Christmas Craft Fairs & Markets (2020 Edition)

Spend time amongst snowmen, angels, Santa decorations when you check out the Christmas Markets and Crafts Fairs across Metro Vancouver. Guaranteed the air will be filled with holiday-smells!

Obviously, things are different in 2020. While many craft fairs have gone virtual for this year, we’ve elected to only include in-person events in our 2020 Christmas Craft Fair Guide.

If we have missed an event please send an email to vancouver@familyfuncanada.com and we will get our list updated faster than a snowflake melts.

To help you find the events closest to you, click on the city-name below and you will be taken to that section of the list. Happy shopping!

Abbotsford | Britannia Beach | Burnaby | Chilliwack |Delta | New Westminster | Port Moody | Vancouver

Abbotsford

Glenda’s Christmas Cottage:

Celebrating 30 years of spreading Christmas magic in Abbotsford. The charming Christmas cottage, in the Abbotsford countryside, is packed full of unique & wonderful Christmas decorations.
When: October 31 – December 23, 2020 (closed Mondays)
Time: 10am – 5pm (Tues – Sat) & noon – 5pm (Sun); Fridays open late until 8pm
Where: Glenda’s Christmas Cottage
Address: 4557 Mt. Lehman Rd, Abbotsford
Website: www.glendaschristmas.com

Burnaby

Japanese Craft & Bake Fair:

Nikkei Centre’s annual Craft Fair will be unlike any other year, as they embrace new modifications for 2020! This year, shop don’t stop!Nikkei Craft Market will be setup as an indoor walkthrough market that features 10-12 local vendors each week over 5 consecutive weekends this November and December. The unique market features handmade Japanese-themed and Christmas items from local creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to plan your visit ahead, as they welcome different local artisans, designers, knitters, sewists and artists each week. Capacity will be limited and attendees may need to wait outside for entry.
When: Nov 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13. 2020
Time: 10am – 5pm (Fri & Sat); 10am – 4pm (Sun)
Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Address: 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
Phone: 604-777-7000
Website: centre.nikkeiplace.org

Chilliwack

Chilliwack Christmas Gifts Pop Up Mall:

The Chilliwack Christmas Pop Up Mall will be filled with great gift ideas, bargains and more from home-based businesses, small businesses, artisans, and local vendors. This will be strictly a mall-shopping experience. There will be no seating areas. It will be a safe and controlled environment to shop as there will be set guidelines in accordance with public health regulations by ensuring physical distancing measures, enhanced cleaning and hygiene protocols. We encourage shoppers to wear masks or face shields. All vendors will be wearing masks or face shields. There will be 2 floors to shop from with roughly 75 vendors per floor. Each floor has 35,000 sq. feet of shopping space, 30′ ceilings and 17.5′ one way aisles. All vendors will be spaced 10′ apart from each other. The organizers will be taking names and numbers for contact tracing purposes. Mall Hours: Friday: 9:00am – 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am – 7:00pm Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Admission is just $3 per floor. Children 5 and under are FREE. FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE!! Lots of parking!!!
When: November 20 – 22 & 27-29, 2020
Time: 9am – 9pm (Fri), 9am – 7pm (Sat); 9am – 5pm (Sun)
Where: Heritage Park, Chilliwack
Address: 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack
Website: www.chilliwackheritagepark.com

Delta

Silk Threads Christmas Craft Show:

2010 marks the 34th year of the Silk Threads Christmas Craft Show. Hand-selected artists display their magical creations. This is a Christmas show not to be missed. Please note the new location for 2020.
When: November 5-8, 2020
Time: 10am – 6pm
Address: Tsawwassen Mills, 5000 Canoe Pass Way
Website: www.silkthreadschristmascraftshow.com

New Westminster:

CANCELLED: New West Craft Holiday Food & Craft Market:

Please note this event has been cancelled for 2020. New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster. For 2020 this is an outdoor market. As there will be more than 50% of the vendors selling food, this event does not adhere to the 50 person max capacity regulation enforced by craft markets. This market falls under essential services.
When: December 12 & 13, 2020
Time: 10am to 4 pm
Where: in front of City Hall (next to Tipperary Park)
Address: 6th and Royal Avenue, New Westminster
Phone: 604-525-3244
Website: artscouncilnewwest.org/newwestcraft

Port Moody

Winter Treasures Artisan Market:

Shop local this holiday season! The Port Moody Arts Centre presents their annual Winter Treasures Artisan Market, a boutique-style show featuring locally handcrafted gifts, art, décor, and fine crafts suitable for holiday gift-giving. Enjoy this artisan market by visiting the Gallery or viewing the online gallery below. Phone purchases and curbside pickup available.
When: November 12 – December 22, 2020
Time: 11am – 8:30pm (weekdays); 10:30am – 4pm (weekends)
Address: 2425 St Johns Street, Port Moody
Website: www.pomoarts.ca

Vancouver

The Holiday Bazaar:

This market features 70+ local artists exhibiting paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, and leather goods to name a few. Enjoy live music, drinks and treats.
When: November 14, 2020
Time: 2pm – 8pm
Where: Pacific Arts Market
Location: (2nd floor) 1448 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 778-877-6449
Website: www.pacificartsmarket.ca/events

Britannia Christmas Craft Fair:

Due to COVID admission numbers will be regulated, please be patient should you need to wait to get in.
When: December 5, 2020
Time: 11am – 5pm
Where: Britannia Community Services Centre, Gym D
Address: 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Website: www.facebook.com

Santa’s Workshop:

Meet Santa Claus, check out live art demos, and enjoy crafts, games, and prizes.
When: December 20, 2020
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Where: Pacific Arts Market
Location: (2nd floor) 1448 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 778-877-6449
Website: www.pacificartsmarket.ca/events