9 Alabama holiday markets you’ll want to be present at
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With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start searching for gifts so you aren’t purchasing them just in the St. Nick of time. We’ve compiled a list of 9 holiday markets for you to find those perfect presents.
Keep reading to see if there’s an Alabama market near you that ‘yule’ want to check out!
Yule Ya’ll Christmas Market & Spirit Sampling in Huntsville
Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment in Huntsville, Ala., are hosting an adult holiday celebration. Enjoy spirits and treats while searching for unique gifts, then observe the tree lighting at 5PM.
- When: Dec. 7, 11AM – 7PM
- Where: 2211 Seminole Dr. SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
The Providence Holiday Market in Huntsville
This Huntsville holiday market will be open on two separate occasions, featuring live music and local artisans. At 9AM to 10:30AM on Nov. 30, the bakers at the Providence Market will be hosting “Early Breakfast with Santa.” Tickets are $12.50/person and include one hot chocolate and one breakfast item of one’s choice.
- When: Nov. 30, 10AM – 3PM + Dec. 6, 5PM – 9PM
- Where: 7 Town Center Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
The Saturn Holiday Market in Birmingham
This Birmingham holiday market, located at The Saturn event venue, will be brimming with vintage clothing and memorabilia + hand-crafted goods. Entry is free!
- When: Dec. 14, 12AM – 4PM
- Where: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Mobile Museum of Art’s Holiday Market & Open House
Mobile’s Museum of Art will be hosting a market with food trucks, live music, local vendors + art activities. Admission to both the market and the museum were free in previous years.
- When: Dec. 14, 2PM – 5PM
- Where: 4850 Museum Dr, Mobile, AL 36608
Downtown Auburn Holiday Fair
This Auburn holiday fair will kick off the holiday season with an Auburn retailer open house including sips, snacks + specials. The holiday market, featuring local artisans, free train rides + live music will be set up from 2PM to 5PM. The fair will come to a close from 5PM to 6PM with the Auburn University Tree Lighting Ceremony on Samford Lawn.
- When: Dec. 1, 2PM – 5PM
- Where: 149 E Magnolia Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Southside Christmas Village
Southside’s holiday market is a free event and will be held in the Southside City Hall. Check off items from your holiday shopping list while supporting local artisans!
- When: Dec. 14, 9AM – 3PM
- Where: 2255 Alabama 77, Southside, AL 35907
Jingle + Mingle Market in Enterprise
Dalrymple Farms in Enterprise will be hosting a Jingle & Mingle Market on Dec. 1. Local vendors, and even Santa Claus, will be in attendance.
- When: Dec. 1, 1PM – 5PM
- Where: 555 County Rd 720, Enterprise, AL 36330
North Pole Stroll Christmas Market in Chickasaw
This Chickasaw Christmas market will have local vendors, face painting, food trucks + artists on site for hand-painted portraits/caricatures. Vendors keep all of the proceeds from their booths, so doing your holiday shopping at the market will be supporting tree-mendous local businesses.
- When: Dec. 7, 12PM – 4PM
- Where: 604 Dumont Street, Chickasaw, AL 36611
Jingle + Mingle Christmas Expo in Tuscaloosa
This Tuscaloosa holiday expo will host 40+ diverse vendors at the River Market. Hosted in partnership with the Chamber’s Diverse Business Council, this annual market is sure to spark your Christmas spirit.
- When: Dec. 17, 6PM – 9PM
- Where: 1900 Jack Warner Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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