25 Christmas markets and holiday craft fairs in Metro Vancouver
Heading to your a craft market is a great way to kick off the holiday season and support local vendors and artisans.
Here are 25 craft fairs and markets where you can get stocking stuffers and unique one-of-a-kind gifts while getting into the Christmas spirit.
Vancouver
Eastside Flea Holiday Markets
This flea market is more like a party because it has a DJ, beer, and a delicious selection of hot eats from a variety of food trucks. Check out the 50-plus vendors offering plants, collectibles, handmade items, and vintage clothing.
When: November 4 to 6 and 18 to 20; December 2 to 4 and 16 to 18; Friday evenings from 6 to 10pm and Saturday and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
Where: The Ellis Building – 1024 Main Street, Vancouver
Price: $3 admission, $5 for a weekend pass
Circle Craft Christmas Market
The Christmas spirit is coming to Vancouver a little early this year, as the Circle Craft prepares for its 43rd annual market. The Circle Craft Christmas Market hosts more than 300 different artisans and vendors from across Canada, and features everything from pottery to fashion to craft distilleries. In total, there will be more than 50 new vendors to the market, as well many established artisans.
When: November 9 to 11, 10 am to 9 pm. November 12, 10 am to 7 pm. November 13, 10 am to 5 pm.
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place
Price: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. Save $2 on advance tickets when you buy online
Christmas At Hycroft
Enter the Hycroft Edwardian mansion during the holidays and you’ll find all three of its floors decked out in seasonal splendour along with a variety of unique boutiques and crafters along with 25 local artisans. Outside the manor, the courtyard will be buzzing with activities and entertainment including Emelle’s Catering Trailer.
When: Thursday, November 17 to Saturday, November 19 from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday, November 20 from 11am to 6pm.
Where: Hycroft Manor – 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver
Price: $15 admission, kids 13 and under free.
River District Craft Fair
The River District Craft Fair aims to support local businesses by featuring BC artisans from the area. Head here to get your holiday fill of food and gifts.
When: Sunday, November 20, Sunday, November 27, and Sunday December 4 from 11am to 4pm.
Where: River District Centre – 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver
Price: Free admission.
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
The 34th annual Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair will feature thousands of handmade crafts, 140 local artisans, various entertainers, and prizes. Over 2,000 people attend each year and find wonderful gifts and delicious prepared foods such as cakes, cookies, jams, and jellies.
When: Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: Dunbar Community Centre – 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Price: $5 admission at door, $4 online.
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
The 9th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Kensington Community Centre will feature holiday gifts and stocking stuffers made by talented local artisans along with raffle and door prizes for attendees. This fair also offers free parking.
When: Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Kensington Community Centre – 5175 Dumfries Street, Vancouver
Price: Free admission.
Vancouver Christmas Market
The 7th annual authentic German-inspired Christmas Market creates the perfect atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit. Experience a selection of traditional food and beverages, and browse vendors offering authentic wood carvings and toys, knitted goods, nutcrackers, pottery, and other unique gifts. There will be tons of kids activities and the opportunity to ride downtown Vancouver’s only Christmas Carousel.
When: Saturday, November 26 to Saturday, December 31 open daily from 11am to 9pm (closes at 6pm on Christmas Eve; closed on Christmas Day).
Where: Jack Poole Plaza – 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Price: $8 per person and $4 for kids, all varieties of tickets available online.
Strathcona Winter Craft Fair
The Strathcona Winter Craft Fair offers 15% of its tables to not-for-profit vendors free of charge, and it also features artists representing Vancouver’s Strathcona and Eastside communities. With an emphasis on local and grassroots vendors, you’ll feel great heading here to get your holiday gifts. Free parking for this fair is available via Pender Street at Princess Avenue.
When: Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Strathcona Community Centre Gymnasium – 601 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Price: $2 at the door, kids under 12 free.
TOQUE Fundraiser and Craft Fair
This annual craft fair is a fundraiser for Western Front. It features a variety of BC artists and artisans and attracts over 2,000 visitors each year. Proceeds from TOQUE support the music programs year-round at Western Front. Joining the impressive roaster of vendors in 2016 are the Capilano Tea House, Carrall St. Canvas Co., Nepheliad, Tony Dubroy, tuk + milo, and Wasted Effort. Drinks and a barbeque will take place on the opening night.
When: Friday, December 2 from 6 to 10pm, Saturday, December 3 from 11am to 5pm, and Sunday, December 4 from 11am to 5pm.
Where: Luxe Hall at Western Front – 303 East 8th Aveneue, Vancouver
Price: By donation
See also
- The Circle Craft Christmas Market is back from November 9 to 13
- 50 things to do in Vancouver in November
- Vancouver Christmas Market relocates to Jack Poole Plaza for 2016
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
The 9th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Kensington Community Centre will feature holiday gifts and stocking stuffers made by talented local artisans along with raffle and door prizes for attendees. This fair also offers free parking.
When: Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Kensington Community Centre – 5175 Dumfries Street, Vancouver
Price: Free admission.
Make It! Holiday Show
This show is a fun, upbeat shopping experience that showcases artists, crafters, and makers from all over Canada. Find over 265 exhibitors selling gorgeous handcrafted items. This holiday show features beer garden, live music, and food trucks. Make It! also has a silent auction with items donated by vendors where 100% of the proceeds will go to benefit the Union Gospel Mission. Parking for this market is $12.
When: Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 from 11am to 9pm, Saturday, December 10 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, December 11 from 11am to 5pm.
Where: The PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Price: $7 at the door, free for kids 12 and under.
