The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here, which means Denver’s holiday market season is underway. Whether you’re sipping something warm at the iconic German-style Christkindlmarket, browsing endless vendors at a Horseshoe market or checking gifts off your list in glitzy Cherry Creek North, these holiday pop-ups make shopping small feel extra merry. Here’s where to snag the best local gifts in 2025.
Urban Holiday Market
Saturdays & Sundays, Nov.-Dec., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St.
Admission: Free
Downtown Denver’s beloved Urban Holiday Market returns to Union Station for another season of open-air shopping and festive entertainment. Each weekend, discover a curated collection of handcrafted gifts, local art and specialty goods alongside live performances and family-friendly fun. It’s the perfect one-stop market set against the backdrop of one of Denver’s most iconic landmarks.
Curate: A Local Mercantile Holiday Open House
Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Locations: 8242 S. University Blvd., #150, Centennial; and 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., #330, Littleton
Admission: Free
Kick off the season at Curate Mercantile’s annual holiday open house, featuring over 100 local vendors across two locations. Browse boutiques, artisan foods, home décor and gifts while enjoying complimentary samples, giveaways and festive treats from local bakeries. With gift wrapping available and special promotions for rewards members, Curate makes it easy to shop small and spread big holiday cheer.
Denver BAZAAR Holiday Markets
Cherry Creek Holiday BAZAAR: Nov. 15, 3000 E. 1st Ave., Cherry Creek North
RiNo Holiday BAZAAR: Nov. 21-Dec. 22, Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays 12-8 p.m., Sundays 12-6 p.m., 2750 Blake St.
Ski Chalet BAZAAR (Belleview Beer Garden): Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 6791 E. Chenango Ave., Denver
Highlands Square Holiday BAZAAR: Dec. 13, W. 32nd Ave. & Lowell Blvd.
Admission: Free
The Denver BAZAAR markets bring après-ski energy and local flavor to neighborhoods across the city. With pop-ups in RiNo, Belleview Station, Cherry Creek, and the Highlands, you’ll find everything from craft cocktails and street food to local art and handmade gifts. Each market offers a mix of music, makers and merry moments—perfect for shopping, sipping, and soaking up the season.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market & Mistletoe Lounge
Nov. 20-Dec. 24, 2025
Location: Fillmore St. between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Cherry Creek North
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 12-7 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday & Dec. 18-23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve 12-3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Courtesy of Cherry Creek North
Back for its sixth season, the Cherry Creek Holiday Market transforms Fillmore Street into a sparkling outdoor wonderland with 45+ rotating local makers and designers. Sip festive cocktails inside the cozy Mistletoe Lounge—Denver’s premier holiday pop-up bar—where twinkle lights, live music (Thursday through Sunday), and themed drinks like the Maple Black Walnut Old Fashioned set the mood. With everything from handwoven textiles to bottled cocktails, this market is a must for anyone craving style, spirit and seasonal cheer in one of Denver’s most vibrant settings.
Denver Christkindlmarket
Nov. 21-Dec. 23, 2025
Location: Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St., Denver
Hours: Monday-Thursday 1-9 p.m.; Friday-Sunday & Dec. 15-23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Festival Hall open until 10 p.m.)
Admission: Free
Step into a European wonderland at the Denver Christkindlmarket, an authentic German-style holiday market filled with handmade gifts, ornaments and European fare. Sip glühwein, sample schnitzel and enjoy live entertainment as twinkle lights illuminate the Tivoli Quad. Now in its new Auraria Campus location, this market remains one of Denver’s most loved—and delicious—holiday traditions.
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market (Denver)
Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Old South Gaylord Street, Washington Park (between Tennessee & Mississippi)
Admission: Free
Firefly Handmade returns to Denver’s historic Old South Gaylord Street for a weekend of festive shopping and local charm. Browse one-of-a-kind goods from 80+ Colorado artisans, including jewelry, ceramics, skincare, artisanal foods and home décor. With live music, free admission and a family- and pup-friendly atmosphere, this beloved market captures the spirit of community and craftsmanship. Take a stroll through Wash Park’s tree-lined streets, warm up at nearby cafés and bars and check everyone off your holiday list while supporting small businesses.
Horseshoe Holiday Markets
Highlands Winter Market: Nov. 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Highlands Masonic Temple
Littleton Holiday Market: Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Breckenridge Brewery, Littleton
Admission: Free
Celebrate Colorado’s maker community at this season’s two Horseshoe Holiday Markets, where local artists and vintage vendors sling unique goods and festive flair. From ceramics and candles to hot sauces and chocolate boxes, find gifts for everyone on your list while supporting Denver’s creative economy. With two weekends of shopping in two cozy settings (Highlands Masonic Temple and Breckenridge Brewery), these markets promise creative finds and all the best vibes.
Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block
Dec. 13-14, 20-21, 12-7 p.m.
Location: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Admission: Free
Downtown’s Dairy Block becomes a twinkling holiday playground during the Mistletoe Market, which features artisan vendors, carolers, family activities and festive bites and drinks. Browse apparel, art, sweets and pet gifts as you wander through immersive light displays and enjoy live music. Cozy, creative and undeniably merry, this downtown tradition shines bright in the heart of LoDo.
