2026 holiday season
16 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Albany from Oct 13, 2026 through Christmas Eve.
Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 10 whose name says holiday.
The first Albany holiday fair is Shaker Holiday Market on Oct 13, 2026, and the last is Shop Til You Drop Arts & Craft Show on Dec 18, 2026. 1 is in October, 7 in November, and 8 in December. Venues this year include Shaker Heritage Society, Cchs Mug, Arlene's Artist Materials, Inc, 57 Fuller Rd.
Albany accounts for 16 of the 219 holiday fairs listed in New York. See the New York holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Albany craft fair for events outside the holiday window.
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Albany has 16 holiday craft fairs listed between Oct 13, 2026 and Dec 18, 2026: Shaker Holiday Market (Oct 13, 2026); CCHS 42nd Fall Craft Fair (Nov 14, 2026); Holiday Makers Market (Nov 14, 2026); Holiday Makers Markets (Nov 14, 2026); and 12 more.
This season's Albany holiday fairs are at Shaker Heritage Society, Cchs Mug, Arlene's Artist Materials, Inc, 57 Fuller Rd, Arlene's Artist Materials and 7 other venues. Each listing has the address and hours.
Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the New York holiday page for shows in nearby towns.