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 across Metro Vancouver 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 lots of fun at these 31 upcoming craft fairs and holiday markets taking place all around Metro Vancouver.
BURNABY
Deer Lake Craft Festival
When: November 24 from 11am – 7pm; November 25-26 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts - 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: Admission & parking are free
Swags & Bags
Cost: Free
Scandinavian Craft Fair
When: November 26, from 11am - 4pm
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre - 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby
Cost: Free
COQUITLAM
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
When: December 1 from 5 - 9pm; December 2-3 from 10am - 4pm
Where: Poirier Forum - 618 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Cost: Adults $3; Seniors $2; Kids are free
DELTA
Christmas Market at the Farm
When: November 25 from 10am to 3pm
Where: Emma Lea Farms - 2727 Westham Island Road, Ladner
Cost: Free
LANGLEY
Bloom Winter Market
When: November 25 - 26, from 10am – 4pm
Where: Fort Langley Community Hall - 9167 Glover Road, Fort Langley
Cost: $2 (kids 12 and under free)
Shift Handmade Holiday Remix
When: December 2, from 10am – 5pm
Where: West Langley Hall - 9400 208th Street, Langley
Cost: $3 (buy online)
MAPLE RIDGE
The Happening Arts and Crafts Fair
When: November 25 from 10am - 4pm; November 26 from 10am - 3pm
Where: Thomas Haney Secondary School - 23000 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
Cost: $3
Eric Langton Elementary Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 3, from 10am – 4pm
Where: Eric Langton Elementary School - 12138 Edge Street, Maple Ridge
Cost: Admission by donation
NEW WESTMINSTER
New West Craft Christmas Night Market
When: December 2, from 6 – 9:30pm
Where: River Market - 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Cost: Free
NORTH VANCOUVER
Fall for Local Holiday Market
When: December 9 – 10 from 11am – 5pm
Where: The Pipe Shop Venue - 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Cost: $3 advance (online); $5 at door (cash only).
RICHMOND
Steveston Christmas Craft Fair
When: November 25, from 10am – 4pm
Where: Steveston Community Centre - 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
Cost: Admission by donation
Britannia Shipyards Christmas Craft Fair
When: December 2, from 11am – 4:30pm
Where: Seine Net Loft - 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond
Cost: Free
SURREY
Purely Local Winter Market
When: December 2, from 10am – 3pm
Where: Kwomais Lodge & Sanford Hall - 1367 128th Street, South Surrey
Cost: Adults $3; kids are free
Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar
When: December 9, from 10am – 4pm
Where: Shannon Hall - 6050 176th Street, Surrey
Cost: $2 adults; kids 12 and under are free
VANCOUVER
There are 15 upcoming craft fairs/holiday markets in Vancouver. Find detailed listings here.
WEST VANCOUVER
Gleneagles Community Centre Holiday Artisan Market
When: December 2, 2017 from 10am – 3pm
Where: Gleneagles Community Centre - 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Cost: Free