Royal Oak Holiday Markets 2026: Three December Weekends at Centennial Commons

The Royal Oak Holiday Markets return for the 2026 season on three consecutive December weekends, December 4 through December 20, at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, and admission is free. Each market weekend brings about 20 local artisans and downtown businesses selling gifts and goodies, which makes it an easy stop for families who want to do some holiday shopping without leaving the walkable downtown.

The markets run Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m., all around the public space at Centennial Commons. The market sits in the same area as The Rink at Centennial Commons, so an afternoon here can pair shopping with ice skating and a walk down Washington or Main, where the city's shops and restaurants stay busy through the holiday season.

The market is part of Royal Oak Holidays, the city's official holiday programming, which opens with Lighting of the Park on November 20 and continues through the three market weekends. The official Royal Oak Holidays website lists the markets for December 4 through 6, December 11 through 13, and December 18 through 20, so there are three separate chances to go, and the artisan lineup shifts across the weekends.

For families with young children, the format is low-pressure: no admission fee, flat and stroller-friendly walkways, and short walks to parking on surrounding streets and lots. The ice rink gives older kids something active to do between rounds of shopping, and the downtown restaurants nearby keep the visit flexible around nap and meal times. Full details and any schedule changes are posted on the official Royal Oak Holidays website at royaloakholidays.com, which is the page to check before heading downtown.

Sources: Royal Oak Holidays official website (royaloakholidays.com), Holiday Markets pages. Information verified October 6, 2026.