There’s something truly special about buying gifts directly from the very people who make them. Not only will your loved ones receive a one-of-a-kind gift, you’ll also be supporting local businesses in the most direct and meaningful way possible.
Plus, shopping at these thoughtfully curated local markets is a pleasure in itself.
Upcoming markets
Third + Bird Christmas Market | November 22-24, 2024
Featuring 170 vendors in fine feather selling everything from homewares to fun foods and even clothing for your pets, this always robustly attended market has almost everything. Shoppers can enjoy a scheduled check-in time and are not bound to a two-hour shopping block, so you can take your time to complete your shopping. It's located at the Red River Exhibition Place (3977 Portage Ave). Limited tickets remaining.
Winnipeg Christmas Market | November 28 – December 1, 2024
With more than 125 Canadian artisans and ample space to shop within the RBC Convention Centre, this market has it all from local knits made with local wool; Indigenous artisans; African jewelers; dozens of food, beverage and spirit companies; ceramics; locally made chefs knives; award-winning butters (yup, that’s a thing); and so much more.
Made Here’s Made for the Holidays Local Market & Mingle | December 3 and 4, 2024
For a sophisticated shopping experience that includes mocktail sampling and local vendor snacks, look no further. Made Here MB (1 Lombard Place) will be spilling out of its regular retail space to take over a portion of the Richardson Centre Concourse with a vendor alleyway and student market, plus fun additions like a scavenger hunt, a photobooth, prizes and giveaways.
Holiday POP-UP | December 15, 2024
The dynamic duo Luckygirl team always finds cool spaces for their seasonal markets and this December is no exception as they return to the Centennial Concert Hall (555 Main St) for a multi-level market experience. Shop from some of the chicest, sweetest and most sensational makers around within an atmosphere that is always oh-so-festive.
Year-round markets
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | Saturdays | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more than 35 years, this market has focused on local, sustainable and lovely goods for the community. Located just outside Winnipeg’s south perimeter, this indoor and outdoor extravaganza is open year-round offering food, home goods, artwork and more.
Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market | Every Thursday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find local crafts, foodstuffs and numerous artisanal items in the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown. The market runs indoors in Cityplace from October to May.
Craft sales around Winnipeg
Nov 16 | Holiday Craft Sale, Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (2665 Ness Avenue)
Nov 16 | Craft Sale, Winakwa Community Centre (980 Winakwa Road)
Nov 16 | Christmas Market & Cookie Walk, Eastview Community Church (315 Maxwell King Drive)
Nov 16-17 | Craft & Cork Winter Market, Associação Portuguesa de Manitoba (659 Young Street)
Nov 16-17 | 3rd Annual Christmas Edition Craft & Bake Sale, Transcona East End Community Centre (517 Pandora Avenue)
Nov 22-24 | Santa Shops Local - Handmade Pop Up on KP Lane, Kildonan Place Mall (1555 Regent Avenue West)
Nov 23 | Santa's Little Helper Market, West St. Paul Access Centre (48 Holland Road)
Nov 23 | Winter Sip & Shop, Casa do Minho (1080 Wall Street)
Nov 23 | Totally Awesome Christmas Vendor Market, Bull Dogs Event Center (1367 Main Street)
Nov 23 | Holiday Delights Craft & Bake Sale, Archwood Community Club (565 Guilbault Street)
Nov 23 | Rise Above Handmade Holiday Market, University of Manitoba, Manitoba Room University Centre (65 Chancellors Circle)
Nov 23 | Made in the Middle Craft Market, Norwood Community Centre (87 Walmar Street)
Nov 23 | Piece It Together’s Annual Christmas Quilt and Craft Sale, Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship (150 Bayridge Avenue)
Nov 24 | Merry THRIFTmas Market, East End Community Club (517 Pandora Avenue East)
Nov 29-Dec 1 | 38th Annual Christkindlmarkt, Fort Garry Place Mall (85 Garry Street)
Nov 30 | The Veiled Raven Artisan Market, Deer Lodge Community Centre (323 Bruce Avenue)
Nov 30 | Christmas Craft Market, Winnipeg Mennonite School (250 Bedson Street)
Nov 30 | Winter Craft Sale and Market, Pembina Trails Collegiate (50 Frontier Road)
Nov 30 | Linden Ridge Christmas Market II, Soul Sanctuary (2050 Chevrier Blvd.)
Nov 30-Dec 1 | Indigenous Arts & Crafts Sale, Neeginan Centre (118 Higgins Avenue)
Dec 1 | Winter Frost Fair, Hilton Garden Inn (495 Sterling Lyon Parkway)
Dec 1 | Holiday Craft Sale, Corydon Community Centre (1170 Corydon Avenue)
Dec 1 | Christmas Craft & Vendors Market, Glenwood Community Centre (27 Overton Street)
Dec 1 | Tis the Season Christmas Market, Holy Cross School (300 Dubuc Street)
Dec 1 | Christmas Craft Sale, Shaftesbury High School (2240 Grant Avenue)
Dec 1 | Craig Street Cats Holiday Craft & Shopping Event, Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites (1800 Wellington Avenue)
Dec 2-6 | Holiday Hamper Market, UMSU University Centre, University of Manitoba (65 Chancellors Circle)
Dec 6-8 | Santa Shops Local - Handmade Pop Up on KP Lane, Kildonan Place Mall (1555 Regent Avenue West)
Dec 7 | Holiday Market, Valley Gardens Community Centre (218 Antrim Road)
Dec 7 | Christmas Craft Sale, Miles Macdonell Collegiate (757 Roch Street)
Dec 8 | Holiday Market, Lord Roberts Community Centre (725 Kylemore Avenue)
Dec 8 | Holiday Craft Sale, Vincent Massey Collegiate (975 Dowker Avenue)
Dec 8 | Peg City Kindness Crew's 1st Annual Christmas Market, Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites (1800 Wellington Avenue)
Dec 13-15 | Vinterfest, IKEA Winnipeg (1555 Regent Avenue West)
Dec 13-15 | Santa Shops Local - Handmade Pop Up on KP Lane, Kildonan Place Mall (1555 Regent Avenue West)
Dec 13-15 | 3rd Annual Pitâw Mīno Muskîki Indigenous Handmade Winter Market, Via Rail Union Station (123 Main Street)
Dec 14 | Mrs. Claus Approved Market, West St. Paul Access Centre (48 Holland Road)
Dec 14 | Ugly Sweater Craft & Bake Sale, Archwood Community Club (565 Guilbault Street)
Dec 20-22 | Santa Shops Local - Handmade Pop Up on KP Lane, Kildonan Place Mall (1555 Regent Avenue West)
Winnipeg is full of creative talent, so we know we may have missed some!
