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Christmas markets in Michigan, 2026
7 Michigan Christmas markets have official 2026 dates. The first opens Nov 18 (Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt, Grand Rapids) and the last closes Dec 28 (Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, Dearborn).
Every listing here was checked against its source on October 22, 2026. Dates come from each organizer's own page, or from an official tourism listing where the listing says so.
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer's own website or the official listing named with it and can change, and some sites still show last season's details. Check with the organizer before you go. How we check
When are Michigan's Christmas markets open in 2026?
| Market | City | 2026 dates | Hours | Entry | Indoor or outdoor | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt | Grand Rapids | Nov 18 to Dec 24, 2026, closed Mon-Tue | Varies by day (see listing) | Not stated | Outdoors | Paid, street |
| Kerstmarkt | Holland | Nov 20 to Dec 19, 2026 | Not posted yet | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Eastern Market Holiday Market | Detroit | Nov 29 to Dec 20, 2026 | Sundays 10am-4pm; Nov 24 9am-3pm | Not stated | Indoor and outdoor | Not stated |
| Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village | Dearborn | Dec 3 to 28, 2026 | 6:30-10pm; member early entry 6pm | Paid, prices vary | Outdoors | Paid, shuttle |
| Birmingham Winter Markt | Birmingham | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Varies by day (see listing) | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Kris Kringle Market | Rochester | Dec 4 to 5, 2026 | Fri 4-10pm; Sat noon-10pm | Not stated | Outdoors | Not stated |
| Royal Oak Holidays | Royal Oak | Dec 4 to 20, 2026 | Not posted yet | Free | Outdoors | Not stated |
Which Michigan markets are free or indoors?
- Free to enter: Royal Oak Holidays.
- Partly indoors: Eastern Market Holiday Market.
Which markets have confirmed 2026 dates?
- 2026Nov 18 to Dec 24, 2026
Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt
Source: christkindlmarktgr.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 20 to Dec 19, 2026
Kerstmarkt
Source: holland.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Nov 29 to Dec 20, 2026
Eastern Market Holiday Market
Source: easternmarket.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 3 to 28, 2026
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
Source: thehenryford.org, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 4 to 6, 2026
Birmingham Winter Markt
Source: downtownbirmingham.com, checked 2026-10-22. That page gives the dates without a year; the weekdays it gives match 2026
- 2026Dec 4 to 5, 2026
Kris Kringle Market
Source: downtownrochestermi.com, checked 2026-10-22
- 2026Dec 4 to 20, 2026
Royal Oak Holidays
Source: royaloakholidays.com, checked 2026-10-22
What else is on in Michigan this season?
See all 7 light displays in Michigan and 5 tree farms in Michigan, each with its source named.
| Name | Type | City | 2026 opening | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Lightfest | Light display | Westland | Nov 19 | Viewing: check the official site; entry not stated |
| Prince Trees (West Olive farm) | Tree farm | West Olive | Nov 20 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Addison-Oaks Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Oakland Charter Township | Nov 21 | Choose and cut |
| Hillside Christmas Tree Farm | Tree farm | Manchester | Nov 21 | Choose and cut |
| Wild Lights | Light display | Royal Oak | Nov 21 | Walk-through; paid entry |
| The Big, Bright Light Show | Light display | Rochester | Nov 23 | Viewing: check the official site; free |
| Nite Lites Christmas Light Show | Light display | Brooklyn | Nov 26 | Drive-through; paid entry |
| Prince Trees (Zeeland / Borculo farm) | Tree farm | Zeeland | Nov 27 | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Horrocks Christmas Tree Farm (Horrocks Garden Center) | Tree farm | Ionia | Not announced | Choose and cut, plus pre-cut |
| Magic of Lights at Pine Knob | Light display | Clarkston | Not announced | Drive-through and walk-through; paid entry |
| MI Bright Lights | Light display | Milford | Not announced | Drive-through; paid entry |
| Wonderland of Lights | Light display | Lansing | Not announced | Walk-through; entry not stated |
Christmas markets in neighboring states: Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Know a Michigan market we are missing, or see a date that changed? Tell us. We confirm it on the organizer's site before we add or change anything. A market gets a page of its own once it has posted 2026 dates, and a market still waiting on dates gets one only in a state with at least 3 dated markets; until then its full details sit on this page.