SF’s Holiday Craft Markets & Gift Fairs 2025
Plan your holiday shopping early with festive pop-up markets and gift fairs
By Becca Bandit - posted 11/20/2025
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Need to take care of your Christmas and holiday shopping early?
Here’s some of the Bay’s best craft markets, indie shopping fairs, and pop-ups.
Highlights for 2025 include:
- ‘Cole Valley Nights’ Holiday Night Market (Nov. 20)
- Oakland’s Uptown Stroll + Holiday Night Market (Nov. 20)
- The Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
- “Patchwork Show” Makers Market (Nov. 22)
- SF’s Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon and Festival (Nov. 23)
- Winter Witch Yule Marketplace (Nov. 30)
- SFMade’s first-ever Holiday Pop-Up Store (Dec. 2-20)
- Oakland’s “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll (Dec. 6)
- SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile (Dec. 6-7)
- “Gifty” The Crucible’s Free Annual Craft Fair w/ 50+ Artisans (Dec. 6-7)
Saturday, September 12
San Francisco Premium Outlets: Mexican Independence Day Event (Livermore)
San Francisco Premium Outlets will host a Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, September 12, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Bay Area’s premier outdoor outlet shopping destination welcomes shoppers of all ages to enjoy special cultural performances, exclusive shopping and family-friendly fun:
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Saturday, September 19
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival 2026 (Sept. 19-20)
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is Saturday, September 19, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 20, 10am-6pm in Downtown Lafayette along Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette Circle and La Fiesta Square and will feature the beautiful downtown, local artists, local food and drink and local entertainment on ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea at Rockridge BART
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Every 3rd Saturday explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods ...
Sunday, October 4
FabMo Artisans Market (Los Altos)
FabMo’s 15th Annual Artisans Market brings together nearly 40 eco-conscious local artisans showcasing a wide variety of unique, handcrafted toys, fashion, home decor, jewelry, gift and holiday items.
The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4th from 11am to 4pm at the Los Altos Community ...
Sunday, October 11
SF’s 1st “Children’s Business Fair” w/ 40 Kid Entrepreneurs (Golden Gate Park)
San Francisco’s first Children’s Business Fair is popping up in Golden Gate Park — and it’s exactly as adorable as it sounds. Around 40 kid entrepreneurs (ages 5–14) will run their own booths, selling everything from handmade crafts to upcycled creations, pitching to real customers ...
Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026 (Crockett)
5th Annual Return of the Bay Area’s Oktoberfest 2026!
Live Music • Family Fun • Free Admission
Location:
628 2nd Ave., Crockett, CA
🅿️ Parking:
Street parking available
Additional parking at Carquinez Middle School
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Friday, November 27
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. ...
Saturday, December 5
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 ...
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 ...
