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The Big List Of Holiday Artisan Markets + Craft Fairs In East Van 2023

3 Nov

It’s that time of year again where the opportunities to shop local are abundant.  There are some great artisan markets and craft fairs coming up to help you make your gift giving easy whether for Christmas or birthday gifts.  Did you know: “for every $100 spent with a BC local business, $64 is re-circulated back into our BC economy versus $14 for multi nationals. Why? Because locally owned businesses circulate more dollars in the community compared to multinational organizations.”

When you buy from a local maker, you’re supporting your neighbor next door, your co-worker working full-time and holding down a side gig, moms carving out some extra income while still being home with their families. All have created a business doing something they love and are passionate about.  We are 100% behind supporting those local dreamers and makers. Also, buying local is better for the environment. Items at markets are not being shipped long distances and there is usually much less packaging involved. All around win win. To that end, we have again created a list of all the artisan markets and craft fairs happening in East Vancouver this holiday season. Here’s hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.

NOVEMBER 2023

Nov. 3: Pop Up Market – Art Soul Methods – The Cultch 12:30 – 7:30 pm

Nov. 4: Pop Up Market – Art Soul Methods – The Cultch 12:30 – 7:30 pm
Nov. 4: Made In The 604 Winter Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 4: Fair Trade & Artisan Market – Trinity Grace United Church 10 – 4

Nov. 5: Fall Pop Up Market – Artworks Bldg, 237 East 4th Ave. 12-5
Nov. 5: Made In The 604 Winter Market – Heritage Hall 11-5

Nov. 16: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 pm
Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 pm

Nov. 18: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 18: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11- 6
Nov. 18: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm

Nov. 19: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street – 11- 5 pm
Nov. 19: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 19: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 19: East Van Holiday Market – 2285 Clark Drive 12- 4 pm

Nov. 22-Dec. 3: Got Craft Virtual Holiday Market

Nov. 24: Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 4-8 pm

Nov. 25: Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 9-4 pm
Nov. 25: Bake, Quilt & Knit Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 9 – 3
Nov. 25: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm

Nov. 26: Christmas Gift & Craft Show – Vancouver Flea Market 10-3
Nov. 26: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm

DECEMBER 2023

Dec. 1: Toque Craft Fair – 303 East 8th Ave 6 – 10 pm
Dec. 1: KrampusMarkt – Strange Fellows Brewing 6-10 pm
Dec. 1: Britannia’s Winter Craft Market – Britannia CC (Gym D) 3-8 pm

Dec. 2: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-5
Dec. 2: Toque Craft Fair – 303 East 8th Ave. 11-5
Dec. 2: Hero’s Holiday Market – 3917 Main Street 1- 6 pm
Dec. 2: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall
Dec. 2: Winter Craft Market – Britannia Community Centre
Dec. 2: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 2: KrampusMarkt – Strange Fellows Brewing 11- 6 pm
Dec. 2: Britannia’s Winter Craft Market – Britannia CC (Gym D) 10-4

Dec. 3: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. s. 11-4
Dec. 3: Toque Craft Fair – 303 East 8th Ave. 11-5
Dec. 3: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall
Dec. 3: Winter Craft Market – Britannia Community Centre
Dec. 3: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 3: KrampusMarkt – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-4
Dec. 3: Britannia’s Winter Craft Market – Britannia CC (Gym D) 10-4

Dec. 7: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 5-9 pm
Dec. 7: Vegan Holiday Night Market – Waldorf Hotel 6-10 pm
Dec. 8: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 11-9

Dec. 9: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 10-6
Dec. 9: First Pick Handmade Holiday Pop Up – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 9: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 9: New Gen Sip & Shop Christmas Market – 1659 Venables 11-6
Dec. 9: Kensington Holiday Craft Fair – Kensington CC  10-4

Dec. 10: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 10: First Pick Handmade Holiday Pop Up – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 10: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm

