Choose a shopping trip by date, admission and location. These nine selected markets cover Atlanta, nearby towns and North Georgia, from Jefferson’s November weekend and Helen’s two Christmas-market weekends to Christmas Eve in Lawrenceville and Senoia.
Researched by MakerDates · Selection expanded October 5, 2026; individual source-check dates appear below. This is a selected guide, not a statewide calendar or a record of personal visits. All hours below are local Eastern time.
Those opening dates are not daily schedules. Lawrenceville and Senoia have regular closed weekdays and holiday exceptions; Helen lists November 28–29 and December 5–6 only. Use the hours for your chosen market below before setting off.
Compare dates and visitor admission
Admission is the cost to visit. Seller application and booth fees are separate. “Not confirmed” does not mean free.
Selected 2026 markets, ordered by first listed date, including previews. Multiweek markets do not open every day.
General admission free with RSVP. Skating, Santa’s Village, igloos and beverage tastings are separately ticketed.
Hours, locations and practical details
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Jefferson Holiday Market
An early-November shopping weekend with indoor and outdoor spaces. Friday’s ticket is advertised with a dessert and cider reception. The city flyer says admission is valid through the weekend; it does not specify child concessions or the re-entry process.
When
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026. November 6, 6–9 pm; November 7, 9 am–6 pm; November 8, 11 am–4 pm.
Where
Jefferson Civic Center. 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
Admission
$8 Friday; $3 Saturday; $2 Sunday. City flyer says admission is valid through the weekend.
Getting there
Visitor parking, charges and accessible arrival arrangements are not confirmed in the cited sources.
A one-day market for local growers and makers in Ringgold, useful if you want to shop in November. The organizer’s holiday hours differ from its regular Saturday market schedule.
When
Nov 14, 2026. November 14, 11 am–4 pm
Where
Ringgold United Methodist Church. 7484 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA
Admission
Not confirmed in the organizer sources. Ask before travelling.
Getting there
Visitor parking, charges and accessible arrival arrangements are not confirmed in the cited sources.
An option for German-style holiday shopping across several weeks. Use this location’s current dates page: the linked FAQ still has a Wednesday Christmas Eve and an older shuttle schedule. Do not plan a 2026 journey from that timetable.
When
Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026. Regular weeks: Wednesday–Thursday 3–9 pm; Friday–Sunday 11 am–9 pm. Monday–Tuesday closed except November 23–24 and December 21–22. November 23–25 and December 21–23: 11 am–9 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, November 26. December 24: 11 am–4 pm.
Where
Lawrenceville Lawn. 210 Luckie Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Admission
Free admission; purchases and optional activities cost extra.
Getting there
Organizer lists free downtown parking, including decks at 147 East Crogan Street and 225 Luckie Street. Street spaces have a two-hour limit. Check the linked city map and local signs; 2026 shuttle arrangements are not verified.
A separate location of the Atlanta Christkindl Market, with its own entrance in Senoia. It starts a week after Lawrenceville. Older vendor galleries on the organizer’s page are not a confirmed 2026 stall list.
When
Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026. Regular weeks: Wednesday–Thursday 3–9 pm; Friday–Sunday 11 am–9 pm. Monday–Tuesday closed except December 21–22. December 21–23: 11 am–9 pm. December 24: 11 am–4 pm.
Where
Downtown Senoia. 158 Seavy Street, Senoia, GA 30276
Admission
Free admission; purchases and optional activities cost extra.
Getting there
Organizer identifies downtown street parking and several lots, without publishing prices or time limits. Check signs and availability before leaving the car.
Handmade gifts and decorations across two downtown locations. The chamber lists a playground and restrooms at Unicoi Hill Park. Choose one of the four market days; the overall date range is not a daily opening schedule.
When
Nov 28–29 & Dec 5–6, 2026. November 28–29 and December 5–6: 10 am–5 pm each day. No market dates listed between those two weekends.
Where
Downtown Marktplatz and Unicoi Hill Park. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
Admission
Free admission.
Getting there
The chamber notes that most private and city-owned parking lots charge a fee. No current shopper rate or reserved visitor parking is published; check the chosen lot’s signs.
An evening shopping event alongside Porterdale’s Christmas parade. The current application and terms explicitly say the venue has no roof; the separate event description still calls it covered. Plan for outdoor conditions and confirm the 8 pm versus 8:30 pm closing time.
When
Dec 4, 2026. December 4, from 4 pm. Closing is listed as both 8 pm and 8:30 pm; confirm with the organizer.
Where
Porter Memorial Gym & Village Event Center. 2201 Main Street, Porterdale, GA 30014
Admission
Not confirmed in the organizer sources. Ask before travelling.
Getting there
Visitor parking, charges and accessible arrival arrangements are not confirmed in the cited sources.
A two-day market for original handmade work in Buckhead Village. Saturday’s closing time conflicts within the organizer’s information; confirm it before planning a late visit.
When
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026. Sunday 11 am–5 pm. Saturday starts at 11 am; the source conflicts between 6 pm and 7 pm closing.
Where
Buckhead Village. 3035 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA
Admission
Not confirmed in the organizer sources. Ask before travelling.
Getting there
Organizer lists free event-site parking; confirm access before travel.
A separate Buckhead event from the Handmade Holiday Gift Market. The current vendor call confirms its date and park, but visitor hours, admission and parking still need confirmation. Treat it as a date to follow up, rather than a fully planned outing.
When
Dec 5, 2026. December 5; market hours not published in the vendor call.
Where
Charlie Loudermilk Park. Atlanta; exact entrance not confirmed.
Admission
Not confirmed in the organizer sources. Ask before travelling.
Getting there
Visitor parking, charges and accessible arrival arrangements are not confirmed in the cited sources.
A broader holiday festival that advertises a Christmas market alongside paid experiences. Follow the organizer’s RSVP page for entry requirements; a free entry reservation does not include the separately priced attractions.
When
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. December 11, 12 and 13: noon–10 pm each day.
Where
Grant Park. Atlanta; exact entrance not confirmed.
Admission
General admission free with RSVP. Skating, Santa’s Village, igloos and beverage tastings are separately ticketed.
Getting there
Organizer lists nearby public parking and on-site accessible parking with a valid placard, but no specific entrance, car park, prices or transit route. Confirm those details before travelling.
The Atlanta Christkindl Market’s current location pages point to Lawrenceville and Senoia. Buckhead Handmade and Miracle on Peachtree are separate events. Use the specific address for your chosen event when planning the journey.
Check what your entry price includes
A free-entry market can still charge for purchases, photos or activities. For Jefferson, the city flyer says admission remains valid through the weekend; confirm any re-entry procedure with the organizer. For Winter Wonderland, follow the organizer’s RSVP instructions and check the price of each additional experience.
Resolve the details that matter to your visit
Before booking travel, check the latest organizer announcement for opening times, cancellations and the correct entrance. If you need step-free access, accessible parking, toilets or a particular pet policy, confirm them directly when the source does not address them. Do not assume a venue called a gym is indoors: Porterdale’s application terms describe an open-air space with no roof.
MakerDates does not issue tickets or manage these events. Send us a correction if an organizer has published newer information.
Looking across the state line?
Our Tennessee Christmas & holiday markets guide compares selected events around Nashville, Lascassas, Knoxville and Chattanooga, with free-entry options and separate weekend schedules.