The chilly months mean twinkling lights, hot chocolate, and plenty of gift shopping. And in a city as creative and vibrant as Los Angeles, the best place to grab gifts for the special people in your life (or for yourself) is at a cozy Christmas market.
We’ve tracked down the best holiday and Christmas markets in Los Angeles, ranging from enormous craft fairs to small specialty pop-ups. Bookmark this running list, because we’ll keep it updated all the way through the end of the year.
1. Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
This recurring weekend craft market is a wholesome plan any time of year, but it’s especially worth a visit as we get into the holiday season. Grab a beer at Brouwerij West and stroll through dozens of vendors selling a range of artisanal foods, plants, jewelry, apparel, home decor, and more. Also, dogs are allowed on-leash, so feel free to bring your pup and get a free treat.
📅 Dates: Friday-Sunday (11am-6pm). Visit for holiday greeting card make & take on Dec. 14, 2024.
📍 Location: San Pedro – 112 E 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731
🎁 Learn more: Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
2. The Queer Mercado
We’re lucky to enjoy this eclectic and vibrant market every single month at the East LA Civic Center. The Queer Mercado mainly highlights Latinx and LGBTQ+ businesses that create some of the most unique and creative products you can think of. Browse over 130 vendors selling everything from handmade soaps to leather goods.
📅 Dates: 3rd Saturdays (10am-4pm) – Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, 2024
📍 Location: East LA – East LA Civic Center, 4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
🎁 Learn more: @thequeermercado on Instagram
3. Creative Babe Market
We love this upbeat recurring market highlighting woman-owned businesses, which pops up every week or so at various spots around L.A. Depending on the venue, Creative Babe will present between 60-200 vendors, along with extra attractions like carnival rides, face painting, permanent jewelry, and live music.
📅 Dates and locations:
- Nov. 2, 2024 (2-6pm) – Yorba Linda Town Center, 18421 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
- Nov. 9, 2024 (12-4pm) – 4150 McGowen St, Long Beach, CA 90846
- Nov. 10, 2024 (11am-3pm) – The Rinks Anaheim ICE, 300 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805
- Nov. 16, 2024 (10am-2pm) – Intazza Coffee, 38860 Sky Canyon Dr BLDG B, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Dec. 7, 2024 (11am-3pm) – OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
🎁 Learn more: Creative Babe Market
4. Creative Communal
This open-air pop-up market has graced event centers around California since 2019. All of the upcoming LA markets are pet-friendly with live music, free admission, and delicious food. Pick a date and get all of your gift shopping done in one fell swoop.
📅 Dates and locations:
- Nov. 9, 2024 (10am-3pm) – 12746 W Jefferson, Playa Vista, CA 90094
- Nov. 9, 2024 (11am-5pm) – 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Dec. 7, 2024 (10am-3pm) – 12746 W Jefferson, Playa Vista, CA 90094
- Dec. 7, 2024 (12pm-5pm) – The Commons, 140-146 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Dec. 8, 2024 (12pm-5pm) – Brewery X, 3191 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Dec. 14, 2024 (10am-3pm) – 12746 W Jefferson, Playa Vista, CA 90094
🎁 Learn more: Creative Babe Market
5. Christmas Nights at 123 Farms
With its picturesque fields of lavender and olive groves, 123 Farm is a great visit any time of the year. But you definitely don’t want to miss this spot during the holidays, where the fields are illuminated with thousands of bright lights and there’s plenty of food and drinks to enjoy. Look out for horse-drawn carriages, s’mores, Santa photo-ops, and local vendors at its quaint holiday market.
📅 Dates: Christmas Nights is open Nov. 7 – Dec. 23, 2024. Village and outdoor vendors are present on most weekend nights.
📍 Location: 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, California, 92223
🎁 Learn more: 123 Farms
6. Renegade Craft
A collection of 275 makers and artisans sell their wares at this national traveling fair, which has pushed the boundaries of craft and design for over 20 years. The fair visits some of the country’s most creative cities throughout the year, with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. In addition to the hundreds of talented vendors, the festival also includes hands-on workshops, live music, and local food.
📅 Dates: Nov. 16-17 (10am-4pm)
📍 Location: Chinatown – Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🎁 Learn more: Renegade Craft
7. Hermosa for the Holidays
Hermosa Beach will kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting and holiday open house the weekend before Thanksgiving. Browse a collection of local artisans, ride carnival rides, enjoy live music, and give back to the community at the Giving Village.
📅 Dates: Nov. 23-24, 2024
📍 Location: Pier Ave. and Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
🎁 Learn more: Hermosa for the Holidays
8. MAUM Market
MAUM Market highlights Asian creators at their pop-up markets in LA and New York City. The carefully curated selection highlights impeccable work by local Asian artists, allowing emerging small businesses to open up their clientele.
📅 Dates and locations:
- Nov. 23 and Dec. 21, 2024 (12-4pm) – ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Dec. 7, 2024 (12-4pm) – Anaheim Packing District, 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
🎁 Learn more: MAUM Market
9. Uptown Village Market
The Uptown Village Market has served Long Beach twice a year for 14 years, curating a range of high-quality, handcrafted goods from creative makers. Enjoy a refreshment bar and live music while you shop from 65 different vendors.
📅 Dates: Dec. 6, 2024 (5-10pm)
📍 Location: Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
🎁 Learn more: Uptown Village Market
10. Unique Markets
Unique Markets uplifts small businesses primarily owned by women of color, many of whom are BIPOC and LGBTQ+. They curate a festival-like atmosphere with all sorts of creative stations ranging from tattooing to embroidery. Pick up an assortment of unique gifts at this spirited holiday edition.
📅 Dates: Dec. 7-8, 2024
📍 Location: Downtown Los Angeles
🎁 Learn more: Unique Markets
11. Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace
This festive market curates the best of contemporary craft and design from local makers, and past markets have offered a range of products including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, glasswork, and even artisanal chocolates. Look out for family-friendly workshops and tasty refreshments while you shop.
📅 Dates: Dec. 7-8, 2024 (11am-5pm)
📍 Location: West Hollywood – Craft Contemporary, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
🎁 Learn more: Craft Contemporary
12. Jackalope Winter Arts Festival
The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair has partnered with Downtown Burbank in order to line San Fernando Blvd with over 175 vendors. Walk through rows of hand-selected indie vendors selling visual art and photography, jewelry, apparel, paper goods, housewares, and amazing food. Enjoy fun craft stations where you can paint with watercolors, make your own tote bag and keychain, and bring your kids for face painting.
📅 Dates: Dec. 7-8, 2024 (11am-5pm)
📍 Location: Downtown Burbank – San Fernando Blvd between Magnolia and Angeleno, Burbank, CA 91502
🎁 Learn more: Downtown Burbank Winter Arts Festival
13. Makeshift Muse
Truly LA and Angel City Brewery are collaborating with Makeshift Muse to present a massive block party this December in the Arts District. Two thousand people are expected to come out for a street fair with about 55 vendors, plus a photo booth, activities, nonprofit organizations, and more.
📅 Dates: Dec. 15, 2024
📍 Location: Arts District – Traction Ave and Rose St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
🎁 Learn more: Makeshift Muse