Colorado Springs is preparing for the holiday season with a series of craft fairs and markets that offer residents and visitors a variety of shopping opportunities. The events, which take place throughout November and December 2025, feature local artisans, handcrafted goods, and specialty foods.
The Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market in Manitou Springs runs from November 7 to December 27, 2025. Local artists present handmade gifts with an emphasis on quality and price. The market is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with free admission.
The Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show is scheduled for November 14-16 at the Colorado Springs Event Center. Attendees can browse artisanal goods and holiday displays. Admission is $10 online or $12 at the door.
Vintage Market Days will be held November 21-23 at the Norris Penrose Event Center. This indoor and outdoor market offers original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, and home décor. Early buying tickets for Friday are $17, with general admission on Saturday and Sunday priced at $12. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
On November 29, the Cottonwood Holiday Art & Gift Market takes place at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, featuring more than 25 local artisan vendors. Admission is free, and the market runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Holiday at the Hill – Makers Market is set for November 30 at The Pinery at the Hill, with over 40 local makers, creators, and artists. Photos with Santa are available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and admission is free.
From December 5 to 7, the Colorado Springs Holiday Food and Gift Festival will return to the Norris Penrose Event Center for its 27th year. The festival hosts more than 150 exhibitors offering arts, crafts, woodworking, wearable items, Christmas décor, gourmet food, and more. Admission is $8 for adults and seniors, while those aged 15 and younger can enter for free. Parking is complimentary, and tickets are valid for all three days.
The Cheyenne Mountain High School Holiday Craft Fair will be held on December 6, featuring over 140 vendors offering handcrafted items, including stocking stuffers, apparel, toys, decorations, art, jewelry, home décor, and gourmet food. The event expects to welcome more than 3,000 shoppers, with free admission.
Old Colorado City will host its first Christkindlmarket, organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter, on December 11-14 and December 18-23 in Bancroft Park. Visitors can explore handcrafted wooden huts, shop for gifts, and enjoy German food, drinks, and cultural entertainment.
The Annual Cripple Creek Christmas Craft Fair will take place on December 13 at the Henry C “June” Hack Community Center in Cripple Creek, offering unique handcrafted items with free admission.
These markets provide opportunities to support local businesses, purchase handcrafted gifts, and experience festive activities throughout Colorado Springs during the holiday season.
