Shop the Best Holiday Craft Markets in Los Angeles

If you’re looking for a unique gift or are aiming to support small businesses and local makers this holiday season, head to one of the numerous seasonal markets happening across greater Los Angeles in November and December. From traveling events like the Jackalope Art Fair to hyper-local marketplaces to museum shopping experiences, there’s a little something for everyone.

For unique luxury gift items, The Huntington Holiday Market has you covered. Taking place at The Huntington from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, November 22, the Holiday Market boasts a list of participants that includes third-generation artisan Brigg Leather & Supply, award-winning embroidery Boutique by Mariam, Bésame Cosmetics and more.

Queernissage, the popular artist marketplace organized by Armenian LGBTQ+ group GALAS, is back for holiday shopping on Saturday, November 29, at Sooki Studio in Frogtown. Shop for art, handmade gifts and food items throughout the afternoon while helping raise funds for GALAS’ community programming, scholarships and mental health programs. Tickets are $5 and available online.

For holiday shopping in the San Fernando Valley, head to the Village Holiday Market at Los Angeles Valley College on Saturday, December 6. In addition to 100+ vendors, the event will include plenty of photo ops with afternoon visits from Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Free admission, RSVP at Eventbrite.

Craft Contemporary’s annual Makers Market brings together artists and artisans like Cassell Ceramics, Grumpy Chocolatier, Hecho By Caye and more for a weekend of shopping and crafting at the museum. In addition to the marketplace, Craft Contemporary will host holiday project workshops, some of which are free to attend. Admission to the Makers Market is included with the museum entrance fee on Saturday and on Sunday it's Pay-What-You-Wish. There’s also a ticketed preview party on Friday, December 5, that’s open to both members and non-members.

For the vintage clothing lover in your life, the perfect gift could be waiting at A Current Affair, the pop up vintage marketplace that returns to Melrose Avenue on December 6 and 7. The show takes place from noon to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, but preview tickets will allow entry as early as 10am on Saturday morning. Weekend passes are also available.

Featuring more than 75 vendors, Unique Markets returns to Los Angeles for its 18th edition the weekend of December 13-14. Head to Cooper Design Space between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday to browse and buy from this year's eclectic mix of exhibitors. Be sure to stop by the event’s DIY Den, where you can make your own gift wrapping. Tickets at Eventbrite, children ages 14 and under can enter for free.

The roving Jackalope Winter Arts Festival returns to Downtown Burbank on December 13 and 14 for holiday shopping with a curated group of exhibitors that range from photographers to fashion designers to stationers. In addition to shopping, Jackalope offers activities and entertainment for the whole family, including free photos with Santa Claus, crafting sessions, face painting and live music on both Saturday and Sunday.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes brings together local vendors like Eastside Press and Chicano Soul, plus a stacked lineup of DJs, live screenprinters and Angel City FC for the Holiday Artist Mercado, a day of holiday shopping and entertainment. Check out the museum’s current exhibitions, like A Great Day in East LA: Celebrando the Eastside Sound on your visit and maybe enter the Bad Bunny Look Alike Contest.

For the procrastinators, the traveling Maum Market makes its final stop of the year at Row DTLA, just in time for your last minute holiday shopping. The pop-up marketplace focuses on Asian artists and entrepreneurs whose specialties include ceramics, stationery, jewelry and much more. Maum Market is taking place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, December 20, is free to attend and pet-friendly.

You can shop handmade all year long at CRAFTED, located at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Open from 11am to 6pm on Friday-Sunday, this maker destination is filled with vendors who sell everything from custom bags to natural bath products. If you’re looking to get creative this holiday season, check the CRAFTED schedule for classes like the Holiday Greeting Card Make & Take, Fused Glass Tile Keepsake and more. Be sure to follow @craftedportla on Instagram for news on special events throughout the year.