Christmas Markets Near Syracuse 2026
5 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Syracuse, closest first, 4 of them within 5 miles. 3 have 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Syracuse First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse holiday night market Syracuse, NY · under a mile from downtown | Nov 28, 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival Syracuse, NY · 3 miles east | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Prison City Holiday Market Auburn, NY · 22 miles west | Nov 21 to Dec 12, 2026 | Open Saturdays only | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Syracuse; the drive is longer.
Still to Announce 2026 Dates
- Syracuse Christmas Market (Syracuse, under a mile from downtown)
- Holiday Artisan Market at The Westcott Theater (Syracuse, 1 mile east)
Christmas Light Shows Near Syracuse
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Christmas Lights Liverpool, NY | Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027 | Drive-through light show | Ticket |
Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. Every light show we list.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Syracuse affiliate
Worth the Drive From Syracuse
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Canandaigua Christmas Market
Canandaigua, New York
Nov 13 to 15, 2026
59 miles west of Syracuse
Rochester Christmas Market
Rochester, New York
Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
74 miles west of Syracuse
Rochester Holiday Market
Rochester, New York
Nov 29 to Dec 10, 2026
Closed Mon, Nov 30, Tue, Dec 1, Wed, Dec 2, Thu, Dec 3, Fri, Dec 4, Sat, Dec 5, Mon, Dec 7, Tue, Dec 8, Wed, Dec 9
73 miles west of Syracuse
Christmas Markets Near Syracuse: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Syracuse?
Syracuse holiday night market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 28, 2026). Syracuse Christmas Market is closer, but has not announced its 2026 dates yet.
When do Christmas markets near Syracuse open in 2026?
Prison City Holiday Market opens first, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and is also the last to close, on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Syracuse charge admission?
Syracuse holiday night market and Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
Other cities nearby: Rochester. By state: Christmas markets in New York. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.