Illustration of a Christmas market seen from above with stalls around a giant decorated tree in a cathedral square (Wellesley Marketplace 2026)

Wellesley Marketplace 2026

Shoppers can browse two floors of vendor booths representing more than 200 local businesses selling jewelry, apparel, home goods, and paper crafts. The event features both indoor and outdoor food vendors along with traditional holiday raffle baskets. Visitors can also take advantage of a dedicated shopper's lounge to rest and recharge.

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When

Tickets

VVIP Admission: $50; VIP Admission: $30; Advance General Admission: $15; Day-of General Admission: $20; children 10 and under: $5; children under 2: free. Credit card fees apply.

Hours

VVIP and VIP: 9am entry; 9:00 am-10:00 am early entry. General admission: 10am to 4pm.

Ages

Children under 2: FREE

Food & Drink

Indoor and outdoor food vendors offer food and more.

Parking

On-site parking is available at Wellesley High School and along some adjacent streets. Off-site parking is available at Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail Parking Lot and Babson College Nichols Parking Lot; a free shuttle runs between both offsite locations and the school throughout the day, with return service.

Going?

Location

Wellesley High School · 50 Rice Street, Wellesley, MA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday gift shoppers and friends shopping together

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets once sales open on October 14, since VVIP and VIP tickets are limited and advance general admission costs less than day-of.
  • Park at Wellesley Farms or Babson's Nichols lot and ride the free shuttle straight to the Marketplace entrance and back.
  • Walk both floors of Wellesley High School, because vendor categories are spread throughout the space instead of grouped together.
  • Stop by the Presented by Juniors booth for a preview of Susan Bridgefarmer's work, then visit Booth 157 for her full collection.
  • If you park on-site or on nearby streets, watch for the parking signs posted by the Wellesley Police.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: VVIP tickets with a reserved parking spot, early entry, swag bag, special edition gift and coupon flyer (limited quantities).
  • VVIP and VIP ticket holders get an extra hour of early shopping before general admission.
  • Exclusive to VVIP and VIP shoppers: a limited-edition print by 2026 featured artist Susan Bridgefarmer.
  • New this year: a shopper's lounge to rest and recharge.
  • Vendor coupons available as an add-on, free for VIP and VVIP ticket holders.

Links & Contact

Run by Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club

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 website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I shop for?

More than 200 local businesses sell jewelry and accessories, bags, home goods, apparel for adults and kids, paper goods, food and more.

Where should I park?

There's on-site parking in the Wellesley High School lot and on some nearby streets. Off-site lots at the Wellesley Farms Commuter Rail station and Babson College's Nichols lot have a free shuttle to the Marketplace entrance and back.

What do VIP and VVIP tickets include?

Both include an extra hour of early shopping, a swag bag, a coupon flyer and a special edition gift. VVIP also includes a reserved parking spot for the day. Both are limited.

How is the market laid out?

Vendors fill two floors of Wellesley High School, and product categories are spread throughout, so it's worth walking both floors.

Is there food?

Yes, there are indoor and outdoor food vendors, plus the traditional holiday raffle baskets.

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