SF’s Holiday Craft Markets & Gift Fairs
Plan your xmas shopping early gift fairs from Etsy, Urban Air Market, pop-up shops & more.
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 11/21/2017
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Need to take care of your xmas and holiday shopping early?
Here’s some of the Bay’s best craft markets, indie shopping fairs, and pop-ups.
Highlights for 2017 include the Treasure Island Holiday Market (Nov 25-26), the 2017 Etsy Emporium (Nov 25-26), the Asian Art Museum’s first ever Holiday Artisan Market (Nov 29), the “Wunderfaire” Pop-Up at Pier 28 (Nov 30), the Mission Holiday Block Party (Dec 2), the Urban Air Market at Jack London Square (Dec 3), the City Hall Popup Shop (Dec 6), the SF Fetish Flea Market (Dec 9) and tons more.
Friday, November 7
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show: San Jose (Nov. 7-9)
Welcome to the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show! Join us at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds for a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Discover unique handmade treasures from talented artists and artisans. You will find beautiful wall art, sculptures, glasswork, metalwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty ...
Marin Arts & Crafts Show (Nov. 7-9)
The Marin Center Exhibit Hall transforms November 7–9 into a festive marketplace filled with art, handcraft, and creativity. The Marin Arts & Crafts Show brings together over 200 artisans, designers, and makers offering beautifully handcrafted goods—just in time for the holidays.
A Celebration of Art & ...
Grand Opening “Highlow Larder” Holiday Party w/ Champagne Cocktails + 10% off (Tiburon)
Ring in the season with us! Join Highlow Larder for an evening of champagne cocktails, live music, Victorian holiday cheer, and shopping as we celebrate the grand opening of the Highlow Holiday Annex in Tiburon.
Enjoy 10% off our whole store, plus wine-by-the-glass specials poured by ...
Meet Bay Area Cartoonists: Free Art Show + Panel (Berkeley)
Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore is thrilled to present a special exhibit celebrating the artwork of Bay Area illustrators and cartoonists: Jon Agee, Lisa Brown, Shawn Harris, Briana Loewinsohn, Elizabeth McConaughy-Oliver, Dean Stuart, and Eugenia Yoh. A special panel discussion will be led by Thien Pham.
Original ...
Saturday, November 8
Thankful Fest: 90+ Vendors + Car Meet (Fremont)
Shop Small. Give Thanks. Feel Good with Fall Vibes.
Get ready for a day full of community spirit, unique finds, and fall vibes at the Ohlone College Flea Market — Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
Come shop for hostess gifts, handmade items, holiday treasures, rare plants, clothing, tools, furniture, ...
Children’s Business Fair & Holiday Market (Redwood City)
Children’s Business Fair & Holiday Market | FREE Community Event for All Ages
Celebrate creativity and entrepreneurship at the Children’s Business Fair, a fun, family-friendly event where young entrepreneurs showcase their handmade crafts, baked goods, jewelry, and original art.
Shop unique holiday gifts while supporting local kidpreneurs ...
Contra Costa 75th Anniversary Mineral & Gem Show (Nov. 8-9)
JOIN US for the Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society’s 75th ANNIVERSARY MINERAL & GEM SHOW November 8-9, 2025! Come enjoy a rockin’ weekend full of affordable family FUN, holiday shopping, and educational experiences for ALL AGES! Come celebrate 75 years with us, and see ...
2025 Holiday Market: Handmade Gifts (San Rafael)
Tinsel, Treats & Treasures Await at the San Rafael Goldenaires Holiday Crafts Market!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM | 618 “B” Street, San Rafael
Ready to sleigh the holiday season? The San Rafael Goldenaires invite you to a one-day holiday shopping event filled with ...
Textile Arts Fair w/ 30+ Vendors at St. Mary’s (SF)
The Annual TAC Bazaar Returns November 8th!
We are thrilled to welcome you back to St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center for our annual bazaar, featuring more than 30 unique vendors!
This is your chance to shop a fantastic assortment of unique treasures, including textiles from around the ...
