Tag Archives: East Van

East Van Holiday Markets 2025

1 Nov

It’s that time of year again when holiday markets ramp up. This year maybe a little earlier which also means there are many more opportunities to shop local this holiday season. We love sharing all the great artisan markets and craft fairs coming up over the next couple of months all with a view to making shopping local easier for you. Whether you are looking for a gift for someone for Christmas, a birthday or maybe a housewarming gift, there are so many local options to chose from.  For those that don’t 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.”

We’ve said it before, but we will say it again when you buy from a local maker, you are supporting those living and working in your local community. 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 purchased at local markets are not being shipped long distances and all will have much less packaging. 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. Things are kicking off early so we invite you to review our list of East Van Holiday Markets for 2025.

NOVEMBER 2025

Nov. 1: Fair Trade & Artisan Market–Trinity Grace Church 803 E. 16th Ave 10-4
Nov. 1: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 2: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5

Nov. 13: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 15: Vancouver Pop Market – Holiday Preview Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 15: Livia Holiday Market – Livia Sweets 6-10 pm
Nov. 15: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Nov. 16: Vancouver Pop Market – Holiday Preview Heritage Hall 11-5

Nov. 20: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10
Nov. 20: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 21: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10

Nov. 22: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 22: Sunset Family Carnival & Craft Fair – Sunset Comm. Centre 12-4
Nov. 22: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 23: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 23: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6

Nov. 27: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 28: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 3-8 pm
Nov. 29: Killarney Community Centre Craft Fair 10-4
Nov. 29: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 10-4
Nov. 29: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 29: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Nov. 30: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 10-4
Nov. 30: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5

DECEMBER 2025

Dec. 4: Make It – PNE Forum 5-9
Dec. 4: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Dec. 5: Make It – PNE Forum 11-9
Dec. 5: TOQUE – Western Front 5-9
Dec. 5: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 5-10
Dec. 5: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing 8-10

Dec. 6: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave S. 11-5
Dec. 6: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 6: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Dec. 6: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-6
Dec. 6: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 6: Make It – PNE Forum 10-6

Dec. 7: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-4
Dec. 7: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 7: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 1600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 7: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Dec. 7: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing  11-4
Dec. 7: Make It – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 7: Il Centro’s Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre 10-3

Dec. 11: Make It! – PNE Forum 5-9
Dec. 12: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 5-10
Dec. 12: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-9

Dec. 13: Make It – PNE Forum 10-6
Dec. 13: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 13: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 13: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Dec. 14: Make It – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 14: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 14: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5

Dec. 18: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Dec. 20: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 20: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Dec. 21: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5

Is your holiday market not listed? Drop us a note to be added at iliveineastvan@gmail.com.

Tags: , , , , ,

Sunrise Park Yoga Returns This Summer July 8th – August 19th

1 Jul

Free outdoor yoga returns to Sunrise Park beginning Tuesday, July 8th.   This event is sponsored by a Neighbourhood Small Grant and is led by Ruby Wong and other certified yoga instructors. The group will host weekly one hour outdoor classes every Tuesday from July 8th to August 19th at 7:00 pm. The classes take place at Sunrise Park which is located at Rupert and East 3rd Avenue in East Vancouver. A one time registration and waiver is required. To learn more, visit them on Facebook at Sunrise Park Yoga, or email them directly at sunriseparkyoga@gmail.com.  Namaste.

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Got Craft Spring Market May 3 & 4, 2025 At The Croatian Cultural Centre

25 Apr

Got Craft now in its 18th year is hosting a Spring Market Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday May 4th at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The market will feature 100 local and Canadian creatives as well as a mini makers area with kidpreneuers 16 years of age and under.  You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics, artisanal food and drink and so much more.  There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese and Crack On Van.   For those early birds, the first 50 people through the door each day will receive one of their legendary swag bags.  Tickets for the event are $5 and available online, kids 12 and under are free. Got Craft’s Spring Market runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. This is a great weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day and support local business at the same time.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Great Grandview Garage Sale Returns Saturday June 21

8 Apr

The popular Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for another year Saturday, 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. If you are looking to sell items, you have lots of time to prepare. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a neighbourhood wide multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up.   Of course, if you have some young entrepreneur at home, a lemonade stand for all those thirsty shoppers might come in handy. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.  To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. 

Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Workshop: Start An Edible Garden From Seed At Figaro’s Garden Centre April 8th

24 Mar

If you are thinking about trying your hand at growing food at home, Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting the perfect workshop for you. On Tuesday, April 8th, you are invited to join them for Start An Edible Garden From Seed workshop.  You will learn how to start a garden and harvest fresh herbs, fruits and veggies throughout the summer season. This a 1 hour workshop that kicks off at 6:00 pm. The cost is $34.94. To purchase your ticket, or get more information, visit Eventbrite. If you can’t make this workshop, they will be hosting another one on Small Space Edible Gardening on April 29th.

