It’s my favorite time of year: Seattle Christmas markets season!
We have so many creative Pacific Northwest makers. I love supporting them and shopping local year round, but the holidays are the best time to discover their work thanks to the seemingly endless amount of holiday craft shows and markets we have in the Seattle area.
A few years ago, I started putting all of the Seattle Christmas markets on my Seattle events calendar (nerd alert!). I decided to put it in an article format one year and, after that, it became tradition to update it annually with all the holiday craft shows, markets, and fairs in Seattle metro area. Seriously, this list has them all.
So mark your calendars people. Here’s the ultimate (borderline obnoxiously long) list of all the Seattle-area holiday craft fairs and maker pop-ups happening this year.
2023 Seattle Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs
Jump to a week to see the holiday markets happening on a specific date.
- Week 1: Nov. 2 – Nov. 5
- Week 2: Nov. 9 – Nov. 12
- Week 3: Nov. 16 – Nov. 19
- Week 4: Nov. 22 – Nov. 26
- Week 5: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3
- Week 6: Dec. 4 – Dec. 10
- Week 7: Dec. 11 – Dec. 17
- Week 8: Dec. 18 – Dec. 24
If you know of other Seattle Christmas markets not listed, please email me at adria (at) emeraldpalate (dot) com.
WEEK 1: Thurs Nov. 2 – Sun Nov. 5, 2023
Winter of Wonder Vintage Holiday Show
10 am – 6 pm Thurs Nov. 2 – Sat Nov. 4 & 10:30 am – 5 pm Sun Nov. 5 | Red Plantation (Poulsbo) | website
Shop over 20 vendors selling handmade, upcycled, vintage, farmhouse, and midcentury holiday gifts and home decor.
MGHS Winter Bazaar
5 pm – 8 pm Fri Nov. 3 & 10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Marysville Getchell High School (Marysville) | website
Shop more than 70 makers at this holiday market benefitting a local high school.
Fauntleroy Fine Art & Holiday Gift Show
5 pm – 8 pm Fri Nov. 3, 10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4, & 11 am – 2 pm Sun Nov. 5 | Fauntleroy Church (West Seattle) | website
Enjoy a day of shopping at this art show hosting makers from all around the Puget Sound.
fruitful hill artisans handcrafted market
6 pm – 9:30 pm Fri Nov. 3 & 9 am – 4:30 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Calvary Chapel Eastside (Bellevue) | website
This Christmas market has dozens of vendors selling decor and gifts for everyone on your list.
Bothell Sons of Norway Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Norway Bothell Lodge 106 (Bothell) | website
Enjoy a Norwegian bazaar at this holiday market. Besides Scandinavian-style gifts, you’ll also find treats like cardamom bread and lefse, plus a traditional lunch of open-faced sandwiches, pea soup, and rømmegrøt pudding.
Eastlake High School Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Eastlake High School (Sammamish) | website
This is one of the larger holiday markets put on by a high school, with over 100 vendors selling handmade gifts.
Annual Holiday Boutique
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Northwood Elementary (Edgewood) | website
This is one of the PTA’s largest fundraisers, attraction more than 1,200 shoppers looking for locally made gifts.
Lake view Elementary Holiday Market
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Lake View Elementary School (Auburn) | website
Shop more than 40 makers at this school-run holiday market.
Crafters Holiday Market
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Meridian Habit Park (Puyallup) | website
Head to the Meridian auditorium for a craft fair featuring local vendors, music, a giveaway, and a food truck. You’ll also have the opportunity to take holiday photos to commemorate your time at one of the best Christmas markets in the Seattle area.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 (and every Saturday through Dec 16 except Thanksgiving weekend) | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
Mariner High Annual Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Mariner High School (Everett) | website
Shop more than 100 makers at this high school’s 28th annual fundraiser.
HOliday bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Lowell Elementary (Everett) | website
Support this elementary school’s first holiday bazaar. There will be vendors with crafts, artisan goods, woodworking creations, local authors, a delicious cake pop shop, and more.
Bonney Lake HS Boosters Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Bonney Lake High School (Bonney Lake) | website
Shop more than 100 maker at this annual school fundraiser.
Witchy Harvest Fest
11 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Stilly Valley Center (Arlington) | website
Buy gifts for the witchy maven in your life at this holiday market that has vendors selling items like tarot, reiki, gems, and more.
Holiday Sip & Shop
12 pm – 4 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Urban Family Brewing (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Shop small while sipping locally brewed beers in the Ballard brewery district. There will be vendors in addition to giveaways and specials.
Neon Night Market
4 pm – 10 pm Sat Nov. 4 | Hangar 30 (Magnuson Park, Seattle) | $15+ entry fee | website
This 21+ event is part market, part party. There will be black lights everywhere and guests are encouraged to dress appropriately so they glow neon. There will be makers, street food, music, and dancing.
The Swedish Club Marknad
9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 & Sun Nov. 5 | The Swedish Club (SLU, Seattle) | website
Shop Scandinavian goods at this holiday market. A Swedish meatball lunch will be available for purchase.
CreativE Avenue Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 4 & Sun Nov. 5 | Depot Arts Center (Anacortes) | website
Creative Avenue is a space for artists, makers, crafters, and creatives to come together to share their work through regular markets and events. Their holiday markets kick off in November and move to various locations around Skagit Valley through December. Find all of them in this Seattle Christmas markets guide.
WEEK 2: Thurs Nov. 9 – Sun Nov 12, 2023
Nutcracker Holiday Gift Show
9 am – 6 pm Thurs Nov. 9 – Sat Nov. 11 & 9 am – 3 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Depot Arts Center (Anacortes) | suggested donation of non-perishable items for Helping Hands Food Bank | website
Shop local vendors at this holiday craft fair featuring handmade items from makers all around the wider Skagit Valley.
Slavonian Hall’s Holiday Market
9 am – 4 pm Fri Nov. 10 & Sat Nov. 11 | Slavonian American Benevolent Society (Tacoma) | website
This 2nd annual market will have a bunch of local makers selling holiday gifts.
