--- title: "Get on Santa’s Nice List: November Holiday Markets in South Eastern Ontario - 2026" date: 2026-10-30T11:01:00-04:00 author: Rosanne Lake canonical_url: "https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/get-on-santas-nice-list-november-holiday-markets-in-south-eastern-ontario/" section: Articles --- ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth2400px/191224/IMG_2914.jpg) # Get on Santa’s Nice List: November Holiday Markets in South Eastern Ontario - 2026 Rosanne Lake Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling?! The holiday season is just around the corner, and we’ve compiled a list to fill your calendar with holiday markets throughout November in South Eastern Ontario. You’ll be on Santa’s nice list this year for browsing and shopping at local holiday markets in South Eastern Ontario! Read on for our first holiday market blog of the season and let us help put the ho-ho-ho into your holidays. [**November 6 to 8: The Maker’s Hand in PEC**](https://www.themakershand.com/) This highly anticipated Prince Edward County Arts Council signature event will run over three bustling days from November 6 to 8 at County Arts Lab in Picton. Look for a range of unique handmade goods by more than two dozen artists at this prestigious fine craft show. Look for a Sip & Shop event on Friday evening! [**November 7: Winchester Shop Crawl**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1094055906333516) This is Winchester’s official kickoff to the holiday shopping season! With chances to win prizes at each stop, pop in and out of the shops you choose - explore local businesses on the map and enjoy exclusive promos and giveaways! Get into the holiday spirit and check a few things off your list! [**November 9: Mistletoe Fair in Kemptville**](https://www.northgrenville.ca/community-and-culture/resources/community-events) A fun, festive, friendly crafters' and producers' market! Dozens of vendors are ready to welcome you with handmade, homegrown, and home-baked goodies. Groove to live music from local artists, enjoy delicious food, and revel in the friendly, small-town vibe at the North Grenville Municipal Centre! [**November 12: Merry Little Main Street in Bath**](https://naturallyla.ca/events/merry-little-main-street-3/) Make your holiday season shine at Merry Little Main Street in Bath! Enjoy carolling, a visit with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting over campfires, and holiday shopping as you jingle all the way along Bath’s Main Street. [**November 14: Harrowsmith Holiday Market**](https://www.harrowsmithbrewing.com/event-details/harrowsmith-holiday-market) Explore a stunning venue, local business vendors and get started on your holiday shopping while enjoying delicious craft beer! This inaugural market is taking place at Harrowsmith Brewing Company and promises a good time while browsing and buying. [**November 14: Mistletoe Magic Artisan Show in Belleville**](https://bayofquinte.ca/event/mistletoe-magic-artisan-show-3/) Celebrate 18 years of handmade holiday shopping at The Pinnacle in Downtown Belleville! Browse more than 85 local and regional makers offering handcrafted, small-batch, farm-fresh and holiday-inspired gifts. Enjoy live music, make-and-take crafts and a raffle supporting the Food for Learning Program. [**November 14: Museum Festive Market in Williamstown**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1154045343808693/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D) Get into the holiday spirit at the Glengarry Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum’s Festive Market! Browse festive décor, art, culinary treats, unique gifts and stocking stuffers from local vendors throughout an indoor and outdoor festive village. Warm up at the museum café, enjoy family activities, and stay for the lighting of Williamstown’s first-ever Christmas tree! [**November 14 and 15: Closson Road Christmas Crawl, PEC**](https://visitthecounty.com/events/closson-road-christmas-crawl-48e13058-54b0-48c6-8ad6-09f27462feac) Enjoy a festive Yuletide stroll through delightful shops, places to sip, artisan studios and natural shops, while discovering unique gifts from talented County producers and creatives. [**November 14 and 15: Christmas in the Country Studio Tour**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/christmasinthecountrystudiotour/) Join us for a magical driving tour in Dundas and Stormont Counties highlighting Christmas gifts and home decor made by local creatives. Visit their whimsical studios and shops bursting with one-of-a-kind gifts that will make your friends and family smile. [**November 15: Jack Frost Fair in Kemptville**](https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1556587006265737&set=gm.1941270480611346&idorvanity=342282883843455) This market will warm your heart! The Kemptville Farmers’ Market is back for the annual Jack Frost Fair, with vendors adding a holiday sparkle to a festive shopping day with unique local finds. Mark the calendar and come on down to 200 Sanders St. in Kemptville to start getting into the holiday spirit! [**November 13 to 15: GIFTED Holiday Market at ANDARA Gallery in PEC**](https://www.andaragallery.com/fine-art-photographs-426412.html) Give