Holiday Markets & Christmas Events in Muskoka: Your 2026 Shopping Guide
The holiday season is just around the corner, and Muskoka has plenty of local markets and Christmas events to add to your calendar. This is a great opportunity to find unique gifts, meet local makers and enjoy some of the community events happening throughout the region.
From handmade jewellery and home décor to baked goods, artwork and holiday treats, local vendors have plenty to offer. Many events also feature live entertainment, family activities, food, and opportunities to give back to the community.
Planning your Christmas shopping? Here are 11 holiday markets and Christmas events happening across Muskoka in 2026.
Dates: November 12 to December 20, 2026
The Muskoka Arts & Crafts Holiday Market is a great place to find something unique for your Christmas list. The market features work from local artists and makers, including original artwork, handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and more!
Running for several weeks in downtown Bracebridge, there's plenty of time to stop in and shop. The market's opening night takes place alongside the Festival of Lights on November 20, with hot cocoa and an opportunity to enjoy the evening festivities.
Free registration is required for opening night. Click here to RSVP
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jibe Jewellery and Muskoka Natural Food Market are bringing together holiday shopping and wellness for their annual Peacemas Customer Appreciation Event. Enjoy live music, complimentary product samples, a deli lunch special, door prizes and in-store specials. You can also shop from local makers and get creative at the ornament craft area.
The event will also feature three wellness practitioners offering on-site services in semi-private settings:
Amy Snow, Biofield Tuning Energy Practitioner: Experience gentle sound and grounding frequency vibrations.
Kate Bridges, Somatic Practitioner: Enjoy a calming combination of Reiki and red light therapy.
Serene Pierce, Holistic Wellness Practitioner: Treat yourself to a relaxing reflexology session.
Advance booking is recommended for wellness services. Email echojibe@hotmail.com to ask questions or reserve a session.
Everyone is welcome to stop by, enjoy the activities and get a head start on Christmas shopping.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The holiday season is just around the corner! Come out and enjoy a little holiday shopping, discover some wonderful local vendors, and get into the festive spirit with The Alexander Muskoka Residence. It's a great opportunity to support local, find a few special gifts, and spend some time together as a community.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Pedicure Room is celebrating 11 years in Bracebridge with an Open House and Vendor Market. Stop by to meet local vendors, enjoy some shopping and take a little time for yourself.
Every guest can enjoy one complimentary 15-minute mini service. For those interested in trying more treatments, a $25 Self-Care Passport offers access to several mini services, including a foot soak, scrub and massage, scalp massage, hand massage, hair tinsel and facial treatments.
Proceeds from the Self-Care Passport will go to Andy's House, making this anniversary celebration an opportunity to support a local cause while enjoying a little self-care.
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Bracebridge
The holiday season officially kicks off in downtown Bracebridge with the annual Festival of Lights on Friday, November 20! Head to Manitoba Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an evening of late-night shopping, street festivities and family-friendly activities. Enjoy live entertainment, visit with Santa, a ride on the holiday train and explore local food and artisan vendors. The evening also includes kids' crafts, an illuminated firetruck, hot chocolate and a fireworks display at 8 p.m.
The festive fun continues with self-guided activities from November 20 to December 21. Join the Elf on the Shelf Hide & Seek by finding hidden elves in participating downtown businesses for a chance to win one of three $50 Shop the Bridge gift cards. You can also take part in Let It Glow, the holiday window display contest, and vote for your favourite storefront for another chance to win. Don't miss the Santa Claus Parade on December 4 at 6 p.m. on Manitoba Street!
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bracebridge Legion Christmas Bazaar is bringing together holiday shopping, homemade treats and a community gathering. Browse the craft table, pick up something from the bake table and check out the silent auction.
Tea and lunch will also be available for $10 per person. Stop in, enjoy a bite to eat and see what you can find at this year's bazaar.
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Bracebridge Holiday Market returns with more than 80 local arts and crafts vendors under one roof! Browse a wide selection of handmade products, including jewellery, candles, artwork, soaps, baked goods, home décor and cottage-inspired gifts. It’s a great opportunity to find Christmas presents, pick up stocking stuffers and support local makers and small businesses.
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Manna Food Bank.
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visit local vendors, enjoy live music by Max Hotson and grab a seasonal refreshment while getting into the Christmas spirit at James Street Retirement Residence. Families can also look forward to a visit with Santa, making this a fun afternoon stop for some holiday shopping and seasonal activities.
Dates: Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026
Times: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Head to Muskoka Wharf for a weekend of Christmas shopping at the Muskoka Discovery Centre's annual Christmas Market. Local artisans and makers will be there with handmade gifts, seasonal products and festive finds.
The market will also feature holiday crafts, a raffle table and visits with Santa from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Admission is by donation, and visitors are encouraged to bring food donations for Gravenhurst Against Poverty.
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Inn at the Falls is welcoming local Muskoka makers for a Christmas Craft Sale. Find handmade gifts, pick up a few stocking stuffers and take a look at A Gingerbread Christmas at the Falls while you're there.
Visitors can also take part in an optional Christmas toy drive. Admission is free, so stop in and enjoy an afternoon of Christmas shopping.
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Downtown Bracebridge
Keep your Christmas shopping local at the Annual Holiday Shop Hop in downtown Bracebridge. Spend the day visiting participating shops, discovering holiday merchandise and finding gifts from local businesses.
Pick up a shopping passport and collect stamps with qualifying purchases for a chance to win door prizes. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to enter to win one of three $50 Shop the Bridge gift cards.
It's a great excuse to explore downtown, visit some of your favourite shops and discover a few new ones along the way.
Make Time to Shop Local This Holiday Season
Muskoka's holiday markets are a great way to find unique Christmas gifts while supporting the artists, makers and small businesses in our community. Add a few of these events to your calendar, invite a friend and make time to explore what's happening around Muskoka this holiday season.
Looking for more local events, business listings and things to do? Visit the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce website and social media pages to stay up to date with what's happening in the community.