Dec. 11: Il Centro’s Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre

Dec. 13: Holiday Open House & Market – Kiwassa Neighbourhood House 3-6

Dec. 16: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 16: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 16: Indigenous Christmas Market – 2205 Commercial Street 12- 6
Dec. 16: Makers Market – 2408 Main Street 11 – 6 pm

Dec. 17: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 17: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 17: Holiday Craft Fair – Sunset Community Centre 10 – 3
Dec. 17: Makers Market – 2408 Main Street 11 – 5 pm

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Winter Farmer Markets In East Van From November 4, 2023 to April 28, 2024

3 Nov

Vancouver Farmers Markets are kicking off their winter farmer markets this weekend. In East Vancouver, you can expect to find two markets.  First up is Riley Park Farmers Market which carries on in the same location as the summer market at 50 East 30th & Ontario Street every Saturday from November 4, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Next up is the Hastings Park Farmers Market which returns for another year and happens every Sunday from November 5th 2023 to April 28, 2024.  The market is located on the PNE Centregrounds behind The Forum Building and is always a popular market.  Both markets run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and jam packed with lots of great local goods. Be sure to stop by and support our local growers and makers. If you wish to learn more about what vendors will be on site at any given market, be sure to visit www.eatlocal.org.

Riley Park Farmers Market
50 East 30th & Ontario Street
Saturdays
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Hastings Park Farmers Market
Hastings Park Centregrounds
Sundays
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Photo Credit: Ella Olsson

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The Parade Of Lost Souls Returns With Everything Everywhere! All At Parade October 28th

16 Oct

The much loved Parade of Lost Souls is back for another with an Everything Everywhere! All At Parade! which takes place on Saturday, October 28th. If you live in East Van, you likely know about this grass-roots festival. Creative direction comes from the folks at The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret. The event itself encompasses dance, art, music, installations, acting and the well-attended parade and much loved Thriller Flash Mob.

Everyone is invited to participate in the Parade of Lost Souls on Saturday, October 28th which procession begins at 7:30 pm from the Britannia Library.  There will also be a Thriller Flash Mob as well as a The Time Warp Flash Mob. Should you wish to participate in The Time Warp Flash Mob alongside professionals, there’s still time to sign up for a drop in class Saturday, October 21st. The Parade of Lost Souls is an all ages family friendly event.   Costumes are encouraged and the wilder the better. For those interested in buying or making a costume, you may wish to check out the Open House Costume Sale happening Friday, October 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at 2050 Scotia Street.  

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret also hosts an After Party at the Wise Hall which gets under way at 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. Tickets are $44 and available online. To learn more about the Parade of Lost Souls and workshops leading up to the event, visit The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret.

Image: Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret

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Beer & Board Game Nights At Dogwood Brewing This Fall

12 Oct

Love board games and looking to meet some like minded people?  You may wish to check out Beer & Board Game Nights taking place at Dogwood Brewing in SE Vancouver this Fall. The events are hosted by We Should Be Friends Vancouver which began when Katrina from Ontario moved to Vancouver thinking her extroverted personality would allow her to make new friends easily.   Things didn’t turn out as planned, so she decided to do something positive and create events that allowed people to mix and mingle with the hope of making lasting friendships.   So whether you are looking for a fun evening out or making some new connections, Beer & Board Game Night seems like a fun relaxed way to meet new people. Events happen the first and third Monday of the month, with Monday, October 16th being the first event. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at We Should Be Friends Vancouver. For those unfamiliar with Dogwood Brewing, it is located at 8284 Sherbrooke Street in SE Vancouver just below Marine Drive near the Knight Street Bridge.

Image Credit: We Should Be Friends Vancouver

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Nightmare Before Christmas Market October 7 & 8

27 Sep

If you are looking to shop for the wacky, weird and the wonderful, you may wish to check out the Nightmare Before Christmas Market. It happens October 7th and 8th at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive.  The event will feature over 70 vendors that will be celebrating all things Halloween. Along with a variety of vendors, expect to find cosplay artists and food vendors.  Admission is $4 in advance, $5 at the door and children 13 years of age and are free.  The event runs Saturday, October 7th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 8th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by and get into the Halloween spirit, costumes are encouraged.

