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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.

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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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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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Got Craft Spring Market At The Croatian Cultural Centre May 6& 7

15 Apr

Got Craft celebrates its 16th year in Vancouver as one of BC’s largest curated markets. Their Spring Market will take place on May 6th & 7th at the Croatian Cultural Centre from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The event will feature over 95 makers, designers, creative entrepreneurs along side some kidpreneuers under the age of 16 years.  You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics and much more.  There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese and The Brownie Bakers.   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. This is a perfect weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.

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Got Craft At The Croatian Cultural Centre November 19 & 20, 2022

1 Nov

Got Craft is back for the upcoming holiday season that is just around the corner.   Got Craft will be hosting an in person market for 2 days at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3350 Commercial Drive, on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th. from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The market will feature 95 local makers and small shops, a mini makers area with kidpreneurs aged 5-13 years old, plus food carts by Nami Vietnamese and the Brownie Bakers.   You can expect to find a wide variety of items perfect for gift giving including clothing, fashion accessories, bath & body products, home goods, greeting cards, jewellery, food & drink, ceramics, art prints and much more.   Tickets for the market are $5 and available online. Kids aged 12 and under are free.  For those that aren’t able to shop in person, Got Craft is also hosting a Holiday Virtual Market from Wednesday, November 16th to Sunday, November 27th.  Visit Got Craft Holiday Virtual Market for more details. 

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Nightmare Before Christmas Market At The Croatian Cultural Centre October 8 & 9

5 Oct

If you are looking to shop for the wacky, weird and the wonderful, you may wish to check out the Nightmare Before Christmas Market happening this weekend at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive.   The event will host 79 vendors that celebrate Halloween handmade style. Along with a variety of vendors, you can also expect to find crafts for kids, face painting as well as performers. Admission is $3 for adults if you purchase tickets online and $4 at the door. Free entry for those 13 years of age and under.  The event runs Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 9th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by to get into the Halloween spirit.

Photo Credit: Toni Cuenca

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The Britannia Plaza Market Returns This Summer

20 Jun

The Britannia Plaza Market is an outdoor event that takes place just outside of the Britannia Community Centre and is back for another year.  The market will run every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm from June 22nd to October 5th.   The market will also run every Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm from June 25th to September 10th.

You are invited to stop by and check out some local producers, artists and makers which will showcase a variety of items each week including fresh produce, homemade treats, artisanal goods and much more. 

WEDNESDAYS
3:00 – 7:00 pm
June 22 – October 5

SATURDAYS
12:00 – 4:00 pm
June 25 – September 19

If you are interested in being a vendor, you are invited to reach out to the organizers at britanniacraftfair@live.ca.

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Got Craft At The Croatian Cultural Centre May 7 & 8, 2022

21 Apr

Got Craft celebrates its 15th year in Vancouver as one of BC’s largest curated markets featuring makers, designers and small shops.   They will be hosting their next event Saturday May 7th and Sunday May 8th at the Croatian Cultural Centre from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event is just in time for Mother’s Day and features 80 independent makers and small business.  

What can you expect to find at Got Craft?  Some of the goods you can find include ceramics, clothing, bath + body goods, jewelry, food + beverage, homewares, greeting cards, art along with a mini maker area with kidpreneurs aged 5-13 years old.    You can also expect food carts to be on site if get hungry while shopping.   Advance tickets are available online for $5 which also gets you an opportunity to win a handmade prize pack.   Kids 12 and under are free.  To learn more about all the vendors on hand, or to grab your advance ticket(s), visit Got Craft.

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First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up At The Heritage Hall March 27th

13 Mar

First Pick Handmade is returning to the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, on Sunday, March 27, 2022 for a Spring Pop Up Market. They will be featuring a wide range of high quality Canadian made fashion and accessories.   Some of the makers that will be on hand include Bronsino, Silver & Gold Clothing, Mimi and Moo, Mata Home, Dougherty Glass Works, Callipyge Collection and Heather Johnston Art which will have some beautiful cushions with iconic Vancouver imagery.  So whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or a gift, lots to choose from with all this talent under one roof. We encourage you to stop by and check it out between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Admission is free.

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Britannia Plaza Outdoor Market This Summer

8 Jul

The Britannia Plaza Market outside of the Britannia Community Centre and Britannia Library is back this summer. For the months of July and August, you can stop by on Thursdays between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to pick up some fresh produce, bread, eggs and baked goods. We hear Fractal Farms will be a regular staple on hand for Thursday’s market. On Saturdays, stop by between Noon and 4:00 pm to check out a variety of offerings from local artists and makers. The markets we understand will be held weekly throughout the summer months. We invite you to stop by and support your local artists, makers and growers.

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