By Sara Babani |Photos L-R: Artworks by Textile Art Market artists Lauren Stephenson, Olive Earley, Sam Furseth and Hannah O’Hare Bennett
Black Art Expo and Holiday Market
Nov. 6 & 7, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Shop exhibiting artists and vendor booths, enjoy artist talks and live-art demos, and savor special treats. Kids’ activities and live music will round out the fun. Visitors can also view the new main gallery exhibition, “Within a Window of Time: The Watercolor Works of Alice Traore.”
eventbrite.com/e/black-art-expo-holiday-market-2026-tickets-2003100101325?aff=erelpanelorg
Textile Art Market
Nov. 6 & 7, Textile Arts Center of Madison
Shop handmade fiber art by 16 area artists, perfect for gifting this holiday season. On Nov. 6, shop the market during Gallery Night from 5-9 p.m. and on Nov. 7, peruse the market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
bravamagazine.com/events/#/details/textile-art-market/20066954/2026-11-06T17
Winter Art Fair Off the Square
Nov. 7 & 8, Monona Terrace
The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople Center is hosting the 37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square. Browse multiple art mediums from 135-plus Wisconsin artists, including ceramic, painting, jewelry, printmaking and more.
artcraftwis.org/winter-art-fair-off-the-square
Pumpkin Smash
Nov. 7, Sun Prairie Community Garden
Have leftover pumpkins from your Halloween festivities? Come by and smash them up at this event! Smashed pumpkins will be used for composting.
https://bravamagazine.com/events/#/details/pumpkin-smash/20072176/2026-11-07T12
Candlelight Hike
November 13, Western Green Park, DeForest
Fully immerse yourself in fall during this self-guided candlelit tour in Western Green Park. Before or after you hike, sip some apple cider or hot cocoa, listen to live music, sit in front of the campfire and more.
visitmadison.com/event/candlelight-hike/79465/
Holiday Fantasy in Lights
Nov. 14, Olin Park
A beloved annual tradition, Holiday Fantasy in Lights will turn on the lights the evening of Nov. 14 for this holiday season.
Creepy Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 14, The Kickback
Are you a fan of horror and the holidays? Then stop by the The Kickback for a fun craft fair filled with creepy crafts and holiday goodies.
visitmiddleton.com/event/creepy-christmas-craft-fair
Madison Markers Market
Nov. 27, Various Venues
Black Friday will not disappoint this season. Shop the eighth annual Markers Market, filled with 50 local and regional vendors. Held at venues including State Line Distillery, The Deliciouser and more, shoppers can also grab a drink while browsing.
