Looking to check some names off of your list? Calgary and the surrounding area will have you shopping until you drop this holiday season with hundreds of Christmas and holiday markets. From the infamous ones that everyone knows about to the “hidden gems,” we’ve got them all listed right here for you!
November 2 to 5; Signatures Festival of Crafts. A uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace at BMO Centre that features the works of artists, artisans, makers and designers from coast-to-coast. Learn more at signatures.ca/festival-of-crafts.
November 2 to 5 and 9 to 12, 9am to 4pm; Millarville Christmas Market. You’ll enjoy eight fabulous days of food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, photos with Santa and so many of your favorite seasonal vendors as well as many new vendors at Millarville Racetrack. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.
November 3 to 4; Airdrie Christmas Show. High-quality vendors delivering handmade and unique products at the Town and Country Centre. Learn more at airdriefarmersmarket.com.
November 10 to 12, 17 to 18; Okotoks Christmas Market. Kick off your Christmas shopping at the annual Okotoks Christmas Market at the Foothills Centennial Centre. Learn more at themarketsquare.ca.
November 12, 9:30am to 4pm; Peak to Prairie Holiday Market. The Peak to Prairie Holiday Market is back at Winsport, with free parking, large aisles for strollers and a variety of vendors. Get unique gifts for the special people on your list from the Calgary small business community. Learn more at peaktoprairiemarket.com.
November 12, 10am to 2pm; The Mom Market. The market showcases a large variety of small businesses for you to explore and shop from at Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies. Join them at Mainstreet Market in Strathmore with 15 vendors. Learn more at themommarketco.com.
November 12, 12:30 to 3pm; Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar & Craft Sale. Check out a wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, painting and more at Scan Centre. Learn more at scancentre.ca.
November 16 to 19; Calgary’s Premiere Art and Craft Sale. Four days of amazing shopping with some of the best art and craft that Canada has to offer at TELUS Convention Centre. Learn more at artmarketcraftsale.com.
November 17 to 18; Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association Show + Sale Winter Market. Join at the AUArts campus for a market filled with great art, fun demos and community spirit. With hundreds of unique artworks created by talented AUArts students, you are sure to find extra special gifts for your loved ones. Learn more at showandsale.ca.
November 17 to 19, Acadia Christmas Market. There’s always a variety of vendor wares to shop from at the Acadia Recreation Complex. Come out and support your community vendors while you shop for those unique gifts. Learn more at acadiacraftexpo.com.
November 17 to 19; Kananaskis Christmas Market. Kick off the Christmas season and get a head start on shopping with some unique handcrafted gifts at Redwood Meadows Community Association. Learn more at visitbraggcreek.com.
November 17 to 19, 24 to 26 and December 1 to 3; Banff Christmas Market. With more than 80 artisanal vendors, live music, an outdoor fire lounge, Santa’s House and Reindeer Stables, Christmas treats and warm drinks, there is something for the whole family at Warner Stables. Learn more at banffchristmasmarket.com.
November 17 to 19, 24 to 26 and December 1 to 3; Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market. The market boasts an enviable line-up of exquisite gifts and treats for the whole family. With more than 200 independent local businesses, the market prides itself on a unique shopping experience. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com.
November 18, 10am to 3pm; Auburn House Christmas Craft Marketplace. A great opportunity to purchase amazing gifts just in time for the holidays all while supporting local artisans, crafters and home-based business owners. Learn more at auburnbayra.ca.
November 18, 10am to 3pm; New Brighton’s Christmas Craft Market. Looking for some local unique Christmas gifts for friends and family? Visit the Clubhouse where over 30 local vendors are on-site selling their amazing products. Learn more at newbrighton-connect.com.
November 18, 10am to 3pm; Citadel Christmas Market. Come to the Citadel community to support your local artisans, crafters, bakers and services at the Citadel Community Association.
November 18, 10am to 4pm; Shawnessy Christmas Craft Fair. Two floors of hand-crafted items and a limited number of direct sellers at the Shawnessy Barn. Learn more by following @shawnessycraftfair on Facebook.
November 18 and 19, 10am to 3pm; Lake Bonavista Christmas Craft Fair. The Christmas Craft Fair at the community association is the perfect opportunity to discover wonderful gift-giving ideas. Learn more at thelbca.ca.
November 18 and 19, 10am to 3pm; Bowness Holiday Craft Fair. Stop by the Bowness Holiday Craft Fair at the Bowness Community Association (BCA) to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Learn more at allevents.in/calgary/bowness.