Holiday Open House
11 am – 8 pm Fri Nov. 10 & Sat Nov. 11 | Historic Downtown Snohomish | website
Stroll around historic downtown Snohomish while exploring local shops and admiring festive window displays. You’ll be greeted with special treats, deals, entertainment, activities, snacks, and raffles in participating shops. Snohomish also has festive activities happening throughout the holiday season, so check their website.
Northwest Art Alliance FALL SHOW
3 pm – 7:30 pm Fri Nov. 10, 10 am – 6 pm Sat Nov. 11, & 10 am – 5 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Hangar 30 (Magnuson Park, Seattle) | $30+ entry fee on Fri, $3+ Sat & Sun | website
Join 118 local artists selling artwork at this all weekend fall market. You can pay $30 in advance or $35 at the door to go to the opening night gala and shop the best items before everyone else. Or wait until the main event over the weekend and pay just $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Kids under 12 are free.
Periwinkle Rose HOliday Open House
4 pm – 8 pm Fri Nov. 10, 10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 11, & 10 am – 2 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Periwinkle Rose (Snohomish) | website
Shop local makers at this holiday market. Santa will be there on Saturday to capture holiday memories.
Mary Bridge Brigade Holiday bazaar
9 am – 2 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Waller Road Grange (Tacoma) | website
Shop this handmade makers market benefitting Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. There will be gifts, raffles, baked goods, wreaths, and more.
St. Brendan Holiday Craft Fair
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 11 | St. Brendan Parish School (Bothell) | website
Shop more than 100 local makers at the 43rd annual craft fair. Some of the Catholic school students will be selling goods this year. You’ll also be able to enjoy a sweet treat while you shop by buying a goodie from their “famous” bake sale.
Finnish Bazaar/Joulumarkkinat
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Leif Erikson Hall (Ballard, Seattle) | website
If you want to experience a European Christmas market without leaving Seattle, head to this Finnish market to experience Nordic food, music, dance, and gifts. The Finnish Choral Society will provide lunch for purchase while you shop.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 11 (and every Saturday through Dec 16 except Thanksgiving weekend) | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
SODO FLEA
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Seattle (SODO) | website
Head to one of the best monthly antique markets to find unique gifts for your loved one.
HSDC Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Hearing Speech & Deaf Center (Capitol Hill, Seattle) | website
Shop local makers, some of which make gifts for the deaf community and allies.
Samena Holiday Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Samena Swim & Rec Club (Bellevue) | website
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with this Seattle-area Christmas market featuring about a dozen local artists.
Snohomish Holiday Market
10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Snohomish High School | website
The Snohomish Farmers Market is hosting its annual holiday market, where you’ll find more than 150 local makers selling jams, food products, crafts, and more.
Christmas Fair ‘N Market
11 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Embassy Suites Hilton (Lynnwood) | website
Shop handmade gifts from crafters from all over western Washington.
Juanita Community Club Christmas Bazaar
1 pm – 7 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Juanita Community Club (Kirkland) | website
Shop one-of-a-kind jewelry, holiday treats, bath and body goodies, candles, and more.
Holiday Art Mart Under $200
4 pm – 8 pm Sat Nov. 11 | Side Rail Collective (Georgetown, Seattle) | website
Shop one-of-a-kind gifts at the opening party featuring the work of local artists selling their original work for under $200. If you can’t make it for the party, their art will be available through December so you can shop at your leisure.
Latvian Christmas Bazaar
10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 11 & 12 pm – 4 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Seattle Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church | website
Shop holiday gifts from Latvian artists at this annual Christmas bazaar. You’ll find specialty foods, ethnic Latvian foods, candles, wellness items, glass art, decorative pillows, dolls, hand-dyed yarns, knitted goods, jewelry, ceramics, and much more from local vendors. Go Saturday if you want to try hot Latvian food for lunch or to see traditional folk dancing. The performance starts 12:30 pm.
Winter Wonderland Bazaar
10 am – 5 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Angel of the Winds Arena (Everett) | website
Shop more than 100 local vendors and enjoy treats like flavoreed popcorn, cupcakes, and fudge. You can also get a $20 photo with Santa from 11-3 and pick up decor for all your holiday decorating needs.
Tractor Tavern Makers Market
11 am – 4 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Tractor Tavern (Ballard, Seattle) | $1 suggested donation | 21+ years old only | website
Shop makers at this dive bar and music venue right in downtown Ballard. It’s the perfect place to pop in when hitting up the Ballard Farmers Market, one of the best Seattle farmers markets.
Basement Bazaar
5 pm – 10 pm Sun Nov. 12 | Belltown Yacht Club (Downtown, Seattle) – Enter through Screwdriver Bar | 21+ years old only | website
Shop some of the best holiday makers at this night market featuring music and drinks. It’s the perfect excuse to dance while you shop.
WEEK 3: Thurs Nov. 16 – Sun Nov 19, 2023
Westland’s Winter Market
5 pm – 9 pm Thurs Nov. 16 | Westland Distillery (SODO, Seattle) | $15 entry fee | website
Shop a curated selection of about a dozen local makers while sipping whiskey. There will be cocktail specials, music, and merriment.
Brewery District Makers Market
5 pm – 9 pm Thurs Nov. 16 | 7 Seas Brewery (Tacoma) | website
Shop this local market at a family-friendly brewery that will be hosting artists, live music, and food vendors for a night sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Holiday Art Market
5 pm – 8 pm Fri Nov. 17 (and during normal art gallery business hours through Nov. 26) | Kirkland Arts Center | website
Shop unique items from almost 60 participating local artists, makers, and crafters across media: painting, illustration, ceramics, fiber art, prints, and more. The market is located in the arts center’s gallery and will be open daily during normal gallery hours through November 26. Sale proceeds go to market vendors and supporting the non-profit arts center.
Ballard NW Senior Center Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 4 pm Fri Nov. 17 & 9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Ballard NW Senior Center | website
Support the Ballard NW Senior Center at their annual holiday market. Please consider wearing a mask at this event given the population may be more at risk.
