Christmas Markets Near Milwaukee 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Milwaukee, closest first, 2 of them within 5 miles. 4 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Milwaukee First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World Milwaukee, WI · under a mile from downtown | Dec 20, 2026 | One day only | Free |
| Menomonee Falls Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls, WI · 14 miles northwest | Dec 12, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| West Bend Christmas Market West Bend, WI · 30 miles northwest | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Oconomowoc German Christmas Market Oconomowoc, WI · 30 miles west | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Milwaukee; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Milwaukee Christmas Market (Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee affiliate
Worth the Drive From Milwaukee
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Chicago Christmas Market
Chicago, Illinois
Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026
81 miles south of Milwaukee
Wrigleyville Christmas Market
Chicago, Illinois
Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
Closed Fri, Dec 25
76 miles south of Milwaukee
New Glarus Christmas Market
New Glarus, Wisconsin
Dec 4 to 6, 2026
89 miles west of Milwaukee
Christmas Markets Near Milwaukee: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Milwaukee?
Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 20, 2026). Milwaukee Christmas Market is closer, but has not announced its 2026 dates yet.
What is the most popular Christmas market near Milwaukee?
By how often people search for it, Milwaukee Christmas Market (under a mile from downtown), then Oconomowoc German Christmas Market (30 miles west).
When do Christmas markets near Milwaukee open in 2026?
West Bend Christmas Market opens first, on Friday, November 27, 2026. Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World is the last to close, on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Other cities nearby: Madison, Chicago. By state: Christmas markets in Wisconsin. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.