Last updated: September 15, 2026 · Prices, dates and events change — call us to plan and book the trip, no booking fees.
Quick answer
The top U.S. Christmas markets for 2026: Chicago Christkindlmarket, Bethlehem PA, Philadelphia's Christmas Village, the DC Holiday Market, and Silverton, Oregon. Most run mid/late November through late December — book flights and hotels by October before market weekends fill.
The best markets
Chicago Christkindlmarket (modeled on Nuremberg, authentic German gifts), Bethlehem PA Christkindlmarkt (one of the oldest in the country), Philadelphia Christmas Village, and the Downtown DC Holiday Market lead the list. Also great: Carmel (IN), Leavenworth (WA) and Arlington (TX).
2026 dates
Bethlehem: Nov 13–Dec 20 (weekends). Silverton (OR): Nov 20–Dec 31. Philadelphia Christmas Village: Nov 27–Dec 24. DC Holiday Market: late November–December. Always confirm on each market's site.
Planning the trip
Market-weekend hotels near the popular markets sell out early, and December fares climb closer to the date — so book by October. Pick a market, and we'll sort flights and a nearby stay.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Christmas markets in the USA?
Chicago's Christkindlmarket, Bethlehem PA's Christkindlmarkt, Philadelphia's Christmas Village, the Downtown DC Holiday Market, and the Silverton Christmas Market in Oregon are among the very best, alongside Carmel IN, Leavenworth WA and Arlington TX.
When do US Christmas markets run in 2026?
Most run from mid/late November through late December. Bethlehem's runs Nov 13–Dec 20 (weekends), Silverton Nov 20–Dec 31, and Philadelphia's Christmas Village Nov 27–Dec 24.
Which US city has the most authentic German Christmas market?
Chicago's Christkindlmarket is modeled on Nuremberg's, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania hosts one of the oldest German-style markets in the country.
When should I book a Christmas-market trip?
Book flights and hotels by October — market-weekend hotels near popular markets sell out early, and December fares rise closer to the date.
Are US Christmas markets free to visit?
Most markets are free to enter (you pay for food, drinks and gifts); a few ticketed holiday villages, like Silverton, charge admission. Check each market's site for 2026 details.
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