Christmas shopping season is closing in. Does the sheer thought of running through malls or “trying to be crafty and homemade” seriously bum you out? Put down that dried-up glue stick, wash the glitter off your hands, and head to any one of the many holiday craft markets throughout December; you’ll be supporting a local artisan as well as your busy schedule and sanity.
Make It Vancouver features uniquely and ethically made fashion, accessories, art, jewelry, baby items, and home decor from over 250 Canadian artisans. Food carts, music, and a licensed bar turn shopping into a party!
PNE Forum Building – 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Thursday, December 4 & Friday, December 5, 11am – 9pm; Saturday, December 6, 10am – 7pm; Sunday, December 7, 11am – 5pm | Admission: $4; 2 for $8; each additional ticket $3 *Get your early bird tickets here before they’re gone!
This annual fundraiser for Western Front is back this year, featuring books, cards, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, and other handmade goods from vendors such as 1UP Caramels, Anita Sikma, AW by Andrea Wong, Cumulus Project, Dear Pony, Draw Me A Lion, Erin Templeton, Fable Naturals, Fieldwork, Fleet Objects, Gailan Ngan, Gray Metal, Henderson Dry Goods, Hendrik Lou, Hives for Humanity, Made by Kin, Maggie Boyd Ceramics, Olla Flowers, Osmics, Paperback Note, Perro Verlag, Simply Read Books, WarmAndDrift, Woodlot, and more. Toque attracts over 2,000 visitors each year, so get your tickets quickly!
Western Front – 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Friday, December 5, 6pm – 10pm; Saturday, December 6, 11am – 5pm | Admission: by donation
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
This will be Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair’s 34th year! Check out this little market that features unique handmade gifts from over 120 of BC’s talented artisans and crafters.
624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Friday, December 5, 5pm – 9pm; Saturday, December 6, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, December 7, 11am – 4pm | Admission $2.50; Seniors & Children $1.25; Tickets valid for all three days
Tuck Shop offers an alternative holistic health twist to your classic holiday night market, featuring art books, crafts, jewelry, medicines, wild crafted herbs, ferments, plants, workshops, and more.
Astorino’s – 1739 Venables Street, Vancouver
Saturday, December 6, 6pm – 10pm; Sunday, December 7, 10am – 4pm | Admission: suggested donation of $2
This curated boutique event features jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stationery, housewares, plush toys, baked goods, and artisan chocolate from over 75 handmade designers. Be one the first 50 people each day to receive a free goody bag filled with items from their many sponsors and vendors. Move quickly though, because this event attracts over 4000 visitors!
Maritime Labour Centre – 1880 Triumph St, Vancouver
Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 10am – 5pm | Admission: $3 at the door
Blim is a family-run arts and crafts facility in Chinatown as well as a resource and platform for artists, a non-funded arts facility and small business run by and for artists. Stop by this indie arts and crafts market for hot food by in-house Japanese cook Open Sesame, as well as handmade accessories, jewellery, vintage, pottery, cards, gifts, sweets and more from 48 local vendors. There will also be two free raffle draws for $25 Blim Gift Certificates at 2pm & 4pm.
Fox Cabaret – 2321 Main Street, Vancouver
Saturday, December 20, 12pm – 6pm | Admission: by donation