California College of the Arts Free 2025 Art & Crafts Fair (SF)
Join us at our annual Art & Crafts Fair at California College of the Arts (CCA) for a free festival filled with handmade goodies, local talent, fun and community!
Support local community vendors and businesses by shopping from a variety of original artwork made by over ...
6 Year Anniversary Party: Local SF Gift Shop w/ 10% off + Mystery Bags
6 Year Anniversary party for fun, colorful, local SF gift shop! Celebrate shopping small and an AAPI-Woman-owned small business. Store is run + owned by a SF native.
Mention Funcheap at checkout and get 15% off and a mystery goodie bag.
All guests get 10% off everything, ...
Sunday, November 9
Fall 2025 “Patchwork Show” Artisan Market (Redwood City)
Join us in the heart of downtown Redwood City for Patchwork Show! Held twice a year at Courthouse Square, this one-day festival features local makers selling handcrafted goods in a lively, walkable plaza surrounded by restaurants, shops, and a museum. Come for the creativity, stay ...
Friday, November 14
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show (Sacramento)
Welcome to the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show! Join us at Cal Expo for a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Discover unique handmade treasures from talented artists and artisans. You will find beautiful wall art, sculptures, glasswork, metalwork, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, hand-turned wood, ...
SF’s “ARTasting” Art + Food Indoor Night Market (Nov. 14-Dec. 31)
Experience ARTasting — An Indoor Night Market and the debut of “Full Circle,” on view November 14–December 31.
ART + FOOD Night Market
An immersive art, craft, and food fair that marks the next chapter for Hunt & Gather — and a gathering for our community!
ARTasting is a ...
Saturday, November 15
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART)
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods from local makers. ...
Holiday Market & Greek Cusine (Novato)
Join us for a unique shopping experience for the holiday season showcasing over 50 local Bay Area artisans.
Don’t miss out on our homemade traditional Greek food and pastries. Dine in or take out.
Free admission and ample free parking
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Free Holiday Mercato + Local Makers Market (Sonoma)
The holidays are coming and it’s time to get festive! Join us at Jacuzzi for our annual holiday market. We’ll be featuring seasonal products and gifts from Jacuzzi & The Olive Press, as well as many additional local makers & shops. This is a free ...
2025 ICB Art Open Studios: 100+ Artists (Sausalito)
The heart of Sausalito’s art scene beats stronger than ever at the historic ICB Building. For more than 50 years, ICB ART has been home to a thriving community of over 180 artists, carrying forward the Bay Area’s storied creative spirit. ICB ART Open Studios, ...
Sunday, November 16
2025 ICB Art Open Studios: 100+ Artists (Sausalito)
The heart of Sausalito’s art scene beats stronger than ever at the historic ICB Building. For more than 50 years, ICB ART has been home to a thriving community of over 180 artists, carrying forward the Bay Area’s storied creative spirit. ICB ART Open Studios, ...
“Holy Smokes” Weird Krampus-Themed Holiday Art Bazaar (SF)
The Holy Smokes Art Bazaar returns to Saint Joseph’s!
Bored by jingle bells and mistletoe? Join us for the Holy Smokes Art Bazaar, where we embrace the dark, twisted, and delightfully weird side of the holiday season!
Sunday, November 16th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Step into ...
Mindful Gift Idea Workshop with Lea Redmond (Mill Valley)
Riddled with obligation, expense, and waste, gifts are often reduced in our consumeristic culture to products for purchase. We all want to give good gifts—but how? In This Is for You, artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you’ve never ...
Wednesday, November 19
“Catch the Spirit” 1930s Xmas at Los Altos History Museum
Celebrate the season at Los Altos History Museum’s “Catch the Spirit” event—a festive afternoon of music, nostalgia, and cheer. Step back in time with tours of the historic J. Gilbert Smith House decorated for a 1930s Christmas, enjoy hot cider and treats on the porch, ...
Thursday, November 20
Oakland Uptown Stroll + Holiday Market (Telegraph & Broadway)
Music, Holiday Market, Good vibes for everyone Join Oakland’s Sports Teams, The Oakland Roots and The Oakland Ballers in the streets with giveaways and a Holiday Market!
