25+ New Jersey Holiday Markets to Check Out this Month: November Edition

November 1, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

We are always, always, always pushing you to shop local…and this holiday season there are plenty of events and festivals that you can attend with New Jersey vendors selling gift items, clothing, jewelry and more. Find the perfect gift this season by supporting a local business!

25+ New Jersey Holiday Markets to Check Out this Month:

Norz Hill Farm & Market Fall Festival
Now – November 3, 11AM – 6PM
Looking to spend a crisp fall day at the farm, frolicking through pumpkins and corn? The Norz Hill Farm & Market Fall Festival runs from now to Nov. 3 with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm tours, hayrides and pony rides on weekends.
120 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ
Cost: Varies per activity

Allaire Village Stocking Stuffer
November 2 – 4, 10AM – 3PM Fri & Sat, 12PM – 3PM Sun
Don’t forget to fill the stockings! The Allaire Auxiliary Members have been working as hard as elves to bring some of the Shore’s finest handmade crafters to Farmingdale. Pick up everything from ornaments to scarves at the craft show held in the main building of the historic village. Make sure to stop by the general store, enameling building and bakery.
The Historical Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Holiday in Hopewell
November 3, 9AM – 3PM
Shop til you drop at one of the largest holiday gift and craft shows in South Jersey. You’ll find the perfect presents among the 80 craft and artisan booths. Don’t miss the bake sale, decorated holiday tree sale and giveaways.
West Park Methodist Church, Bridgeton, NJ
Cost: Visitors are asked to donate canned goods for the food pantry or $2 at the main entrance.

Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show
November 3, 10AM – 4PM
Cape May’s Convention Hall hosts its Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show on Nov 3!
Cape May’s Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $2, children 12 and under free

Lambert Castle Holiday Boutique
November 3 – December 2, Wed – Fri 10AM – 8PM, Sat & Sun 10AM – 5PM .Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thanksgiving Day
The historic halls of Paterson’s Lambert Castle will be decked out in Christmas decor for the 31st annual Passaic County Historical Society’s Holiday Boutique. Open for the entire month of November, the showcase offers shoppers an assortment of jewelry, seasonal decorations, crafts, collectibles and food. Excited shoppers can get a first look at the wares during the Wine and Cheese Preview Night on Friday, November 2 from
Lambert Castle, 3 Valley Road, Paterson, NJ
Cost: Opening weekend, Nov 3-4, $7 admission/donation (includes two return visits); general admission Nov 7-Dec 2, $6 (includes two return visits); children under 12 are free

Asbury Fresh Farmers & Makers Market
November 4, 11, 18, 10AM – 3PM
New Jersey’s Largest Growing Farmers & Makers Market. Shop with 50 + Local Farmers, Artists, Food Makers & more! Live music at every market, Kids activities, Food Demos, Craft Demos, Animal Rescues, and So Much More!
Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
November 9 – 11, 10AM – 5PM
Aisle after aisle of handmade arts & crafts await you and your friends. From jewelry, clothing and accessories to home décor, art, and gifts there is something for everyone at Sugarloaf Crafts. Sugarloaf’s biggest NJ event ever, 350+ talented artisans are excited to meet you! Experience live art demonstrations and free Learn to Paint classes. Entertain the kids with our free interactive puppet theater. Looking to entertain your taste buds? Sample from dozens of well-stocked specialty food booths.
NJ Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ
Cost: $8 advance, $10 door

Salem Community College Holiday Craft Fair
November 10, 9AM – 2PM
Join Salem Community College for their annual Holiday Craft Fair featuring over 100 local craftsmen and artists. Bring your family and friends a day of shopping through a fine selection of unique handcrafted items. Purchase your Christmas presents early and have them wrapped at our Gift Wrap Station while you sit down to enjoy scrumptious fall comfort foods at our concession stand.
Salem Community College – DuPont Field House
460 Hollywood Avenue, Carney’s Point NJ

Geek Flea 16
November 10, 10AM – 5PM
Saturday, November 10, in Kearny, New Jersey…It’s Geek Flea 16! Munch on delicious snacks while you browse over 50 tables of toys and collectibles, knickknacks, videogames, crafts, art and more! Grab tickets for raffles and win the dorkiest things you can imagine! Get ready for the holidays with the coolest geeks in North Jersey.
First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Cost: Free

Brick Elks Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
November 10, 10AM – 2PM
Mark you calendars for Brick Elks’s annual Craft & Vendor Fair! Over 50 vendors to choose from!
2491 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ
Cost: Free

