'Tis the season for holiday shopping.
Christmas markets and pop-up shops are coming to town with plenty of festive lights, local artisans, and festal goodies.
From the popular German-inspired market to a brand-new holiday cat market, there are many occasions to shop local this season.
Here are markets and pop-up shops happening around Vancouver over the holidays that are worth a visit:
Circle Craft Christmas Market
This Vancouver tradition brings together over 250 artisans, from jewellers and potters to candle and soap makers to clothing designers. The market also has live music and a Gourmet Alley where visitors can taste a variety of flavours.
When: Nov. 9-13
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West
Cost: $12-15
Heart to Home Holiday Market
Art and craft lovers can stop by this free annual market to explore artisan goods, including handmade chocolates and homemade jams, upcycled creations, ceramics, hand-knit scarves and hats, jewellery, paintings, prints, photographs, cards, and more.
When: Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 27, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Surrey Art Gallery - 13750 88 Ave
Cost: Free
Holiday Pop-Up Market
Explore all sorts of local, small businesses at this big pop-up market, and find the perfect gift too.
When: Nov. 19-20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main St
Cost: Free
Holiday Plant Market
This market is for aspiring and experienced plant parents alike. Grab a coffee and peruse this jungle-esque plant market.
When: Nov. 26-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Garden Strathcona - 868 E Hastings St
Cost: Free
Christmas Pawliday Market
Vancouver is getting its first-ever holiday kitty market filled with toys, tidbits, and goodies for cats and their human companions, making shopping for your furry feline a treat.
When: Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Meowbox Head Office - 2323 Quebec St
Cost: Free
Slice Mini Mart Days
This private workspace for local artists is hosting a series of mini markets for the holiday season. Every Saturday, the markets will have over 20 vendors, including artists, makers, thrifters, and collectors, and a clothing swap. The event is pup friendly too.
When: Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17; noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1636 Venables St
Cost: Free
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
This market will feature 140 local artisans and hundreds of handmade crafts.
When: Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Dunbar Community Centre - 4747 Dunbar St
Cost: $4-5
Yactac Craft Fair
Support local artisans and vendors at this annual craft fair.
When: Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Red Gate - 1965 Main St
Cost: Free
Indigenous Artisans Market
This Indigenous Artisans Market will feature various local artists skilled in weaving, carving, jewelry-making, beading, painting, printmaking, and more.
When: Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art - 639 Hornby St
Cost: Free
Make It Vancouver
The Make It Show is coming to the PNE with 250 vendors making clothing, accessories, art, home decor, gourmet goodies, baby and kid items and other unique goods. There will also be food trucks and a beer garden.
When: Dec. 7-11, 5 p.m.
Where: PNE Forum - 2901 E Hastings St
Cost: $9
Better Together Market
Sustainable zero-waste household brand Better Basics has teamed up with other Vancouver-based women-led businesses to create a Christmas market that celebrates purposeful gifting. The Strathcona market will consist of wellness, clothing, and accessory brands and a latte bar from the Instagram-famous Blume and ciders from Windfall Cidery.
When: December 10 to 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 852 E Hastings Street, second floor unit
Cost: Free
