Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Puyallup Holiday Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Puyallup Holiday Christmas Market

Visitors can browse handcrafted food and gift items from dozens of local artisan vendors offering holiday gift ideas. Two designated food court areas serve hot prepared meals, comforting snacks, and beverages. Guests can also view the lighted Santa parade featuring marching bands, floats, and walking units winding through downtown.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Holiday Market: 12:00pm–7:00pm; lighted Santa Parade: 5:00pm.

Neighborhood

Downtown Puyallup

Food & Drink

Two locations offer hot food: one near the Pavilion from noon to 7 p.m. and another on Elm Street from 3 to 7 p.m.

Location

Pioneer Park Pavilion · 300 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Check the interactive Market map once it goes live at the end of November so you can find your favorite vendors' booths ahead of time.
  • Plan to stay into the evening, because the lighted Santa Parade comes down Meridian while the market is still open.
  • Grab dinner at the Elm Street food area, which opens later in the day for people heading to the parade.
  • Come with your gift list, because 68 Farmers' Market vendors bring handcrafted food and gift items for holiday shopping.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The lighted Santa Parade winds down Meridian the same evening, with bands, floats and walking units.
  • A second hot food area opens on Elm Street later in the day for parade goers.

Links & Contact

Run by Puyallup Main Street Association

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I shop for?

Handcrafted food and gift items from 68 favorite Puyallup Farmers' Market vendors, with plenty of gift ideas.

Where is the hot food?

There are two hot food areas. One is next to the Pavilion and runs the whole market. The other is on Elm Street and opens later in the afternoon for parade goers.

How do I find a particular vendor?

Use the Market map, which lists attending vendors and their booth locations. Click a vendor's name and their booth lights up in orange. The interactive map goes live at the end of November.

What's in the Santa Parade?

It's a lighted parade down Meridian with bands, floats, walking units and more.

Is it good for families?

Yes. The market and the parade are fun for everyone in the family.

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