{"id":75700,"date":"2025-12-04T11:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/75700\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T11:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:02:10","slug":"shopping-local-the-best-holiday-markets-around-dfw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/75700\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Local: The Best Holiday Markets Around DFW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"515\" data-attachment-id=\"337124\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/holiday-market\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-market.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"840,515\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"holiday-market\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/holiday-market-300x184.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-market.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/holiday-market.jpg\" alt=\"dallas holiday markets\" class=\"wp-image-337124\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s that time of year when the struggle to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list becomes really real, and the temptation to just Amazon your cares away looms large. Don\u2019t fill up those virtual carts just yet, friends, because we have a solution for you! Why not find something truly original, even one-of-a-kind, at one of the season\u2019s pop-up holiday markets happening all over the area?<\/p>\n<p>Local artisans and business owners are out there working hard, and making it easy for you, by gathering in one place so you can knock out all your shopping in one go \u2014 and enjoy a little seasonal merriment while you\u2019re at it. Why shop like a couch potato when you can get out in the fresh air, support local businesses, and catch some caroling, sip some cider, maybe glimpse Santa along the way?<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few of the events to choose from:<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Market at Pegasus Plaza<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"409903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/12\/04\/shopping-local-the-best-holiday-markets-around-dfw\/plaza1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"plaza1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza1-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza1-1024x1024.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 2 in full-screen\"  alt=\"\" data-height=\"1440\" data-id=\"409903\" data-link=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/?attachment_id=409903\" data-url=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza1-1024x1024.jpg\" data-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza1-1024x1024.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"409902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/12\/04\/shopping-local-the-best-holiday-markets-around-dfw\/plaza-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1290,1290\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"plaza\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza-1024x1024.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 2 in full-screen\"  alt=\"\" data-height=\"1290\" data-id=\"409902\" data-link=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/?attachment_id=409902\" data-url=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza-1024x1024.jpg\" data-width=\"1290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plaza-1024x1024.jpg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/p>\n<p>What: This fun shopping extravaganza has the added bonus of taking place at the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasholidayparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dallas Holiday Parade<\/a>! So you can coordinate your holiday shopping with taking in this year\u2019s Emmy-winning parade which will include marching bands, live music, dancing, giant floats, and more. The market has plenty of local vendors, food and drink, music, and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Where: Pegasus Plaza,1500 Main Street, Dallas, TX<\/p>\n<p>When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8 a.m. \u2013 noon<\/p>\n<p>Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Pegasus%20Plaza\/138249796196992\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Merry Market at CityLine<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" data-attachment-id=\"337117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/merry-market\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/merry-market.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"840,559\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"merry-market\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/merry-market-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/merry-market.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/merry-market.jpg\" alt=\"dallas holiday markets\" class=\"wp-image-337117\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>What: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebohomarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Boho Market<\/a> presents this annual holiday pop-up market at Cityline DFW. More than 70 local makers and vendors will be represented, featuring handmade, designer, and vintage goods. Enjoy live music and indulge in snacks and drinks from vendors while you shop. Don\u2019t miss the Hot Cocoa Crawl happening at CityLine restaurants during the market!<\/p>\n<p>Where: Cityline DFW, 1251 State Street, Richardson, TX<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, December 12, 2025, 6 \u2013 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/citylinedfw.com\/events\/cityline-merry-market-fri-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2025 Gift Galleria Hosted by Hebron Silver Wings<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"409899\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/12\/04\/shopping-local-the-best-holiday-markets-around-dfw\/hebron\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hebron.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1365\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hebron\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hebron-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hebron-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hebron-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"dallas holiday markets\" class=\"wp-image-409899\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>What: More than 100 vendors gather at the 9th grade center in Carrollton at this 18-year-old crowd-pleasing event that grows every year. You\u2019re sure to find creative gifts and have a great time with a wide variety of vendors, including crafts, home decor, apparel, jewelry, treats, and more. There\u2019s a silent auction with even more gifts to bid on. Santa will be in residence as well as food trucks to sate your appetite.<\/p>\n<p>Where: 4211 Plano Pkwy, Carrollton, TX<\/p>\n<p>When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hebronsilverwings.org\/giftgalleria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Village Holiday Main Street Fest<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-attachment-id=\"409901\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/2025\/12\/04\/shopping-local-the-best-holiday-markets-around-dfw\/village-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/village.png\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"village\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/candysdirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/village-300x150.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/village-1024x512.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/village-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-409901\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>What: The Village Dallas is having a huge holiday market on The Glen Lawn at the club (formerly the Village Country Club), featuring shopping, festive treats, and good vibes as the lawn transforms into a winter wonderland, showcasing local crafts, live music, and seasonal delights. More than fifty local vendors will be onsite including shops like <a href=\"https:\/\/kennaandkilo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kenna + Kilo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tipsygoathatco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tipsy Goat Hat Co.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodfindsbyfar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Good Finds By Far<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Where: The Glen Lawn<br \/>5605 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00 \u2013 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Shopping! <\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s that time of year when the struggle to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":75701,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[37193,37376,18428,102,104,103],"class_list":["post-75700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-christmas-gifts","tag-christmas-holidays","tag-christmas-shopping","tag-dallas","tag-dallas-headlines","tag-dallas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}