Bay Area 2023 Holiday Markets
Shop for the holidays and visit pop-up shops, holiday strolls & Xmas markets in San Francisco and all around the Bay.
By CJ Escuadro - posted 12/6/2023
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Feeling festive? Get into the spirit at a local holiday market from pop-up shops to holiday strolls, night markets, and even traditional Christmas Markets like the German Christmas Market.
Sunday, November 15
SF’s Winter “Renegade Craft Fair” at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade San Francisco Winter Craft Fair 2026 returns to Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion on November 14 + 15, 2026, for a weekend of holiday shopping featuring 250+ curated artists and independent small businesses. Browse handmade gifts and creative finds, including ceramics, apparel, jewelry, home ...
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
Saturday, November 21
Free “Arts for Oakland Kids” Holiday Market
Holiday Market & Live Jazz with Arts for Oakland Kids
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:30–2:30 PM · 1800 Fifth Street, Berkeley
Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local young artists! Arts for Oakland Kids is hosting an open-air holiday market with live music from ...
Friday, November 27
SJ Made Holiday Craft Fair 2026 w/350+ Makers in Santa Clara (Nov. 27-28)
SJMADE Holiday Fair returns to the Santa Clara Convention Center for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday with more than 350 makers, artists, designers, illustrators, artisans, bakers, crafters, and creative small businesses. The free indoor holiday shopping fair includes free parking, an event-exclusive grocery bag ...
2026 Cambria Christmas Market (Central Coast)
Step into a holiday tradition where twinkling lights, festive music, and the spirit of Christmas come together to create an unforgettable winter escape in the charming town of Cambria, California. Experience the magic of the Cambria Christmas Market, returning Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2026. ...
Tuesday, December 1
555 California Holiday Tree Lighting and Mercantile (SF)
This year, Sunset Mercantile is teaming up with the Annual 555 California Holiday Tree Lighting to bring a festive holiday market to the heart of the Financial District.
The event will take place on Tuesday, December 1st, from 11am to 7pm in the iconic A.P. Giannini Plaza. Join us for a full day ...
Wednesday, December 2
Free 2026 Holiday Market w/ Women-Owned Vendors at 111 Minna (SF)
Shop Local. Support Women. Celebrate the Season!
Get ready to sip, shop, and celebrate the holidays – all while supporting incredible local women-owned businesses!
Join NAWBO-SFBA and our community partners for a festive FREE Holiday Market at our exciting new location, Minna Gallery in the heart of ...
Friday, December 4
Local Maker Holiday Bazaar (Berkeley)
Jessica Lasky Catering hosts a free Holiday Bazaar in Berkeley featuring local makers, food, drinks, and music. The event takes place Friday, December 4, from 3 to 8 PM.
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The holidays are on the way!
Add this festive new Holiday Bazaar to your calendar cuz ...
Free 2026 Hayes Vally Holiday Stroll w/ Snowfall + Tap Dancing Trees (SF)
Get ready to kick off the most magical season of the year! The Hayes Valley Merchants Council (HVMC) and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA) are thrilled to invite neighbors, families, and visitors from near and far to the annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll on ...
Saturday, December 5
Joy Village Bazaar (Berkeley)
Joy Village Bazaar – A Celebration of Art, Wonder & Community
Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
North Shattuck District, 1491 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
All ages welcome • Suggested $5-10 donation for materials; no one turned away for lack of funds
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East Bay Open Studios 2026 (Dec 5-13)
East Bay Open Studios returns for two free weekends with over 200 artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to wander into local studios, galleries, and community hubs in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Come curious — meet the creative ...
Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll
Celebrate the season in Downtown Petaluma! Wander through festively decorated streets, discover one-of-a-kind gifts in local shops, and enjoy holiday treats, cheerful libations, live music, and extended store hours. All activities will take place inside participating businesses. Whether you’re hunting hens, shopping for loved ones, or simply soaking in the holiday spirit, ...
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...
Kinky Holiday Market 2026: “Gear” Swap + Naughty Santa (SF)
Kinky Holiday Market returns to SOMArts Cultural Center with local kinky and queer vendors, entertainment, a gear swap, Naughty Santa photos with Kinky Elves, and Mozzeria’s deaf-owned and operated pizza truck. This indoor, adults-only leather and kink community market invites attendees to browse distinctive gifts ...
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
The highest-level genetics conversation in the world returns to the Bay Area this December to help growers worldwide garden harder, better, faster, and stronger.
Over 1,000 growers big and small from around the world interact with 30 of the world’s top breeders over two days December ...
Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Madrone Art Bar is seeking local artists, makers, and creatives for its Holiday Market on December 5, 2026. The event aims to feature a curated mix of handmade, independently designed, and vintage goods. Vendor applications are open until September 28. The market will be held ...
1890 Bryant Street Studios Holiday Market
Discover a wide range of original fine arts and crafts gifts that caters to every taste and budget at 1890 Bryant Studios’ Holiday Market!
Gifts, Jewelry, Stationery, Sculpture, Fine Art, Baked Goods, Ceramics, Wearable Art …and more!
1890 Bryant Studios
Once a mayonnaise factory at the industrial edge ...
Free Holiday Makers Market + Santa Meet-and-Greet (Berkeley)
Fourth Street in Berkeley is getting festive. Merry on Fourth is a free holiday celebration at Fourth Street Makers Row with a makers market full of handmade gifts, a Santa and Mrs. Claus meet and greet, free snow globe making, holiday music and seasonal treats.
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6th Annual Inner Sunset Holiday Stroll (SF)
Join Sunset Mercantile and the businesses of the Inner Sunset for the 6th annual Inner Sunset Holiday Stroll!
