Station North Holiday Market Brings Local Makers to North Avenue

The 5th Annual Station North Holiday Market took over the Historic North Avenue Market on Dec. 2, 2025, running from noon to 5 p.m. Dozens of Baltimore based artists, makers, food and drink vendors showcased handmade goods and local cuisine inside and outside the market building at 12 to 30 W. North Ave. The event concentrated sales and performances into a single afternoon aimed at local shoppers and families.

Participating venues included Mobtown Ballroom and Café, the new Ynot Lot, The Club Car, and Baltimore Youth Arts, among others. Organizers staged pop ups, free activities, and live performances to keep the crowd engaged. Programming included family friendly dance parties with FazaFam's Family Jam and jazz sets by Petite Fleur, with additional acts listed on the event website prior to the market. Organizers had planned to move the market fully indoors in the event of severe weather.

Station North Arts District management framed the market as an intentional community event, emphasizing opportunities for young people to engage with arts and entrepreneurship. The concentrated presence of local vendors created a short term economic stimulus for small scale makers who typically rely on weekend markets and seasonal sales. By offering free activities and accessible programming, the market aimed to broaden audience participation beyond traditional shoppers.

For Baltimore residents the market offered a chance to spend locally and to discover emerging artists and neighborhood food projects during the holiday season. The event functioned as a complement to national shopping promotions by channeling consumer dollars into Station North businesses and creative enterprises. Local vendors benefited from increased foot traffic in a neighborhood that has sought to grow arts driven commerce.

As an annual event the Station North Holiday Market reflects a broader trend of place based holiday markets that prioritize local supply chains and community engagement. For buyers seeking handmade gifts and for artists seeking direct customer connections, the market delivered concentrated sales opportunities and a visible showcase for Station North cultural assets.