square during the holidays. If you’re looking to make this year extra special, Union Square’s entertainment venues have a fantastic lineup of events and performances to create lasting memories.
Updated Nov, 2024
