Highland Park Owl Holiday Markets
Visitors can browse handmade gifts and artisanal goods crafted by local artists, makers, and crafters. The outdoor market also offers food, live music performances, and festive holiday caroling. Associated downtown festivities include a community tree lighting with Santa and a gingerbread house competition.
What to Expect
Outdoor artisan market featuring local crafts, live music, and festive activities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Highland Park
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Main Street Highland Park
Food & Drink
Food is available at the market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: November 28: 4pm–8pm; November 29: 12pm–4pm; December 5: 4pm–8pm; December 6: 12pm–4pm.
Tips & Advice
- The market is outdoors at the pavilion next to 212 Raritan Avenue, so dress warmly and be prepared for changing weather.
- Arrive Saturday for the tree lighting and Santa visit; the listing says the lighting time is still to be announced.
- If entering the gingerbread competition, drop off your creation Saturday from 1–4 p.m.; voting runs from 4–7:30 p.m.
- Plan your visit around the market session: Saturday runs 4–8 p.m., while Sunday runs noon–4 p.m.
- Allow time to browse the handmade goods from locally based artists, artisans, and crafters.
Special Events & Promotions
- Small Business Saturday, November 28: gingerbread house contest, festive caroling and live music by Michael Lawton at the market.
- Downtown tree lighting on November 28 with a special visit from Santa on the Highland Park fire truck.
- Gingerbread House Competition: drop off entries at the pavilion on November 28, with voting during the evening market.
- Small Business Weekend promotions and deals from downtown Highland Park businesses, November 27–29.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the market?
Handmade gifts and goods from locally based artists, artisans, crafters and makers who create their own work.
Is there food and music?
Yes. There's food and live music. On Small Business Saturday there's also festive caroling and live music by Michael Lawton.
Is the market indoors?
No. It's held outdoors at the pavilion next to 212 Raritan Avenue.
How do I become a vendor?
Fill out the vendor interest form. The market is for local makers selling their own goods, not larger retail brands or multi-level marketing. Don't follow up after you apply; organizers will contact you if they have a spot.
How do I enter the gingerbread house contest?
Drop off your gingerbread creation at the pavilion next to 212 Raritan Avenue on the afternoon of Saturday, November 28. Voting happens during that evening's market.
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