Kerrie Joyce 
We love the fall season as much as the next person, but with temperatures below 50 degrees and post-Thanksgiving shopping fast approaching, we’re ready to get a jump on retail therapy to get through the winter season. With plenty of festive markets to fill us with holiday cheer, Essex County has plenty of opportunities to raise our spirits and support local businesses. Read on for pop-up Holiday markets taking place in New Jersey throughout the 2025 season.
Dickens Village | Ricalton Square, Maplewood
Date: TBD
Dickens Village is an annual holiday event which returns every year for three Saturdays throughout December. The event features miniature houses around Ricalton Square, bringing to life the scenes from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In past yers, the event has included a tree-lighting ceremony, horse and wagon rides, a petting zoo, visits with Santa, live holiday music, and a menorah-lighting. More information about the event can be found here.
Essex County Holiday House Tour | 101 Orange Road, Montclair
December 6th + December 7th
The Holiday House Tour is an annual event at the Montclair History Center, where guests can take self guided tours around the 229-year-old home. The tours will also include festive period décor designed by the Garden Club of Montclair. The event is free for children under 12, and is $5 for adults. Find more information here.
Glen Ridge Holiday Market | 200 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge
November 16th | 11AM-4PM
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Glen Ridge High School will once again be hosting its annual holiday market, this year it will be on November 16th. The event is held in the school’s gymnasium and will include items from local vendors. The vendor application can be found here.
Montclair Flea’s Holiday Market | 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
November 29th – December 28th | Saturdays + Sundays 11AM-6PM
Montclair Flea will bring back its Holiday Market for 2025, with curated vendors selling holiday items. The market will include décor, handmade gifts, vintage items, and accessories. Find more information about the market here.
Sip & Shop Holiday Pop-Up Market | 101 Walnut Street, Montclair
Saturday, November 29th | 12PM-4PM
Montclair Brewery is hosting a pop-up holiday market on Saturday, November 29th. On Small Business Saturday, the organizers will highlight local small businesses for attendees to support as they check off their holiday lists. There will also be a live music performance from Rock Voices Montclair.
The Little Show Holiday Art Market | 204 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
November 1st – December 31st | Tuesdays-Fridays 10AM-6PM , Saturdays 10AM-4PM
The art market features paintings, sculptures, original prints, and more from over 25 artists.
Verona’s Fair in the Square | 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
Saturday, December 6th | 12PM-5PM
The Verona Civic Center will be hosting its 28th annual Fair in the Square. The event includes a tree-lighting with Santa, along with the town Mayor and Council. There will be food and beverage vendors, along with merchants. The fair will also have photos with Santa. Vendor information is set to be released soon.
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