As convenient as it can be to do your holiday shopping online, there’s something to be said for the festive feeling of strolling under the festive lights of a holiday market with a delicious cup of hot cocoa in one hand.
We’re happy to report that Seattle has no shortage of Christmas markets and holiday craft fairs coming up over the next couple of months. We rounded up some of our favorites, but will be continuously adding more so be sure to take a page out of Santa’s book and check this list twice!
Here are 18 holiday markets in Seattle in November and December 2025:
1. Julefest: A Nordic Christmas market
📅When: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23
📍Where: The National Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA)
💲Cost: $20+ (free for members and ages under 12)
Get into the Christmas spirit the Nordic way at Julefest! This two-day Nordic Christmas market takes place at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard the weekend before Thanksgiving. You’ll be able to buy holiday gifts from local artists in addition to enjoying live entertainment, festive treats, and museum access. There’s also a 21+ night market on Friday. Read more about this year’s Julefest before you go.
2. Holiday Market at Wing Luke Museum
📅When: Saturday, November 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍Where: Wing Luke Museum
💲Cost: Free!
Shop for gifts at this pop-up holiday market at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on Saturday. There will be 15 local artists and vendors selling handcrafted goods. Admission is required for museum entry but the market is free.
3. Renegade Craft Fair
📅When: Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, November 23
📍Where: Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park
💲Cost: $5 suggested donation
Shop for unique, handcrafted gifts from over 180 vendors at this two-day winter craft fair inside the massive Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. A suggested donation of $5 helps keep this craft fair going. Read more about this winter’s Renegade Craft Fair in Seattle.
4. Seattle Christmas Market
📅When: November 20 through December 24 (except Thanksgiving Day)
📍Where: Seattle Center
💲Cost: $7+
The annual Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center is back for 2025. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, this ticketed event will have vendors selling holiday gifts as well as hot beverages, food, and more. Kids age 6 and under can get in for free. Get more details here.
5. United Indians Native Art Market
📅When: November 22-23 & December 20-21
📍Where: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park
💲Cost: Free!
Support your local Native American artists and find a unique gift by shopping at this market that will be at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. This year they’ll have markets on two different weekends in November and December, and each day will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. You’ll find handmade clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art, and more.
6. GeekCraft Expo Seattle Holiday Market
📅When: November 28-30
📍Where: Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park
This curated craft market is the place to be if you need to find a cool gift for all the geeks and nerds in your life. Hangar 30 will be full of geeky goods handmade by local artists and crafters. Get more info on the GeekCraft site.
7. Winterfest World Bazaar
📅When: weekends between November 28 and December 21
📍Where: Seattle Center Armory
💲Cost: Free!
Every holiday season, Seattle Center provides several weeks of free festivities with its annual Winterfest. One part of it is the weekend World Bazaar that features goods created by local BIPOC artists! You can browse a rotating selection of vendors at this bazaar every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m. between November 28 and December 21. Read about Winterfest here.
8. Magic in the Market
📅When: Saturday, November 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📍Where: Pike Place Market
💲Cost: Free! (Market vendors’ prices vary.)
Pike Place Market is always a great place to shop for unique gifts but you won’t want to miss out on the one-day event that is Magic in the Market. While you explore all the small businesses in the market, you’ll be able to enjoy live performances, free photos with Santa, kids activities, and a holiday lighting ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
9. 210 Holiday Market
📅When: Sunday, December 7 from noon to 4:00
📍Where: 301 Occidental Ave S., Seattle, WA
💲Cost: Free!
The annual 210 Holiday Market at Pioneer Square will be on Sunday, December 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. This indoor market features local vendors including artists, makers, designers, and collectors. In the past the market has also had additional fun such as a DJ, photos, and a holiday wreath pop up; more details for 2025 to come!
10. Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
📅When: December 5-7
📍Where: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
💲Cost: Free to $15
This free indoor market is the largest indie craft event not just in Seattle but in the Pacific Northwest! You’ll find a huge variety of carefully curated handmade goods. This market is indoors and opens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with free admission. The Friday night preview event is ticketed. Read more about Urban Craft Uprising.
11. Giving Marketplace
📅When: December 5-6
📍Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
💲Cost: Free!
Shop for gifts that give back at this free holiday market that runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proceeds go towards causes including “immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more.” There will also be live music, craft workshops, and more. See the event schedule here.
12. Winter Solstice Holiday Night Market
📅When: Saturday, December 6
📍Where: Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park
💲Cost: Free to $15+
This ticketed holiday night market is for ages 21 and up only. In addition to 100 local vendors there will also be drinks, food trucks and photo ops with bad Santa. New this year is free entry from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for early bird shoppers. If you go after 5:00 p.m. you’ll need to pay for entry but drinks come with most ticket types.
13. Phinney Winter Festival & Crafts Fair
📅When: December 5-7
📍Where: Phinney Center
💲Cost: $10 (free for kids under 12)
This annual neighborhood winter festival in Phinney will have over 140 local makers this year. There will also be food, beverages, a wreath sale, and more. New this year is a Friday preview night for ages 21+ to enjoy. Donations of non-perishable food items for the local food bank are very welcome.
14. Holiday Night Market in West Seattle
📅When: Saturday, December 6
📍Where: The Junction in West Seattle
💲Cost: Free!
If you’re looking for a holiday market in West Seattle, you won’t want to miss out on this year’s night market that is part of the annual Hometown Holidays festival. In addition to holiday shopping, there will be a beer and wine garden, live music, a tree lighting, singers, and more.
15. Occidental Square Holiday Bazaar
📅When: Saturday, December 13
📍Where: Occidental Square
💲Cost: Free!
This Holiday Bazaar in the heart of Pioneer Square is an artisan market that has had extra fun in the past such as a photo booth and free ice skating! This year it runs from noon to 6:00 p.m. Follow Occidental Square Trading Post on Instagram for updates.
16. Posada Navideña Holiday Market
📅When: December 13 & 14
📍Where: Seattle Waterfront
💲Cost: Free!
Aqui Mercado’s annual holiday market focuses on highlighting Latinx, POC, and LGBTQ+ vendors. This year it’s taking place over two days indoors at the Seattle Waterfront. There will be makers, artists, food vendors, apparel, home goods, holiday gifts, and more. Find updates on the Aqui Mercado Instagram.
17. Ballard Holiday Market
📅When: Thursday, December 18
📍Where: Old Stove Gardens
💲Cost: Free!
All ages are welcome to shop for holiday gifts from local makers at this pop-up market at Old Stove Gardens in Ballard (and ages 21+ can enjoy a brew while they browse). This free indoor market is dog-friendly and kid-friendly. It will run from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Stay updated via their Instagram.
18. Eleventh-Hour Makers Market
📅When: December 19-21
📍Where: Pacific Place Shopping Center
💲Cost: Free!
Pacific Place and Urban Craft Uprising partnered to provide this three-day makers market for last-minute shoppers. There will be handcrafted goods for sale in the former Barnes & Noble space on the concourse level at Pacific Place, the weekend right before Christmas. More details here.