Telegraph & Broadway between 15th and 20th
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Saturday, November 22
Sausalito Art & Harbor Days (2025)
Celebrate the creative spirit of Sausalito at Sausalito Art & Harbor Days on November 22, 2025 — a new monthly event held every fourth Saturday along the scenic waterfront.
Stroll the Tracy Way Promenade, explore open galleries, and discover a lively mix of local artisans, growers, ...
The 2025 Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This holiday season, the one and only Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party returns to transform the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls into Victorian London! This beloved Bay Area holiday tradition offers an immersive experience unlike any other, drawing visitors into a world where the page and ...
SF’s “Make-Out Room” Record Swap + Holiday Vinyl Shopping (2025)
Our last record swap at the Make-Out Room was a solid success for vendors and buyers, so we’re having another one so music fans can do some holiday vinyl shopping for their friends and family (and let’s face it, themselves). We’ll have many of the ...
Sunday, November 23
“Jingle & Mingle” Holiday Market w/ 60+ Makers + Toy Drive (Sunnyvale)
Don’t Miss the Holiday Event of the Season — Jingle & Mingle at Cityline Sunnyvale!
✨Step into the magic of the holidays at Jingle & Mingle — a one-of-a-kind celebration where creativity, community, and cheer come together!
This is more than just a holiday market, it’s ...
Saturday, November 29
Downtown Holiday “Hen Hunt” (Petaluma)
Discover hidden “Holiday Hens” across participating downtown businesses! Each hen is dressed in a festive holiday attire. Pick up your official Hen Hunt map, follow it to locate the hens, write down their names on your map, then return it to the Downtown Petaluma office ...
Santa’s Riverboat Tug Boat Arrival + Small Business Saturday (Petaluma)
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town on November 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving on a tug boat!
When Santa arrives in Petaluma, he leaves his sleigh at home. Instead, he and Mrs. Claus make a uniquely Petaluma arrival – they sail up the Petaluma ...
Sunday, November 30
IAMA Holiday Art Fair: 30+ Vendors + Live DJ (SF)
Celebrate the season with creativity and community at the International Art Museum of America’s Holiday Art Fair! Join us for a vibrant day filled with art, music, and festive cheer as we showcase the incredible work of over 30 talented local vendors and artists.
Enjoy browsing ...
Winter Witch Yule Marketplace (Berkeley)
East Bay, we are back! Join us in preparing for Winter Solstice at our Season of the Winter Witch Market on November 30th at Gilman Brewing in Berkeley. You’ll find everything you need to create your Yule altar, including altar cloths, cauldrons, candles, incense, herbs ...
Friday, December 5
Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)
Get ready for the holidays at the Winter Festival Marketplace! Enjoy free coffee and one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere.
Featuring:
A Festive Marketplace with artists and vendors in the Gamble house and outdoors under a canopy of twinkling ...
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2025)
Ring in the Holidays at Theatre Square Plaza!
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they Light Up The Square with their giant sparkling Christmas Tree in the middle of Theatre Square! The festivities will start with Santa’s Arrival, live music, laser show, and other festive performances. ...
Saturday, December 6
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2025
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 10th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2025 which features TWO DAYS (December 6-8, 11a-5p) of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, ...
Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair (Dec. 6-7)
A beloved coastal tradition returns as the Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair once again transforms the Muir Beach Community Center (19 Seacape Drive) into a festive marketplace on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to ...
Holiday Artisan Gift Faire (Sebastopol)
Holiday Artisan Gift Faire
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 am – 5 pm
Free admission
Join us and a wonderful selection of local guest and Collective artisans to find that special gift! Handcrafted, painted and homespun works will be featured; along with holiday arts and crafts, tasty ...
Victorian Holiday: Caroling + Tours at Rengstorff House (Mountain View)
Enjoy Victorian holiday charm with caroling, holiday museum tours led by costumed docents, a keepsake mini-workshop, and more.
Festivities
Catch the charm of the season and the uplifting voices of Lyric Theatre Victorian Carolers at the beautifully decorated museum home.