Mistletoe Market
6 pm – 9 pm Fri Nov. 17 & 10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Monroe | website
Shop at this annual market with three rooms full of handmade and direct sale items. Enjoy grub from food trucks purchase raffle tickets, and purchase garlands or wreath (Saturday only).
Holiday Bazaar
9:30 am – 4 pm Fri Nov. 17 & Sat Nov. 18 | eliseo (Tacoma) | website
Get started on your holiday shopping at this craft market.
PNNAG Holiday Sale
10 am – 4 pm Fri Nov. 17 & Sat Nov. 18 (also Dec. 1-2 & Dec. 8-9) | Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford, Seattle) | website
Head to room #120 of the Good Shepherd Center for Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild’s annual sale featuring handmade fiber art gifts. Parking is available at the venue. To find the room, enter the building at the lower level under the main entrance and turn left once inside.
Renton Holiday Bazaar
11 am – 7 pm Fri Nov. 17 & 9 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Renton Community Center | website
Shop a bunch of local artists at this Christmas market in downtown Renton. You can expect to find jewelry, food items, ceramics, and more for everyone on your list.
Valley Made Holiday Market
5 pm – 8 pm Fri Nov. 17, 10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 & Sun Nov. 19 | Christianson’s Nursery (Mt. Vernon) | website
Shop Pacific Northwest makers at this Seattle Christmas market. It’s all ages Saturday and Sunday, but 21+ for a sip and shop event on Friday. The doors will be open for ventilation, so dress warmly!
Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Snohomish Senior Center (Snohomish) | website
Shop goods from local makers, including the talented seniors who will be selling knit crafts.
St. Philomena Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 18 | St. Philomena Catholic Church (Des Moines) | website
The St. Philomena Church will transform their parish hall into a holiday wonderland and host local artists for a holiday market. You’ll also be able to purchase wreaths, coffee, and donuts. There will also be food trucks for lunch.
Alki Court Bazaar
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Alki Masonic Center (West Seattle) | website
Enjoy crafts, food, and more at this one-day Seattle Christmas market.
Mill Creek Lions Club Holiday Craft Bazaar
9 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Penny Creek Elementary School (Mill Creek) | website
Shop local artists and support the Mill Creek Lions Club.
MOPS Holiday Market
9:30 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Woodinville Alliance Church | website
Support Woodinville MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) by shopping local at their second annual holiday market featuring handmade and ethically-sourced gifts from 30+ local makers. There will also be professional Santa photos, raffles, baked goods, and an espresso cart to enjoy while you shop.
Hope Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Cascade Christian Reformed Church (Marysville) | website
Shop 40 local crafters while playing vendor bingo, enjoying food truck grub, and getting photos with Santa from 1-3 pm. Proceeds from the event will go toward the American Cancer Society.
Winter Fest Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | The Stonehouse Cafe (Rainier Beach, Seattle) | website
Head to this winter market in South Seattle featuring food pop-ups, local vendors, and a live DJ. Stop in to support over a dozen small businesses and grab the perfect gifts.
Urban Craft Uprising’s Gobble Up
10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Hangar 30 (Magnuson Park, Seattle) | website
Urban Craft Uprising hosts a foodie-only holiday craft show in both Seattle and Portland each year. It’s one of my favorite Seattle Christmas markets to hit up because I love getting stocking stuffers for my family. If you need ideas of things to get, check out my holiday gift guide for foodies.
Underground Holiday Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Shoreline City Hall | website
Shop 80+ local artists and makers at this open air market inside Shoreline City Hall’s parking garage. There will be food, music, and crafty workshops. I discovered Andrea Lewicki, one of my favorite Pacific Northwest artists, there a few visits ago so I consider this one of the best Seattle Christmas markets.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 18 (and every Saturday through Dec 16 except Thanksgiving weekend) | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
Falling Into Winter Vendor Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Medallion Inn & Suites (Arlington) | website
Buy gifts for the witchy maven in your life at this holiday market that has vendors selling items like tarot, reiki, gems, and more.
CreativE Avenue Holiday Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Azusa Garden Center (Mt. Vernon) | website
Creative Avenue is a space for artists, makers, crafters, and creatives to come together to share their work through regular markets and events. Their holiday markets kick off in November and move to various locations around Skagit Valley through December. Find all of them in this Seattle Christmas markets guide.
Crossroads Makers Market
11 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Crossroads (Bellevue) | website
Shop local makers who are setting up shop on the mid concourse of the Crosswords Mall.
192 Holiday Market
12 pm – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | 192 Brewing Company (Kenmore) | website
Grab a beer while shopping 10 local vendors at this holiday market hosted by a brewery.
Holiday Bookfest
2 pm – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 | Phinney Neighborhood Association (Phinney Ridge, Seattle) | website
Meet your favorite local authors and get personalized copies of their books for the bookworm in your life. There will be an opportunity to make your own zine and mingle with authors like Kenji López-Alt, Langdon Cook, and more. All genres like cooking, fiction, non-fiction, kid, and more will be represented. A proceed of book sales will go to the Bureau of Fearless Ideas and PNA. You can also donate gently used books to the Books to Prisoners Program.
Julefest
10 am – 5 pm Sat Nov. 18 & Sun Nov. 19 | Nordic Heritage Museum (Ballard, Seattle) | $10 entry fee for adults, $5 for kids, members and kids under 12 free | website
Celebrate the holidays as if you’re at a Nordic market at the Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual celebration. Shop discounts at the museum store, enjoy cookies, and shop the outdoor Christmas market.
Holiday Craft Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 18 & Sun Nov. 19 | King’s Books (Tacoma) | website
Mingle with the community at this independent book store hosting a holiday craft market.
Lake Forest Park HOliday Craft Fair
10 am – 2 pm Sun Nov. 19 | Third Place Commons (Lake Forest Park) | website
Knock off some of your shopping before Black Friday and the holiday craze sets in. Many local vendors will also be serving goodies to add to your Thanksgiving table.
