# Williamsburg Christmas Market 2026

> Williamsburg Christmas Market in Williamsburg, Virginia: Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/williamsburg-christmas-market/

Williamsburg, [Virginia](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/virginia/)

Friday, November 27 to Sunday, December 20, 2026

| Dates | Friday, November 27 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Thu, Nov 26 |
| Hours | Thursday: **11 am to 6 pm** Friday: **11 am to 7 pm** Saturday: **10 am to 7 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 6 pm** Open Thursday to Sunday only; the first weekend starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving. |
| Where | Court Street by Bicentennial Park, behind the Colonial Williamsburg art museums 320 W Court St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.2673,-76.7048) |
| Admission | Free on Thursdays; a one-time $5 fee Friday to Sunday gives a card for repeat visits, train ride and petting zoo included. Under-18s and students with ID free (2026) |
| Organizer | CultureFix. [Official website](https://www.culture-fix.org/christmasmarket) |
| Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 28](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=37.2673&lng=-76.7048&address=Williamsburg%2C%20VA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=USD&campaign=bcmus_williamsburg_christmas_market_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [CultureFix](https://www.culture-fix.org/christmasmarket), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.culture-fix.org/christmasmarket). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Williamsburg Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Williamsburg Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 27, 2026.

### When does Williamsburg Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, December 20, 2026.

### What are Williamsburg Christmas Market's hours?

Thursday 11 am to 6 pm; Friday 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Open Thursday to Sunday only; the first weekend starts on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

### Is Williamsburg Christmas Market open every day?

Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Thu, Nov 26.

### Where is Williamsburg Christmas Market?

Court Street by Bicentennial Park, behind the Colonial Williamsburg art museums, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The address is 320 W Court St, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

### Is Williamsburg Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. Free on Thursdays; a one-time $5 fee Friday to Sunday gives a card for repeat visits, train ride and petting zoo included. Under-18s and students with ID free (2026).

## About Williamsburg Christmas Market

A European-style market of about 40 wooden vendor chalets in downtown Williamsburg, with glühwein, craft beer, fire pits, a train ride and petting zoo, and Santa every day it is open.

## Where Is Williamsburg Christmas Market?

Court Street by Bicentennial Park, behind the Colonial Williamsburg art museums, 320 W Court St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Getting There, Parking and More

### Parking

The market is on Court Street, with entrances on Henry Street and Nassau Street. The city's Prince George Parking Garage, at 230 N Henry St, is on the same street as one of the entrances: the first 30 minutes are free, then it costs $1 an hour up to $12 a day, paid by card or the Passport app only (October 2026). The city's City Square Parking Terrace, at 401 N Boundary St, has 125 short-term free spaces across from the library.

| Garage | Address | Rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prince George Parking Garage | 230 N Henry St | First 30 min free, then $1 an hour, $12 a day max, cards only (October 2026) |
| City Square Parking Terrace | 401 N Boundary St | Short-term free, 125 spaces (October 2026) |

Source: [CultureFix](https://www.culture-fix.org/christmasmarket), checked October 28, 2026; [City of Williamsburg](https://www.williamsburgva.gov/1254/Public-Parking-Garages), checked October 28, 2026.

### What Else Is On

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, just outside the city, turns into Christmas Town on select dates from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with lights, holiday shows, Santa and the park's rides. It is a separately ticketed event: you buy an event ticket, or get in with an eligible Busch Gardens membership or pass. Check the park's calendar for which nights it opens.

Source: [Busch Gardens Williamsburg](https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/christmas-town/), checked October 28, 2026.

### Hotels Near Williamsburg Christmas Market

The market sits between Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and the art museums, a block or two from Merchants Square. Anywhere in the Historic Area, around Merchants Square or near the College of William & Mary end of Duke of Gloucester Street is an easy walk to the chalets.

**Staying the night?** [See hotels near Williamsburg Christmas Market for Saturday, November 28](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=37.2673&lng=-76.7048&address=Williamsburg%2C%20VA%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=USD&campaign=bcmus_williamsburg_christmas_market_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map.

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## Questions People Ask

**Where do I park for the Williamsburg Christmas Market?**

The city's Prince George Parking Garage at 230 N Henry St is closest: first 30 minutes free, then $1 an hour up to $12 a day, cards only (October 2026). Walk down Henry Street to the market entrance.

**How does the $5 entry work at the Williamsburg Christmas Market?**

It is a one-time $5 fee on Fridays to Sundays, and you get a card to show on later visits. Thursdays are free, and so are under-18s and students with ID. The train ride and petting zoo are included.

**Can teenagers visit the market on their own?**

The organizer says children 15 and under must be with an adult.

**Which entrance should I use?**

The organizer says entrances are on Henry Street and Nassau Street, at either end of the Court Street site.

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