Illustration of a family sharing roasted chestnuts and warm mugs at a Christmas market table in falling snow (WinterFest)

WinterFest

Local makers gather in the heart of Winterfest to showcase handcrafted art, festive finds, and gifts for the whole family. Visitors can stroll outdoors while shopping, celebrating, and sampling seasonal treats, baked goods, and specialty cottage foods.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

epwinterfest.com

When

Hours

Opening date: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; WinterFest Season Market: 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown El Paso

Food & Drink

Vendors offer baked goods and specialty cottage foods, and visitors can sample seasonal treats.

Parking

Use Mills Plaza Garage, Union Plaza Transit Terminal, Convention Center Parking (near The Rink) or Glory Road Transfer Center; some garages may close during WinterFest events.

Going?

Location

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Main St. in front of La Nube · El Paso, TX Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive and local

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Download the free Park 915 app before you go, because some downtown garages and parking areas may be closed during WinterFest events.
  • Skip the parking hunt by riding the El Paso Streetcar downtown to the market on Main St. in front of La Nube.
  • Visit on a Friday or Saturday evening during the season, since those are the only nights the regular season market runs.
  • Come with room for sampling, because local makers bring baked goods and specialty cottage foods along with handcrafted art.
  • Bring your gift list, since the market's handcrafted art and festive finds cover gifts for the whole family.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening day on November 21 runs longer hours than the regular Friday and Saturday season market.

Links & Contact

Run by City of El Paso

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy at the Holiday Market?

Local makers sell handcrafted art, baked goods and specialty cottage foods. You'll find festive finds, seasonal treats and gifts for the whole family.

Can we taste things?

Yes. Sampling is part of the evening, along with shopping and celebrating in the heart of WinterFest.

Where should we park?

Parking options include Mills Plaza Parking Garage, Union Plaza Transit Terminal, Convention Center Parking near The Rink, and Glory Road Transfer Center. Some garages and areas may be closed during WinterFest events, and the free Park 915 app has garage and lot details.

Can we get there without driving?

Yes. You can ride the El Paso Streetcar.

Can I sell at the market?

Vendor spaces for the regular market season are closed at this time.

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