Halifax 
It is time to start thinking about who is on your Christmas list and what you are going to get them this year. Halifax and HRM are packed with Christmas markets that make it easy to shop local and find breathtaking hand-crafted items for everyone on your list. Listed below are 30+ Christmas Markets that you can check out this year in Halifax.
OPA Craft Sale 2019
Come check out our vendors and start your shopping early.
October 17, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oyster Pond Academy, 10583 HWY-7, Halifax
Dartmouth Handcrafters’ Guild Christmas Craft Festival
There are over 150 crafters who take part in the Dartmouth Handcrafters’ Guild Christmas Craft Festival. The show is a members-only show, so only the best crafters are attending this show.
October 25 – 27, 2019
October 25 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
October 26 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
October 27 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth
Weekend pass $6
Fall Artisan Craft & Vendor Show
Beat the crowds and get a head start on your Christmas shopping with these amazing crafters and vendors! Grab a bite from the food trucks and pop on inside to see the huge selection, no two vendors are the same.
October 26, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
RCL Calais Branch, 45 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville
Maritime Artisans Christmas Fair
Cole Harbour Maritime Artisans Fair will have a bountiful and unique array of local artisans for a full weekend of shopping!
October 26 – 27, 2019
Saturday | 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy
Free
Sackville Annual Gift and Craft Crawl
The Sackville Annual Gift and Craft Crawl has 24 locations around Lower Sackville. There are crafters, artisans, and vendors offering their work at each location along with door prizes, so you should be sure to check every location out.
November 1 – 3, 2019
Lower Sackville
Price Varies
Christmas at the Forum
Christmas at the Forum is one of the largest craft fairs in Halifax and it is the longest running Christmas craft show in Atlantic Canada. This year there will be over 325 exhibitors who will be offering hand-crafted knitted items, jewelry, quilted goods, woodwork, pottery, baked goods, and so much more.
November 1 – 3, 2019
Friday & Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax
Adults $9.00
Seniors (55+) $8.00
Kids Under 12 are Free
Saturday is 2 people for the price of 1 after 5:00 PM.
Mystic Market
The 2nd annual Mystic Market brings together local psychics, mediums, and vendors under one roof. The market is a great place to do Christmas shopping during the fall, especially if you are looking for spiritual items, jewellery, crystals and much more.
November 2 – 3, 2019
70 Grandhaven Blvd, Halifax
Admission is $2 at the door supporting a local family in need.
Christmas Craft Show
Vendors of unique and homemade crafts.
November 2 – 3, 2019 | 10:00 AM -3:00 PM
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour
$2
Christmas Craft Village
Christmas Craft Village is three days of fun that is located in two buildings packed with over 150 vendors. The Guy Show will also be taking place at the sAMe time in the sAMe buildings, so it makes it very easy to find something for everyone on your Christmas list.
November 8 – 10, 2019
Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood
Adults $10.00
Student/Senior $9.00
Kids under 12 are Free; (Saturday Only – 2 for 1 after 6:00 pm)
Winter Wonderland Extravaganza
Come join us for our Winter Wonderland Extravaganza at Cole Harbour place. There will be over 55 local crafters with a beautiful array of handmade crafts.
November 9 – 10, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour
Christmas At The Lake
Join us for a day of shopping unique and handmade items from over 30 local vendors. Craft items only.
November 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mic Mac AAC, 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth
Free
Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Christmas Show
The Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Christmas Show is the largest designer craft show on the Halifax Waterfront. Nova Scotian and Atlantic Canada artisans showcase their work at this popular event, so there are many unique gift options available for holiday shoppers.
November 15 – 17, 2019
Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cunard Event Centre at Pier 23, 961 Marginal Road, Halifax
Adults $7
Students & Seniors $6
Children under 12 are Free
Weekend Passes $9
Family (2 adults & 2 students) $20, Groups of Seven $40
Seaside Christmas Market
The Seaside Christmas Market is an annual craft market that has vendors from across HRM and Nova Scotia. Exhibitors will have hand-crafted gifts, including toys, knitted items, art, bath products, and so many more
November 16 – 17, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seaforth Community Centre, 6060 HWY-207, Halifax
Free
Mineville Annual Christmas Craft Fair
2019 is the 9th year of the Mineville Annual Christmas Craft Fair, and it has been getting bigger and better each year. The market offers a lovely mix of hand-crafted items from local artisans and crafters.
November 16, 2019 | 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Lake Echo Fellowship Baptist Church, 17 Peter Ct, Mineville
$1 or Non-perishable food bank donation
St. Peter’s Christmas Craft Fair
At St. Peter’s Christmas Craft Fair, there will be over 20 artisans, crafters, and vendors showcasing their work. There will be a large variety of hand-crafted gifts available, such as jewellery, knitted items, woodworking, cards, sea glass artwork, baked goods and so many more.
November 16, 2019 | 9:00 AM– 2:00 PM
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 3 Dakin Drive, Halifax
$2, Kids are Free
Caudle Park Christmas Craft Fair
Local artisans, crafters and vendors will be at the Caudle Park 5th Annual Christmas Craft Fair showing their hand-crafted work and holiday gift items. There will also be the PTA bake sale, where you can buy delicious treats, while supporting the school.