Hands to Hearts: Women Artists Supporting Women’s Health A Holiday Craft & Gift Show to benefit Planned Parenthood of Metro NJ
November 10 & 11, 11AM – 5PM on Sat, 12PM – 5PM on Sun
“Hands to Hearts” a holiday gift show and sale, will feature a wide selection of one-of-a-kind gifts-including jewelry, ceramics, scented candles, decorative fiber, paintings, body creams, glasswork, infant clothing and more. 13 artists will offer their handcrafted work for sale. Visitors can take a respite from shopping to enjoy hot beverages and snacks in a heated, open air Café hosted by Mary’s Happy Camper. Those purchasing fruit and cheese platters will receive a complimentary glass of wine.
29 North Fullerton Ave, Montclair NJ
Free

Peters Valley Holiday Preview Weekend
November 10 & 11, 10AM – 6PM
Peters Valley School of Craft is kicking off the holidays with a new event. During the Preview Weekend, hundreds of handmade products will be for sale in the first-floor retail space and the second-floor exhibition space Shop two floors of beautiful handmade gifts for everyone on your list, with fall decor and one of a kind pieces for your Thanksgiving host and hostess. Relax with a cup of hot apple cider and treats as their knowledgeable staff helps you select the perfect present. Guilt-free shopping! Give a gift that gives back. Proceeds from purchases at the PV Gallery support the school’s educational programs and the artists represented in the gallery.
Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Rd, Layton, NJ
Cost: Free

Summit Historical Society’s Holiday Boutique
November 15, 10AM – 4PM & 6PM – 8PM
Clothing, home goods, jewelry, toys, arts and crafts, floral arrangements, jams, chocolates and baked goods are just some of the items the vendors will be selling at the Carter House, home of the Summit Historical Society. If you work up an appetite from shopping, there will be hot cider and cookies available during the day. At night, you can enjoy wine and cheese as you peruse during “Carter House by Candlelight.”
Summit Historical Society 90 Butler Parkway Summit, NJ
Cost: Free

Holiday Bazaar for The English School at Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church
November 17, 10AM – 4PM
The English School is a warm community of adult immigrant students, teachers, and volunteers working together to improve lives through affordable English language learning. All event proceeds will go towards supporting The English School. Vendors include original artwork, handmade jewelry, handmade signs and home decor, pet themed items, soy candles, handmade soaps, handbags and organizers, skincare and cosmetics, nail art, handmade air plant gardens, knit and crochet items, therapeutic oils, and more! Plus…CUPCAKES!
1039 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost: Free

37th Annual Fall Craft Fair
November 17, 10AM – 4PM
Visit over 100 tables of juried artists and crafters featuring handcrafted items made using a variety of techniques and mediums. The craft fair will also be showcasing holiday décor items and unique everyday items to use year round in and around your home. Many crafters are willing to accept custom design orders to meet your individual gift and personal needs. Visit the bake sale area featuring a large selection of home baked goods, including the school’s famous homemade apple pies. Food concessions will be available all day providing homemade soups, chili, nachos, hot dogs, beverages and fresh baked desserts.
Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ
Cost:Free

EHS Holiday Bazaar
November 17, 9AM – 3PM
All kinds of treasures – new and old! Creative Crafts, Fashion, Jewelry, Homemade Items, Toys and so much more… This is an indoor event!!!
EHS PTSO, 50 Blvd of Eagles, Edison, NJ
Cost: Free

38th Annual Granny’s Attic Craft Show
November 17, 9AM – 4PM
Art work, Accessories, Candles, Ceramics, Children’s Items, Holiday Ornaments, Food, Jewelry, Silk and Dried Flowers and many more unique, handcrafted items. More than 250 Vendors/Crafters to Satisfy All of Your Holiday Shopping Needs! New this year – Food Trucks!
Thompson Middle School; 1001 Middletown Lincroft Rd, Middletown, NJ
Cost: Adults – $5, Seniors – $4, Children 14 & under – $2, Children under 3 – Free

Krampus Bazaar presented by Broomstick Betty
November 17, 11AM – 6PM
Come and support local makers for Yule this year! The 2nd Annual Krampus Bazaar is conjuring up a collection of unique makers and vendors like you’ve never seen before! From dark art, jewelry, witchy wares, punk rock goods, and so much more, expect to find gifts for everyone on your list! SickArt Sideshow is returning with new acts to behold! Enjoy local music, eat some amazing food, tour the haunted mansion and take pictures with Krampus!
And…supporting the Krampus Bazaar is good karma! Your admission goes to raising money to support the restoration of the White Hill Mansion to do some desperately needed repairs, and having a great time doing it, while supporting local artists! If that doesn’t get you into the spirit, you must be dead inside. So, gather up your friends and plan to make this year even better than the last!
White Hill Mansion, 217 4th St, Fieldsboro, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids under 12 are Free