WEEK 4: Wed Nov. 22 – Sun Nov. 26, 2023 (Black Friday Weekend)
Holiday Art Market
12 pm – 6 pm Wed Nov. 22 & Fri Nov. 25, 12 pm – 4 pm Sun Nov. 26 | Kirkland Arts Center | website
Shop unique items from almost 60 participating local artists, makers, and crafters across media: painting, illustration, ceramics, fiber art, prints, and more. The market is located in the arts center’s gallery and will be open daily during normal gallery hours through November 26. Sale proceeds go to market vendors and supporting the non-profit arts center.
Seattle Christmas Market
11:30 am – 9:30 pm Fri Nov. 24 – Sun Nov. 26 | Seattle Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | ~$12-$20 entry fee, kids 6 and under free | website
This year a large European-style Christmas Market is taking over Seattle Center. In addition to a holiday market with vendors, there will be light installations, a carousel, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Holly Jolly Holiday Market
10 am – 4 pm Fri Nov. 24 & Sat Nov. 25 | Thomas Family Farm (Snohomish) | website
Shop 80+ local artisans at this annual holiday market hosted on a farm with some of the best Halloween fun in Seattle.
Native Art Market
10 am – 7 pm Fri Nov. 24 – Sun Nov. 26 | Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (West Seattle) | website
Head to this annual festival to buy native gifts and art to support the Duwamish tribe. If you can’t attend, you can still support them by shopping their online store or setting up Real Rent as a monthly donation.
GeekCraft Expo
6 pm – 9 pm Fri Nov. 24, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat Nov. 25, & 10 am – 4 pm Sun Nov. 26 | Hangar 30 (Magnuson Park, Seattle) | $15-$20 entry fee Fri, $2-$5 Sat & Sun | website
This is one of my favorite Seattle Christmas markets. It has amazing gifts for the nerdy people in your life. If you need ideas of what to expect, check out my gift guide for geeks. You’ll find over 100 of vendors selling similar wares, and this year you can shop on Friday with less crowds because they’re only allowing 500 people into the pre-sale. Buy your tickets for any day in advance so you can get the early bird price.
Families Crafting Change Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Nov. 25 | Wing Luke Elementary School (Beacon Hill, Seattle) | website
Shop from hyper local Seattle makers via this Facebook group. The main event is in person Saturday November 25, but they’ll also update vendor spotlights where you can shop directly with them online via group comments. A percentage of your purchase will go to the Southeast Seattle Fundraising Alliance to raise money for schools.
Making Local Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 25 | Victory Hall (SODO, Seattle) | website
Shop Small Business Saturday at this market selling locally made gifts from mostly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ makers.
Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
12 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 25 | Elsom Cellars (SODO, Seattle) | website
Sip while you shop local makers at this holiday market. It’s the perfect excuse for doing some tastings at the best Seattle urban wineries!
Candy Cane Wonderland Vendor Event
9 am – 8 pm Sat Nov 25 & Sun. Nov. 26 | Everett Mall | website
Shop 100+ local makers at this outdoor holiday market hosted over two days.
Bizarre Bazaar Holiday Market
11 am – 6 pm Sat Nov. 25 | Georgetown Trailer Park Mall (Georgetown, Seattle) | website
Head to one of the best vintage shops in Seattle for their annual holiday market. In addition to the permanent trailers, there will be 45+ vendors selling items perfect for holiday gift giving. It’s the perfect excuse to visit the area and do my self-guided Georgetown food tour!
Jingle Bash
11 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 25 | Vashon High School | website
This holiday market is the perfect excuse for exploring the things to do on Vashon Island. Take photos with Santa, listen to live music, and enjoy hot food and drink while shopping local island makers.
K. Holiday Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Nov. 25 & Sun Nov. 26 | The Barn at Wilson Farm (Lake Tapps) | website
Shop local makers while enjoying farm ambiance, food, and drink.
Winter Art Fair
11 am – 4 pm Sun Nov. 26 | Sunset Hill Community Association (Sunset Hill, Seattle) | website
Local makers will take over both floors of the Sunset Hill Community Center on the last day of Thanksgiving weekend. Bring unopened non-perishables and hygiene items to donate to the Ballard Food Bank. You can also pay $10 for raffle tickets to win prizes donated by the makers.
WEEK 5: Mon Nov. 27 – Sun. Dec. 3, 2023
Seattle Christmas Market
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm Mon Nov. 27 – Thurs Nov. 30, 11:30 am – 9:30 pm Fri Dec. 1 – Sun Dec. 3 | Seattle Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | ~$12-$20 entry fee, kids 6 and under free | website
This year a large European-style Christmas Market is taking over Seattle Center. In addition to a holiday market with vendors, there will be light installations, a carousel, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Adorn & SAS Holiday Pop-Up
3 pm – 7 pm Tues Nov. 28 | Adorn (Georgetown, Seattle) | website
Seattle Art Source, one of my favorite art galleries, is partnering with Adorn to host a holiday pop-up with handmade goods from local makers and champagne.
Portage Bay Friends & Neighbors Night
3 pm – 7 pm Wed Nov. 29 | Dahlia Press (Portage Bay, Seattle) | website
Enjoy an evening of festivities, fun, snacks, drinks, and shopping from some of your favorite local artisans all within the same shopping complex: Dahlia Press, The Seattle Barkery, Sutton Street Jewelry Lumiere Candles, Madison Hunt Ceramics, and Juniper Flowers.
Victorian Country Christmas Festival
10 am – 8 pm Thurs Nov. 30 – Sat Dec. 2 & 10 am – 6 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Washington State Fair Convention Center (Puyallup) | $10-$12 entry fee, kids 12 and under free | website
Shop at one of the larger Christmas markets in the area. There will be entertainment, food, and other activities available to pass the time while you shop.
King’s Holiday Show
9 am – 5 pm Fri Dec. 1 | King’s Garden Gym (Shoreline) | website
Support King’s High School DECA chapter at their annual holiday fundraiser. I used to be a DECA member, so it’s cool to see there are chapters in Seattle! You’ll find Sugar and Spoon, Salt Blade, and other local businesses selling their goods.
Frank LovE Elementary Holiday Market
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Fri Dec. 1 | Frank Love Elementary (Bothell) | website
Enjoy an adult night out shopping for gifts from local makers. You’ll be able to get a lot more done without the kid in tow!
