Christmas & holiday shopping in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

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ATLANTA - Discover Atlanta’s most festive holiday markets and seasonal shopping events, offering everything from handmade gifts to local artisan goods throughout the season.

CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY 2025 LISTS

INSIDE ATLANTA

The Village Retail Makers Markets at PCM
Location: The Shed at Ponce City Market
Dates: Nov. 29 & Dec. 20
Description: Two holiday markets featuring vintage goods (Nov. 29) and handcrafted items like candles, jewelry, clothing and fragrances (Dec. 20).

Indie Craft Holiday Market
Location: Yaarab Shrine Center, Midtown Atlanta
Dates: Dec. 6-7
Description: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this indoor market features 100+ local artists and crafters. Admission is $5 in advance or $10 at the door.

Hanukkah Bazaar — Atlanta
Dates: Dec. 7, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, Atlanta
Description: Celebrate Or VeShalom’s 111th anniversary at its 49th annual bazaar featuring authentic Sephardic and Mediterranean dishes, handmade pastries, local art, jewelry and crafts. Families can enjoy kids activities, games and face painting. Admission is $5 at the door.

OUTSIDE ATLANTA

Atlanta Christkindl Market
Location: 210 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville
Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 24
Description: A large German-style holiday market featuring vendors selling gifts, décor and festive treats. A classic Atlanta Christmas tradition with dozens of seasonal stalls.

Christkindlmarket celebrates 3 years, opens 11/28/25

Christkindlmarket marks its third year as it returns on Friday, 11/28/25, bringing traditional holiday vendors, food, crafts and festive entertainment to the community. The seasonal market continues to grow in popularity, offering handmade goods, international flavors and a family-friendly atmosphere to kick off the holiday season.

Christkindl Market Roswell
Location: Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell
Dates: Nov. 21-Dec. 23
Description: A festive German-inspired market offering food, gift vendors, mulled wine, Santa photos, Christmas trees and artisan goods.

Unique gifts at Roswell Christkindl

There are many unique gifts available at this year's Christkindl Market in Roswell. Paul Milliken checked it out Tuesday morning.

Spruill Holiday Art Fair
Dates: Nov. 14–Dec. 23
Description: Spruill Gallery launches its 32nd annual Holiday Art Fair, featuring handmade gifts and crafts from nearly 150 Georgia artists. The long-running Dunwoody tradition includes free seasonal events: an opening wine-and-cheese reception (Nov. 14), photos with Santa (Nov. 22), cookies and cocoa (Dec. 13), pet treats and paw printing (Dec. 14), and a wine tasting (Dec. 19). Artwork is continually restocked throughout the season. November hours: Sun 12–5 p.m., Tues–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving). December hours: Sun 12–5 p.m., Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Serenbe Holiday Market
Location: Gainey Hall at Serenbe, 10640 Serenbe Ln., Chatt Hills
Dates: Dec. 4-6
Description: A cozy holiday market with local artisans selling handmade gifts, warm drinks and treats in a charming village setting.

Back to Nature Holiday Market at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Location: Chattahoochee Nature Center
Date: Dec. 6
Description: A free, eco-friendly market showcasing handmade, sustainable gifts including art, jewelry, candles, bath products and nature items. Free reservations recommended.

Cobb County Holiday Artisan Market — Marietta
Dates: Dec. 5–7
Location: Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta
Description: Shop more than 90 artisan vendors featuring handmade décor, ceramics, jewelry, paintings and more, plus enjoy live performances and meet Parker Claus and the Cobb PARKS mascot.

The Christmas Market
Location: 4665 Macland Road, Powder Springs
Dates: Dec. 6 & Dec. 13
Description: Enjoy the first annual Christmas Market featuring 40+ local vendors and artisans, live holiday music, kids crafts, ice skating, photo ops, and sweet treats—perfect for holiday shopping and family fun.

Kris Kringle Market
Location: Union County Farmers Marker, Blairsville
Desciprtion: More than 100 vendors selling gifts, products and plant. Entertainment and kids' activities, including a Santa train.

Marché de Noël: Macon Christmas Market
Dates: Dec. 5–14
Description: Macon debuts its first European-style Christmas market, featuring wooden chalets, festive décor, European bites, Glühwein, a bier garden, live performances, and handcrafted goods inspired by Macon’s sister city, Mâcon, France. The 10-day market coincides with the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, which covers six city blocks with more than one million lights choreographed to music by the Macon Pops Symphony.

Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market — Smyrna
Dates: Dec. 6–7
Location: Brawner Hall, Smyrna
Description: Browse handcrafted gifts and goods from local makers, supporting small businesses while finding unique holiday items.

Annual Christmas Bazaar in Blue Ridge
Dates: Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: St. Luke’s, 7 Ewing Street, Blue Ridge
Description: Browse homemade casseroles, baked goods, candies, jams and cheeseballs, plus handcrafted gifts, ornaments and knitted items. Includes a silent auction with unique items. Free parking and admission; cash and checks only.

Kris Kringle Mountain Market
Dec. 6, Union County Farmers Market, Blairsville
Shop more than 75 vendors offering artisan goods, produce, plants, baked items and more. Kids can meet Santa and ride the Christmas Train. Free entertainment throughout the day.

Or VeShalom Hanukkah Bazaar
Dates: Dec. 7, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Description: Congregation Or VeShalom (1681 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, Atlanta) hosts its 49th annual Hanukkah Bazaar, celebrating the synagogue’s 111th anniversary with authentic Sephardic and Mediterranean cuisine, handmade pastries, local art, jewelry, crafts, and family-friendly activities including games, art projects and face painting. Admission is $5 at the door.

Decatur Holiday Marketplace & Café
Location: 155 Erie Avenue, Decatur
Dates: Dec. 12-13
Description: The 34th annual marketplace at Clairemont Elementary featuring local vendors, crafts and a holiday café with sweets and treats.

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