Illustration of a Christmas market stall piled with wooden toys, knitted stockings and baubles as a vendor wraps a gift (Illinois Product Holiday Market)
Christmas Markets

Illinois Product Holiday Market

Visitors can browse and shop local Illinois foods and handmade goods accompanied by live music and chef demonstrations. Children can visit with Santa Claus or stop by the Kids Holiday Corner to color, write letters to Santa, and craft their own take-home ornaments. Shoppers also have the chance to win market cash giveaways to spend directly with local vendors.

Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Kids Holiday Corner activities are free.

Hours

Friday 4p-9p; Saturday 9a-9p; Sunday 9a-5p.

Neighborhood

Downtown Springfield

Food & Drink

Shop local Illinois foods.

Parking

Parking is near Union Station, including street parking in the surrounding area and the Sixth & Madison Public Parking Garage. An accessible loading zone is on Madison Street just east of Sixth Street.

Accessibility

An accessible loading zone is available on Madison Street just east of Sixth Street.

Location

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Union Station · 500 E Madison, Springfield, IL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and local-goods shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Make time for the Kids Holiday Corner if visiting with children; its free activities include letter-writing, coloring and ornament-making.
  • Check the Santa schedule before planning a visit, since the schedule has not yet been released.
  • Look for parking on nearby streets or use the Sixth & Madison Public Parking Garage.
  • Use the accessible loading zone on Madison Street just east of Sixth Street for accessible drop-off.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Kids Holiday Corner activities are free.
  • Shoppers can win Market Cash each day; winners must spend it at the market.
  • The market is at a new location, Union Station, this year.

Links & Contact

Run by Illinois Department of Agriculture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can shoppers browse at the market?

The market features local Illinois foods and goods, with live music and chef demonstrations.

What can children do at the Kids Holiday Corner?

Children can write a letter to Santa, use festive coloring books and make an ornament to take home. Activities in the Kids Holiday Corner are free.

Will Santa be available for visits and photos?

Santa is scheduled to visit, but the schedule has not yet been provided.

Can visitors meet vendors or learn who is exhibiting?

The 2026 vendor list is still to come.

Where can I park, including for accessible drop-off?

Street parking is available in the surrounding area, and the Sixth & Madison Public Parking Garage is nearby. An accessible loading zone is on Madison Street just east of Sixth Street.

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