Support local businesses this holiday season by shopping at these pop-up markets, featuring handmade goods, unique locally-made gifts, live music, and kid-friendly activities. There’s a market practically every weekend until Christmas, so plenty of opportunities to shop for your friends and family!
Christmas Village
- When: Nov 14-16
- Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville
- Entry Fee: $15
- Details: More than 250 merchants will be selling their holiday wares at this pop-up market, from handcrafted home decor to clothes for all ages. Thursday is a sneak peek night, and Friday and Saturday are open for general admission. Children nine and under are free, and Santa will be there for pictures. Save an extra $3 by purchasing your ticket at any local FirstBank.
Franklin Makers Market
- When: Nov. 15
- Where: The Lake at Westhaven
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: This family-friendly outdoor festival has 100+ vendors, including a children’s entrepreneur market pop-up! Kids can take free photos with Santa, and the event will feature games, live music, cocktails, and more. Westhaven is a really charming community.
The Ethos Market
- When: Nov. 22-23
- Where: Center for Contemplative Justice at Thistle Farms
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: If supporting local businesses and nonprofits that make a social impact in Nashville is important to you, then this is the holiday market for you. Bring canned goods and shoes for donation. Thistle Farms will be on hand with food, and Belmont students with live music.
2025 MADE SOUTH Holiday Market
- When: Nov. 22
- Where: The Factory in Franklin
- Entry Fee: $16.27+
- Details: A portion of every ticket will be donated to One Generation Away, a nonprofit that distributes food to food-insecure Tennesseans. More than 60 local vendors will be selling their wares.
Shop Small Holiday Market
- When: Nov. 29
- Where: The Golden Slipper
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: This cute outdoor Germantown market has 50 vendors, and Christmas carolers! Check out some of the vendors who will be there on Instagram.
10th Annual Handmade Nashville Holiday Market
- When: Nov. 29
- Where: Red Caboose Park
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: Buy home decor and handmade goods from 90+ vendors at this kid- and pet-friendly market in Bellevue. Don’t forget to enter to win a swag bag!
Museum Store Sunday
- When: Nov. 30
- Where: Frist Art Museum
- Entry Fee: $20
- Details: Shop at the Frist’s store, where select items will be 10% off, and from local art and craft vendors in the lobby! Don’t forget to explore their current exhibits, too.
Nashvillage Holiday Market
- When: Dec. 4-7
- Where: Walk of Fame Park
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: Attend on Thursday to see the tree lighting, purchase tickets for the holiday cocktail bash on Friday, and bring family on Saturday for kid-friendly activities.
Mistletoe Merchants 2
- When: Dec. 5-7
- Where: Farm Bureau Exposition Center, Lebanon
- Entry Fee: $10+
- Details: This market features 100+ vendors, themed days like “Muffins & Mimosas,” and door prizes.
Shop Local Holiday Market With Santa
- When: Dec. 6
- Where: Nashville Farmers’ Market
- Entry Fee: Free
- Details: Shop at the farmers market, then head over to the Tennessee State Museum for holiday cookies, crafts, and caroling, all for free!
Porter Flea
- When: Dec. 13
- Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville
- Entry Fee: $10 parking
- Details: This handmade artisan market is one of the best, with 200+ local vendors. Shop early at the preview night on Dec. 12 for $27.44.