Fleur Friday HOliday Market
6 pm – 10 pm Fri Dec. 1 | Fleur Studio Co (Kirkland) | website
Shop about a dozen local makers while listening to live music at this downtown Kirkland boutique.
Giving Marketplace
10 am – 5 pm Fri Dec. 1 & Sat Dec. 2 | Bill & Melinda Gates Discover Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | website
Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors at one of the best Seattle Christmas markets hosted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Proceeds from sales support immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and more. There will also be family-friendly holiday activities and performances, as well as exhibits with info on how take action on social issues.
PNNAG Holiday Sale
10 am – 4 pm Fri Dec. 1 & Sat Dec. 2 (also Dec. 8-9) | Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford, Seattle) | website
Head to room #120 of the Good Shepherd Center for Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild’s annual sale featuring handmade fiber art gifts. Parking is available at the venue. To find the room, enter the building at the lower level under the main entrance and turn left once inside.
The Lodge at St. Edward Park Holiday market
2 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 1 & 12 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 2 | The Lodge at St. Edward Park (Kenmore) | free, but Discovery Pass required to park
This hotel inside a historic monastery is hosting a holiday market on their front lawn with a collection of artists from around the Puget Sound. They’ll be offering original paintings, cards, prints, jewelry, fine woodworking, blown glass ornaments and more. After shopping, walk the trails in the state park for some of the best hiking in the Seattle area.
Urban Craft Uprising
5 pm – 9 pm Fri Dec. 1, 10 am – 6 pm Sat Dec. 2, & 10 am – 5 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall (Queen Anne) | $12 entry fee on Fri, free Sat & Sun | website
This is hands down the best of the Seattle Christmas markets. It’s where I do a ton of damage for holiday shopping (and okay, maybe some items for myself, too!). You can expect 150+ vendors together for a day of shopping, demos, and more. And this year they’re hosting a Friday preview market for a fee if you’d prefer to shop sans the crowds.
Holiday Artisan Market
5 pm – 9 pm Fri Dec. 1, 10 am – 2 pm Sat Dec. 2, & Sun Dec. 3 | Urban Grace Church (Tacoma) | website
Support local and global artisans while finding unique and handmade treasures at this holiday market. There will be eats and treats by makers from the Tacoma community and around the world.
Holiday Market
10 am – 2 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Infinity Farm (Issaquah) | website
Shop 70+ local makers while enjoying farm animals, food trucks, and kids activities. This event is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your dog.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 2 (and every Saturday through Dec 16) | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
Georgetown Holiday Flea Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | SODO (Seattle) | website
The Georgetown location of the popular SODO Flea is back at it for the holidays after a break. Shop 70+ makers selling quirky gifts while you pop into shops in the cool Georgetown neighborhood and sip at the best Seattle wineries.
Eagles HOliday Craft Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Eagles F.O.E. #1 (Lake City, Seattle) | website
Shop local makers at this community market run by the Eagles organization of Lake City.
Meeker Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Meeker Middle School (Tacoma) | website
Shop local makers at the 21st annual holiday market to support a Tacoma-area middle school.
Ballard Elks Holiday Craft Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Ballard Elks Lodge | website
Shop ~100 vendors while taking in the views of Puget Sound at this craft fair right on the water near Golden Gardens.
Winter Wonderland Vendor Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Medallion Inn & Suites (Arlington) | website
The Metaphysical Market runs every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Shop vendors with a magical touch selling rocks and gems, jewelry, reiki, tarot, and more.
POP! shop Kenmore
12 pm – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Town Square (Kenmore) | website
Enjoy an indoor art and crafts market with a rotating schedule of 10 vendors each day. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays December 2-23 (excluding Saturday December 3). Guests will have the chance to win a daily prize drawing.
Holiday Party & Barter Fair
1 pm – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 | VFW (Ballard) | $5 suggested donation | website
Enjoy food, drink, and music while bartering with neighbors to trade handmade goods and services. Items should be $5-$10 or $15-$20 in value. Bigger items or services can be traded for multiple lower value items. Don’t have something to trade? Bring cash to purchase items directly.
Bothell Holiday Market
2 pm – 6:30 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Main St Bothell | website
Shop 50+ small businesses at this outdoor holiday market. Then watch Bothell’s famous tree lighting happening at 4 pm. This market’s also perfectly situated for checking out the best Woodinville wineries.
Fast Penny Spirits Holiday Market
2 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 2 | Fast Penny Spirits (Queen Anne, Seattle)
Shop local makers at this annual event hosted by one of the best local spirit makers. There will be music by The Sirens, Thai food by Kaosamai, fresh oysters from Salish Sea Greens and gifts from local vendors like Vermouth, Noire Essentials, MixCentury Vintage, Coupe Ceramics, and The Stemmery. It’s one of the best Seattle Christmas markets to grab a cocktail too, as Fast Penny has a great little indoor-outdoor cocktail bar area.
CreativE Avenue Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 2 & Sun Dec. 3 | Depot Arts Center (Anacortes) | website
Creative Avenue is a space for artists, makers, crafters, and creatives to come together to share their work through regular markets and events. Their holiday markets kick off in November and move to various locations around Skagit Valley through December. Find all of them in this Seattle Christmas markets guide.
Ho-Ho Holiday Market Tour
10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 2 & 10 am – 2 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Sultan | website
Stroll around downtown Sultan, WA and pop into participating businesses to shop 70+ local vendors.
Phinney Winter Festival & Craft Fair
10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 2 – Sun Dec. 3 Phinney Neighborhood Association (Phinney Ridge, Seattle) | $4 entry fee for members, $6 for non-members, plus recommended pantry item donations | website
PNA’s annual Winter Festival and Crafts Fair is another one of my go-to Seattle Christmas markets. It has more than 120 crafts vendors, continuous live entertainment, and bake sale treats. It supports PNA programs such as the PNA Hot Meal Program and the Ballard Preschool Co-op (which my sister used to be the president of when my nieces went there). I like this one because it has gifts for all ages, making it a one of the best Seattle Christmas markets for getting your parents gifts.
