ADVENT 2026 · BALTIMORE · MARYLAND
Baltimore Christmas market 2026: dates, places and opening times
Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor runs from 21 November to 27 December 2026, but not every day in between. Holiday Heap, a curated craft show, adds one date on 12 December. Here are the hours, closure days and places in one overview.
When is the Baltimore Christmas market open in 2026?
Christmas Village in West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor publishes a 2026 season from 21 November to 27 December. On open days it runs noon to 8 pm Sunday to Thursday and noon to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except 21 and 22 December, and also closed on 25 November and 25 December. Thanksgiving (26 November) and Christmas Eve run noon to 5 pm. Holiday Heap, a separate craft show, takes place on 12 December at 2640 St. Paul Street.
- Main market
- Christmas Village, Inner Harbor
- Season
- 21 Nov – 27 Dec 2026
- Usual closure
- Mondays and Tuesdays
- Craft show
- Holiday Heap, 12 Dec
Which Christmas markets are there in Baltimore in 2026?
The guide focuses on two events in different parts of the city. Treat them as separate outings rather than one long market walk.
Christmas Village
The main market sits in West Shore Park; the organiser gives the address as 501 Light Street. It combines outdoor stalls with a heated festival tent, a carousel and a Ferris wheel. Food announced for 2026 includes bratwurst, raclette, schnitzel, Belgian fries and a new Chesapeake crab baked potato.
Holiday Heap
A curated craft show organised by Charm City Craft Mafia at 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul Street, on Saturday 12 December 2026. Its rules favour handmade work such as ceramics, jewellery, paper goods, textiles and woodwork; resale, vintage and imported goods are not accepted as regular applications.
Museums nearby
The American Visionary Art Museum (800 Key Highway) and the Baltimore Museum of Industry (1415 Key Highway) pair well with a market afternoon. They are independent attractions with their own tickets and closure days, not part of any market pass.
What are the Christmas Village opening hours and admission rules?
The hours are simple once you know the closure days. Admission depends on which part of the market you enter.
Regular opening times
Sunday to Thursday noon to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday noon to 9 pm, on open days only. Mondays and Tuesdays are normally closed, so an early-week arrival can miss the market entirely. Check your exact date, not just the first and last days of the season.
Outdoor free, tent sometimes paid
The outdoor market is free to enter. On selected weekend days, guests aged 18 and over need a $5 Season Pass for the heated tent; under-18s enter free. The pass allows repeat tent entry for the rest of the season but covers no food, rides or workshops.
Weekdays and Preview Weekend
Weekdays and the Preview Weekend on 21 and 22 November are free under the published rule. The organiser's description does not fully list which later weekend days require the pass, so read the current notice for your date if you plan to use the tent.
Baltimore Christmas market calendar 2026
Key dates from the published 2026 calendar. Hours apply to open days only.
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21–22 Nov
Preview Weekend
Christmas Village opens its season. Tent entry is free on these two days under the published rule.
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25–26 Nov
Thanksgiving week
Closed on Wednesday 25 November. Open noon to 5 pm on Thanksgiving, 26 November.
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12 Dec
Holiday Heap
One-day craft show at 2640 St. Paul Street. Public hours for 2026 were not confirmed at the research date.
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21–23 Dec
Holiday week
Open noon to 8 pm each day, including Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December.
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24–25 Dec
Christmas Eve and Day
Open noon to 5 pm on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day.
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26–27 Dec
Final weekend
Saturday noon to 9 pm, Sunday noon to 8 pm. The published season ends on 27 December.
Before you pick your date
The full Baltimore Christmas market guide
Our 50-page PDF puts the calendar, admission rules, transport and six day plans in one place. It explains what was still unconfirmed at the research date, so you know what to recheck.
- Season calendar with every closure day
- Holiday Heap planning for 12 December
- Museums, routes, budgets and arrival from BWI
Frequently asked questions
Is the Baltimore Christmas market open on Mondays?
Normally not. Christmas Village is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The exceptions in 2026 are Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December, when the market opens from noon to 8 pm. If you arrive early in the week, plan a museum or harbour walk for the first day and the market later.
When does Christmas Village Baltimore close for the season?
The published 2026 season ends on Sunday 27 December. The market closes on Christmas Day and returns on 26 and 27 December, with Saturday hours of noon to 9 pm and Sunday hours of noon to 8 pm. Recheck these final dates before you travel, as weather or other changes can affect operation.
Is Christmas Village Baltimore free?
The outdoor market is free. On selected weekend days, adults aged 18 and over pay $5 for a Season Pass to enter the heated festival tent; under-18s enter free. Food, drinks, rides, gifts and bookable activities always cost extra, so a free entrance does not make the whole visit free.
What time does Holiday Heap open on 12 December?
The public opening hours for 2026 were not clearly stated in the sources checked at the research date. General shopping admission is described as free, while a separate early hour needs a ticket bought in advance. Check the current Holiday Heap event page before arranging travel or a hotel around it.
Where exactly is the Baltimore Christmas market?
Christmas Village is in West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor; the organiser gives 501 Light Street as the address. The Maryland Science Center is also on Light Street. Holiday Heap is a separate event at 2640 St. Paul Street, north of the harbour, so plan a transfer between the two.
More for your Advent trip
Research status 29 October 2026; Tabiara is an independent guide, so check the official organiser pages before you travel.