It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or is it? The Season of shopping can deliver joy, but also stress and strain, not only on your wallet but also your mental state! Get around that by making shopping an adventure and experience. Like a great treasure hunt, searching the aisles and stalls of Christmas markets leads shoppers to special, new and unique finds. Meeting the vendors, artisans and makers in-person also adds to the story of your goods.
The annual Circle Craft Market is underway, signalling the unofficial start of the holiday season!
Here’s a selection of other this year’s Christmas Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets so you can see what the would be Santas have been whipping up in their workshops preparing for the season!
Circle Craft Holiday Market: @ Vancouver Convention Centre (West), 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Hours:
November 11-15, 2026: Weekdays 10am – 9pm / Saturday 10am – 7pm / Sunday 10am – 5pm
Western Canada’s largest craft market and the premier showcase of Canadian craft and design is back with an all-Canadian line up of vendors and expands to six days for its 51st year.
Admission: Adults $16 / Seniors & Youth $12 / Children under 12 Free
Promotions: half-price weekdays after 5pm / Seniors half-price all day Thursday November 12 / Free readmission with ticket purchase
Vancouver Christmas Market: @ Jack Pool Plaza, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Hours:
November 16 to December 4, 2026: Monday-Friday: 4pm-9:30pm / Saturday-Sunday: 11:30am-9:30pm
December 5 – 18, 2026: Sunday-Thursday: 11:30am-9:30pm / Fridays-Saturdays: 11:30am-10pm /
December 19-23, 2026: 10am-10pm
December 24, 2026: 10am-6pm
The beloved Christmas Market turns Jack Poole Plaza into a European Village welcoming 100+ artisan huts, a jolly line-up of holiday entertainment – performing on the Flying Stage from Vancouver’s only Christmas Pyramid, a 35ft walk-through Christmas Tree, and of course, barrels of Glühwein. The young and young-at-heart will love taking a spin on the Christmas Carousel, visiting Santa’s Workshop and keeping an eye out for Vancouver Christmas Market mascots “Holly and Jolly”.
Admission: Timed-Entry Single-Entry Ticket $7.99. Season Pass $35.99, Family Passes $84.99 Children under 6 Free
If you’re heading south of the border, The Seattle Christmas Market returns for the 2026 season November 20 to December 26 at Seattle Centre.
Heart & Hustle Brentwood Bliss Holiday Market: The Amazing Brentwood, Transit Plaza 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Hours:
Every Saturday & Sunday, November 14 to December 20, 2026 plus December 21-23: 12pm-6pm
Back at Brentwood, the free holiday market finds 30+ local vendors with unique gifts, activations, live music, and festive fun come together to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Admission: Free
Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival: in Eastside Arts District; bound by Columbia Street, 1st Avenue, Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront, with new headquarters at 716 E. Hastings Street.
Hours:
November 19-22, 2026: Thursday & Friday 5pm-10pm / Saturday & Sunday 11am-6pm
The 30th annual Culture Crawl once again finds artists and creators around the Eastside Arts District opening their studios, workshops, and galleries doors for this four-day celebration of art, inviting patrons and shoppers to explore 100s of spaces, this year welcoming 85 new artists and 12 new buildings.
Crafty Affaire Holiday Markets: @ Ocean Park Hall, 1577 128th Street, Surrey
Hours:
November 21, 2026 and December 5, 2025: 10am-4pm
Find handmade treasures, one-of-a-kind creations, quality crafts and artisan goods and cozy country vibes from dozens of local vendors as well as live entertainment, door prizes and more
Admission: Free
Heart & Hustle Brentwood Bliss Holiday Market: The Amazing Brentwood, Transit Plaza 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Hours:
Every Saturday & Sunday, November 14 to December 20, 2026 plus December 21-23: 12pm-6pm
Back at Brentwood, the free holiday market finds 30+ local vendors with unique gifts, activations, live music, and festive fun come together to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Admission: Free
Make Change Market: @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Hours:
November 20, 2026: 5pm-9pm
The third annual Make Change Market from Employ to Empower (ETE), is the organizations biannual pop-up market featuring 20 ETE Entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers, showcasing their creativity, passion, and unique journeys.
Admission: Free including complimentary hot chocolate, raffle prizes including Vancouver Christmas Market, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Helijet plus limited edition Cloudy Cookies from Iced by Dee cookies for the first 50 guests.
Dunbar Holiday Market and Craft Fair: @ Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Hours:
November 21, 2026: 10am-5pm
The Dunbar Community Centre Association’s 42st Annual Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair brings local artists, vendors and creators for a day of shopping, live entertainment, door prizes, and a 4pm festive tree lighting ceremony.
Admission: $5 in-advance online / $7 at door
Got Craft? Holiday Market: @ Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Hours:
November 21-22, 2026 & November 28-29, 2026: 10am-5pm
For two weekends of festive fun find 100 makers and vendors and give the gift of local. This season’s Holiday market features food trucks, vendors, makers and small shops for DIYers, crafters and handmade enthusiasts, as well as a Mini-Makers Market for Kid entrepreneurs under 16 years of age.