RECIPROCITY BIPGM MAKERS Market
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 2 & Sun Dec. 3 | Sky Nursery | website
Support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color at this 2-day holiday market in Shoreline.
The Swedish Club Holiday Bazaar
9 am – 3 pm Sun Dec. 3 | The Swedish Club (SLU, Seattle) | website
Shop Scandinavian goods at this holiday market. A Swedish meatball lunch will be available for purchase.
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
10 am – 6 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Tulalip Casino (Tulalip) | website
Head to the Orcas Ballroom inside one of Washington’s best casinos and show more than 100 vendors while enjoying drinks from the cash bar.
Homer for the Holidays Makret
11 am – 2 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Homer (Beacon Hill, Seattle) | website
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Seattle invited their friends over for a holiday market to sell their handmade goods. The Coupe & Flute will also be onsite to sample festive bubbles.
Yule Celebration
11 am – 5 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Pickering Barn (Issaquah) | website
Join the PNW Witches’ Market for a yuletide festival featuring local makers selling jewelry, art, wearables, beautiful crystals, witchy chats, tarot, and more. There will be astrology readings and other fun witchy activities.
Christmas Bazaar
11 am – 5 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Embassy Suites Hilton (Lynnwood) | website
Cross off items on your holiday shopping list by supporting local vendors at this Seattle-area Christmas market.
December Holiday Market
12 pm – 4 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Osteria la Spiga (Capitol Hill, Seattle) | website
One of the best Black-owned restaurants in Seattle runs a Future of Diversity Program where they invite emerging chefs of diverse backgrounds to prepare a guest chef dinner. La Spiga invited past chef dinner participants and more of their favorite diverse artists to the restaurant for a pop-up market. They’ll sell their packaged food products, jewelry, art, and more. You can also buy a raffle ticket for a gift basket full of treasures from the market. In fact, I won this last year and was so impressed with how big it was!
yonder Cider & Bale Breaker Holiday Market
12 pm – 6 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Yonder Cider & Bale Breaker (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Get your holiday shopping on at one of the best Seattle Christmas markets for knocking two birds with one stone: crossing off your gift list while enjoying locally-made beer and cider.
Moonlight Market
5 pm Sun Dec. 3 | Harry’s Fine Food (Capitol Hill, Seattle) | website
Support about 10 local makers and artisans, many of which are female and minority-owned, at this holiday market in Seattle. There will be cocktails to sip on while you shop.
WEEK 6: Mon Dec. 4 – Sun Dec. 10, 2023
Seattle Christmas Market
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm Mon Dec. 4 – Thurs Dec. 7, 11:30 am – 9:30 pm Fri Dec. 8 – Sun Dec. 10 | Seattle Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | ~$12-$20 entry fee, kids 6 and under free | website
This year a large European-style Christmas Market is taking over Seattle Center. In addition to a holiday market with vendors, there will be light installations, a carousel, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and more.
South Lake Union Winter Market
10 am – 5 pm Thurs Dec. 7 – Fri Dec. 8 | Van Vorst Plaza (SLU, Seattle) | website
Immerse yourself in one of the Seattle Christmas markets in South Lake Union. There will be a couple dozen different vendors each day, so make a weekend of it! Sustain yourself by eating at the best South Lake Union restaurants after shopping.
PUD Helping Hands Holiday Bazaar
8:30 am – 3 pm Fri Dec. 8 | PUD Electrical Building (Everett) | website
Shop an array of goodies from talented makers. You can also bring your clean, dry styrofoam and holiday lights to be recycled by Ridwell. A portion of proceeds from the event will go to Helping Hands, an organization that assists low-income seniors with their electric bills.
Henry Gift Show & Dance Party
5 pm – 12 am Fri Dec. 8 | The Canal (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Shop local gifts, many under $40, and then spend time dancing the night away at this holiday market hosted by one of Seattle’s most popular public mural artist.
PNNAG Holiday Sale
10 am – 4 pm Fri Dec. 8 & Sat Dec. 9 | Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford, Seattle) | website
Head to room #120 of the Good Shepherd Center for Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild’s annual sale featuring handmade fiber art gifts. Parking is available at the venue. To find the room, enter the building at the lower level under the main entrance and turn left once inside.
Pioneer Square holiday market
3 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 8 & 11 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Occidental Square (Pioneer Square, Seattle) | website
Stop by for stylish finds from local makers and tasty food at this one of the best Seattle Christmas markets. There will be live music, carolers, and treats. Don’t forget to have keep your eyes peeled for the ornament scavenger hunt!
POP! shop Kenmore
3 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 8 & 12 pm – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Town Square (Kenmore) | website
Enjoy an indoor art and crafts market with a rotating schedule of 10 vendors each day. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays December 2-23. Guests will have the chance to win a daily prize drawing.
Punk Rock Flea Market
3 pm Fri Dec. 8 & 12 pm Sat Dec. 9 & Sun Dec. 10 | Nii MODO (Downtown, Seattle) | $1 entry free | website
Shop around 200 vendors bringing punk rock vibes to Seattle for a holiday market.
Valley Made Holiday Market
5 pm – 8 pm Fri Dec. 8, 10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 9 & Sun Dec. 10 | Christianson’s Nursery (Mt. Vernon) | website
Shop Pacific Northwest makers at this Seattle Christmas market. It’s all ages Saturday and Sunday, but 21+ for a sip and shop event on Friday. The doors will be open for ventilation, so dress warmly!
Jingle Bell Breakfast & Craft Fair
9 am – 12 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Lynnwood Convention Center | $2.50 – $5 entry fee | website
Take pictures with Santa, let the kids get creative in the craft corner, and shop local makers. There’s also breakfast, so come hungry!
NORA Holiday Weekend
10 am – 2 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Greenwood (Seattle) | website
This weekend event has activities going on Friday too, but on Saturday is when you’ll find a makers market. There will also be a workshop station for crafts to keep the little ones entertained while you shop.
