Illustration of a christmas market scene (Cabot's Celebrate the Season)
Christmas Markets

Cabot's Celebrate the Season

Visitors can browse more than 100 local vendor booths offering holiday gifts, home décor, handmade crafts, and treats across two indoor spaces. The festive market features live Christmas music, holiday photo ops, and free photos with Santa Claus. Guests can also participate in door prize giveaways donated by local businesses.

What to Expect

Holiday market with over 100 vendors and free Santa photos.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Cabot Parks & Recreation

Food & Drink

Vendor booths offer treats.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Veterans Park Event Center & Veterans Park Community Center Gymnasium
508 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, AR 72023
Cabot, AR

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free admission. Shoppers are encouraged to bring three non-perishable food items in lieu of a ticket.
  • Hours: Friday 5–8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Accessibility: The facility includes a designated ADA entrance.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring three non-perishable food items for the food drive, since they go to Cabot Public Schools to help families in need over the holiday break.
  • Allow time for both buildings, the Veterans Park Event Center and the Community Center gym, because over 100 vendor booths are spread between them.
  • Stop by the prize booth for door prize giveaways donated by local businesses, where no purchase is necessary to take part.
  • Bring the kids for free photos with Santa Claus, plus live Christmas music and festive photo ops around the market.
  • Vendors should apply early, because booths are first-come, first-approved and registration can close before November 20 if booths sell out.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Shoppers are encouraged to bring three non-perishable food items in lieu of a ticket; donations go to Cabot Public Schools to help families in need.
  • Photos with Santa are free, and no purchase is necessary to enter the door-prize giveaways.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?

Bring three non-perishable food items in place of a ticket. Everything collected goes to Cabot Public Schools to help families in need over the extended holiday break.

Can we get photos with Santa?

Yes, photos with Santa Claus are free.

Are there treats to buy?

Yes. Vendors include Julie's Fudge Any Time, Kelley's Kettle Corn, Totally Nuts, Blair's Baked Goods, Triple C Loaded Tea and Sisterhood of the Traveling Treats.

How do the door prizes work?

Local businesses donate the door prizes, and no purchase is needed to win. Head to the prize booth. Businesses that want to donate a prize can contact Misty Raper at Cabot Parks.

How do I get a vendor booth?

Apply online with the vendor application. New vendors are taken first-come, first-approved. Registration closes November 20, or sooner if booths sell out. Your space isn't guaranteed until your deposit is paid and your booth is confirmed.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team