The Holiday Market at The Bank Kicks Off the 2025 Holiday Shopping Season in Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Small Business Saturday
The Holiday Market at The Bank Kicks Off the 2025 Holiday Shopping Season in Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Small Business Saturday
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Diamond City Partnership (DCP), Wilkes-Barre’s nonprofit downtown management organization, in collaboration with the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, and the City of Wilkes-Barre, invites the community to officially kick off the holiday season and shop local at the Holiday Vendor Market at The Bank Downtown, located at 8 W. Market Street, on Small Business Saturday, November 29, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
This year’s Holiday Market will showcase more than 25 local vendors, offering everything from gourmet popcorn and cookies to handmade soaps and unique gifts—ensuring something for every shopper. Santa Claus will be on-site for free photos throughout the event, and the first 300 attendees will receive a complimentary Holiday Market tote bag.
Event Schedule
11 AM – 4 PM:
Holiday Shopping Vendor Market (25+ vendors)
11 AM – 4 PM: Free Photos with Santa
2:30 PM: Special performance by The Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
In addition to the Market, visitors are encouraged to explore this year’s Candy Cane Trail, a festive route through Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Maps will be available at the event and distributed by volunteers. Follow the giant candy canes to participating downtown restaurants offering exclusive holiday specials.
The Holiday Market coincides with Small Business Saturday, a nationally recognized day that encourages shoppers to support independent retailers—the backbone of the local economy. Visitors can enjoy exclusive promotions at downtown businesses, as well as festive attractions on Public Square, including the City of Wilkes-Barre’s Christmas Tree and synthetic ice rink.
The Holiday Market at The Bank Downtown is part of DCP’s broader “Destination Downtown” initiative, designed to bring energy, activities, and community programming to Wilkes-Barre’s center city.
We would like to thank Highmark for being this year's Presenting Sponsor of the Holiday Vendor Market. DCP also extends its gratitude to this year’s event sponsors: UGI Utilities, PNC Bank, and PPL Electric Utilities.