Holiday Markets & Craft Fairs in Murfreesboro, TN (2026)
Where to shop local this holiday season in Murfreesboro and Smyrna, from the indoor Holiday Market at Stones River Mall to a downtown shopping night and the Smyrna Fall Market. Dates and hours come from each organizer.
By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:
Where are the holiday markets in Murfreesboro in 2026?
The biggest is the 3rd Annual Murfreesboro Holiday Market, Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 AM to 6 PM inside Stones River Mall, with free admission and parking. Downtown hosts Sip, Shop & Stroll Holiday Edition on Friday, Nov. 6, and the Smyrna Fall Market runs Saturday mornings at Old Rock School Park through Nov. 21.
Holiday Markets and Craft Sales to Know
3rd Annual Murfreesboro Holiday Market
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Inside Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy
The Murfreesboro Holiday Market returns for its third year, held indoors at Stones River Mall. Local vendors bring both Thanksgiving and Christmas items, and the organizers extended the market hours this year because of demand. Admission and parking are free.
Holiday Market detailsSip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 · from 5:00 PM
Downtown Murfreesboro, around the Public Square
Main Street Murfreesboro's holiday edition of its after-hours shopping night invites families to walk the historic downtown storefronts, shop for holiday decor and pick up gifts and stocking stuffers. Main Street notes that it does not accept vendors for this event.
Sip, Shop & Stroll detailsLimited Edition Murfreesboro Ornament Premiere Party
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 · 5:00 to 8:00 PM
The Country Gourmet, 107 E Main St
The same evening, The Country Gourmet on the Square unveils its newest limited-edition Murfreesboro ornament at the start of the event and offers seasonal samplings. Ornaments can be reserved by calling the shop at 615-896-3634.
Ornament party detailsSmyrna Fall Market
Saturdays through Nov. 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna
Carpe Artista, a Smyrna arts education nonprofit, runs a Saturday fall market that began Oct. 3 and continues through Nov. 21. Shoppers find fresh produce, pumpkins, eggs and meats along with local artisans and crafters and food vendors.
Smyrna Fall Market detailsSt. Clair's Yard & Craft Sale
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14, 2026 · 7:30 AM to noon
St. Clair Street Senior Center, 325 St Clair St
The St. Clair Street Senior Center holds an indoor yard and craft sale that is open to the public and free to attend, with crafts, food, lamps, handmade items and other goods to browse.
Yard & craft sale detailsUpcoming Markets and Craft Fairs
8 of 8 markets, craft sales and shopping events on the calendar, in date order; weekly markets are shown at their next date. New holiday markets are added as organizers announce them. Browse everything else on the Murfreesboro events calendar.
- Event details for Murfreesboro Saturday Market 2026 Season (opens in a new tab)
- Event details for 2026 Black Barn Fall Market (opens in a new tab)
- Event details for Smyrna Fall Market (opens in a new tab)
- Event details for The Rustic Market (opens in a new tab)
- Event details for Limited Edition Murfreesboro Ornament Premiere Party (opens in a new tab)
- Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5 HOLIDAY EDITIONEvent details for Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5 HOLIDAY EDITION (opens in a new tab)
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford, Inc.
- Event details for ST CLAIR'S YARD & CRAFT SALE (opens in a new tab)
- Event details for 3rd Annual Murfreesboro Holiday Market (opens in a new tab)
Where else can you holiday shop in Murfreesboro?
Between market days, these Only in Murfreesboro guides cover the shopping centers, local shops and downtown stores that stay open all season:
- Murfreesboro shopping guide: the main shopping districts, centers and local stores.
- Stones River Mall: the enclosed mall on Old Fort Parkway, home of the Nov. 21 Holiday Market.
- The Avenue Murfreesboro: the store and restaurant directory for the shopping center off Medical Center Parkway.
- Shopping in Smyrna: stores and centers in Smyrna, including the area around the Smyrna Fall Market.
- The Public Square: downtown boutiques and gift shops around the courthouse.
- Farmers markets in Murfreesboro: 2026 season dates and off-season hours.
Holiday Market Tips
Payment
Each vendor sets its own prices and payment options. Bringing some cash is a good backup at craft sales and outdoor markets.
Parking
The Stones River Mall market has free parking. For downtown shopping nights, Main Street Murfreesboro points to the two downtown parking garages and street spaces, with no time limit in the evenings or on weekends.
Check before you go
Outdoor markets can change for weather. Use the event details link on each listing to confirm the date and hours with the organizer.
Holiday Markets in Murfreesboro FAQ
When is the Murfreesboro Holiday Market at Stones River Mall?
The 3rd Annual Murfreesboro Holiday Market is Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM inside Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy. Admission and parking are free.
When is Sip, Shop & Stroll Holiday Edition in downtown Murfreesboro?
Main Street Murfreesboro lists Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM in historic downtown Murfreesboro.
Is there a fall or holiday market in Smyrna?
Yes. Carpe Artista runs the Smyrna Fall Market on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at J.J. McWilliams Old Rock School Park through Nov. 21, 2026, with produce, artisans, crafters and food vendors.
Are Murfreesboro holiday markets free to attend?
Most are. The Stones River Mall Holiday Market has free admission and parking, Sip, Shop & Stroll is a free downtown shopping night, and the St. Clair Street Senior Center yard and craft sale is free to attend. Vendors set their own prices.
Is the Murfreesboro Saturday Market on the Square open in November?
No. The Saturday Market on the Public Square runs May through October. See the farmers market guide for the 2026 season dates and the county's off-season market at Lane Agri-Park.