It’s that time of year again when weekends are full of holiday markets and cheer. But if you’ve left the shopping to the last minute and missed some of the markets that passed in November, here’s a quick list of 12 holiday markets you can still visit this December.
Happy shopping!
Ottawa Christmas Market
Aberdeen Plaza, Lansdowne Park—1000 Exhibition Way
Every Fri-Sunday until Dec. 22, then every day from Dec. 26—Jan. 5
Following a longer schedule for the fifth annual Ottawa Christmas Market, visitors can expect more vendors, activities, and fun this year at Lansdowne Park!
A Country Christmas
Saunders Farm—7893 Bleeks Rd.
Every Thursday to Sunday from Nov. 29—Dec. 30
Saunders Farm is offering an immersive holiday experience starting Friday, Nov. 29. The experience includes a holiday lights stroll, an elf academy stage show, hedge mazes, a Christmas tree farm, and a teddy bear factory. Admission tickets are $25 and non-refundable.
A Country Christmas. Photo: Daria Maystruk.
Orleans Holiday Arts Market
Shenkman Arts Centre—245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans
Dec. 7, 2024, from 10am to 4pm
From the heart of Orleans, find unique gift ideas from local vendors and enjoy children’s activities and entertainment!
Watson’s Mill’s Christmas Craft Market
Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House—5525 Dickinson St., Manotick
Weekends from Nov. 23—Dec. 8, 2024
Join Watson’s Mill & Dickinson House for their annual Christmas Market! With more than 30 vendors across two historic buildings each weekend, find a gift for anyone on your list. Don’t forget to stop at the Used Book Store on-site as well. Admission is by donation, and make sure to dress warmly as the building is unheated.
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Kars Fourth Annual Christmas Market
Kars Community Recreation Association—1606 Old Wellington St., Kars
Weekends from Nov. 24—Dec. 8, 2024
Every weekend will have a different set of local vendors, so check out more than one to visit all of them! The association will also be collecting non-perishable food, as well as cash donations for the North Gower Outreach Food Bank. There will also be a musical performance on Dec. 1 from 11am to 1:30pm from Spencer Scharf and Cindy Goldberg.
Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale
EY Centre—4899 Uplands Dr.
Dec. 4—8, 2024
Since 1974, the Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale has brought more than 150 artists, artisans, and designers to meet, whose unique works will leave you truly amazed for the holiday season, and this year is no different.
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Ottawa Guild of Potters Holiday Pottery Sale
Horticulture Building—1525 Princess Patricia Way
Dec. 13—15, 2024
Check out the largest gathering of potters in Ottawa under one roof. For three days, the Ottawa Guild of Potters will be showcasing and selling handmade and professionally crafted pottery by local artisans and ceramic artists.
Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market
Greely Community Centre—1448 Meadow Dr., Greely
Dec. 14, 2024
Stock up on goodies created by local artisans including baked goods, tea and coffee, wood carvings, handmade bath and body products, and more!
Wrap it Up Holiday Market!
Bells Corners United Church—3955 Old Richmond Rd.
Dec. 14, 2024, from 10 am to 2pm
Local artisans, vendors, cafe, silent auction, gift wrapping, and free parking!
Adàwàning: Indigenous Women’s Art Market
Atrium O’Brien, National Arts Centre—1 Elgin St.
Dec. 14, 2024, from 10:30am to 4:30pm
The Indigenous Women’s Art Market features the diverse and amazing work of Métis, Inuit and First Nations makers. Browse jewelry, beadwork, paintings, sculptures, mittens, moccasins, coffee, crafts, and more.
Christmas Themed Market
Richmond Fairgrounds—6121 Perth St., Richmond
Dec. 15, 2024, from 10am to 3pm
Come to the Richmond fairgrounds to experience the local artisans of Richmond Village and around the area.
613Artisan Market: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, 1525 Princess Patricia Way
Friday, Nov. 22 | 5—10pm
Saturday, Nov. 23 | 10am—4pm
Sunday, Nov. 24 | 10am—4pm
613Christmas—Fieldhouse at Carleton University, 85 University Rd.
Saturday, Nov. 30 | 10am—6pm
Sunday, Dec. 1 | 10am—4pm
613Holiday Night Market—Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way
Friday, Nov. 29 | 5—10pm
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5—10pm
Friday, Dec. 13 | 5—10pm
And if that’s not enough, 613flea is hosting a trio of holiday markets this year, including 613Christmas, 613Holiday Night Market, and a brand new 613Artisan Market. While 613Artisan has already passed, you can still catch 613Christmas on Nov.30-Dec.1 at the Carleton University field house and 613Holiday Night Market every Friday until Dec. 13 at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne.
