Christmas Markets Near Indianapolis 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Indianapolis, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. 5 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Indianapolis First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Artisan Market at the Harrison Center Indianapolis, IN · 1 mile north | Dec 4, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Christmas Gift + Hobby Show Indianapolis, IN · 4 miles north | Nov 11 to 15, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Cumberland Indiana German Christmas Market Cumberland, IN · 10 miles east | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Carmel Christmas Market Carmel, IN · 14 miles north | Nov 21 to Dec 24, 2026 | Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Closed Thu, Nov 26 | Free |
| Brown County Christkindl Market Nashville, IN · 39 miles south | Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Indianapolis; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Indianapolis Christkindlmarkt (Indianapolis, under a mile from downtown)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Indianapolis affiliate
Worth the Drive From Indianapolis
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Germania Society Christkindlmarkt
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nov 6 to 8, 2026
90 miles east of Indianapolis
Hamilton Christkindlmarkt
Hamilton, Ohio
Dec 4 to 5, 2026
90 miles east of Indianapolis
Berne Christkindlmarkt
Berne, Indiana
Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
88 miles northeast of Indianapolis
Christmas Markets Near Indianapolis: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Indianapolis?
Winter Artisan Market at the Harrison Center, 1 mile north of downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 4, 2026). Indianapolis Christkindlmarkt is closer, but has not announced its 2026 dates yet.
What is the most popular Christmas market near Indianapolis?
By how often people search for it, Carmel Christmas Market (14 miles north), then Indianapolis Christkindlmarkt (under a mile from downtown).
When do Christmas markets near Indianapolis open in 2026?
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show opens first, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Carmel Christmas Market is the last to close, on Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Indianapolis charge admission?
Christmas Gift + Hobby Show charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Cincinnati. By state: Christmas markets in Indiana. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.