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Na Lei Hulu’s Aloha-Inspired Holiday Market (SF)
Don’t miss Nā Lei Hulu’s aloha-inspired festive holiday shopping experience on Potrero Hill. Featuring unique gifts, jewelry, crafts, and collectibles by local-makers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to find the perfect presents for your loved ones. Mark your calendars and see you there. Mele ...
Petaluma Downtown Holiday Shopping Stroll 2025
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, ...
Cellarmaker Brewing Berkeley Record Swap (Berkeley)
Records and beer, together again! This afternoon record swap at the Cellarmaker Brewing location in Berkeley will feature over a dozen vendors selling a wide range of vinyl (vendor space is available; $25-$40 fee to sell), DJs playing records, food and more brews than you ...
San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025
San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia” is finally here! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping fashion. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we showcase the latest trends and designs from top designers. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking ...
Sunday, December 7
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2025
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 10th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2025 which features TWO DAYS (December 6-8, 11a-5p) of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, ...
SF’s Hawaiian Holiday Art Craft Fair (2025)
Hawaiian Holiday Art Craft Fair coming to
the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts in SF – December 7, 2025
The Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center is excited to announce its aloha-filled, family-friendly annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair which will take place at the beautiful Harvey ...
Richmond Art Center’s Holiday Arts Festival 2025
Celebrate the season at Richmond Art Center’s Holiday Arts Festival! Explore and shop for affordable, handmade gifts from talented local artisans while enjoying a festive day filled with creativity and community. The festival features an Arts & Crafts Marketplace with unique works by over 60 ...
Thursday, December 11
Polk Street 2025 Holiday Sip & Stroll (SF)
Kick off the holiday season San Francisco–style at the Polk Street Holiday Sip & Stroll – Thursday, December 11 4-8pm.
You’ll enjoy an evening of wine tasting, holiday shopping, live music, and festive cheer along one of SF’s most charming streets. Sip delicious wines from local ...
Friday, December 12
2025 “Holidays on Taraval” (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!
Join the People of Parkside Sunset, the Sunset Chinese Cultural District and Sunset Mercantile on Friday, December 12, ...
Magical 21+ Night Market w/ December Disco at “Fairy Winterland” (Oakland)
Oakland’s most magical holiday night market returns! Twas the Night is Fairyland’s final Adults-only (21+) event of the year!
-Holiday party
-Night market
-December disco
-Twinkling landscape
-R&B concert
-Open air dance floor
-Jolly Trolly rides
-Crafty cocktails
-Savory eats
-Vendor village
-Artisan gifts
-Boutique brands
-Art activations
Don’t miss the park transformed into a dazzling playscape for grownups ...
Saturday, December 13
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: SF’s Black Holiday Market (Ferry Plaza)
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and get ready for the holiday season with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south arcade of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a special holiday market featuring 15 Bay Area ...
Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire (SF)
Get into the holiday spirit at Kimochi Silver Bells, a festive community arts and crafts fair featuring more than 70 local vendors offering Asian themed and Asian inspired gifts, jewelry, art, and treats. Discover one-of-a-kind holiday finds, enjoy delicious food, and support seniors throughout the ...
“Children’s Winter Holiday Festival” at SF’s Russian Center (2025)
Come one, come all to the Children’s Winter Holiday Fair – a delightful event that brings the joy and festive traditions of Eastern Europe to San Francisco.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with holiday dance performances in Russian and English and traditional Eastern European food. ...
Oakland Holiday Craft Fair w/ 50 Vendors (2025)
Almost 50 vendors of locally crafted, handmade goods. Jewelry, ceramics, handbags, totes, wallets, stocking stuffers, fancy candy, honey, soaps, candles, clothing, assessories, and more! 3748 13th Avenue in Oakland (enter on Excelsior).
2025 Lighted Boat Parade on Petaluma River
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River!
Join us at the Petaluma Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club.
Watch the beautiful boats go down the Petaluma River, ushering in the holiday season!
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Friday, December 19
Winter Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk (2025)
Celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE while exploring and supporting local art and business in the Inner Sunset!
Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and discover a diverse range of local art, music, and business.
Participating galleries and businesses will ...