Little Falls United Methodist Church’s Holiday Craft Show
November 17, 10AM – 3PM
Come with a friend for some delightful holiday shopping and enjoy lunch together at the Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 17th from 10 am – 3 pm at the Little Falls United Methodist Church, 139 Main Street. Homemade baked goods, personalized Christmas ornaments, handmade stained glass objects, jewelry, gifts, Christmas decorations, houseplants and books are ready for your perusal and purchase. Vendors from the area will have their special works for sale as well. The kitchen is providing a menu featuring a variety of soups, sandwiches, a salad, hot dogs and a big choice of desserts as well as beverages. Tables for dining are just waiting for you to enjoy your meal with a friend or two.
139 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ
Cost: Free

Unionville Vineyard’s Autumn Artisan Market
November 17 & 18, 12PM – 6PM on Sat, 12PM – 5PM Sun
Visit Unionville Vineyards for an afternoon of gourmet foods, artisan crafts, live music, and delicious wine. Do a little holiday shopping or just relax with us in the tasting room, winery floor, or Cave room. Weather permitting, the patio will be open as well. Free to attend, wine available by the glass, bottle, and tastings. Vendors include: Eat This Yum, Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck, Factory Fuel Co., Demi Olive Oil, Bon Nut Butters & Sweets, Gail Adams Jewelry, Rosetta’s Farm – Chili Pepper Spice Blends, Bethlehem Writers Group, Smart Snack Bites, Neshanic Station Apiaries, Fields Without Fences, Frank’s Pickled Peppers, Muller Family Farm, Penelope Plum Designs, Scentsy Oils & Fragrances, Handmade knits by Phyllis Lerner, New American Animals by Jim Black and more to be announced!
Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Swedish Christmas Fair
November 18, 10AM – 4PM
Enjoy the 33rd Annual Traditional Fair featuring handcrafted Christmas decorations, home baked goods, traditional foods, Swedish Café, and a Lucia pageant at 11am and 2 pm hosted by NJ Chapter of SWEA, Swedish Women’s Educational Association. Members will attend in traditional costume. SWEA is a global nonprofit organization promoting Swedish language, culture, history and tradition.
Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ
Cost: $2

Christkindlmarkt
November 18, 12PM – 5PM
Authentic Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Market with over 40 vendors and 80 tables.
Deutscher Club of Clark Inc, 787 Featherbed Ln, Clark, NJ
Cost: Free

Winter Village Craft and Vintage Market at the Red Mill Museum
November 24, 12PM – 5PM
Marketspace Vendor Events joins The Red Mill Museum Village’s 9th annual Festival of Trees in 2018 to bring you the Winter Village at The Red Mill. Special thanks to our sponsors: Beckers Tax Consultants, Charlie Thyme – DIY Studio, Czig Meister Brewing Company, The MAX Challenge of Clinton, Ohana Creative, Pogo Beard Company, and Sunnyside Gifts! This German-style outdoor, tented and heated, winter craft market in the heart of Clinton, New Jersey features 40 local craft artisans, vintage peddlers, and food trucks.
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ
Cost: $10

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar 2018
November 24 & 25, 11AM – 10PM on Sat, 11AM – 6PM on Sun
The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar, held at beautiful & historic Convention Hall (located right on the beach in Asbury Park!), will feature a curated roster of talented local and regional artists, vendors, and local shops selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. The Holiday Bazaar will feature amazing holiday and musical performances, photos with Santa, a 30 foot Christmas tree, and beautiful holiday decor. While you shop, enjoy a seasonally-inspired menu and holiday drinks at the Anchors Bend and Asbury Oyster Bar. Feeling creative? Join us for kids art classes and holiday workshops.
Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show
November 24 & 25, 10AM – 4PM
Cape May’s Convention Hall hosts its Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show on Nov 3!
Cape May’s Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $2, children 12 and under free

Jersey Shore Animal Center’s Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
November 25, 10AM – 3PM
Fundraiser for Jersey Shore Animal Center featuring over 50 Amazing Vendors & Crafters!This is perfect place for your Holiday shopping! There will be so many unique vendors that offer items you can’t find in stores. Come find that perfect one-of-kind gift that will be treasured forever!
2491 Hooper Ave, Brick, NJ
Cost: Free

Annual Christkindlmarkt
November 30, 4PM – 8PM
A True Christmas Village Atmosphere! Holiday market and fair under huge heated tents. Santa (of course!), craft & gift vendors, fabulous food court, horse drawn cart rides, kiddie rides, trackless train, make & take crafts, hot Gluhwein, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, entertainment and lots of holiday fun. Wine tasting and sales by Valenzano winery. The Festival of Trees will be open for viewing.
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: $5

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