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June Hunter – East Van Artist Studio Sale September 30

25 Sep

East Van artist, June Hunter, is hosting a rare Studio Sale this Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  June’s work features urban nature as well as some iconic East Van landmarks. If you wish to know more about the crows and other birdlife that inhabit the green space in our neck of the woods, you may wish to follow her blog. June also captures some truly amazing photos of the visitors that come to her idyllic backyard. During her studio sales, June transforms her working space to showcase all her creative works which include a City Crow Calendar 2024,  jewellery, small prints, wall art, bags, tea towels, postcards, notebooks and much more.  We expect her rescue dog Geordie will be on hand again as ambassador to greet you. June Hunter’s Studio is located at 2785 Parker Street (one block west of Renfrew – between Hastings St. and First Avenue). The Studio Sale runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If you are not able to attend her upcoming Studio Sale, we invite you check out her online shop which is open 24/7.

Photo Credit: June Hunter Images

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First Pick Handmade Fall Pop Up September 23rd & 24th

18 Sep

First Pick Handmade is returning to the Heritage Hall for a 2 day Fall Pop Up September 23rd and 24th.  The event will feature a great line up of BC-based designers and artists. Stop by and meet the creators of locally made fashion, accessories and art.  Some of the makers and designers that will be on hand include HD Russell Boots, Jessica Redditt Designs, Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere, Joanna Lovett Sterling, Lisa Warren Ceramics and many more. Whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or a gift, there will be lots to choose from. We encourage you to stop by and check it out all the talent between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 per person at the door, or online.

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Eastside Flea Returns September 23 & 24 At New Location

14 Sep

In case you hadn’t heard the news, The Eastside Flea lost its long standing location at Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue. They are happy to announce they are back in a new space at 1101 Union Street. The Eastside Flea will be kicking off the Fall market season on September 23rd and September 24th. You can expect to find 50 local vendors with a mix of vintage and handmade items, food trucks, photo booth and we hear a licensed bar. Admission is $5.00. Market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you miss their first weekend back, they will be continuing markets every weekend until October 29th.

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21st Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival September 23rd

7 Sep

The Still Moon Arts Society is gearing up for the 21st Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. This free festival celebrates the Harvest Moon, Autumn Equinox, Still Creek, local art and diverse cultural traditions of the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood. This year’s theme is Water’s Wisdom. The signature events include the annual Harvest Fair, Lost Streams Parade and Streamside Lantern Installation which features live music, dance, shadow puppets and eco-arts.  We’ve set out below where and when the main events take place.

Equinox Ceremony
Quantum Care Moon Music & Labyrinth Walk
September 21, 2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

You are invited to an evening of mindful walking meditation while listening to healing frequencies of earth-based instruments.

Harvest Fair, Twilight Lantern Procession &
Streamside Lantern Installation
September 23. 2023 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Slocan Park + Renfrew Community Park

The Harvest Fair is an all ages family friendly event that kicks off at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 21st in Slocan Park.  You can expect music, local artists, eco-arts workshops, games and community booths.  At twilight (approx.. 7:10 pm), a procession walk will begin taking the route of the Lost Streams that once flowed throughout the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.    The lantern procession will take you to the Streamside Lantern Installation at Renfrew Community Park. This space is filled with beautiful lanterns and illuminated art and live music.

To learn more about the events and workshops offered during the 21st Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, visit Still Moon Arts Society.

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Intro To Bouquet Making With Local Flowers At Figaro’s Garden Centre

6 Sep

Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting another great workshop this month.   On September 21st, you are invited to join them for an Intro to Bouquet Making With Local Flowers.  This is a hands-on evening class in which you will learn to how to make beautiful floral arrangements.   All necessary tools are provided for you, just bring your creativity. The instructors are experienced cut flower growers who are passionate about local blooms and will delve into the benefits of using local blooms. This 2 hour workshops kicks off at 7:30 pm. To purchase your ticket, or get more information, visit Eventbrite.

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