Following the Holiday Mercantile on Saturday, December 5th, the 6th annual Inner Sunset Holiday Stroll will take place through the Inner Sunset Merchants Corridor from 5-9pm.
Celebrate this unique ...
Sunday, December 6
Shipyard Holiday Art Show: 60+ Open Artist Studios + Glühwein (Hunters Point)
Celebrate the season with Shipyard Artists: an afternoon of art, handmade gifts and hot Glühwein at Hunters Point Shipyard.
More than 60 artists open their studios in Building 101, and the Shipyard Gallery hosts artists from across the Shipyard and Islais Creek Studios. Wander the halls, ...
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 11th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2026 which features TWO DAYS of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, food, activities and ...
Wednesday, December 9
Free Holiday Open House at SF Center for the Book
Make a little holiday magic at SFCB!
Drop by for a cup of cozy mulled cider, a reindeer-sized nibble of cookies and cheese, and some hands-on holiday fun. Pull up to the printing press and make your own seasonal cards, browse our expanded Biblioshop, and let ...
Thursday, December 10
Cole Valley Nights: Holiday Nights Street Fair
Cole Valley Nights is back so come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses.
Experience the vibrant blend of art, culture, and spirit that Cole Valley has to offer. A Neighborhood Street Fair presented by the ...
Friday, December 11
Free “Holidays on Taraval” Block Party: Tree Lighting + Holiday Market (SF)
We invite one and all to come and enjoy Holidays on Taraval, a festive celebration of taraval st featuring pop’s annual tree lighting, shopping, music and community fun!
On Friday, December 11, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm, the People Of Parkside Sunset, The Sunset Night Market ...
Twas the Night: Fairyland’s 21+ Musical Night Market (Oakland)
Twas the Night: a musical, magical night market!
Twas the Night is the now-famous grownups only (21+) evening when the Park transforms into a festive holiday party, a concert, and an open-air night market!
Shop for unique holiday gifts made by local artisans, dance under the stars, sip ...
Saturday, December 12
Japanese Vintage Holiday Mini Pop-up Market (SF)
Please join us for this special holiday sale.
Every featured item was donated to us by our community: vintage and antique Japanese ceramics, tea sets, lacquerware, kitchenware, books, clothing, vases, as well as hand dyed indigo products.
There will also be FREE Japanese skincare samples from Otsuka ...
Authentic Open-Air German Holiday Market 2026 (Mountain View)
The German Holiday Market recreates the jovial atmosphere of a traditional open-air, European winter market on Mountain View’s City Hall Plaza. Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from Germany and local artisans: Wood ornaments and nutcrackers from Germany, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen, chocolate, toys, ceramics, and knitwear. ...
Edna Brewer Holiday Craft Fair (Oakland)
Come shop 40+ local vendors for handmade gifts this holiday season. Free entry. Soap! Candles! Cards! Prints! Crochet! Ceramics! Jewelry! Sweet treats! Stocking Stuffers! And more! 3748 13th Avenue in Oakland (enter on Excelsior Ave.).
SF’s Dogpatch Holiday Market 2026: Art, Gifts, Food & Holiday Activities
Join us for the Dogpatch Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 22nd Street between Illinois and Indiana Streets. Get into the holiday spirit as you browse unique gifts, art, and handcrafted goods from local makers, artists, and businesses, ...
Free Mission Craft Holiday Market w/ 30+ Local Artists (SF)
✨ The Mission Craft Holiday Market is back for our 3rd holiday season! ✨
Saturday, Dec 12 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Shop your favorite Bay Area artists and discover 30+ new ones, all under one roof in San Francisco.
Our curated lineup includes 30+ ceramicists, candle and soap ...
“Colors of India” Free Holiday Pop-Up Indian Food Fest + Dance Party (San José)
Colors of India is a free, all-ages holiday pop-up at SPARK Social San José featuring Indian food vendors, bars, chai, coffee, sweet treats, local makers, holiday shopping, family activities, and a dedicated kids area. The program includes a Non Stop Bhangra dance party with DJs, ...
Free Winter Market w/ Local Makers + Wine (Healdsburg)
The Merriam Vineyards Winter Market brings holiday cheer to the winery with an afternoon of seasonal shopping, local vendors, and wine by the glass. Visitors can browse unique gifts from local makers, including handmade Christmas ornaments, candles, artisanal honey, skincare products, terrariums, and more. Pizzasanto ...
Sunday, December 13
Contra Costa Vintage Market Sunday (Lafayette)
Find unique gifts and vintage treasures at the Contra Costa Vintage Market’s holiday edition on Sunday, December 13th in downtown Lafayette. Browse antiques, collectibles, clothing, records, furniture, and home decor while enjoying live music and a vintage photo booth experience.
Admission is free, with free street ...
Oakland Coffee Market
Enjoy and purchase coffee and coffee gear for yourself and the coffee lovers on your list from Oakland’s World-Class coffee companies!
Each ticket includes a $5 or $10 voucher* you can redeem at any vendor during the market!
Check off the coffee lovers on your holiday shopping ...
2026 Holiday Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts + Free Hot Cider (SF)
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
Saturday, December 19
San Francisco Ocean Avenue Winter Wonderland 2026
OCEAN AVENUE, WE OUTSIDE! LET’S GET INTO SOME HOLIDAY MAGIC!
OMI Cultural Participation Project is bringing the joy, the vibes, and the holiday cheer to San Francisco Ocean Avenue Winter Wonderland 2026!
Pull up with your family, your friends, your neighbors, and that holiday spirit on Saturday, ...