November 18 to 19, 10am to 4pm; Canmore Christmas Artisans’ Market. More than 50 artisans and makers of hand-crafted items showcase their wares at the Canmore Recreation Centre in support of the Preschool Society. Learn more by following @canmorechristmasartisansmarket on Instagram.
November 18 to 19, 10am to 5pm; Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Sale. Bragg Creek Artisans Christmas Sale provides the attendees with an opportunity to discover unique crafts, decorations, gifts and original artwork by local artisans as they exhibit their handcrafted work at Bragg Creek Community Centre. Learn more at braggcreekca.com.
November 24 to 26; Chestermere Christmas Market. Get every item checked off of your list at MPP Rec Centre. Learn more at allevents.in.chestermere.
November 25, 9:30am to 3:30pm; Marlborough Christmas Market. The Marlborough Community Association invites you to the annual Christmas Market which features 65 tables of handcrafted items showcased by local artists and crafters at the Calgary Marlborough Community Centre. Learn more at calgarymarlborough.com.
November 25, 10am to 3pm, Dalhousie Christmas Craft Market. Come out to the Christmas Craft Market at the Dalhousie Community Centre to find 60 amazing vendors that make, bake or grow their products. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.
November 25, 10am to 3pm; Rocky Ridge Ranch HOA Holiday Market. If you are looking for unique gifts to give away during the holiday season, be sure to check out the Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowner’s Association’s Holiday Market. They will have a variety of local vendors selling a wide array of handmade treasures like crafts, baked goods, greeting cards, stained-glass sun catchers, knit and crochet items, jewelry, and more. Learn more at rrrha.ca.
November 25, 10am to 4pm; North Haven Christmas Makers Market. Shop until you drop for handcrafted items at this holiday market at the North Haven Community Association. Learn more at northhavenyyc.ca.
November 25, 10am to 4pm; Haysboro Winter Market. Shop the Haysboro Winter Market for home businesses and artisan vendors. With free entry and parking, you can make your Christmas shopping a little easier at Haysboro Community Hall. Learn more at haysboro.org.
November 25, 10am to 5pm; Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market. Adults will find a fabulous selection of unique artisans in the artisan market and for the children, they have heartwarming crafts and activities at Calgary Waldorf School. Learn more at calgarywaldorf.org.
November 25 to 26; Authentically Indigenous Holiday Craft Market. Come to visit this annual holiday craft show with a unique twist at the Kerby Centre. The Authentically Indigenous Craft Show ‘Holiday Edition’ features unique Indigenous artist vendors from the Calgary and Treaty 7 area of Southern Alberta. Here you’ll find handmade crafts, art, jewelry, food, and more. Learn more at authenticallyindig.com.
November 25 to 26, December 2 to 3, December 9 to 10, December 16 to 17, 10am to 4pm; Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park. One of Calgary's most iconic holiday events, with hands-on activities and entertainment sure to delight guests of all ages. Come get your fix of wholesome holiday cheer including a holiday market, Christmas crafts and Santa photos. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.
November 25 and December 2, 9am to 3pm; Little Modern Market. Find everything from home décor to clothing to treats at First Alliance Church Deerfoot Campus. Learn more at littlemodernmarket.com.
November 25 to December 17; Christmas Markets at Granary Road. Granary Road’s Christmas Market is an enchanting celebration of the holidays that starts in the stunning market area with 40-foot vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and lighting reminiscent of days gone by. Continue from the market to the Granary Road Garden Centre where you will be sure to find that special and unique gift from the large selection of Artisan Collective vendors and makers. Christmas carols playing throughout the market, beautifully decorated trees, strings upon strings of Christmas lights and other festive decor make Granary Road a destination for Christmas shoppers, foodies, and families alike. Admission is free and food bank donations are welcome. Learn more at granaryroad.com.
November 26, 10am to 4pm; North Haven Market and Ice Carving. A winter haven featuring a makers market and an ice carving demonstration will take place at North Haven Commercial Hall. Learn more at northhavenyyc.ca.
November 26, 11am to 4pm; The Holiday Market at Deerfoot Inn and Casino. The Holiday Market at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino is back for its third year. You will find up to 60 vendors offering everything you need for hosting, planning or gifting. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.
December 1 to 3, 8 to 10; Christmas Market at The Saskatoon Farm. The market grows every year and includes more than 200 local makers, bakers, growers and small businesses. Learn more at saskatoonfarmmarkets.com.
