Holiday Market Returns to Kennett Square

Every holiday season, the Creamery, a community center known for live music and events year-round, hosts the Kennett Square Holiday Market, which returns each year for the first two weekends of December. During those weekends, a rotating roster of about forty local vendors a day sets up open-air stands, alongside four or five daily food trucks. The vendors sell a wide range of goods, with a focus on vintage or antique finds, original artwork, Kennett-themed merchandise, and handcrafted items such as mugs, hats, jewelry, and more. From Patisserie Lola’s French pastries to Stanley Chester & Albert’s Philly-themed ceramics, gift options are endless.

In addition to shopping, the market features several activities for families. Jingle Junction offers face painting, holiday crafts, and opportunities for kids to write letters to Santa, who can be found inside the Creamery throughout the event. Longwood Gardens hosts special workshops, including snow-globe terrarium building and evergreen centerpiece making. In past years, the Creamery has also offered glice skating, a plastic-based version of ice skating designed for warm winter weather.

The outdoor event can get chilly, but bonfires are set up throughout the area to keep shoppers warm and add to the cozy atmosphere. Snow machines enhance the festive feel, making the market even more magical. Holiday markets are very popular during this time of year, but Kennett’s stands out for its strong community spirit. Local resident Mrs. Biddle shares that “the whole holiday market screams Christmas! One of the things that’s so great about the market is that it is free to enter and has something for everyone from small kids to adults. I think that’s why so many people come out.”

She has visited the market several times over the last few years with her daughter and friends. “There were so many people there from the community as shoppers and some we knew selling craft items. The girls loved all the people, dogs and the big fire pits that were there to keep visitors warm.”

The market marks what makes the holiday season memorable: togetherness, creativity, and community – all enjoyed outdoors, even in the cold. Every fifteen minutes, a shuttle runs between downtown Kennett and the Creamery, connecting visitors with local stores and restaurants. Parking at the Creamery is free, but because more than two thousand people attend each day, parking downtown and taking the shuttle may be the easier option.

With free admission, frequent shuttle service, and strong participation from local vendors, the Kennett Holiday Market has become one of the area’s most dependable early-December events. As attendance grows each year, it continues to highlight the role of the Creamery as a hub for community events.