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! Get your shopping done, support local businesses and enjoy a festive holiday experience! 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.
November
Countryside Holiday Market
When: November 8 – December 15, 2024
Time: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays, 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Countryside Tree Farms
Address: 31-2255 Drive West Foothills, AB
Phone: 403-938-1835
Website: www.countrysidetreefarms.com
Festive Foothills Art Sale
When: November 9 – December 20, 2024 (Closed Mondays)
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Leighton Art Centre
Address: 282027 144 Street West, Foothills, AB
Phone: 403-931-3633
Website: www.leightoncentre.org
Banff Christmas Market
When: November 14 – 17, 22 – 24, November 29 – December 1, December 6 – 8, 2024
Time: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am – 8 pm; Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Banff Heritage Train Station
Address: 327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB
Website: www.banfflakelouise.com
University District Winter Night Markets
When: November 28 and December 5, 2024
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Where: Central Commons Park
Address: 4410 University Ave NW (Nestled between Borough Bar + Grill and The Banquet)
Website: www.myuniversitydistrict.ca
Bearspaw Christmas Market
When: November 29 – December 1 and December 6 – 8, 2024
Time: Fridays, 2 – 6 pm; Saturdays, 10 am – 7 pm; Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre
Address: 253220 Bearspaw Road, Calgary, AB
Website: www.bearspawlc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com
The Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market
When: November 29 – 30, December 6 – 8, 2024
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Where: The Saskatoon Farm
Address: 80181 338 Ave E #20, Foothills No. 31, AB
Website: www.saskatoonfarm.com
Granary Road Christmas Market
When: November 30 – December 15, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Granary Road Market
Address: 226066 112th St W, Foothills County, AB
Phone: 403-453-7623
Website: www.granaryroad.com
Little Modern Market Holiday Market
When: November 30 and December 7, 2024
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Where: FAC Deerfoot Campus
Address: 12345 40 St SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.littlemodernmarket.com
December
The Barn Artisan Market
When: December 1 and 8, 2024
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Shawnessy Barn
Address: 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-452-4882
Website: www.thebarnartisanmarket.ca
Calgary Video Game Collectors Show: Holiday Market
When: December 1, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex
Address: 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary AB,
Website: www.facebook.com
Golden Acre Community Market
When: December 1, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Golden Acre
Address: 620 Goddard Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.goldenacre.ca
YMCA Winter Market — Shawnessy
When: December 1, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (TBD)
Where: Shawnessy YMCA
Address: 333 Shawville Blvd SE #400, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ymcacalgary.org
Market Collective’s Holiday Market
When: December 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 2024
Time: Fridays 4 – 9 pm, Saturdays, 10 am – 6 pm; Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: BMO Centre
Address: 20 Roundup Way SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.marketcollective.ca
CKE Deck the Hall Christmas Market
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: CKE Community Hall
Address: 1015 – 73 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ckecommunity.com
Crescent Heights Christmas Market
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Crescent Heights Community
Address: 1101 2 St NW, Calgary, AB
Instagram: www.instagram.com
Heritage Treasures Xmas Market
When: December 7 – 8, 2024
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
North Glenmore Park Community Association Holiday Craft Market
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: North Glenmore Park Community Association
Address: 2231 Longridge Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ngpca.ca
Rockland Park Homeowners’ Association Craft Market
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Rockland Park Homeowners’ Association
Address: 90 Rowley Way NW, Calgary, AB
Facebook: www.facebook.com
St. Paul’s Christmas Market
When: December 7, 2024
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
Scenic Acres Craft Market
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Scenic Acres Community Association
Address: 8825 Scurfield Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-547-9589
Website: www.scenicacresca.ca
Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association Holiday Craft Fair
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Strathcona Christie Aspen Community Association
Address: 277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.scacalgary.ca
Temple Community Association Christmas Craft Sale
When: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Temple Community Association
Address: 167 Templegreen Road NE, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-280-5466
Website: www.templecalgary.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Tuscany Resident’s Association Holiday Extravaganza & Craft Market
When: December 7, 2024
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 7, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Lake Bonavista Promenade
Address: 755 Lake Bonavista Dr SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.vendmarket.ca
YMCA Winter Market — Rocky Ridge
When: December 7 – 8, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (TBD)
Where: Shane Home YMCA at Rocky Ridge
Address: 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.ymcacalgary.org
Ho Ho Homo Holigay Market Extravaganza
When: December 8, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Triwood Community Association
Address: 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403-282-2677
Peak to Prairie Holiday Market
When: December 8, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm
Where: WinSport – Markin McPhail Centre
Address: 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW Calgary, AB, Calgary, AB
Website: www.peaktoprairiemarket.com
YYC Small Business Winter Market
When: December 8, 2024
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: The Rooftop YYC
Address: 414 3 St SW, Calgary, AB
Website: www.yycsmallbusinessmarket.my.canva.site
Christmas at the Nation
When: December 13 – 15, 2024
Time: Friday and 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
Cochrane Christmas Farmers Market
When: December 14 – 15, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre
Address: 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB
Website: www.cochranefarmersmarket.ca
Deer Run Christmas Market
When: December 21, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Deer Run Community Association
Address: 2223 146th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Website: www.deerruncalgary.com/markets
