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17 Vancouver holiday markets and craft fairs to check out this fall

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.

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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 Vancouver 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.

Make the Holidays Awesome!

When: Nov. 14 from 7-9 pm

Where: 1648 Duranleau St. (Granville Island)

Cost: Free; please RVSP

Eastside Flea Holiday Markets

When: Nov. 16-17, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16 from 11am-5pm

Where: Eastside Studios - 550 Malkin Ave.

Cost: $3 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

Vancouver Christmas Market

When: Nov. 21-Dec. 24

Where: Jack Poole Plaza

Cost: $5-12; ticketing info here

Emily Carr Student Art Fair

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When: Nov. 23 from noon-8pm, Nov. 24–25 from noon-5pm

Where: Emily 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

Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair

When: Nov. 24 from 10am – 5pm

Where: Dunbar Community Centre – 4747 Dunbar St.

Cost: $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Children under 12 free.

West End Community Centre Holiday Craft Fair

When: Nov. 24 – 25 from 10am – 4pm

Where: West End Community Centre – 870 Denman St.

Cost: Free

Renfrew Park Craft Fair

When: Nov. 25 from 12:30–3:30pm

Where: Renfrew Park Community Centre – 2929 E. 22nd Ave.

Cost: Free

Portobello West Holiday Market

When: Nov. 30-Dec. 2 from 11am–5pm

Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre -  181 Roundhouse Mews

Cost: $2, Children under 12 free.

Toque Fundraiser and Craft Fair

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When: Nov. 30 from 6–10pm; Dec. 1 from 11am–5pm; Dec. 2 from 11am–5pm

Where: 303 East 8th Ave.

Cost: Admission by donation

Crafty Affaire Holiday Market

WhenDec. 1 from 10am – 5pm

Where: Croatian Cultural Centre – 3250 Commercial Dr.

Cost: $2; kids are free

Wesbrook Winter Festival 2018: Etsy Vancouver Market

When: Dec. 1-2 from 10am-5pm

Where: Wesbrook Community Centre - 3335 Webber Lane

Cost: $3, children under 12 free

Kensington Holiday Craft Fair

When: Dec. 1 from 10am – 4pm

Where: Kensington Community Centre – 5175 Dumfries St.

Cost: Free

Got Craft?

When: Dec. 8-9 from 10am–5pm

Where: Maritime Labour Centre – 1880 Triumph St.

Cost: $3 advance, $5 at the door

ShinyFuzzyMuddy

When: Dec. 8 from 11am–6pm and Dec. 9 from 10am-6pm

Where: Heritage Hall – 3102 Main St.

Cost: $4

Weirdos Holiday Market 

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When: Dec. 8-9 from 11am–6pm

Where: The Hall - 1793 Venables St.

Cost: $2 at the door

Make it! Handmade Shopping Experience 

When: Dec. 12-16

Where: PNE Forum – 2901 East Hastings St.

Cost: $4 in advance, $8 at the door, kids 12 and under free