You don’t want to miss these Seattle weekend markets!
Every weekend Seattle comes alive with pop-up markets, neighborhood farmers markets, vintage flea markets, and even night markets (these are often for ages 21+ only). Some are year-round, some are seasonal, and some only happen once a month. We have the exact dates, times, and locations of this weekend’s markets listed below.
And if you’re looking for more weekend plans, see our guide to things to do this weekend in Seattle. Read on for all you need to know about this weekend’s markets in Seattle!
Here are the Seattle markets happening this week, including several pop-up holiday markets:
1. Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
When: December 5-7
Where: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
Cost: Free to $15
This market is the largest indie craft event in the Pacific Northwest! You’ll find a huge variety of carefully curated handmade goods at this indoor market at Seattle Center. It 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 before you go.
2. Giving Marketplace
When: December 5-6
Where: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
Cost: Free!
Give back while shopping for unique gifts at this free holiday market hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There will also be live music, craft workshops, and more. Proceeds go towards causes including “immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more.”
3. 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 always a blast. In addition to 100 vendors there will also be drinks, food trucks and photo ops with bad Santa. If you’re on a budget, this year they’re offering 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. Note that this event is for ages 21+ only.
4. 210 Seattle Holiday Market
📅When: Sunday, December 7 from noon to 4pm
📍Where: 301 Occidental Ave. S. Seattle
Explore goods from 20 local vendors at this free holiday pop-up market in Pioneer Square on Sunday afternoon (noon to 4pm). You’ll also be able to buy wreaths and mini Christmas trees. This market is pet-friendly and suitable for all ages.
5. Holiday Night Market in West Seattle
When: Saturday, December 6 from 4-8pm
Where: The Junction in West Seattle
Cost: Free!
This Saturday’s holiday night market in West Seattle is part of the annual Hometown Holidays festivities. In addition to holiday shopping, there will be a beer and wine garden, live music, a tree lighting, singers, and more. See the full Hometown Holidays event schedule.
6. 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, plus a new Friday preview night for ages 21+ to enjoy. (See details here.) There will also be food, beverages, a wreath sale, and more. Don’t forget to bring donations of non-perishable food items for the local food bank!
7. World Bazaar at WinterFest
📅When: noon to 6pm, weekends through December 21
📍Where: Seattle Center Armory
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. through December 21. Read about Winterfest here.
8. The Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
📅When: Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍Where: 5805 Airport Way South
You can check out quirky vintage and handmade goods inside vintage travel trailers at the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall every Saturday and Sunday.
9. University District Farmers Market
📅When: Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Where: University Way NE in the University District
This year-round farmers market is Seattle’s largest food-only market! You can shop local for groceries and food items from over 80 vendors here every Saturday.
10. Fremont Sunday Market
📅When: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍Where: under the Fremont bridge
You’ll find food trucks, handmade goods, and vintage treasures at this year-round Sunday market in Fremont that was inspired by European street markets. The location just moved under the Fremont bridge for the winter season, so you can stay dry while shopping on rainy Sundays.
11. Ballard Farmers Market
📅When: Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Where: Ballard Avenue NW (between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue)
The Ballard Farmers Market is the place to be in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood every Sunday. You can shop from over 100 vendors at this year-round market.
12. Capitol Hill Farmers Market
📅When: Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍Where: E Denny Way (between Broadway & 10th Ave E)
You’ll find fresh food from local farms as well as hot, ready-to-eat options at the bustling Capitol Hill Farmers Market every Sunday year-round.
13. West Seattle Farmers Market
📅When: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Where: California Ave SW & SW Alaska
There are over 70 vendors at this year-round farmers market that pops up in West Seattle every Sunday, rain or shine.
Markets closed for the season:
Several Seattle markets that were on this list recently closed for the season. These seasonal markets will be back in the spring/summer:
- Madrona/Central District Farmers Market
- South Lake Union Saturday Market
- Waterfront Park Market
Remember to check back regularly; we update this list ahead of every weekend!