The Christmas season is here, with its twinkling lights, cocoa by the fireplace . . . and trying to find the perfect gift. This Christmas season, forget the mall — do you really want to be in a crowd of people? — and do your shopping while supporting local businesses and enjoying a festive holiday experience at the same time! Christmas markets and craft sales are a fun and affordable way to get into the holiday mood and tick some “to-do’s” off your list.
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Top Picks for Fall and Christmas Craft and Market Events in Calgary
Calgary has numerous Christmas craft fairs and markets, and we will highlight a few significant ones that are more than just a market, with extra holiday fun thrown in, too.
FEATURED MARKET: Calgary Christmas Market
There’s a lot to take care of during the holidays. What if you could check those items off your list, support local businesses, and actually enjoy getting some errands done? It’s perfectly possible! The Calgary Farmers’ Market has transformed into the Calgary Christmas Market, just in time to get everything you need for ‘on the table and under the tree’ and have fun doing it, all season long!
Read more about it here.
FEATURED MARKET: Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
Every year the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market gives Calgarians a shopping experience filled with entertainment, delicious food, and unique gift-buying opportunities. This year there will be 300+ vendors spreading Christmas Spirit in indoor comfort and joyful and lively entertainment from November 18 – 20, November 25 – 27, and December 2 – 4, 2022.
Read more about it here.
Festive Foothills Art Sale
The Leighton Art Centre is featuring fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home from November 5 – December 21, 2022. This annual community-favourite sale comes at the perfect time for getting a head start on purchasing seasonal gifts and getting into the Christmas spirit with beautiful decorations, gorgeous art, and the home’s historic ambiance.
Read more about it here.
The Saskatoon Farm
The Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market
The Saskatoon Farm hosts its annual Christmas Market from November 25 – 27, December 2 – 4, and December 9 – 11, 2022, this season. You’ll find local makers, bakers, and growers, indoors and outdoors. But it’s more than a special place to get some shopping done! Enjoy the twinkling lights and the sounds of Christmas music and warm up by the fire pits. Try delicious treats and come visit this Christmas wonderland!
Read more about it here.
But There Are Lots More Markets!
December
Granary Road Christmas Market
When: November 26 -December 18, 2022
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Granary Road Market
Address: 226066 112th St W, Foothills County, AB
Phone: 403-453-7623
Website: www.granaryroad.com
Under $100 Art Show
When: December 1 – 4 and 8 – 11, 2022
Time: Thursdays, 5 – 10 pm; Fridays – Sundays, 11 am – 7 pm
Address: 8 Manning Close SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.under100artshow.com
Christmas Extravaganza Market
When: December 2, 2022
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Where: Sunalta Community Center
Address: 1627 10th Ave Sw, Calgary, AB
European Christmas Village Market
When: December 2 – 4 and 9 – 11, 2022
Time: Fridays, 2 – 8 pm; Saturdays, 12 – 8 pm; Sundays, 12–5 pm
Where: Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre
Address: 253220 Bearspaw Road, Calgary, AB
Website: www.bearspawlc.org
Advance Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca
Vend Urban Market
When: December 2 – 3, 2022
Time: Friday, 5 – 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Contemporary Calgary
Address: 701 11th Street SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.vendmarket.ca
A Very Merry First Street Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 2 – 6 pm
Where: First Street Market: Food Hall & Bar
Address: 1327 1 St SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.fsmyyc.com
AZURIDGE Magic + Merry Christmas Market
When: December 3 – 4, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: AZURDIGE Estate Hotel
Address: 178057 272 St W Foothills, AB
Phone: 403-931-0100
Website: www.azuridgehotel.com
CKE Deck the Hall Christmas Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: CKE Community Centre
Address: 1015 – 73 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ckecommunity.com
Haysboro Winter Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Haysboro Community Hall
Address: 1204 89 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.haysboro.org
Hidden Valley Community Association Craft Fair Bake Sale
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Address: 18 Hidden Creek Road NW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.hiddenhut.org
Merry and Bright Christmas Market
CLA Church is hosting its Christmas market for the community. This market has 50 local vendors and free family activities to enjoy, like face painting, Santa photos with a printable photo booth, and s’mores.
