2025 Akron-Area Holiday Craft Fairs & Markets Guide

By Melanie Mohler, Everyday Akron team member

It’s hard to believe the holidays are almost here again. There are so many craft fairs and markets happening in the Akron area this time of year that it can be hard to keep track of them all … which is why we’ve put together the 2025 guide to Akron-area holiday craft fairs and markets!

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, need a pic with Santa, or just want to enjoy some holiday treats and cheer, check out our 2025 guide and interactive map below.

2025 Akron Area Holiday Craft Fairs and Markets

November

Sat., Nov. 8:

• Altar and Rosary Society of St. John Neumann Parish Craft Bazaar, 10am – 2pm
• Ellet Music Boosters Craft Show, 9am – 3pm
• Our Lady of Victory Women’s Guild Holiday Bazaar, 10am – 3pm
• St. Matthew Church Annual Happy Holly Days Bazaar, 9am – 4pm
• Summit Holiday Market, 11am – 4pm

Sun., Nov. 9:

• St. Matthew Church Annual Happy Holly Days Bazaar, 10am – 3pm
• Summit Holiday Market, 10am – 3pm

Sat., Nov. 15:

• Akron Zoo Shop-a-Holidays, 11am – 4pm
• Eastwood Church of the Brethren Craft Show, 9am – 3pm

Fri., Nov. 21:

• Visitation of Mary Candy Cane Junction Show, 9am – 3pm
• Jingle at the Jenks, 6pm – 10pm

Sat., Nov. 22:

• APS Holiday Craft Fair, 10am – 2pm
• German Family Society of Akron Holiday Bazaar, 9am – 4pm
• Jingle at the Jenks, 11am – 6pm

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Sun., Nov. 23:

• HiHO Brewing Co. Hoppy Holidays Market, 12pm – 5pm

Fri., Nov. 28:

• Akron Bazaar Holiday, 5pm – 9pm

Sat., Nov. 29:

• Akron Bazaar Holiday, 10am – 4pm
• Barberton Christmas Market, 2pm – 8pm
• House Three Thirty Small Business Saturday, 11am – 3:30pm
• Missing Falls Brewery Holiday Bazaar, 12pm – 6pm

Sun., Nov. 30:

• Akron Bazaar Holiday, 10am – 4pm

December

Wed., Dec. 3:

• Myers School of Art Holiday Shop, 5pm – 7pm 💵

Thurs., Dec. 4:

• Myers School of Art Holiday Shop, 10am – 7pm

Fri., Dec. 5:

• E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 12pm – 7pm 💵
• Myers School of Art Holiday Shop, 10am – 5pm

Sat., Dec. 6:

• Akron Arts and Crafts Market, 9am – 3pm 💵
• Boston Township Trustees Community Christmas Bazaar, 10am – 3pm
• E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 10am – 6pm 💵
• H + H for the Holidays Market, 11am – 3pm
• Mr. Zub’s Christmas Market, 12pm – 4pm
• St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Christmas Boutique, 10am – 2pm
• Woodridge Arts and Crafts Show, 9am – 3pm 💵

Sun., Dec. 7:

• 720 Dec Mkt Shopping Party, 9am – 4pm 💵
• Akron Art Museum Kids Maker Fest, 11am – 3pm
• E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, 10am – 4pm 💵
• St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Christmas Boutique, 11am – 2pm

Fri., Dec. 12:

• Hudson Christkindlmarkt, 4pm – 8pm

Sat., Dec. 13:

• All the Creatures – An Alternative Holiday Market, 2pm – 7pm
• Sip, Shop, and Jingle Pop-Up Market, 11am – 3pm
• Holiday Boutique Pop-Up at the HÜG, 4pm – 8pm
• Hudson Christkindlmarkt, 12pm – 8pm
• The Nightlight Movie Poster Holiday Pop-Up Shop, 2pm – 6pm
• The Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9:30am – 4pm

Sun., Dec. 14:

• Holiday Boutique Pop-Up at the HÜG, 12pm – 5pm
• Hudson Christkindlmarkt, 12pm – 4pm
• The Nightlight Movie Poster Holiday Pop-Up Shop, 12pm – 6pm

Sat., Dec. 20:

• House Three Thirty Pottery Pop-Up Market, 11am – 3pm

💵 = admission fee