Skip the malls and big box stores this holiday season and shop local instead. It’s never been easier, thanks to an abundance of craft fairs and holiday markets taking place in the City of Vancouver this November and December.
From smaller community events to bigger multi-day markets, you’ll find all sorts of art, goods, crafts, and even some food and live music at these 17 craft fairs and holiday markets you can check out in Vancouver.
Make the Holidays Awesome!
When: Nov. 14 from 7-9 pm
Where: 1648 Duranleau St. (Granville Island)
Cost: Free; please RVSP
Eastside Flea Holiday Markets
When: Nov. 16-17, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16 from 11am-5pm
Where: Eastside Studios – 550 Malkin Ave.
Cost: $3 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Vancouver Christmas Market
When: Nov. 21-Dec. 24
Where: Jack Poole Plaza
Cost: $5-12; ticketing info here
Emily Carr Student Art Fair
Photo: @emilycarr_sas Instagram
When: Nov. 23 from noon-8pm, Nov. 24–25 from noon-5pm
Where: Emily Carr University of Art + Design – 520 E. 1st Ave.
Cost: Free
Italian Christmas Market
When: Nov. 23 from 5-9 pm
Where: Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.
Cost: Free
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
When: Nov. 24 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Dunbar Community Centre – 4747 Dunbar St.
Cost: $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Children under 12 free.
West End Community Centre Holiday Craft Fair
When: Nov. 24 – 25 from 10am – 4pm
Where: West End Community Centre – 870 Denman St.
Cost: Free
Renfrew Park Craft Fair
When: Nov. 25 from 12:30–3:30pm
Where: Renfrew Park Community Centre – 2929 E. 22nd Ave.
Cost: Free
Portobello West Holiday Market
When: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 from 11am–5pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre – 181 Roundhouse Mews
Cost: $2, Children under 12 free.
Toque Fundraiser and Craft Fair
When: Nov. 30 from 6–10pm; Dec. 1 from 11am–5pm; Dec. 2 from 11am–5pm
Where: 303 East 8th Ave.
Cost: Admission by donation
Crafty Affaire Holiday Market
When: Dec. 1 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr.
Cost: $2; kids are free
Wesbrook Winter Festival 2018: Etsy Vancouver Market
When: Dec. 1-2 from 10am-5pm
Where: Wesbrook Community Centre – 3335 Webber Lane
Cost: $3, children under 12 free
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
When: Dec. 1 from 10am – 4pm
Where: Kensington Community Centre – 5175 Dumfries St.
Cost: Free
Got Craft?
When: Dec. 8-9 from 10am–5pm
Where: Maritime Labour Centre – 1880 Triumph St.
Cost: $3 advance, $5 at the door
ShinyFuzzyMuddy
When: Dec. 8 from 11am–6pm and Dec. 9 from 10am-6pm
Where: Heritage Hall – 3102 Main St.
Cost: $4
Weirdos Holiday Market
Weirdos Holiday Market/Facebook
When: Dec. 8-9 from 11am–6pm
Where: The Hall – 1793 Venables St.
Cost: $2 at the door
Make it! Handmade Shopping Experience
When: Dec. 12-16
Where: PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings St.
Cost: $4 in advance, $8 at the door, kids 12 and under free
