Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market brings a refined, European feel to the base of Central Park, with aisles of artisan designers, gourmet bites and seasonal gifts. It’s smaller than Union
If you prefer an indoor holiday shopping experience, Chicago’s One of a Kind Show at THE MART is a destination event. More than 600 independent artists and designers showcase jewellery,
Des Moines’ Christkindlmarket is a free, open‑air celebration with wooden huts, artisan wares and German comfort food across two long weekends: in December 2025. Set outside Principal Park, it features
Jackson’s Holiday Bazaar brings together local artists and makers for two days of indoor shopping in the shadow of the Tetons. Browse jewellery, ceramics, fine art, leatherwork and gourmet goodies
Georgetown, a preserved silver‑rush town in the Rockies, hosts a charming Old World market on the first two weekends of December. Expect roasted chestnuts, carollers, St. Nicholas visits and stalls
This extended pop‑up market from the Art Association of Jackson Hole showcases work by local artists—paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery and ornaments—in a gallery‑shop format. It’s a brilliant place to find
Running since the 1980s, the Harvard Square Holiday Fair is a juried, indie craft market that pops up over two December weekends. Expect a rotating roster of New England makers—textiles,
Chichicastenango, a colourful town nestled in the highlands of Guatemala, is known for its rich Mayan heritage, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture. One of the most important and anticipated events
Get ready to be dazzled! The Festival de la Luz in San José, Costa Rica, promises to illuminate the vibrant capital with a kaleidoscope of colours and electrifying energy. Prepare
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular and beautiful Jewish festivals around the world. Taking place annually towards the year-end...
When the festive season rolls around in Mexico, few celebrations capture the magic of community, faith, and tradition quite like the Las Posadas celebration. Held annually from 16 to 24
Renegade Craft’s Chicago Winter edition pops up at Morgan Manufacturing in the Fulton Market District. Expect 170+ artists and makers with contemporary jewellery, apparel, prints, ceramics and gourmet small‑batch goods—perfect
The annual Feria de Cali or Cali Fair in Colombia has grown into one of South America’s most important salsa festivals with fireworks, colourful parades, free music concerts...
The Zapote Festival (Las Fiestas de Zapote), Costa Rica's vibrant celebration of the Christmas holidays, explodes onto the scene every year, transforming the quiet Zapote Fairgrounds into a carnival of
When the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, the United States comes alive with a tapestry of cultural festivities. Among these, Kwanzaa celebrations stand out as a unique
We have all heard about the city of the carnival, but how about Rio Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve, is it the place to toast in 2023? Mike East went to discover what it is all about...
The Pagara Estafette is a Grand Farewell to the Old Year and a Joyous Welcome to the New. This electrifying New Year's Eve celebration is held annually in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy in one of Costa Rica's most electrifying festivals. The Palmares Festival (Fiestas de Palmares) explodes every January, transforming the quaint town
Held in late January / early February each year the Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the US. Along with the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), Cannes,
The Alasitas Festival, or Feria de Alasitas, is a major cultural festival in Bolivia that celebrates abundance, and the god Ekeko. The month-long activities start on 24 January...
