Christmas Markets Near Raleigh 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Raleigh, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. 4 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Raleigh First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Square Winterfaire Raleigh, NC · under a mile from downtown | Dec 11 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Raleigh Christmas Market Raleigh, NC · 4 miles north | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market Raleigh, NC · 4 miles west | Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Saint Nicholas Market Raleigh, NC · 6 miles west | Dec 4 to 5, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Raleigh; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Durham Christmas Market (Durham, 21 miles northwest)
- Durham Craft Market Holiday Market (Durham, 21 miles northwest)
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Raleigh affiliate
Worth the Drive From Raleigh
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Greensboro Holiday Market
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 6 to 8, 2026
69 miles west of Raleigh
Merry Merry Market
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 18, 2026
67 miles west of Raleigh
Christmas Markets Near Raleigh: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Raleigh?
Moore Square Winterfaire, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 11 to 13, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Raleigh?
By how often people search for it, Raleigh Christmas Market (4 miles north), then Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market (4 miles west).
When do Christmas markets near Raleigh open in 2026?
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market opens first, on Friday, November 27, 2026. Moore Square Winterfaire is the last to close, on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Raleigh charge admission?
Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
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