November 23, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Caudle Park Elementary School, 35 McGee Dr., Lower Sackville
$1, Kids are Free
Agricola Street Holiday Night Market
A pop-up style block party with food, live music, artisanal goods and lots of North End flair.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cyclesmith Parking Lot, 2553 Agricola St, Halifax
Sackville Christmas Craft and Vendor Show
5th Annual Craft and Vendor Show with over 40 vendors and crafters in one location.
Saturday November 16, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion, 45 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville
Admission is $1 or a donation to the food bank; Kids 12 and under get in free.
Seaside Christmas
The family and community of Atlantic View Elementary School would like to invite you to our school for a hot meal, coffee, bake sale and multiple local eastern shore artists, vendors and craftspeople. The kitchen will be open for a meal, coffee or snack. Shop for local art, baked goods, textiles, clothing, home decor and jewelry just to name a few.
November 16 – 17, 2019
Saturday | 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Atlantic View Elementary School, 3391 Lawrencetown Rd, Halifax
Christmas in Cole Harbour Craft Market
31st Annual Christmas in Cole Harbour Craft Market. Get into the holiday spirit while supporting local at this community event! Enjoy a great selection of locally handmade items.
November 16 – 17, 2019 | 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour
$2; Kids under 12 are Free
Prescott Group Tea and Sale
The ideal place for Christmas shopping featuring unique products from Prescott’s social enterprises. Featuring: cakes & cookies, tote bags, aprons, décor, art, New to You finds, silent auction, take-out/eat-in seafood chowder or chili, candy shop and more!
November 16, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3430 & 3480 Prescott St, Halifax
$2 (free for children under 12)
Tantallon Holiday Craft Market
5th Annual Tantallon Holiday Craft Market at Shining Waters! Shop Local this Holiday Season! Handmade ornaments, handmade skincare, local jewelry, and so much more! Come see some of your favorite artisans from previous years! Pick up the perfect secret Santa gift, stocking stuffers, or something for yourself .
November 17, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shining Waters Marine, 148 Nautical Way, Upper Tantallon
Entry by Food Bank Donation (non-perishable or cash)
MWES Shopping Under the Stars
Get ready for Christmas with Michael Wallace Elementary School at the MWES Shopping Under the Stars 2nd annual fundraiser. Local crafters, artisans, and vendors will be at the event, so you can start checking those hard to buy for people off of your Christmas list. There will also be a kids craft room where kids can hang out and make a Christmas craft for $1.
November 28, 2019 | 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Michael Wallace Elementary School, 24 Andover St, Dartmouth
Admission is $2 and kids 12 and under are free
Victorian Christmas at the Halifax Citadel
Experience a Victorian Christmas at the Halifax Citadel. There will be a craft sale, parades with Father Christmas, concerts and much more. It is a great break from frantic holiday shopping and a bundle of fun for the whole family.
November 23 – 24, 2019 | 12:00 PM– 4:00 PM
Halifax Citadel, 5425 Sackville St, Halifax
FREE with a cash or non-perishable food donation to FEED Nova Scotia.
Dalplex Christmas Craft Market
Celebrating over 30 years of one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Buy local this holiday season at the Dalplex Christmas Craft market. Featuring vendors from the Atlantic region and across Canada exhibiting their handcrafted pottery, jewelry, art, woodwork, toys, handmade treasures, delicious treats and more!
November 22 – 24, 2019
Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dalplex, 6260 South Street, Halifax
$5.00 for adults, Free for children 12 and under/seniors
Lawrencetown Christmas Craft Fair
Welcome to the 5th Annual Lawrencetown Christmas Craft Fair! As always there will be a large and unique variety of local artisans for a full weekend of local shopping.
November 23 – 24, 2019
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lawrencetown Community Center, 3657 Lawrencetown Road, Lawrencetown
Free
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Join in for Cole Harbour Heritage Farm annual craft fair. Buy local for your holiday needs with the various vendors in attendance.
November 24, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour
Free
Christmas Craft Show
4th annual Christmas Craft Show for Navy League of Canada Sackville Branch t in support of both of our local Sea Cadet and Navy League cadet corps! There will be lots of amazing vendors lined up to help you get your Christmas shopping done while supporting not only our cadet corps but local vendors and crafters!
November 30 – December 1, 2019
45 Sackville Cross Rd, Lower Sackville
Free
Halifax Crafters Winter Market
Get unique gifts at this three-day event.
November 29 – December 1, 2019
Friday | 5:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
The Olympic Centre, 2304 Hunter Street, Halifax
Free
Christmas Countdown Craft/Vendor Fair
There will be lots of crafts, handmade goodies, and home-based businesses at the 4th Annual Christmas Countdown Craft/Vendor Fair. It is a great option if you have been putting off shopping for Christmas.
December 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saint Theresa’s Parish, 6351 North St, Halifax
Free
Last Minute Christmas Craft Show
December 7 – 8, 2019
Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax
Free
Christmas Craft Market
Shop local at this craft market with a variety of holiday gifts.
December 14, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sackville Legion, 45 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville
how do you contact any of these craft markets to be a seller?
Go to their websites/facebook page and ask for vendor form.