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Christian Life Assembly Church
Address: 3214 28th St SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-242-0855
Instagram: www.instagram.com/merryandbrightmarket
Millican Ogden Community Christmas Craft Sale
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Millican Ogden Community Hall
Address: 6901 – 20 A Street SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-720-3322
Website: www.secalgarycrc.ca
New Horizon Mall & Kay’s Hairstyling Christmas Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: New Horizon Mall
Address: 260300 Writing Creek Cres Balzac, AB
Website: www.kayshairstyling.com/events
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com
North Glenmore Park Community Association Holiday Craft Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: North Glenmore Park Community Association
Address: 2231 Longridge Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-246-4243
Website: www.ngpca.ca
Northern Hills Community Association Christmas Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Skyview Community Church
Address: 9685 Harvest Hills Blvd NW, Calgary AB
Website: www.nhca.ca/christmas-market
Ranchlands Community Association Christmas Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Ranchlands Community Association
Address: 7713 Ranchview Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-547-9589
Website: www.ranchlandscommunity.com
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com
St. Paul’s Christmas Market
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Address: 7 Sunmills Green SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-256-1428
Website: www.stpaulscalgary.ca
Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association
Address: 277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-249-1138
Website: www.scacalgary.ca
Triwood Farmers Market Christmas Market
When: December 3 – 4, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Triwood Community Association
Address: 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-282-2677 ext 30
Website: www.triwoodcommunity.com
Tuscany Resident’s Association Holiday Extravaganza
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Tuscany Club
Address: 212 Tuscany Way NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-249-1138
Website: www.tuscany-connect.com
Weihnachtsmarkt Craft Market
When: December 3 – 4, 2100
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Century Downs Racetrack
Address: 7260 Century Downs drive Rockey View County, AB
Phone: 587-349-7777
Website: www.cnty.com/centurydowns
Marlborough Park Winter Market
When: December 4, 2022
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Marlborough Park Community Center
Address: 6021 Madigan Drive, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-248-1775
Website: www.marlpark.ca
Whole Earth Market
When: December 4, 2022
Time: 11 – 4 pm
Where: Shawnessy Barn
Address: 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW
Phone: 403-808-9581
Website: www.wholeearthmarket.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Wildflower Art Salon & Sale
When: December 4, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Wildflower Arts Centre
Address: 3363 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-249-3773
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com
YMCA Winter Market
When: December 4, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Address: 4995 Market St SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ymcacalgary.org
Market Collective’s Holiday Market
When: December 9 – 11 and 16 – 18, 2022
Time: Fridays 4 – 9 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am – 6 pm
Where: BMO Centre
Address: 20 Roundup Way SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.marketcollective.ca
Authentically Indigenous Holiday Craft Market
When: December 10 – 11, 2022
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Kerby Centre
Address: 1133 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.authenticallyindig.com
Cochrane Christmas Farmers Market
When: December 10 – 11, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre
Address: 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB
Website: www.cochranefarmersmarket.ca
Golden Acre Community Market
When: December 10 – 11, 2022
Time: Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm; Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Golden Acre
Address: 620 Goddard Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.goldenacre.ca
Peak to Prairie Holiday Market
When: December 11, 2022
Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm
Where: WinSport
Address: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.peaktoprairiemarket.com
Christmas at the Nation
When: December 16 – 18, 2022
Time: Friday, 11 am – 4 pm; Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm; Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Seven Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre
Address: 19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB
Website: www.christmasatthenation.ca
Mountain Made Last-Minute Market
When: December 17, 2022
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Civic Centre
Address: 902 7th Ave Canmore, AB
Website: www.facebook.com
