Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Santa's Shoppe)
Christmas Markets

Santa's Shoppe

Shoppers explore a large holiday market featuring items from more than 60 merchants traveling from across South Carolina and beyond. The event serves as the signature annual fundraiser for the Junior League of Spartanburg. Proceeds help support community initiatives, including leadership development and teacher mini-grants.

Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 All ages $5 in advance; $10 at the door.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m.

Neighborhood

Downtown Spartanburg

Location

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium · 385 N. Church Street, Spartanburg Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and families with children

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy advance admission through League members, select local businesses, or online to pay less than at the door.
  • Plan to collect tickets purchased online at will-call on the days of the event.
  • Don’t go to the League office to buy tickets; sales there have ended, so use online, League members, or participating businesses.
  • Reserve Cookies with Santa tickets online early; sessions can sell out, and extra tickets aren’t available at the door.
  • Choose a Cookies with Santa seating time in advance, and allow an hour for pictures, crafts, and cookie decorating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Advance admission tickets are available through League members, select businesses, and online.
  • Cookies with Santa has separately ticketed timed sessions; tickets are online only and the event can sell out.

Links & Contact

Run by Junior League of Spartanburg, Inc.

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

How do I get advance tickets?

Advance tickets go on sale in September from League members, select businesses and online. Online tickets are picked up at will-call on the days of the event. Tickets are no longer sold at the League office. You can also buy tickets at the door, but they cost more there.

What kind of shopping is there?

Over 60 merchants come from across South Carolina and beyond, so you can work through your holiday gift list.

What is Cookies with Santa?

It's a separately ticketed hour for children, with pictures with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating and more. Each child's ticket includes one adult. Tickets are sold online only and the event sells out. No seats are sold at the door.

Where does the money go?

All proceeds support the Junior League of Spartanburg's mission. That includes developing women as leaders, the Mini-Grants for Teachers program and other needs across the Spartanburg community.

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