December 1 to 3 and 8 to 10; 2023 European Christmas Village Market. Get everything you need for under the tree and enjoy Christmas carolers, blacksmith demonstrations, outdoor fireplaces and horse-drawn wagons at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre. Learn more at bearspawlc.org.
December 1 to 31, 6 to 9pm; Santa’s Gift Shop at Airdrie Festival of Lights. Located in Airdrie’s Nose Creek Park, the Airdrie Festival of Lights is a beautiful, outdoor walk-through lights experience. Visit Santa’s Gift Shop near the entrance to find high-quality and whimsical gifts for yourself, your family and your friends. Learn more at airdrielights.com.
December 2, 10am to 2pm; Tuscany Residents Association Holiday Extravaganza. Over 40 craft and baker vendors under one roof with free admission to the public. Come and find some unique holiday gifts and yummy baking at Tuscany Club. Learn more at tuscany-connect.com.
December 2, 10am to 3pm; Scenic Acres Holiday Craft Market. Get handmade items that you won’t find anywhere else at Scenic Acres Community Association. Learn more at scenicacresca.ca.
December 2, 10am to 3pm; North Glenmore Park Community Association Holiday Craft Market. Check out this holiday craft market featuring 50 local vendors selling handmade items. There is free parking and complimentary coffee. Learn more at ngpca.ca.
December 2, 10am to 4pm; SCA Community Association Christmas Craft Fair. There will be 50 vendors offering unique, handmade gifts and much more. Learn more at scacalgary.ca.
December 2, 11am to 4pm; New Horizon’s Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Market. New Horizon Mall is excited to be hosting their annual Christmas craft fair. With over 50 vendors on site, entertainment, door prizes and more you will want to save the date to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Learn more at newhorizonmall.com.
December 2 to 3, 10am to 4pm; AZURIDGE Magic + Merry Christmas Market. AZURIDGE is excited to announce its annual Christmas Market. With a theme of Magic and Merry, this event will bring the joy of Christmas back to our city. There will be something for everyone at this festive market, including Santa and his reindeer, sleigh rides, and plenty of shopping opportunities. Learn more at azuridgehotel.com.
December 3, 10am to 4pm; Wildflower Art Salon & Sale. At the Wildflower Art Salon & Sale you will be immersed with art in every direction. Experience a one- of-a-kind shopping experience. At the Salon you will find paintings, fibre art, hand-pulled prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, drawing, glass work and more. Learn more at wildflowersalon.ca.
December 3, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Christmas Market. The December Market features two floors of vendors selling unique, hand-crafted items at the historic Shawnessy Barn in the community of Shawnessy in southwest Calgary. They support local artisans, crafters, makers, and creators. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.
December 8 to 10, 15 to 17; Market Collective’s Holiday Series. Enjoy live music, interactive workshops, galleries, more than 150 local vendors and special surprises. Learn more at marketcollective.ca.
December 9, 10am to 3pm; Ranchlands Community Association Christmas Market. The RCA is presenting the Christmas Market, so make sure to shop local this holiday
season. This event is limited to vendors selling handmade items only so there will be tons of unique and one-of-a-kind items, perfect for that “hard to shop for” person on your gift list. Learn more at ranchlandscommunity.com.
December 9, 10am to 4pm; Cavalry FC Christmas Market. The Cavalry FC Regional Field House is hosting their second annual Christmas Market. Support local while you take care of your holiday shopping with an exciting lineup of 'make, bake and grow' vendors. You'll find unique handcrafted gifts and decor. You'll also be able to fill your holiday pantry with a wide range of items from food artisans and beverage vendors.
December 9 to 10, 10am to 4pm; Cochrane Made Christmas Farmers’ Market. Two days on two floors makes for a great shopping experience at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre. You will find many of your favorite vendors from the summer market plus many more seasonal artisans selected to make this a “must-attend” event. Learn more at cochranefarmersmarket.ca.
December 10, 10am to 2pm; The Mom Market, this market supports small businesses of all kinds from makers to service providers to bakers and everything in between. The market showcases a large variety of small businesses for you to explore and shop from at Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies. Join them at Mainstreet Market in Strathmore with 15 vendors. Learn more at themommarketco.com.
Until December 21, 10am to 4pm; Festive Foothills Art Sale. The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home. This annual community-favorite sale comes at the perfect time for getting a head start on purchasing seasonal gifts and getting into the Christmas spirit with beautiful decorations, gorgeous art, and the home’s historic ambiance. Learn more at leightoncentre.org.
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