the gift of Canadian art this holiday season! Be awed by the creativity at this intimate, festive pop-up event at the award-winning contemporary ANDARA Gallery. Six artists will present paintings, photography, ceramics, digital art, fibre, wearables, jewellery and housewares. Enjoy festive treats, the spectacle of the 12-foot Christmas tree, cozy bevies, and free gift wrapping, too! [**November 20 to 21: Holly Jolly PEC**](https://visitthecounty.com/events/holly-jolly-a-classic-holiday-homecoming-131b9923-ca2b-4f99-8d86-45cf86845dff) Revel in A Classic Holiday Homecoming at this three-day market experience inside the historic Crystal Palace in Picton. Holly Jolly PEC is an annual beloved holiday shopping tradition, with more than 70 vendors offering everything from thoughtfully-made gifts to handmade treasures, season favourites, and cozy holiday goods to make your season shine. [**November 20 to 22 and 27 to 29: The Holiday Market at MacKinnon Brothers Brewing**](https://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/the-holiday-market/) Festive fun on the farm! Stop by the farm for good food, great brews and cocktails, festive cheer and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Hop on a tractor ride, decorate some Christmas cookies, and get a photo with Santa! [**November 20–22: Enchanted in the District in Belleville**](https://bayofquinte.ca/event/enchanted-in-the-district/) Downtown Belleville gets a festive makeover for Enchanted in the District! Stroll Front and Bridge streets for local shopping, pop-up experiences and in-store activities, then enjoy live music, carriage rides, carollers, fire pits and marshmallow roasting throughout the weekend. [**November 21: Garden Party Christmas Market in Winchester**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1697261711363807) Downtown Winchester is transforming into a mini Hallmark holiday scene! Shop from more than 50 artisan vendors, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy live music, carollers and plenty of festive fun as local businesses and community groups come together to celebrate the season. [**November 21: South Alley Holiday Market in Gananoque**](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087433530087) Be enchanted! The South Alley Holiday Market in Gananoque is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and showcases a vibrant vendor scene with loads of unique vendors offering handcrafted goods. Savour food, festive treats, local artists and children’s crafts – all under the twinkling lights of the[ South Alley in Gananoque](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087433530087). [**November 21: South Grenville Arts and Crafts Show in Prescott**](https://www.facebook.com/events/4424956474499471/) This show is the real deal, festive friends! We’re talking almost five decades of this arts and crafts show. Yep - 49 years! With more than 150 vendors on site at South Grenville District High School in Prescott, this one is worth the drive. Stop in for a festive day of shopping. Proceeds support Leeds & Grenville services of Connect Youth. [**November 21: Picton Night Market**](https://visitthecounty.com/events/picton-holiday-night-market) Festive fun is at its peak during Picton’s annual kick-off to the holiday season! Join in the fun for all ages with lights aglow, delicious food for savouring, and the County decked out in its finest greenery and festive swag. Join in the fun on Main Street! [**November 21: eQuinelle Winter Village Market, Kemptville**](https://www.northgrenville.ca/things-to-do/events/23774/equinelle-winter-village-market) Find curated artisans, makers and local vendors from the eQuinelle community, Kemptville, Ottawa and the surrounding area at this holiday market! This annual event takes place at the clubhouse - parking and admission are free! [**November 21: The Holly and the Ivy Artisan Show and Sale in Belleville**](https://bayofquinte.ca/event/the-holly-and-the-ivy-artisan-show-and-sale-2/) Shop local and support regional artists and artisans at the Parrott Art Gallery! Browse a festive selection of handmade gifts and holiday finds from local makers, including vendors from the Gallery Shop, all under one roof at the Belleville Public Library. [**November 21: Kingston Christmas Harbour Show**](https://mytimelessmemories.ca/harbour-christmas-show/) Rumour has it this is Kingston’s largest Christmas show! Taking place at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, enjoy more than 60 exhibitors, a visit with Santa, Christmas inspo ideas and loads of festive spirit. [**November 21: Annual Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Christmas Craft Sale**](https://bayofquinte.ca/event/annual-mohawks-of-the-bay-of-quinte-christmas-craft-sale/) Browse more than 40 local crafters at the Mohawk Community Centre in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, with beadwork, sewing, baking, leatherwork, Christmas decorations and more. Bring a non-perishable food item or a toonie for admission, with donations supporting the Tyendinaga Food Resource Center, and stay for lunch with food and drinks available for purchase. [**November 22: Castagnata Christmas Market in