Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.
The OnMilwaukee Ho Ho Holiday Guide is brought to you by Harley-Davidson Museum and MolsonCoors.
Holiday markets make gift shopping super fun and, at the same time, support local artists and makers. The only downside is not buying for yourself and sticking to the list. But we have faith that you can do it!
Here's a list of local holiday markets. It will be updated regularly.
Cream City Creatives Holiday Market
Sunday, Nov. 24
Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$3; kids 12 and under free
It’s the 10th anniversary of this craft market featuring food, drink, music and dozens of Milwaukee’s artists, crafters and makers. Go here for more info
Blackity Black Holiday Market
Saturday, Nov. 30
Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free to attend
The HYFIN-sponsored Blackity Black Holiday Market returns for another year, bringing together over 40 of Milwaukee's most innovative Black-owned businesses under one historic roof. Go here for more.
Milwaukee Maker’s Market
Discovery World Pavilion, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
Saturday, Nov. 30
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Shop local for this “Small Shop Saturday” event inside Discovery World.
Saint Kate’s Holiday Marketplace
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Saturday, Nov 30 through Sunday, Dec. 1
Free
Peruse the wares of 60 local artists in an artistic, festive environment. More details here.
Hover Craft
Sunday, Dec. 1st
The Pritzlaff Building, 325 N. Plankinton Ave.
Noon to 6 p.m.
$5; kids are free
Hover Craft features more than 120 local vendors. Advanced, timed tickets are now available. Grab ‘em here.
Milwaukee Krampusnacht
Sunday, Dec. 1
Brewery District
3 to 10 p.m.
Milwaukee Krampusnacht is a celebration of the folkloric monster Krampus featuring 60 vendors, live music, comedy, karaoke, craft workshops, an escape room, games, food and drink, parade, bonfire and more. Go here for the gory details.
Tosa Holiday Market
Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 22
Harts Mills Lots, 7735 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa
Go here for the hours
This indoor/outdoor traditional German Christkindlmarkt features of shopping, food, drink, music, a stein holding contest, Hammerschlagen tournament and more. Get all the details here.
Quaker International Gift Shop
Friday, Dec. 6 (4 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, Dec. 7 (9 to 5 p.m.)
Quaker Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Pl.
Free
This holiday market started in 1972! Shop for handcrafted gifts from Wisconsin and around the world. Soup, breads and baked goods also available at the Friends Cafe located on the lower level of the Meeting House.
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