Holiday markets in Hartford County are back for 2026, and this year you can shop local almost every weekend from mid-November to just before Christmas. We rounded up the markets worth your time, from a historic house in West Hartford to a hilltop brewery in Glastonbury and a Grinch-themed night market in South Windsor.
Every market below has the dates, hours, address and a link to the organizer, so you can plan your weekends, grab your friends and knock out your gift list while supporting local makers. Most are free to attend. Save this guide, and check our Social Calendar for even more holiday events.
The Hartford County holiday markets, in date order
1. Noah Webster House Holiday Market, West Hartford
The Noah Webster House's 7th annual market fills the historic museum with 20+ local artisans, and the lineup of makers changes each weekend, so it's worth more than one visit. Look for handmade jewelry, candles, pottery, woodwork and fiber arts, plus the limited-edition 2026 West Hartford collectible ornament.
When: Nov 21–22, 10 AM–3 PM; Fri, Dec 4, 5–8 PM; Dec 5–6, 10 AM–3 PM
Where: Noah Webster House, 227 South Main St, West Hartford
Cost: Free (a $5 donation is appreciated)
Details: noahwebsterhouse.org
2. Women's Craft Celebration at the Pond House Café, West Hartford
This long-running artisan show brings 21 Connecticut women artists to the Pond House in Elizabeth Park, selling pottery, clothing, jewelry, art and sculpture. Make a morning of it with brunch at the café, and enter the gift raffle that benefits Foodshare.
When: Sun, Nov 22, 9 AM–3 PM
Where: Pond House Café, Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Ave, West Hartford
Cost: Free
Details: Event listing
3. Winterfair Hartford at Union Station
Hartford's biggest indoor holiday market takes over the Great Hall at Union Station every weekend through December, with 30+ local small businesses each market day selling handmade gifts, art, jewelry and treats. It's an easy trip by train or bus if you'd rather skip parking.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov 28–Dec 20, 11 AM–4 PM
Where: Union Station Great Hall, 1 Union Place, Hartford
Cost: Free to browse; $5 parking at the Spruce Street lot with Winterfair check-in, and free street parking on weekends
Details: winterfairct.com
4. LTM Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at Cheney Hall, Manchester
The Little Theatre of Manchester celebrates Small Business Saturday with a craft fair inside historic Cheney Hall. Browse gifts from local artisans and businesses while carolers perform, and Santa stops by from 12:30 to 2:30 PM for photos.
When: Sat, Nov 28, 12–4 PM
Where: Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester
Cost: Free
Details: ctvisit.com
5. Christmas Craft Market at the Irish American Home, Glastonbury
The Irish American Home opens to the public for a cozy holiday craft market with handmade gifts, holiday décor and festive treats. Stay for live music, a drink from the cash bar and food from the Tenth Hole Tavern.
When: Sun, Nov 29, 11 AM–4 PM
Where: Irish American Home, 132 Commerce St, Glastonbury
Cost: Free
Details: Event listing
6. Christmas Market at Hops on the Hill, South Glastonbury
Shop local makers with a beer in hand at this hilltop brewery's Christmas market, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Come for the gifts, stay for the views.
When: Sun, Nov 29, 1–5 PM
Where: Hops on the Hill, 275 Dug Rd, South Glastonbury
Cost: Free to browse
Details: CT Craft Fair Connection
7. Pratt Street Winter Village, Hartford
Historic Pratt Street turns into an open-air holiday market with local artisans, live music and seasonal demos, and the street's restaurants and bars stay open, so plan to shop and then stay for lunch or a drink.
When: Opens Sun, Nov 29, 11 AM–4 PM, then select December weekends (next date Dec 5)
Where: Pratt Street, downtown Hartford
Cost: Free
Details: hartford.com
8. Holiday Boutique at Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington
Hill-Stead's annual boutique brings local artisans to the museum for a weekend of handcrafted gifts, seasonal décor and one-of-a-kind finds. Pair your shopping with a guided tour of the historic house.
When: Sat, Dec 5 and Sun, Dec 6, 10 AM–4 PM
Where: Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Rd, Farmington
Cost: Free (pre-registration requested); house tours are paid
Details: ctvisit.com
9. A Grinchy Holiday Night Market at Connecticut Valley Brewing, South Windsor
The most fun market on the list: a Grinch-themed night market with local vendors, themed food and drink specials, a costume contest, photo spots, make-and-take crafts and raffles.
When: Sat, Dec 5, 4–9 PM
Where: Connecticut Valley Brewing Company and Birdhouse Coffee, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
Cost: Free
Details: ctvalleybrewing.com
Make a day of it: festive events nearby
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Thu, Dec 3, 5–8 PM: tree lighting, live performances and decked-out shop windows in West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Free. Details
Holidays on Main in Old Wethersfield, Sat, Dec 5, evening: tree lighting, carolers, wagon and trolley rides and Santa along historic Main Street. Free; 2026 times not yet posted. Details
Festival of Trees & Traditions at the Wadsworth Atheneum, Dec 3–13, 12–5 PM: galleries filled with designer trees and holiday décor. $29. Details
Tips for holiday market season
Bring cash. Many small vendors take cards, but cash keeps lines moving.
Go early for the best picks, especially at one-weekend markets like Hill-Stead and Hops on the Hill.
Double up. Pair a market with a meal: Pratt Street's restaurants, brunch at the Pond House, or a beer at Hops on the Hill or CT Valley Brewing.
Check before you go. Hours and vendor lineups can change, so tap the link for each market the day of.
Which market is first on your list? Tell us on Instagram @wehartford, and follow along for more holiday events all season.
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Last updated November 9, 2026.