About 200 Detroit small businesses will fill three sheds at Eastern Market on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience & Food Truck Rally, a one-day market built around buying local ahead of the holidays. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET in Sheds 3, 4 and 5, according to the Eastern Market event listing.
For Detroiters who want to keep holiday money in the city, the timing matters. The market lands nearly three weeks before Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, and it puts local artists, makers and vendors under one roof, with food trucks, DJs and photos with Santa, for a $7 ticket at the door. Eastern Market said the spring edition, All Things Detroit Day in April, drew more than 15,000 shoppers.
All Things Detroit was founded by Jennyfer Crawford, who is listed as the event’s founder on its official site. Visit Detroit has described it as a shop-local day she started more than a decade ago. According to the official site, the event is held twice a year at Eastern Market: the Sunday before Easter and again in November.
All Things Detroit Holiday 2026 at a glance
| Date | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 |
| Hours | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET (VIP entry 10 a.m.; general admission from noon) |
| Where | Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4 and 5, 2934 Russell St., Detroit, MI 48207 |
| Tickets | $7 general admission (at the door only); $15 “Beat the Crowd” VIP (online only) |
| What’s there | About 200 small businesses, food trucks, DJs in every shed, photos with Santa |
| Organizers | All Things Detroit and Eastern Market Corporation |
Tickets: $7 at the door or $15 for early entry
There are two ways in, and the choice mostly comes down to how much you dislike crowds.
- General admission, $7. Sold at the door only. Doors open to the general public at noon.
- “Beat the Crowd” VIP, $15. Sold online only through the event’s ticketing page. Entry begins at 10 a.m., which gives VIP holders two hours of shopping before the public arrives. The ticket also includes an All Things Detroit tote bag and a surprise holiday gift while supplies last.
The ticket page lists a few rules worth knowing before you buy. Everyone on a single VIP ticket must arrive together; there is no will call, and entry is at Shed 3 or Shed 5. Sales are final; the ticketing page says there are no refunds or returns unless the organizer or venue cancels the event.
What to expect inside the sheds
Eastern Market’s listing describes the lineup as about 200 small businesses selling work by local artists, handmade gifts, craft goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Food trucks will be on site, Detroit DJs will play in every shed, and Santa will be available for photos. The organizers have not published a vendor list or the names of the food trucks for this year’s event.
Getting there and parking
The market is at 2934 Russell St., in the Eastern Market district just northeast of downtown, on Russell Street between Mack and Gratiot avenues, according to Visit Detroit. Look for the entrances at Shed 3 or Shed 5.
Neither the organizers nor Eastern Market had posted parking or transit details for the Nov. 8 event as of Nov. 1. Check Eastern Market’s website before you leave for current parking information.
Make a weekend of it
The All Things Detroit market is one of several holiday-season draws at Eastern Market this month. The year-round Saturday Market runs from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, the day before. Eastern Market also lists a Holiday Market for Thanksgiving food shopping on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and another Holiday Market on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors making a full day of it can pair the market with a stop in Midtown; our guide to the best museums in Detroit covers the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Wright Museum, and others a short drive away. For a lunch plan beyond the food trucks, see the foods Detroit is known for, and for more ideas, see our list of things to do in Detroit.
Before you go: a quick checklist
- Decide on your ticket. If you want the 10 a.m. early entry, buy the $15 VIP ticket online in advance; it is not sold at the door.
- If you are going with friends on one VIP ticket, plan to arrive together, since there is no will call.
- For general admission, bring $7 per person and aim for the noon opening.
- Check Eastern Market’s events page on the morning of Nov. 8 for any parking or schedule updates, then head to the Shed 3 or Shed 5 entrance.
What we don’t know yet
Organizers had not announced a vendor list, food truck lineup, sponsor, parking plan, or policies on pets and strollers as of Nov. 1. Vendor counts also vary: Eastern Market’s listing says about 200 small businesses, while the organizer’s site advertises “250+ vendors” without naming a year, so treat the number as approximate. We will update this article if organizers release more details before Nov. 8.
Frequently asked questions
When is All Things Detroit Holiday 2026?
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4, and 5. VIP ticket holders enter at 10 a.m.; general admission begins at noon.
How much are tickets?
General admission is $7 and sold at the door only. The $15 “Beat the Crowd” VIP ticket is sold online only and includes early entry, a tote bag, and a surprise gift while supplies last.
Can I buy general admission tickets online?
No. According to the ticketing page, general admission is available at the door only. Only the VIP ticket is sold online, and there is no will call.
Are refunds available?
The ticketing page says sales are final, with no refunds or returns. If the venue or organizer cancels the event, buyers are refunded within four business days of the event date.
Sources: Eastern Market events calendar; All Things Detroit official site and ticketing page; Visit Detroit. Last updated Nov. 1, 2026.
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