European Holiday Market
10 am – 2 pm Sat Dec. 9 | The Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford, Seattle) | website
The Alliance Française de Seattle is bringing back the European Holiday Market for the first time since 2019. Experienced festive food, stories, music, and gifts to get you in the holiday spirit.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 9 (and every Saturday through Dec 16) | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
21 Acres Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 9 | 21 Acres (Woodinville) | website
Shop local farms and producers at this holiday market hosted by 21 Acres, a center for agricultural education and collective action. They’ll be selling their own farm goods, including honey from their bees.
SODO FLEA
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Seattle (SODO) | website
Head to one of the best monthly antique markets to find unique gifts for your loved one.
Holiday Bazaar at Roosevelt High School
10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Roosevelt High School (Ravenna, Seattle) | Free or suggested donation | website
Make your holiday shopping dollars work double duty by supporting the Roosevelt High School’s Technology Student Association STEM fundraiser. There will be music from the student band, baked goods, and local vendors.
Winter Market at the Manor
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Jackson Manor Events (Arlington) | website
Check out the third annual holiday market at this event space in Arlington, about an hour north of Seattle.
Christmas Craft Bazaar & Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Marysville | website
Shop more than 40 makers at this holiday market featuring gifts, snacks, and decor. The first 25 families get free swag bags.
CreativE Avenue Holiday Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Azusa Garden Center (Mt. Vernon) | website
Creative Avenue is a space for artists, makers, crafters, and creatives to come together to share their work through regular markets and events. Their holiday markets kick off in November and move to various locations around Skagit Valley through December. Find all of them in this Seattle Christmas markets guide.
Seattle Restored Winter Market
12 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 9 | 5th & Pike (Downtown, Seattle) | website
Shop 24+ makers who will be scattered around multiple locations around downtown Seattle. There will be gifts like sun catchers, handmade flower crowns, holiday wreaths, one-of-a-kind clothing pieces, and more.
Crown Hill Holiday Market
2 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 9 | Z-Ultimate Self Defense (Crown Hill, Seattle) | website
This is one of the best Seattle Christmas markets if you love shopping hyper local. Crown Hill Holiday Market brings together local makers from north Ballard to sell their wares. You’ll be able to get pictures with Santa and grab nibbles from a food truck while you shop.
IBEW 46 Women’s Committee Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 & Sun Dec. 10 | IBEW Local 46 (Kent) | website
Support women in the building trades while shopping for gifts from local crafters and artists. There will be raffles, refreshments, and a Women’s Committee table.
PNW Artisans Holiday Fair
9 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 9 & Sun Dec. 10 | Evergreen State Fairgrounds (Monroe) | website
Shop more than 150 local vendors while eating yummy food and drink. This is one of the largest Seattle Christmas markets, so it’s perfect for finding a lot of gifts under one roof.
Renegade Craft Fair
11 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 9 & Sun Dec. 10 | Hangar 30 (Magnuson Park, Seattle) | website
This is one of my other favorite Seattle Christmas markets. It has more than 100 vendors selling lovely gifts geared toward a millennial crowd.
Julemarked
12 pm – 5 pm Sun Dec. 10 | Skål Beer Hall (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Enjoy live Nordic music and food while shopping vendors selling Nordic crafts.
Sip ‘N Shop
1 pm – 5 pm Sun Dec. 10 | Warr-King Wines (Woodinville) | website
Shop local vendors while enjoying wines and meeting puppies up for adoption.
Yes, ‘Ma Night Market
6 pm – 9 pm Sun Dec. 10 | The Station Coffee Shop (Beacon Hill, Seattle) | website
This holiday market celebrates BIPOC Pacific Northwest makers and gives you the opportunity to purchase their creative gifts for your holiday gifting needs. You’ll often find some of the best Black-owned restaurants in Seattle serving nibbles while you shop.
WEEK 7: Mon Dec. 11 – Sun Dec. 17, 2023
Seattle Christmas Market
11:30 am – 9:30 pm Mon Dec. 11 – Sun Dec. 17 | Seattle Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | ~$12-$20 entry fee, kids 6 and under free | website
This year a large European-style Christmas Market is taking over Seattle Center. In addition to a holiday market with vendors, there will be light installations, a carousel, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and more.
United Indians Native Arts Market
10 am – 4 pm Fri Dec 15 – Sun Dec. 17 | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center (Discovery Park in Magnolia, Seattle) | website
Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center will have Native-made goods, crafts, and foods for sale. Many tribes, cultures, styles, and media will be represented at all price points. It’s one of the best Seattle Christmas markets for finding Indigenous-made goods, so don’t miss out!
Holiday Craft Fair & Brand Market
12 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 15 & 10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Lynnwood Event Center (Lynnwood) | website
This is another large craft market happening toward the end of the holiday shopping season. If you need to pick up last-minute gifts, it’s the perfect Christmas market with 80+ vendors offering gifts for everyone on your list.
POP! shop Kenmore
3 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 15 & 12 pm – 4 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Town Square (Kenmore) | website
Enjoy an indoor art and crafts market with a rotating schedule of 10 vendors each day. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays December 2-23. Guests will have the chance to win a daily prize drawing.
Edmonds Holiday Market
10 am – 3 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Edmonds | website
More than 80 vendors will set up shop in Edmonds between City Hall and the Edmonds Historic Museum to sell holiday gifts every Saturday through the last weekend before Christmas (excluding Thanksgiving weekend).
Holiday Shopping with Witches
10 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Pt. Defiance Ruston Senior Center (Tacoma) | website
Enjoy a witchy day out at this holiday market with tarot reading.
A Very Witchy Yule Vendor Market
11 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Medallion Inn & Suites (Arlington) | website
Buy gifts for the witchy maven in your life at this holiday market that has vendors selling items like tarot, reiki, gems, and more.
Holiday market
11 am – 6 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Gallery B612 (SODO, Seattle) | website
Shop local makers in support of Gallery B612’s Animal Art Exhibition and Youth Art Competition. You’ll be able to enjoy art for purchase as well as shop for holiday gifts.
Ballard Makers Market & Bar Hop
1 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Obec Brewing (Ballard, Seattle) | website
A beer crawl plus holiday market? Count me in. I Heart Indie Markets is hosting a roaming market spread across five of my favorite Ballard breweries. Sip and shop a variety of handmade goods such as jewelry, knitwear, home decor, and more.
