Sure, Black Friday gets all the attention with big box store sales, but if you want to actually enjoy yourself as you do your holiday shopping, we recommend getting started early and checking out some of the local indie shopping festivals happening all over the Bay Area.
Friday, October 23
Harvest Festival: Original Art + Craft Show (Pleasanton)
SHOP. DISCOVER. EXPERIENCE HARVEST!
The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show is celebrating 54 years of bringing incredible artists, makers and shoppers together!
Shop an exciting collection of talented artists and makers and discover an amazing variety of handcrafted treasures you simply can’t find anywhere else! ...
Saturday, October 24
Open Studios at Hayes Valley Art Works
Free Event! OPEN STUDIOS in Hayes Valley. Come visit us on October 24 & 25 during Weekend 4 of ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios. We will be welcoming the public into our gallery space from 11am to 5pm on both dates. Visit to purchase work directly, ...
Filipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)
Date & Time: October 24th | 5:00 PM – close (21+ after 9:00 PM)
Location: 7th West Oakland – 1255 7th St, Oakland
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Baba’s House at FAHM FEST!
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Friday, November 6
Marin Arts & Crafts Show (San Rafael)
Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall November 6–8, filling the hall with more than 200 exhibits of fine craft, art and artisan goods. Arriving just as the holiday season gets underway, the three-day market brings together an exciting mix ...
Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show 2026
Small & Affordable Art by Local Artists
Are you looking for that one-of-a-kind, handmade gift for your loved one this holiday season? Or just want a fun, small, quirky piece of local art for yourself?
Then get ready for the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show — ...
Sunday, November 8
2026 Muchos Art + Comic Expo: 50+ Artists (Berkeley)
Sunday, November 8 – 12:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | La Peña Cultural Center
Join us for the 2026 Muchos Art and Comic Expo!
Presented at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley, MACE makes it’s East Bay debut for 2026! Formerly the Mission Art and Comic Expo, MACE rebranded to Muchos Comics to provide our event and services across the ...
Contra Costa Vintage Market Sunday (Lafayette)
Find unique gifts and vintage treasures at the Contra Costa Vintage Market’s holiday edition on November 8th 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 parking. ...
Unwrapped 2026: Queer Tattoo Punk Rock Party + Holiday Mart at El Rio (SF)
Unwrapped is a fundraiser for a queer tattoo convention at El Rio featuring a punk show with live music by Black Gold Sun, Croissant, and Gusset; a DJ set by DJ Nico; a holiday art mart; and a raffle. The event is presented as a ...
Free “Diwali on the Square” Celebration at St. Marks (SF)
Join Parivar Bay Area and St. Mark’s Square for a joyful, FREE community Diwali celebration on Sunday, November 8, from 6:30–9:30 PM at St. Mark’s Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with music, dance, delicious food, local vendors, ...
Saturday, November 14
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 ...
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 ...
Fort Point Beer Co Presents: Manzanita Night (SF)
A one-night celebration at Fort Point Valencia to honor our favorite fall tradition: the release of our Manzanita Smoked Altbier.
Join us as we kick off Manzanita season with a night we hope becomes an annual tradition. The cask taps at 5:30pm. Be there for the ...
Sunday, November 15
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 ...
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 ...
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
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
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 ...
Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Saturday, December 5 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | Madrone Art Bar
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)
Saturday, December 5 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | RSVP for details
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 ...
Sunday, December 6
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2026: 100+ Makers, Food Trucks + Live Music (Dec. 5-6)
Sunday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
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 ...
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
2026 “Holidays on Taraval”: Tree Lighting + Night Market (SF)
Friday, December 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Taraval Street
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, Wah Mei, and Sunset Mercantile on Friday, ...
Saturday, December 12
Edna Brewer Holiday Craft Fair (Oakland)
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | 3748 13th Avenue (enter on Excelsior)
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.).
“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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
