Lower Mainland Holiday Artisan Markets & Christmas Craft Fairs
Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are home to a lot of great holiday markets and Christmas craft fairs! Many are free to visit although some are ticketed.
In this article we list some of the best holiday artisan markets to check out in November and December. Our focus is on single-day or single-weekend events. There are a few major events that run for most of the season, however, which you also don’t want to miss. We’ll mention them briefly first, before listing some of the smaller, more traditional “craft fairs” and “holiday artisan markets”.
Metro Vancouver’s Major Christmas Markets
Arguably the most well-known holiday market is the Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza. It runs from mid-November until Christmas Eve. Another similarly large event is the Shipyards Christmas Market, which happens in North Vancouver from late November to Christmas Eve and is free to enter (unlike the Vancouver Christmas Market which requires paid admission).
The Langley Christmas Village opens for the first time in 2026, and is run by the same group that operates the Shipyards Christmas Market (and on almost exactly the same dates as well). Over at UBC, the Wesbrook Village Holiday Market runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays leading up to a few days before Christmas.
All of the above markets operate across multiple weeks in November and December. Continue reading below for information about smaller (but still great) holiday markets that take place on specific dates.
Christmas Gifts Expo
The Christmas Gift Expo only happens on one weekend in December, but it’s a massive market with hundreds of vendors each year. There’s just about every type of product you could expect to find at a holiday market, and probably some others in addition to that.
It takes place at Chilliwack Heritage Park which is just off of Highway 1. Admission is $5 and provides a ticket that is valid for each of the three days that the market is open. The 2026 dates are from December 11th to 13th.
The event organizers also encourage visitors to donate money or non-perishable food to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Those who do are entered into prize draws.
Click Christmas Gifts Expo to learn more.
Circle Craft Holiday Market
The Circle Craft Market has just as many vendors, if not more, compared to the Christmas Gift Expo. It also attracts even more visitors and runs for close to a week rather than just three days. The 2026 Circle Craft Market happens from November 11th to 15th.
General admission costs $16, which is valid for re-entry throughout the market’s run. Admission is 50% off if you go after 5:00 pm. The market is held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, at 1055 Canada Place.
One cool thing about the market is that it’s owned and operated by artists. It’s a great way to shop local!
Check out our Circle Craft Holiday Market article for more details.
Coquitlam Christmas Night Market
A nice, indoor market that runs on a few select dates in November and/or December, the Coquitlam Christmas Night Market features around 40-50 vendors. It’s held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, located at 1205 Pinetree Way.
The market is on November 29th as well as December 11th and 12th in 2026. Admission is just $3 for people ages 17 and up, with those younger than that getting in for free.
The Evergreen Cultural Centre is right next to the Lights at Lafarge attraction, which is free to enjoy. Visiting the market and the lights on the same night is a great, low-cost way to spend an evening during the holiday season.
Click Coquitlam Christmas Night Market for more information.
Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
The Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair is an annual Christmas shopping event held at Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver. Now in its 42nd year, the market brings together more than 150 carefully selected vendors selling handmade crafts, unique gifts, food products and other holiday items.
Along with plenty of shopping opportunities, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, raffles, gift wrapping and a festive atmosphere. There’s also a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at 4:00 pm.
The 2026 Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair takes place on Saturday, November 21st, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission costs $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
Click Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair for more details.
Kensington Holiday Craft Fair
The Kensington Holiday Craft Fair is a free, one-day event inside Kensington Community Centre at 5175 Dumfries Street in Vancouver. It takes place from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on December 5th, 2026.
Both parking and admission to the market itself are free. There are around 50 or so vendors at the event selling ceramics, jewellery, clothing, food, and other products. The Kensington Youth Council also often sells some drinks and snacks of their own.
Click Kensington Holiday Craft Fair to learn more.
New West Holiday Market
Hosted by the New West Farmers Market, the New West Holiday Market happens on December 12th and 13th in 2026. It’s held in the parking lot outside of City Hall, at 511 Royal Avenue. That’s the same spot where the farmers market takes place from the spring through the fall.
There are usually close to 100 vendors at the market, as well as food trucks and some live music. It’s a good-sized event! Admission is by donation, with a suggested amount of $5 (or more if you’re feeling generous). Proceeds support the farmers market and the BCAFM Nutrition Coupon Program.
Go to New West Holiday Market for more details.
Nikkei Craft Fair
The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a Japanese-Canadian centre that puts on various events throughout the year. One of them is the Nikkei Craft Fair in mid-November which features over 90 vendors and authentic Japanese products and food. The Nikkei Centre is located at 6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby.
Admission is free for seniors and youth under 18, and costs $5 for everyone else. The 2026 dates are November 14th and 15th. The centre also hosts markets in the spring and summer, as well as the Nikkei Matsuri festival in September.
Click Nikkei Centre to learn more about the different events and programming on offer, including the craft fair.
NLUC Winter Craft Market
The North Lonsdale United Church hosts its annual Winter Craft Market in late November. The 2026 date is November 21st. It’s a free event held in the church’s auditorium at 3380 Lonsdale Avenue.
The NLUC market features around 40 or so vendors selling handmade items. There’s also a Kids’ Craft Corner, a Food Corner, and live music to enjoy. The market runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
See NLUC Winter Craft Market for more information.
North Delta Artisan & Gift Market
The North Delta Artisan & Gift Market is also a one-day event. In 2026 it happens on November 14th. The event is normally held at Sunshine Hills Elementary School, but this year has moved to nearby Heath Elementary, located at 11364 72 Avenue.
The market is free to enjoy and hosts around three dozen vendors each year. In 2026 the first 200 visitors (beginning at 10:00 am) receive a free shopping bag. There’s also the opportunity to get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a couple food trucks are usually on hand.
Click North Delta Artisan & Gift Market for more.
Positively Petite Christmas Boutique
Positively Petite is an annual miniature exhibition put on by Place des Arts in Coquitlam. The pieces on display (and for sale) are artworks created in various mediums and styles by local artists.
There’s an opening reception event on the evening of November 13th in 2026. The exhibition (and accompanying holiday artisan shop) remain open to the public until December 17th. Place des Arts is located at 1120 Brunette Avenue.
Click Positively Petite Christmas Boutique to learn more.
STA Christmas Craft Fair & Market
The STA Christmas Craft Fair & Market is hosted by St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, located at 541 West Keith Road in North Vancouver. The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on November 8th in 2026.
Over 150 vendors take part in the market each year, with thousands of people attending the event. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for seniors and students (except for elementary-age students, who enter for free). In addition to everything available to purchase at the tables, there are raffle draws with great prizes to win.
Click STA Christmas Craft Fair & Market for more.
Learn More
For more information about the most notable Lower Mainland markets, both during the holiday season and at other times of the year, visit VancouverMarkets.ca.
Other websites you might also like include VancouversBestPlaces.com and VancouverForKids.ca.