Harvard Square Holiday Fair

About this adventure

Running for over 35 years in Cambridge, the Harvard Square Holiday Fair is one of New England's oldest and most respected juried artisan holiday markets. Set up over two long December weekends near the bustling center of Harvard Square, the fair brings together dozens of regional and international craftspeople selling handmade wooden puzzles, hand-knit winter mittens, heirloom pottery, whimsical children's jewelry, and artisan treats. Unlike large commercial gift expos, the market has an intimate, bohemian atmosphere filled with acoustic folk music and cheerful chatter with the makers themselves. It is completely free to enter and browse, and its location steps from Harvard Yard and the MBTA Red Line subway makes it an effortless stop on a family day trip exploring historic Cambridge bookstores and hot cocoa spots.