Holiday Wine Market
1 pm – 6 pm Sat Dec. 16 | Fruit Wine Co. (Bellevue) | website
Browse about a dozen makers while shopping for holiday wine. There will be tacos and mulled wine to enjoy while you peruse.
Retail Crawl & Art Market
11 am – 4 pm Sat Dec. 16 & Sun Dec. 17 | South Park Mall (South Park) | website
Get your holiday shopping finished at the retail stores in South Park while sipping drinks, nibbling on treats, and entering raffles. There will be activities for all ages to pass the time for those who don’t plan to shop.
Holiday Bazaar
10 am – 5 pm, Sun Dec. 17 | Angels of the Wind Arena (Everett) | website
Shop more than 80 vendors at this holiday extravaganza.
Maker Magic Holiday Market
11 am – 4 pm, Sun Dec. 17 | Block 41 (Belltown, Seattle) | website
Head to this holiday market put on by local small businesses who invited some of their friends to sell their lovely items right in the heart of Belltown. Expect 80+ vendors selling their wares.
Saison-a-thon Holiday Market
11 am – 4 pm Sun Dec. 17 | Fair Isle Brewing (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Pick up beer and shop vendors like Alexandra Macarons, Camp Opal, Cecelia Stitch, Craft Beer Bakery, Kristie Koomler Jewelry, Magnolia Weaving, and more!
Holiday Take & Make Market
11 am – 4 pm, Sun Dec. 17 | Everett | website
Enjoy 30+ vendors and readers, food and drinks, and hourly raffles at this holiday market. You can also try your hand at crafting with a station to make house cleansing kits, soap, and a stocking stuffer zone.
WEEK 8: Mon Dec. 18 – Sun Dec. 24, 2023
Seattle Christmas Market
11:30 am – 9:30 pm Mon Dec. 18 – Sat Dec. 23, 11:30 am – 6 pm Sun Dec. 24 | Seattle Center (Queen Anne, Seattle) | ~$12-$20 entry fee, kids 6 and under free | website
This year a large European-style Christmas Market is taking over Seattle Center. In addition to a holiday market with vendors, there will be light installations, a carousel, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt, and more. This is your last chance to go to one of the largest Seattle Christmas markets, so don’t miss out!
Jingle, Mingle & Margaritas Market
11 am – 2 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm Tues Dec. 19 | The Powder Room Champagne Bar (Tacoma) | website
Shop local makers at this 21+ holiday market that has two sessions. The first is a margarita brunch perfect for kicking off the day. The evening session is an ode to Taco Tuesday with plenty of bites available for purchase.
Cathedral’s Holiday Market
10 am – 7 pm Wed Dec. 20 – Sat Dec. 23 | Cathedral (Ballard, Seattle) | website
Head to this popup market right in downtown Ballard to shop local makers for last-minute gifts.
POP! shop Kenmore
3 pm – 7 pm Fri Dec. 22 & 12 pm – 4 pm Sat Dec. 23 | Town Square (Kenmore) | website
Enjoy an indoor art and crafts market with a rotating schedule of 10 vendors each day. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays December 2-23. Guests will have the chance to win a daily prize drawing.
Year’s End Holiday Bazaar
4 pm – 9 pm Fri Dec. 22 & 10 am – 5 pm Sat Dec. 23 | Skagit County Fairgrounds (Mt. Vernon) | website
This is your last chance to pick up holiday gifts! A lot of vendors will be having sales to clear out their inventory and make way for 2024 goods.
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Portia @ Obsessed by Portia says
Love this! Excited to add to my calendar 🙂 Thanks for sharing! Cheers to holiday shopping!
Adria Saracino says
Thanks, Portia, so happy you found it useful! Don’t forget to signup for our newsletter to get first access to fun events in 2016!
Susannah says
Wowie! A trip up to Seattle may have to happen in the near future! <3
Adria Saracino says
Woo I encourage it, these are awesome!
Jody Rodgers says
We’d love you to add the Bemis Arts Open House & Invitational Holiday Sale! It’s on Saturday, December 3, 2016 Noon–6pm. We will also be hosting the Seattle Makers Market too!
Adria Saracino says
Thanks for letting me know! I just added it to the article and our events calendar. 🙂
Nicole says
this is the best list ever! I am going to walk around all of these little markets until this baby is ready to come out! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Adria Saracino says
So happy you found it useful! Hope you find great gifts!
Erin Naumowicz says
Would love it if you’d add the Centralia Christmas Market and Lighted Tractor Parade on Saturday, December 10th. The Christmas Market will be filled with gifts from local artisans and runs from 10am-6pm, followed by the Lighted Tractor Parade at 6pm through downtown Centralia. http://downtowncentralia.org/ltp
Thank you!
Adria Saracino says
Thanks for letting me know, Erin. Added it to our Seattle Events Calendar! https://www.emeraldpalate.com/calendar/seattle-events-calendar/
Marja says
If you miss any of these, you can shop at The Handmade Showroom at Pacific Place Center in downtown Seattle! They feature an amazing selection of PNW artists. Find them on the 3rd floor, right next to the Nordstrom Sky Bridge.
Adria Saracino says
Yes! I actually went here on Saturday per your suggestion and was so excited that they sold the lotion from Whiskey, Ink, and Lace I love. Picked some up! Thanks for sharing!
Jen says
Punk Rock Flea Market!!! The 20th through the 22nd. http://www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com/
Adria Saracino says
Awesome, added to our Seattle events calendar!
Landrew says
Missed it this year (it happened last Saturday) but definitely add the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall HOLIDAY BIZARRE BAZAAR! next year
https://www.facebook.com/events/1295906667120281/
Adria Saracino says
Ooo I love the Georgetown trailer park. Didn’t realize they were doing a holiday bizarre. Thanks for sharing!
Landrew says
But the trailer park mall market is open on weekends year-round!
http://www.georgetowntrailerpark.com/
Marissa Pedersen says
How fun! I need to check out some of these this month. Thanks for sharing!
Adria Saracino says
Of course! Thank you for checking it out. I hope you have fun!