Crafty Affaire Holiday Market
The Crafty Affaire Holiday market promotes unique and modern handmade items, as well as some vintage treasures. There will also be food trucks and hot beverages available at this market.
When: Saturday, December 17 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Price: $2 admission, kids under 12 free.
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
The annual holiday show of this Vancouver-based artisan collective will feature all kinds of handmade goods and products for the holiday season. This event aims to seek out new artists and connect guests with talented artisans in their community.
When: Saturday, December 10 from 11am to 7pm and Sunday, December 11 from 10am to 6pm.
Where: Heritage Hall – 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Price: $3 admission.
North Vancouver
Children’s Christmas Fair
This will be The Vancouver Waldorf School’s 46th annual Children’s Christmas Fair. This fair aims to bring the magic and wonder of the winter season to life with creative activities and events for children, musical performances, food and beverages, and a wide selection of quality handcrafted toys and gifts for both children and adults, with an adult-only Night Market the Friday prior.
When: Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 3pm.
Where: The Vancouver Waldorf School Main Campus – 2725 St Christophers Road, North Vancouver
Price: Free admission.
Etsy Vancouver Winter Market
The Etsy Vancouver Market features over 80 independent markers offering arts, jewellery, fashions, housewares, beauty products, and kids accessories. Check out the directory of stalls here. 50% of the proceeds from this event will go to a charitable Vancouver-based partner of Etsy.
When: Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, December 4 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: The Pipe Shop Building – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Price: $5 admission, kids 12 and under free.
Got Craft? Holiday Edition
Head to Got Craft! to celebrate a decade of handmade goodness. Shop for locally made goods, enjoy plenty of good eats, and craft a DIY project to take home. This fair also offers free swag bags for the first 50 people at the event each day.
When: Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: The Pipe Shop Building – 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Price: $3 per person, tickets available online.
Burnaby
Burnaby Christmas Craft Fair
The 3rd annual Burnaby Christmas Craft Fair features 80% local handmade items and live music along with a raffle and prizes. Partial proceeds from the craft fair go towards the music program at Burnaby Central Secondary School.
When: Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby
Price: By donation.
Surrey
Alexandra Neighbourhood House Holiday Craft Fair
Following the success of previous craft fairs, Alex House is planning another Christmas Craft Fair that will feature homemade decor, gifts, crafts, jewelry, cards, coffee, a bake sale, and much more.
When: Saturday, November 19 from 9am to 3pm.
Where: Alex Hall, Dining Hall & Loungehouse – 2916 McBride Avenue, Crescent Beach
Price: Free admission.
Crafty Affaire Holiday Market
The Crafty Affaire Holiday market promotes unique and modern handmade items, as well as some vintage treasures. There will also be food trucks at this market.
When: Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: Ocean Park Community Hall -1577 128 Street, South Surrey
Price: $2 admission, kids 12 and under free.
Delta
Krafted Market
All handmade, all the time – Krafted Market is on of Delta’s most exciting community markets that takes place during the holiday season. This market has a great selection of local vendors and food producers. Partial proceeds from admission fees go towards the South Delta Food Bank, and there is also free parking.
When: Sunday, November 27 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: South Delta Recreation Centre – 1720 56th Street, Tsawwassen
Price: $3 admission, kids 12 and under free.
Coquitlam
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
The 36th annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair will feature over 100 BC artisans. The Poirier Forum will be turned into a holiday wonderland offering attendees artisan crafts, prepared foods, holiday gifts, and decor.
When: Friday, December 2 from 5 to 9pm, Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, December 4 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: Poirier Forum – 618 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Price: $3 at the door, kids 12 and under free.
Coquitlam Christmas Farmers’ Market
The Coquitlam Christmas Farmers’ Market will have everything you need to make this holiday a special one. With a selection of artisan crafts, bakers confections, spice, wine, and vinegars, this is one market you wont want to miss if you’re in the area.
When: Sunday, December 10 from 9am to 4pm.
Where: Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex – 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Price: Free admission.
Port Moody
Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair
The Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair is back with dozens of exciting vendors that offer great gift ideas and stocking stuffers. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
When: Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: Galleria at Port Moody City Hall – 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
Price: By donation.
Squamish
Refresh Winter Market
Refresh Market
Refresh is one of BC’s largest indie marketplaces for handmade and locally designed wares. More than 95 makers and pop-up shops will participate in the tenth Refresh Market. First guests will receive a Friday night welcome gift while quantities last, along with 50 Refresh Market swag bags for Saturday’s first customers.
When: Friday, November 18 from 5 to 9pm and Saturday, November 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Where: West Coast Railway Heritage Park – 39645 Government Road, Squamish
Price: $5 at the door, $3 online, kids 12 and under free.
Abbotsford
West Coast Christmas Show
The West Coast Christmas Show is a three-day event that features over 200 vendors and live presentations. Christmas music performed by local bands, choirs, and carollers takes place, along with a huge working model train setup. In Santa’s Workshop children can learn model making, sand-art, write letters to Santa, and take pictures with the jolly fellow himself. Once you pay the admission fee, you can come back the other two days free of charge.
When: Friday, November 18 from 2 to 9pm, Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, November 20 from 10am to 5pm.
Where: TRADEX Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre – 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford
Price: $6 admission, kids 13 and under free.
Winter Chill Market
Shop from over 90 local artists and artisans at the Winter Chill Market this year. A $50 shop credit will be raffled among the first 50 attendees along with a gift basket raffle with all proceeds going towards The Empty Stocking Fund.
When: Friday, December 2 from 5 to 9pm and Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm.
Where: The Show Barn (Abbotsford Exhibition Park) – 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford
Price: $5 admission, kids 16 and under free.
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