Kingston**](https://www.icckingston.com/event-details/castagnata-christmas-market-3) What a time! Do some Christmas shopping, enjoy roasted chestnuts, free hot chocolate, and live music at the market at the Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston! Come socialize, shop, sing, eat, drink and be merry! [**November 26: Baby, Please Come Home in Alexandria**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1417756203245515) Celebrate the season in the heart of Alexandria with an evening of shopping, dining and holiday fun along Main Street! Browse local shops with extended hours and special offers, enjoy festive treats, live music and Christmas carolling, warm up by the outdoor fire pits, and check out the new Mill Square stage and Christmas karaoke. [**November 26 to 29: The Red Barn Holiday Market at the Eddie Hotel and Farm in PEC**](https://visitthecounty.com/events/the-red-barn-holiday-market-80077fa5-4cb4-4683-a8d5-b195ed184297) Ever been to a market that’s Christmas card worthy? This is it! A decorated red heritage barn housing more than 60 vendors for four days of handcrafted holiday shopping – sounds like an instant festive spirit booster, right? The Red Barn Holiday Market at The Eddie Hotel and Farm is PEC’s largest holiday market! READ ALSO - [ ![](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/images/transforms/_maxWidth250px/IMG_4959.jpeg) Shopping & Markets The Eddie: Where a stay becomes part of the Prince Edward County experience ](https://www.southeasternontario.ca/articles/the-eddie-where-a-stay-becomes-part-of-the-prince-edward-county-experience/) [**November 27 to 29: Local Christmas Shop and Hop 1000 Islands Rideau Lakes**](https://www.shopandhop.ca/) Jump in the car and enjoy a festive country drive while visiting eclectic shops in the 1000 Islands and Rideau Lakes area! This Christmas Shop & Hop features locally created items alongside those from around the world. Collect stamps on your ballot in Lansdowne, Lyndhurst, Seeley's Bay, Delta and Elgin for a chance to win! Happy shopping and hopping! [**November 27 to 29: All Things Christmas: Gift and Art Sale, Kingston Symphony Warehouse**](https://kingstonsymphony.ca/blogs/fundraising-events/all-things-christmas-gifts-art-sale) This is where creativity meets holiday cheer! Uncover a curated selection of handcrafted treasures from local artists and makers. This is the ideal event for thoughtful gifting or filling your own stocking. We’re talking cozy textiles, whimsical ornaments, meaningful paintings, one-of-a-kind jewellery and much more - all supporting the Kingston Symphony. [**November 27 to 29: Westport and Newboro Shop and Hop**](https://www.facebook.com/HolidayShopandHop) Something sweet is coming to Westport and Newboro this holiday season! The annual Holiday Shop and Hop is back with festive gingerbread themes and three days of festivities. Independent shops, restos, artisans and community organizations are opening their doors for a weekend of festive shopping, Santa selfies, gingerbread competition, parade, campfires, live music and lots of family fun. [**November 28: Fat Goose Craft Fair, Kingston**](https://www.fatgoosecraftfair.com/) Craftspeople unite! Gather on Saturday, Nov. 28 to bring the local fav Fat Goose Craft Fair to life once again. Being held at Grant Hall, Queen’s University from 10 am to 4 pm. Be a part of something special, browse, buy and be delighted with everything from felting to wood carving to jewellery creations! [**November 28: Indigenous Holiday Market in Kingston**](https://www.cultivateartcommons.org/events/indigenous-holiday-market) Celebrate Indigenous creativity and community at Cultivate Art Commons! Browse handmade beadwork, art, skincare and unique gifts from talented Indigenous makers, and discover meaningful locally made finds just in time for the holiday season. [**November 28: Dunvegan Christmas Market**](https://www.facebook.com/GlengarryPioneerMuseum) Step back into an old-fashioned Christmas at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum! Shop local vendors and handmade finds in the covered pavilion and historic one-room schoolhouse, warm up by the campfire with hot apple cider, and enjoy family-friendly fun including festive photo sessions and Santa Grams sent straight to the North Pole. [**November 28 & 29, Dec 5 & 6, Dec 12 & 13: Kingston Holiday Market**](https://kingstonartistevents.com/pages/kingston-holiday-market-info) - **Tett Centre** Deep dive into local creativity at the Kingston Holiday Market held over three weekends hosted at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, with 60 new vendors each weekend and free admission! [**November 29: Holiday Village Makers Market on Wolfe Island**](https://fishtaleshop.com/pages/shop-happenings) Hop on the ferry and make a day of it on Wolfe Island! Browse locally made goods, gifts and festive snacks at the 8th annual Holiday Makers Market at St. Margaret’s Hall. Enjoy the island’s slower pace, shop from local makers and keep an eye out for a possible visit from Santa *Start pencilling in holiday market dates in South Eastern Ontario on your calendar to give thoughtful gifts that will be treasured! 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