Before you know it, the Christmas season will be 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.
December
European Christmas Village Market
When: November 30 – December 3 and December 8 – 10, 2023
Time: Thursday, 5 – 8 pm; Fridays, 3 – 8 pm; Saturdays, 12 – 8 pm; Sundays, 12 – 6 pm
Where: Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre
Address: 253220 Bearspaw Road, Calgary, AB
Website: www.bearspawlc.org
Advance Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com
The Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market
When: December 1 – 3, and December 8 – 10, 2023
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Where: The Saskatoon Farm
Address: 80181 338 Ave E #20, Foothills No. 31, AB
Website: www.saskatoonfarm.com
Triwood Community Christmas Market
When: December 1 – 2, 2023
Time: December 1, 3 – 9 pm; December 2, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Triwood Community Association
Address: 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-282-2677
Website: www.triwoodcommunity.com
CKE Deck the Hall Christmas Market
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: CKE Community Hall
Address: 1015 – 73 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ckecommunity.com
North Glenmore Park Community Association Holiday Craft Market
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: North Glenmore Park Community Association
Address: 2231 Longridge Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ngpca.ca
Prince of Peace Christmas Bazaar
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Prince of Peace Manor and Harbor Community Centre
Address: 300 Prince of Peace Way, in Calgary (access from Luther Rose Blvd.)
St. Paul’s Christmas Market
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Address: 7 Sunmills Green SE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-816-5474
Website: www.stpaulscalgary.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association
Address: 277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.scacalgary.ca
Tuscany Resident’s Association Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Market
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Tuscany Club
Address: 212 Tuscany Way NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-249-1138
Website: www.tuscany-connect.com
Vend Holiday Market
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Lake Bonavista Promenade
Address: 755 Lake Bonavista Dr SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.vendmarket.ca
The Barn Artisan Market
When: December 3, 2023
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Shawnessy Barn
Address: 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-452-4882
Website: www.thebarnartisanmarket.ca
Twelve Mile Coulee School Winter Market
When: December 3, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Twelve Mile Coulee School
Address: 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.facebook.com/TMCschoolcouncil
Wildflower Art Salon & Sale
When: December 3, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Wildflower Arts Centre
Address: 3363 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, AB
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com
Art Spot Under $100 Art Show
When: December 7 – 10 and 14 – 17, 2023
Time: Thursdays, 5 – 10 pm; Fridays – Sundays, 11 am – 7 pm
Address: 2360 Portland St SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.under100artshow.com
Market Collective’s Holiday Market
When: December 8 – 10 and 15 – 17, 2023
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
Cochrane Christmas Farmers Market
When: December 9 – 10, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre
Address: 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB
Website: www.cochranefarmersmarket.ca
Dave’s Big Art Show
When: December 9, 2023
Time: 1 – 7 pm
Where: Evergreen Community Spaces
Address: 1709 8th Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-612-2874
Website: www.davesoilpainting.com
Heritage Treasures Xmas Market
When: December 9 – 10, 2023
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: MVE The Heritage Centre (Big Red Barn)
Address: 4148 – Hwy 580 Cremona, AB
Phone: 403-991-7993
Website: www.mvetheheritagecentre.com
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com
Ranchlands Community Association Christmas Market
When: December 9, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Ranchlands Community Association
Address: 7713 Ranchview Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-547-9589
Website: www.ranchlandscommunity.com
Christmas at the Nation
When: December 15 – 17, 2023
Time: Friday, 11 am – 7 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
Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers Market — A Very Local Holiday
When: December 20, 2023
Time: 3 – 7 pm
Where: Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
Address: 11320 5th Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.farmersmarket.hsca.ca