
The chilly months mean twinkling lights, hot chocolate, holiday concerts, 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. While most of the season’s markets have come and gone, you can still catch a few before Christmas arrives… read on for the breakdown.
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: Dec. 21, 2024 (12-4pm)
📍 Locations: ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
🎁 Learn more: MAUM Market
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: Dec. 21, 2024 (10am-4pm)
📍 Location: East LA – East LA Civic Center, 4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
🎁 Learn more: @thequeermercado on Instagram
Smorgasburg Holiday Market
Smorgasburg is hosting the ultimate foodie holiday market in Los Angeles every Sunday until Christmas. Pick up unique gifts, sample delicious seasonal food specials, and explore the world’s biggest condiment bar.
📅 Dates: Sundays from Dec. 1-22, 2024 (10am-4pm)
📍 Location: ROW DTLA – 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
🎁 Learn more: Smorgasburg Los Angeles
Los Angeles Christmas Market
We’re all looking forward to seeing ROW DTLA transformed into a massive German-style Christmas market on Black Friday. Snack on festive food in a beautiful outdoor space adorned with string lights and outfitted with local artisan booths.
📅 Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 24, 2024 (Wednesday-Sunday from 4pm-10pm, plus Dec. 24 from 12-5pm)
📍 Location: ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
🎁 Learn more: Los Angeles Christmas Market
Holiday Road
Holiday Road is a massive seasonal experience in LA complete with festive decor, carolers, photo ops, and of course a requisite Christmas craft fair that lasts all month long.
📅 Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 28, 2024 (4:30-9:30pm)
📍 Location: King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302
🎁 Learn more: Holiday Road
The Holiday Village at Westfield Century City
Westfield Century City will set up a charming winter wonderland for merrymaking shoppers to enjoy. Look for enchanting snowfall, the seasonal Blitzen’s Bar, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and live performances.
📅 Dates: Nov. 23 – Dec. 26, 2024 (hours vary)
📍 Location: Westfield Century City Atrium Space, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
🎁 Learn more: Westfield Century City
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
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
This recurring weekend craft fair 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
Grand Central Market Bazaar
Grand Central Market dates back to 1917, and it’s fun to explore the 40 food stalls at any time of year. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the market turns into a bazaar with handmade goods for sale, bringing new and interesting vendors every week.
📅 Dates: Friday-Sunday (11am-5pm)
📍 Location: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
🎁 Learn more: Grand Central Market Bazaar
Silverlake Flea
This recurring flea market is a nice option to keep on your radar all year long. They host some of the city’s best vendors every single weekend in a great location on the border of Silverlake and Echo Park.
📅 Dates: Fridays (10am-3:30pm), Saturdays (8:30am-3:30pm) and Sundays (9:30am-3:30pm)
📍 Location: Taix in Echo Park, 1925 Sunset Blvd. LA 90026
🎁 Learn more: Silverlake Flea
SoCal Etsy Guild
After starting as a team on Etsy in 2012, the SoCal Etsy Guild has grown into a successful network of local artists. Their events pop up at locations all around the LA area on weekends.
📅 Dates:
- Dec. 19-23, 2024 (11am-5pm) – Galleria At Tyler, Riverside, CA
- Dec. 22, 2024 (12-7pm) – The Paseo, Pasadena, CA
🎁 Learn more: SoCal Etsy Guild
Unidos Market: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) Edition
Celebrate Latinx holiday traditions at this vibrant market featuring seasonal crafts, cultural performances, and festive photo opportunities. Special Coastal Snowfall will be hitting the market for two magical hours starting at 5:00 PM.
📅 Dates: Sunday, December 22 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 2ND & PCH, Long Beach
🎁 Learn more: Unidos Market