'Tis the season for sipping hot cocoa, snacking on freshly baked goods, and wandering through holiday markets in Eau Claire! This season, give the gift of local goods by shopping at Eau Claire winter markets. Discover seasonal farmers markets, arts & crafts markets, and holiday celebrations throughout the entire season. View the list of events below!
Banbury Place Holiday Market
Start your holiday shopping excursion at Banbury Place for the 2025 Holiday Market on December 6, 2025! This market covers three floors of Building 13 at the historic Banbury Place and will be filled with makers of all mediums. Tune in to open studios or shop for locally made woodwork, glass pieces, crafts, artwork, and so much more. The holiday market will also feature live music, delicious food, and a wonderful collection of artists and creators showcasing this season's work. Visit the link to learn more about the Banbury Place Holiday Market!
Christkindlemarket at Lazy Monk Brewing
It's a Christmas market celebration at Lazy Monk! Lazy Monk brings this traditional German market to Eau Claire and hosts an entire afternoon offering wooden toys, local crafts, Christmas ornaments, wood and blown glass, nutcrackers, Christmas cards, Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies of all designs), roasted nuts, pretzels, brats, kraut, and, of course, BEER! This year's event takes place on December 6, 2025, at Lazy Monk Brewing in downtown Eau Claire. Save the date for this festive holiday event!
Vendors in the Vines: Artist & Maker Market
Sip and stroll through the artisan market at River Bend Winery & Distillery on November 22, 2025! Find something for everyone on your holiday list, including locally-made soaps, herbal products, dog treats, jewelry, woodwork, and so much more. Or, stock up on your favorite River Bend wines for the wine lovers on your gift lists this season!
Vendorsgiving: Vendor, Art & Craft Market
On November 22 & 23, 2025, Wheaton Family Restaurant and 29 Pines Conference Center are hosting a holiday vendor market to kick off the shopping season. Visit more than 60 vendors offering things for even the pickiest ones on your holiday list.
Photo: Wisconsin Makers Market
Handmade Holiday with Wisconsin Makers Market
The Wisconsin Makers Market is kicking off the holiday season with a bang! On November 29, 2025, the Wisconsin Makers Market is hosting a holiday shopping market at The Lismore Hotel featuring a wide variety of unique a one-of-a-kind handmade goods and art. Whether you're looking for seasonal decorations, gifts, or just want to support small businesses, this event has something for everyone. Get all your holiday shopping done in one spot!
Holiday Open House with Wisconsin Makers Market & Audrey's Boudoir
On December 6, 2025, Wisconsin Makers Market is back with holiday shopping, and this time with Audrey's Boudoir, for a Holiday Open House. There will be lights, holiday cheer, coffee, snacks, and locally-featured artists in-house to shop from. There will be ornaments, decor, leather goods, beanies, embroidery, books, puzzles, gnomes, jewelry, apparel, 3D prints, paper art, candles, soap, lotion, stickers, woodworking, and more.
Winter Farmers Market at the Pablo Center
Did you know that the crowd-favorite Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market actually takes place all year round?! It's true– The Winter Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of the month, November - April, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This year, the market takes place at a new location, the Pablo Center at the Confluence, and still offers high-quality local produce, eggs, bakery items, maple syrup, beverages, and more. The Winter Farmers Market takes place on the following dates: November 15 & December 13, 2025, and January 10, February 14, March 14, & April 11, 2026.
Photo: Down to Earth Garden Center
Winter Farmers Market at Down to Earth Garden Center
In the winter months, the greenhouse at Down to Earth Garden Center transforms into a dreamy winter farmers market experience. The market takes place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from November - February from 9 AM - 1 PM. Down to Earth hosts local farmers selling honey, beef, pork, jams, veggies, cheese, syrup, and more. Pick up fresh, warm baked goods from select vendors at the market, or grab a coffee at Five & Two Cafe for a warming sweet treat. Visit the link to learn more about Winter Farmers Markets, as well as crafting events this winter at Down to Earth!
There will also be an Artists in the Greenhouse Holiday Market on December 13, 2025, at Down to Earth. Expect candles, needlework, jewelry, soap, and everything in between.
Local Holiday Market & Vendor Fair at The Brewing Projekt
The Brewing Projekt is bringing holiday cheer and holiday beer all season long! On November 30, December 7, & 12, 2025, the Brewing Projekt is hosting the Local Holiday Market & Vendor Fair. Bring your friends, enjoy shopping for local art, crafts, & food, and treat yourself to a Brewing Projekt beverage at the market! Click here to learn more about the events at The Brewing Projekt this winter.
Holiday Market Shop Hop: A Festive Trolley Shopping Tour
Santa's busiest elves are welcome aboard for a morning of trolley hopping to Eau Claire markets! You'll head to Market on the River in Chippewa Falls, the Down to Earth Winter Market, and the Wisconsin Makers Market. Get your tickets and come aboard the ride on December 20, 2025!