It’s that time of year again where the opportunities to shop local are abundant and in light of the pandemic, more important than ever for our local economy. Although there are some markets that have been cancelled this year due the pandemic, there are still many going ahead. We encourage you to stop by those that are proceeding and show your support. Whether you are shopping for Christmas, a birthday or yourself, there are so many opportunities to support your local community.
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, what is making the rounds on social media is that buying local is better for the environment. Items at markets are not being shipped in containers lost at sea, not to mention less packaging involved as a result of not travelling long distances. To make it easy to shop local, we have again created a list of Holiday Markets In East Van for 2021. We hope you will show your support for local this holiday season.
NOVEMBER 2021
Nov. 6-Apr. 23: Riley Park Winter Farmers Market – 30th & Ontario 10 – 2
Nov. 7-Apr.24: Hastings Park Farmers Market – Hastings Park 10 – 2
Nov. 6-7: Make In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 12-14: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations
Nov. 14: Indigenous Maker Pop Up Shop – Iron Dog Books 6-9 pm
Nov. 18-21: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations
Nov. 18: Pancakes & Booze Art Show – 147 East Pender St. 7 pm
Nov. 27: Makers Market – Coho Commissary
Nov. 27: Christmas Bazaar – St. Thomas Anglican Church, 2444 E. 41st Ave 10-2
DECEMBER 2021
Dec. 1: Makers Market – Coho Commissary
Dec. 1-5: Toque Craft Fair by Western Front Online Marketplace
Dec. 3: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 6-10 pm
Dec. 4: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11 – 6
Dec. 5: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 12-4
Dec. 4: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. (at Victoria) 11-4
Dec. 4-5: Crafty Affaire – Croatian Cultural Centre
Dec. 4-5: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue 11-4
Dec. 4-5: Weirdos Holiday Market – The Venables Hall, 1739 Venables St. 10-6
Dec. 11-12: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 11-12: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue 11-4
Dec. 12: Christmas Market – Il Centro (Italian Cultural Centre) 11-7
Dec. 18-19: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue 11-4
Dec. 18-19: Got Craft – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Did we miss one? We will be updating this list as we learn of other markets so check back for updates. Feel free to drop us a note with any market you think should be added at ILiveInEastVan@gmail.com.
Photo Credit: Kristina Paukshtite
Have you made your way down to the walking trails along the Fraser River in SE Vancouver? If you have, you will come across an area called Tugboat Landing at the foot of Victoria Drive at East Kent Avenue South. If you aren’t familiar with this area, it once housed tugboats at this landing on the Fraser River hence the name. It was redeveloped into a community of condos and townhomes that enjoy river front living. The area is located on a public walkway and cycle path just steps away from Gladstone Park and less than a mile West of the new River District development.
If you are creative and/or love to make things, or maybe you’d like to introduce some young minds to all the ways in which one can make things. If so, this Saturday is a great opportunity with the Maker Faire which happens at Science World with over 50 artists, inventors, crafters and performers. This is a community-driven festival that showcases all kinds of makers and generally embraces the do-it-yourself spirit. Come and explore the world of making this Saturday between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Admission is $27.15 for adults, seniors, student and youth (13-18) $21.70 children 3-12 $18.10 and children under 3 are free. To learn more visit, 
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