It is time to start thinking about who is on your Christmas list and what you are going to buy them this year. Shopping local this year is more important than ever before. Luckily, HRM is home to many great local crafters, artisans, and shops offering locally-made goods. Here are 20+ Christmas Markets in and around Halifax that you should check out this holiday season.
15 Places for Unique Christmas and Holiday Gifts in Halifax
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Saltscapes Harvest Greets the Holidays Expo
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October 17-19, 2025
Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood
A Christmas Market
Get ready for an epic local shopping experience with 70+ local vendors, live music and more.
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November 1, 2025
Cedar Event Center, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax
Free admission
Christmas at the Forum
Celebrating its 47th anniversary, Christmas at the Forum is a part of the traditions that make Halifax great. Presenting a wide array of quality crafts, art and food, the festive, bustling atmosphere continues to draw large crowds, making every show a unique, joyous occasion.
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November 6 – 9, 2025
The Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor St., Halifax
Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild
The 2025 show will proudly feature a wide selection of handmade products from talented local makers.
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November 14 – 16, 2025
Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth
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Nova Scotia Art & Craft Sale
The 13th annual Nova Scotia Art and Craft Show showcases the skillful creations of Nova Scotia artisans. Explore a diverse selection of beautifully crafted gifts suitable for everyone on your shopping list.
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November 7 – 8, 2025
Cedar Event Center, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax
Free admission
Annual Christmas craft show
The Annual Christmas show at Cole Harbour place will be on November 1 and 2. A wonderful lineup of talented crafters is ready to help you get a start on your holiday shopping.
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November 1 – 2, 2025 from 10 am – 3 pm
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth
$2
Holiday Market @ Mic Macc Mall
Join us for an all-holiday, all-local shopping experience at Mic Mac Mall on Sunday, November 16th from 12-5pm!!
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November 16, 2025, from 12 pm to 5 pm
Mic Mac Mall, 21 Micmac Blvs, Dartmouth
Early Holiday Market
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November 2, 2025, from 12 pm to 4 pm
Halifax Brewing Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Lawrencetown Christmas Craft Fair
Shop for last-minute Christmas gifts at the Lawrencetown Christmas Craft Fair.
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November 14 – 16, 2025
Lawrencetown Community Centre, 3657 Lawrencetown Road, Lawrencetown
Merry Makers Market
November 15, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth
Agricola Street Holiday Market
Make the market part of your holiday fun and check out Agricola Street’s award-winning restaurants, bars and shops before heading over!
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November 16, 2025 from 12 pm to 5 pm (rain date: November 23)
Agricola Street, Halifax
Seaside Christmas
Let the numbered wreaths guide you along Nova Scotia’s scenic Eastern Shore. Visit our craft market, artisans, unique shops and cafes and choose something handmade for the special people in your life. Details
November 14 – 16, 2025
7962 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour
Free admission
Designer Craft Show
Join us at the Craft Nova Scotia Designer Craft Show from November 21-23, 2025, and experience an incredible showcase of local craft. Discover unique, handmade designs from makers across the region, perfect for holiday gifting or adding something special to your collection.
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November 21 – 23, 2025
Pavilion 22 on the Halifax Waterfront, 1031 Marginal Rd
Christmas Craft Fair
A wide variety of handcraft gifts, crafts, knitting, art, clothing, jewelry, and baked goods! Our canteen will be open serving coffee, tea, sandwiches and sweets while you shop.
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November 15, 2025 from 9 am to 2 pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church, 3 Dakin Dr., Halifax
Admissions is $3, children are free. Every entry gets a chance to win several door prizes – gift baskets of lovely hand crafted gifts.
Kinettes Christmas Craft Market
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November 15, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm
Kinsman Community Centre, 71 First Lake Dr, Lower Sackville
Donation
Maritime Artisans Christmas Craft Fair
The 10th Annual Maritime Artisans Christmas Craft Fair will have 55 local crafters all under one roof!!
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10 am-4 pm
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth
Have Yourself A Gothic Little Christmas
Get your list together, its going to be a great shopping experience. From Cthulhu to Candles we got you covered!!
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December 6 – 7, 2025
Halifax Forum
Bedford-Hammonds Plains Craft and Vendor Market: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
It’s our Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Join 50 crafters & vendors who can help you with all of your holiday gifting needs!
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10am-2pm
St. John’s Anglican Church, 2187 Larry Uteck Blvd, Bedford
$2
Regal Missions Christmas Craft Fair
Finish your Christmas shopping at our Regal Missions Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 ~ 3. Enjoy the festivities.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 am-3 pm
Regal Missions, 6 Regal Rd, Dartmouth
$3 or donate to Food Bank
Vintage Christmas Show
Prepare to walk through a vintage Christmas wonderland at The Curio Collective Vintage Christmas Show happening the first weekend in December in downtown Halifax!
Join us as the Lighthouse Arts Centre is transformed into a vintage Christmas wonderland through the magical collections of our talented vendors.
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November 29 – 30, 2025
1800 Argyle St, Halifax
$5 Admission – Kids 12 and under are free!
Evergreen Market
Shop local on the Halifax waterfront at the open-air Evergreen Market. Discover 22 cozy wooden chalets with vendors from across the province offering a variety of local food, drink, apparel, gifts, and more.
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November 21 – December 14, 2025
Halifax waterfront
Market at Glow Gardens
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November 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Road, Goodwood
Shop the Hall Christmas Craft Show
As part of the North End Business Association’s Holiday Market, the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre of NS has teamed with us to offer a craft show. Come visit us, just north of North Street, shop a collection of arts and crafts suitable for family gifting.
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November 16, 2025, from 12 pm to 5 pm
2629 Agricola St, Halifax
Admission by donation, and all proceeds support the programs of the ICCA of NS.
Holiday Night Market at the Brewery
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3 pm – 7 pm
Halifax Brewing Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Free
A Kid’s Christmas Market
Join us Sunday, December 7th from 11-3pm to shop 100 local vendors, listen to some local holiday music, meet and greet with Santa & professional photo op by @seymoursnap , holiday decor and so much more!
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December 7, 2025 from 11 am – 3 pm
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth
Free
Christmas at the Brewery
There will be many local vendors to check out, beautiful holiday decor, giant Christmas tree, holiday music, Santa visit & more!
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Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 12 pm – 4 pm
Halifax Brewing Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Free
Haligonian Vendor Market
Bringing you the holiday cheer at the Halifax brewery on November 30th! Details
Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 11 am – 12 pm
Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Free
Warm Up to Winter Market
Join us on Saturday, November 15th, 11am to 3pm, for our annual Warm Up to Winter Market. This cheerful indoor/outdoor winter market celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with a wide selection of carefully curated crafts and creations. The farmyard will be bustling and festive, with a wood fire, all handmade, quality local products, and delightful seasonal treats and hot beverages from the Rose & Kettle. Details
Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, 471 Poplar Dr , Cole Harbour
Free
East Coast Craft Show Christmas Market
Join Us For Our Christmas Market with 35+ Local Vendors! Raffle Basket Draw. Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, 45 Sackville Cross Road
Free
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You forgot to mention Save Me Save We, great local business who support other initiatives with every sale!
Is there going to be the Victorian Christmas market at the Halifax Citadel this year? And if so does anyone know the dates? I couldn't find it on their website.
how do you contact any of these craft markets to be a seller?
Go to their websites/facebook page and ask for vendor form.