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

The Big List Of Holiday Artisan Markets + Craft Fairs In East Van 2024

2 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 you are looking for something for Christmas, a birthday or maybe a housewarming gift, there are many local options available to you.  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 are supporting those living and working in your local community. 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 purchased at local markets are not being shipped long distances and all will have much less packaging. 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. Things are kicking off early this year so we invite you to check them out. We are hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.

NOVEMBER 2024

Nov. 2: Fair Trade & Artisan Market – Trinity Grace Church, 803 East 16th Ave

Nov. 9: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 10: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5

Nov. 14: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10
Nov. 15: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10
Nov. 16: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 16: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 17: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6

Nov. 23: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 23: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 24: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 24: Holiday Sip & Shop – Heritage Hall 4-9 pm
Nov. 24: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5

Nov. 29: TOQUE – Western Front 5-9 pm
Nov. 29: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 3-8 pm
Nov. 29: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 8-10

Nov. 30: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. 11-5
Nov. 30: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Nov. 30: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-6 pm
Nov. 30: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4
Nov. 30: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 30: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5

DECEMBER 2024

Dec. 1: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-4
Dec. 1: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Dec. 1: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4
Dec. 1: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-4
Dec. 1: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 1: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5

Dec. 7: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 7: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 7: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 8: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 8: Eastside Flea- 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 8: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4

Dec. 12: Make It! – PNE Forum 5-9
Dec. 12: Sip & Shop South Main – 4 – 8
Dec. 13: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-9
Dec. 14: Make It! – PNE Forum 10-6
Dec. 14: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 15: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 15: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 15: Xmas Market – Wise Hall 5:00 pm – Late

Dec. 17: Holiday Sip & Shop – Heritage Hall 4-9 pm

Is your holiday market not listed? Drop us a note to be added at iliveineastvan@gmail.com.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl November 14-17, 2024

21 Oct

The 28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns November 14 – 17, 2024. This 4 day visual arts festival features over 500 artists located in some 55 buildings around Vancouver’s Eastside.  The event is an amazing opportunity to check out the amazing creative talent in this City. 

The Eastside Culture Crawl features a wide variety of artists including painters, furniture makers, jewellers, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers and many more mediums. We encourage to take the opportunity to visit artists in their working studios. The Crawl, as it is affectionately known, is a great opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work and creative process. If you are looking to be inspired, this is event to attend.  

The Eastside Culture Crawl runs from November 14 – 17, 2024. November 14th and 15th runs from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and November 16th and 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Eastside Culture Crawl covers a wide geographical area on the Eastside of the City.  We find the Crawl Map to be a great resource in narrowing down artists and locations you may be interested in visiting.   The Eastside Culture Crawl is a free event and open to all ages.  For more information visit, the Eastside Culture Crawl.

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Parade Of Lost Souls Is Back With Unplugged November 1st

6 Oct

The much loved Parade of Lost Souls is back for another with Unplugged.  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, a parade procession and the much loved Thriller Flash Mob.  For loyal revelers of this event take note, The Parade of Lost Souls happens Friday, November 1st with the procession hitting the streets at 7:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm.  For those with wee ones that have an early bed time, there will be a family-friendly Parade of Little Souls that begins at 6:30 pm.  

Everyone is welcome to participate in the Parade of Lost Souls and costumes are encouraged. The location of the event is secret for now but will be announced the week before, but the Britannia Community Centre has been a hub in past years.  

As is tradition now with this event, there will be a Thriller Flash Mob in which you can dance alongside professionals. If interested in participating in the flash mob, The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be hosting Thriller Workshops. There is still time to sign up for drop in classes happening on October 13th and October 20th.

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret also hosts an After Party which this year takes place at the Biltmore Cabaret. That fun gets underway at 10:30 pm and goes till 2:00 am with live music and other performances.  Tickets are $40 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

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

8th Annual Nightmare Before Christmas Market October 19th & 20th

24 Sep

If you are looking to shop for the wacky, weird and the wonderful, you may wish to check out the 8th Annual Nightmare Before Christmas Market. The event features over 65 vendors celebrating all things Halloween and maybe a little bit of Christmas.  Admission is $4 in advance, $5 at the door and for those that love Halloween, you can purchase a weekend pass for $7.  The event runs Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 20th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you are looking to get into the Halloween spirit, this is the place. Costumes are encouraged.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale At The Heritage Hall September 14th

24 Aug

The good folks that bring you the ever popular Got Craft markets are hosting their bi-annual Bits + Bobs Samples and Second Sale Saturday, September 14th.   This unique shopping experience features over 40 local brands that will offer a collection of samples, slights seconds, discontinued items and seasonal merchandise as well as some of their supplies. You can expect to find a variety of items including clothing, ceramics, paper goods, art, jewelry, homewares and a lot more.  Some items we understand will be up to 80% off. So if you are looking for a deal, you may wish to mark your calendar for the Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale happening September 14th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you wish to see which vendors will be participating, you can find out more at Got Craft.

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

← Older Entries