Holidays at the Market
The market is decked out in holiday lights and festive music while dozens of vendors sell fresh-cut trees, wreaths, seasonal treats, and hand-crafted gifts. Visitors can take horse-drawn carriage rides around the area and bring children to visit Santa. The evening session also features special promotions and entertainment across participating Market District businesses.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free admission; horse-drawn carriage rides are free.
Hours
Sundays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Thursday 6-9 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
North Market District
Food & Drink
Holiday vendors sell specialty foods, beverage products, and seasonal treats.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring the kids in the morning on a Sunday or early on Thursday evening, because Santa is only there for part of each event.
- Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride, because they run at every Holidays at the Market event.
- Come to the Thursday evening event for specials at Market District businesses and entertainment around the district, on top of shopping the holiday vendors.
- Come ready to carry home a fresh-cut tree or wreath, because dozens of holiday vendors sell them alongside decorations, specialty foods and hand-crafted gifts.
- For an easy gift, pick up Market Gift Tokens at the Token Center behind the Market Office on regular Market days, or Market-branded merch during the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Special Thursday evening event on December 10, with specials at Market District businesses and entertainment throughout the Market District.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Rochester
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 shop for?
Dozens of holiday vendors sell fresh-cut trees and wreaths, decorations, specialty foods and drinks, hand-crafted items and seasonal treats.
Can kids visit Santa?
Yes. Santa is there in the morning at the Sunday events and for the first two hours of the Thursday evening event.
What's different about the Thursday evening event?
It's run with the Market District Business Association. Market District businesses offer specials, and there's entertainment throughout the district on top of the holiday vendors, Santa and carriage rides.
Where can I buy Market Gift Tokens or Market merchandise?
Gift Tokens are sold at the small white Token Center behind the Market Office during regular Market days and hours. Market-branded merch is sold in the indoor 'B' Shed and will also be available during Holidays at the Market.
How can I become a vendor?
A 2026 vendor application packet for Holidays at the Market is available from the Public Market.
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