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 Vancouver proper this November and December.
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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 15 craft fairs and holiday markets you can check out in Vancouver.
Emily Carr Student Art Fair
When: November 24 from noon to 8pm, November 25 – 26 from noon to 5pm
Where: Emily Carr University of Art + Design - 520 East 1st Avenue
Cost: Free
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
When: November 25 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Dunbar Community Centre - 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Cost: $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Children under 12 free.
Renfrew Park Craft Fair
When: November 25 from 10am – 3pm
Where: Renfrew Park Community Centre - 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Portobello Holiday Market
When: November 25 - 26 from 11am - 5pm
Where: Creekside Community Centre - 1 Athlete's Way, Vancouver
Cost: $2, Children under 12 free.
West End Community Centre Holiday Craft Fair
When: November 25 - 26 from 10am – 4pm
Where: West End Community Centre - 870 Denman Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
River District Winter Craft Market
When: Sundays: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 from 11am – 4pm
Where: River District Centre - 8683 Kerr Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Toque Fundraiser and Craft Fair
When: December 1 from 6 - 10pm; December 2 -3 from 11am - 5pm
Where: 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Cost: Admission by donation
Eastside Flea December Markets
When: Every weekend in December (to Dec 17) from 11am - 5pm + Friday December 1 and December 15 from 6 - 10pm
Where: The Ellis Building - 1024 Main Street, Vancouver
Cost: $3 admission or $5 for a weekend pass
Wesbrook Village Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 2 from 10:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Wesbrook Community Centre - 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 2 from 10am – 4pm
Where: Kensington Community Centre - 5175 Dumfries Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free
Make it! Handmade Shopping Experience
When: December 7 – 10 from 11am – 9pm (Thursday & Friday); 10am – 6pm (Saturday); 11am – 5pm (Sunday)
Where: PNE Forum - 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $5-6 (buy online) parking is $12
Got Craft?
When: December 9 - 10 from 10am - 5pm
Where: Maritime Labour Centre - 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver
Cost: $3 advance, $5 at the door
ShinyFuzzyMuddy
When: December 9 from 11am – 7pm and December 10 from 10am – 6pm
Where: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Cost: $3
Crafty Affaire Holiday Market
When: December 16, 2017 from 10am - 5pm
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre - 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Cost: $2; kids are free
Weirdos Holiday Market
When: December 16 - 17 from 11am - 7pm
Where: Betamax Studios - 2244 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cost: $2 at the door
