It’s time to dive into holiday market and craft fair season in Vancouver. We are so lucky to have some of the most creative makers living in Vancouver which makes shopping local easy peasy. There are events of all sizes from mid-November through to the end of the year, so get out there, support our artists, and get into the holiday spirit.
Vancouver Holiday Markets & Craft Fairs
Eastside Cultural Crawl (Read our pro-tips & artist picks)
Thursday, November 17 to Sunday, November 20, 2016
Various locations between Columbia Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive and the Waterfront
Admission: Free
Christmas at Hycroft
Thursday, November 17 – Sunday, November 20, 2016
1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver
Admission: $15
Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair
Friday, November 18 & 19, 2016
Britannia Secondary – Gym D, 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver
Admission: $2
Blim Market
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Admission: By donation
Portobello West
Saturday, November 26 & Sunday, November 27, 2016
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
Admission: $2
Candytown – A Yaletown Holiday Festival
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Yaletown, 1152 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Strathcona Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street, Vancouver
Admission: $2
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Admission: $5 at the door, $4 pre-sale
Renfrew Craft Fair
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Renfrew Community Centre, 2929 E. 22nd Avenue
Admission: Free
TOQUE
Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4, 2016
Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Admission: By donation
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Kitsilano Winter Market
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Kits House, 2305 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Westbrook Craft and Artistry Fair
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Westbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver
Admission: Free
The Oddfellows Market
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 2016
Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver
Admission: $2
Etsy Vancouver Market: Winter 2016
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 2016
Pipe Shop Building, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Admission: $5
Retro Design & Antiques Fair: Vintage Vancouver Christmas
December 4, 2016
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr.
Admission: $5
Get Cozy
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Gallery of BC Ceramics, 1359 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Admission: free
Make it! The Handmade Revolution
Thursday, December 8 – Sunday, December 11, 2016
PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings, Vancouver
Admission: $7, early bird $5
East Van Ham
Saturday, December 10, 2016
1739 Venables Street, Vancouver
Got Craft?
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, 2016
The Pipe Shop Building, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Admission: $3
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, 2016
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St
Admission: $3
Crafty Affaire
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
Admission: $2
The 22nd Annual Women’s Winter Fare
Saturday, December 17 & Sunday, December 18, 2015
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Admission: $3-$5 (by donation)
Love it. Craft it.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
The Aviary, 637 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver
Admission: $3
Ongoing Markets
Eastside Flea
Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4, 2016
Friday, December 16 – Sunday, December 18, 2016
1024 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Admission: $3
River District Winter Craft Fair
Sundays | November 20 & 27 and December 4
River District Centre, 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver
Vancouver Christmas Market
Daily | November 26 – December 31, 2016
Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place
Admission: $8
Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Market
Saturdays | November 5, 2016 to April 22rd, 2016
Nat Bailey, 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Hastings Park Market
Sundays | November 6, 2016 – April 30, 2017
Hastings Park – Centre grounds, Vancouver
Admission: Free
Markets and Fairs Beyond Vancouver
November 7 – December 16: Christmas Boutique (Coquitlam)
November 18-19: Refresh Market (Squamish)
November 18-20: West Coast Christmas Show (Abbotsford)
November 19: Bloom Market (Fort Langley)
November 19: Alexandra Neighbourhood House Holiday Craft Fair (Crescent Beach)
November 26: Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair (Port Moody)
November 26: Crafty Affaire (Surrey)
November 26 & 27: Happening Arts & Crafts Fair (Maple Ridge)
November 27: Krafted Market (Tsawwassen)
December 2-10: Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair (Coquitlam)
December 2-10: Winter Chill Market by Vancity Makers (Abbotsford)
December 3: Shift Handmade Holiday Remix (Langley)
December 11: Country Craft Holiday Market (Surrey)
Past Events
Circle Craft Christmas Market
Wednesday, November 9 to Sunday, November 13, 2016
Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Admission: $12 adults / $10 students and seniors
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