Admission: Single Day $5+fees / Weekend Pass $9+fees (kids 12 and under, free) booked in advance online or at the door. Online tickets are entered to win a legendary Got Craft Swag Bag
West End Holiday Craft Fair: @ West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver
Hours:
November 21, 2026: 10am – 4pm
The West End tradition welcomes curated artisans and vendors ONLY handcrafted gifts for this annual sell-out event.
Admission: Free
Shipyard Christmas Market: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
November 27 – December 17, 2026: Sundays to Thursdays 11am-9pm / Fridays-Saturdays 11am-10pm
December 18-23, 2026: 11am-10pm
December 24, 2025: 11am-8pm
Over 120+ unique vendors bring European cuisine and great gifts to the seasonal surroundings of Shipyards with live holiday music, photos with Santa & Mrs Claus’, Shipyards ]skating rink, 30ft community tree, Hot Chocolate, Mulled Wine, Schnitzel & more festive treats.
Admission: Free
Portobello West Holiday Market: @ Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews (Yaletown), Vancouver
Hours:
November 28-29, 2026: 10am-5pm
Celebrating 20 years, the annual market curates goods from 69+ BC artists, designers and producers offering jewelry, fashion, art, home décor, pet goods, skincare, gourmet treats, wine & spirits, live music & entertainment and more
Admissions: $5 adults / kids under 12, free
The first 100 people to purchase advance tickets are automatically entered into a $50 shopping spree.
Toque Craft Fair: @ Western Front, 308-East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Hours:
December 4-6, 2026: Friday 5-9pm / Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
Visit the historic Western Front building for the Annual Community Fundraiser and Craft Sale with a curated selection of 65 BC artists, craftspeople, designers and makers for a marketplace of jewelry, stationary, body products, homewares, textiles, fashion. Local Food and beverages vendors on hand as well. (Note: second floor vendors only accessible via a flight of 26 stairs)
Admission: $5 / Supporter Ticket $15 including limited edition Toque tote bag
Weirdos Holiday Market: The Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave., Vancouver
December 4-6, 2026: (19+ only) Friday Market 5-11pm / (all ages) Saturday Noon-7pm / Sunday 11am – 5pm
December 11-13, 2026; (19+ only) Friday Market 5-11pm / (all ages) Saturday Noon-7pm / Sunday 11am – 5pm
The 10th Annual Weirdos Holiday Market featuring an array of one-of-a-kind curated artists offering an extraordinary selection of oddities, bold artworks and hundreds of rare and unique collectibles plus entertainment, food and more. Friday Night Market, exclusively for shoppers aged 19 and up, boasting devilishly tantalizing NSFW novelties and questionable decisions.
Admission: Friday (19+) Market: $6 / Saturday & Sundays: $5 Tickets are ONLY available at the door
o o e k / one of each kind: @ Another Studios 107 East 4th Avenue (at Quebec)
Hours:
December 5 & 6, 2026: 11am to 6pm
The 2nd annual winter event by OH Studio Project curates locally made finely crafted textiles, leatherwork, ceramics, jewelry, eco fashion, fresh florals and pastries, artisanal teas & provisions. Plus Fashion Show and Hands-On Workshops and festive vibes.
Admission: $4 Advanced Tickets / $6 at door / VIP $28 tickets (weekend pass to ooek, pastries, choice of beverage, handmade ornament and an ooek tote bag)
o o e k / a winter solstice market: @ Another Studios 107 East 4th Avenue (at Quebec)
Hours:
December 13-14, 2026: 11am – 6pm
Discover locally crafted wares and art and handcrafted provisions. As you browse over 20 finely curated artisans and makers over a complimentary a cup of tea, non-alc based beverages including a Matcha bar and in-house sparking water will also be on offer.
Admission: $4 Advanced Tickets / $6 at door / VIP $28 tickets (includes weekend access, in-house non-alcoholic beverage, complementary tea, one charcuterie/cheese snack tray and a locally crafted artisan gift) / L U X E — $65 tickets (includes a weekend pass, one charcuterie/cheese snack tray, Boketto Matcha beverage, Yishi Cacao chocolate tasting kit inc. an eikcam ceramic dish, a Wild Print Co. tote bag & a locally crafted artisan gift)
First Pick Handmade: @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Hours:
Holiday Market: December 12-13, 2026 11am to 6pm
Good Stuff Market: December 19-20, 2026 11am to 6pm
2026 brings two First Pick Handmade markets, the Holiday and Good Stuff Markets showcase creative Canadian vendors offering high-quality handmade fashion, accessories and lifestyle items and stocking stuffers in the heritage venue.
Admission: $3
Make It! The Handmade Revolution Holiday Show: @ PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings, Vancouver
Hours:
December 10-13, 2026 Thursday 5-9pm, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11Am-5pm
Since 2008, Make It! the handmade revolution has curated hundreds of ‘Makies’ – makers, designers, crafters, artisans and other creators bringing their best to the one-stop gifting shop, 2026 Show welcomes 250+ booths, food trucks, and a licensed venue to raise your festive spirits.
Admission: $10 online or $15 at the door including readmission / Kids under 12, Free