# Christmas Markets Near Los Angeles 2026

> 7 Christmas markets within 40 miles of Los Angeles, closest first. Closed days, admission and a map, checked against each organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/near/los-angeles/

7 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Los Angeles, closest first. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.

## 2026 Dates, Closest to Los Angeles First

| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Old Pasadena](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/pasadena-jackalope/) Pasadena, CA · 8 miles northeast | Nov 14 to 15, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Huntington Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/san-marino-huntington-holiday-market/) San Marino, CA · 9 miles northeast | Nov 21, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| [Enchanted Forest of Light Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/la-canada-flintridge-descanso-holiday-market/) La Cañada Flintridge, CA · 10 miles north | Dec 2 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/santa-monica-swiss-winter-village/) Santa Monica, CA · 15 miles west | Nov 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Los Angeles Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/los-angeles-holiday-makers-market/) Los Angeles, CA · 23 miles south | Nov 14 to 15, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Orange County Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/huntington-beach-christmas-market-oc/) Huntington Beach, CA · 26 miles southeast | Nov 15, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Open days within these dates not yet published | Not published |
| [Holidays in the Village - A European Marketplace](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/thousand-oaks-holidays-in-the-village/) Thousand Oaks, CA · 38 miles west | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |

Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Los Angeles; the drive is longer.

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## Christmas Markets Near Los Angeles: Questions

### What is the closest Christmas market to Los Angeles?

[Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Old Pasadena](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/pasadena-jackalope/), 8 miles northeast of downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 14 to 15, 2026).

### What is the most popular Christmas market near Los Angeles?

By how often people search for it, [Orange County Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/huntington-beach-christmas-market-oc/) (26 miles southeast), then [Huntington Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/san-marino-huntington-holiday-market/) (9 miles northeast).

### When do Christmas markets near Los Angeles open in 2026?

[Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair Old Pasadena](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/pasadena-jackalope/) opens first, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. [Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/santa-monica-swiss-winter-village/) is the last to close, on Sunday, January 3, 2027.

### Are any Christmas markets near Los Angeles open after Christmas?

Yes: [Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/santa-monica-swiss-winter-village/) (through Jan 3) and [Orange County Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/huntington-beach-christmas-market-oc/) (through Jan 3). Each page has the days it is closed, Christmas Day included.

### Which Christmas markets near Los Angeles charge admission?

[Enchanted Forest of Light Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/la-canada-flintridge-descanso-holiday-market/), [Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/santa-monica-swiss-winter-village/) and [Los Angeles Holiday Market](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/los-angeles-holiday-makers-market/) charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.

By state: [Christmas markets in California](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/california/). Starting somewhere else? [Find the markets closest to your ZIP code](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/how-we-check/).