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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»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.
When:ÌýNov. 14 from 7-9 pm
Where:Ìý1648 Duranleau St. (Granville Island)
Cost:ÌýFree; pleaseÌý
When: Nov. 16-17, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16 from 11am-5pm
Where: Eastside Studios - 550 Malkin Ave.
Cost:Ìý$3 (no one turned away for lack of funds)
When: Nov. 21-Dec. 24
Where: Jack Poole Plaza
Cost: $5-12; ticketing info
When: Nov. 23 from noon-8pm, Nov. 24–25 from noon-5pm
Where:ÌýEmily 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
When: Nov. 24 from 10am – 5pm
Where: Dunbar Community Centre – 4747 Dunbar St.
Cost:Ìý$4 in advance, $5 at the door. Children under 12 free.
When: Nov. 24 – 25 from 10am – 4pm
Where:ÌýWest End Community Centre – 870 Denman St.
Cost: Free
Renfrew Park Craft Fair
When: Nov. 25 from 12:30–3:30pm
Where:ÌýRenfrew Park Community Centre – 2929 E. 22nd Ave.
Cost: Free
When: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 from 11am–5pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre -Ìý 181 Roundhouse Mews
Cost:Ìý$2, Children under 12 free.
When: Nov. 30 from 6–10pm; Dec. 1 from 11am–5pm; Dec. 2Ìýfrom 11am–5pm
Where: 303 East 8th Ave.
Cost:ÌýAdmission by donation
When:ÌýDec. 1 fromÌý10am – 5pm
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr.
Cost: $2; kids are free
When: Dec. 1-2 from 10am-5pm
Where: Wesbrook Community Centre - 3335 Webber Lane
Cost:Ìý$3, children under 12 free
When: Dec. 1 from 10am – 4pm
Where:ÌýKensington Community Centre – 5175 Dumfries St.
Cost: Free
When:ÌýDec. 8-9 from 10am–5pm
Where:ÌýMaritime Labour Centre –Ìý1880 Triumph St.
Cost: $3 advance, $5 at the door
When: Dec. 8 fromÌý11am–6pm and Dec. 9 from 10am-6pm
Where:ÌýHeritage Hall – 3102 Main St.
Cost: $4
When: Dec. 8-9Ìýfrom 11am–6pm
Where: The Hall - 1793 Venables St.
Cost: $2 at the door
When: Dec. 12-16
Where: PNE Forum –Ìý2901 East Hastings St.
Cost: $4 in advance, $8 at the door, kids 12 and under free