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21 holiday markets in L.A. to find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list
- Get in the holiday spirit at more than 20 holiday markets, open studios and craft fairs in L.A.
- Shop for ceramics, jewelry and other handcrafted wares during the winter season at the holiday markets in Los Angeles.
Shopping at one of L.A.’s annual holiday markets is not just about buying gifts. It’s about making connections. You can meet the artisans and makers in person, hear their stories and sample their wares. This personal touch adds a meaningful dimension to how you spend your dollars during the holidays.
There are many good reasons to shop for holiday gifts in person:
- It helps small businesses.
- There’s no unnecessary packaging.
- You can give items a taste test.
- You don’t have to wonder if your gifts will arrive on time.
- It’s a fun way to spend your weekend.
Our highly curated lists of gift ideas are perfect for Angelenos with specific identities: L.A. devotees, hikers and walkers, gardeners, food lovers, book fans, those wanting special self-care experiences and more.
To help you plan your holiday shopping — and help you make the most of your time during this busy season — we’ve compiled a chronological list of winter markets, open studios and craft fairs in Los Angeles. Pick those that interest you the most, or try to hit up as many as you can. Did I miss one of your favorites? Please send me a message at [email protected] or leave a comment below.
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Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
Pasadena Holiday market
More than 150 artisans will set up at Central Park in Old Town Pasadena in November for the annual curated selection of independent makers offering original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, home goods and art. The event will repeat in December on San Fernando Boulevard in downtown Burbank between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10, Central Park, Pasadena; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Angeleno in downtown Burbank.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets are welcome.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10, Central Park, Pasadena; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Angeleno in downtown Burbank.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets are welcome.
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Artazan Handcraft Market
Pasadena Holiday market
More than 200 creators will convene at the Pasadena Convention Center Hall B for the Artazan Handcraft Market, an annual event highlighting handcrafted fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and specialty foods. The event will feature live music and workshops each day, including slow stitch embroidery portraits, watercolors for kids, zine-making, drawing and painting.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10.
Admission: $8 online or $10 at the door, valid for both days. Convention Center parking: $15.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10.
Admission: $8 online or $10 at the door, valid for both days. Convention Center parking: $15.
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West Coast Craft Market
Downtown L.A. Holiday market
The West Coast Craft Market in Los Angeles brings together more than 150 artists, designers and makers at this outdoor market held at Row DTLA. The event will feature vintage goods and apparel, ceramics and candles and jewelry.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets allowed.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets allowed.
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Renegade Craft Tour
Chinatown Holiday market
Walking the Renegade Craft Fair at Los Angeles State Historic Park is a little like experiencing an alfresco Etsy convention as independent designers take a break from their online shops and set up booths where you can view their handmade wares in person.
In addition to the promise of a good workout walking around the park near Chinatown, the holiday installment of Renegade will offer original paintings and prints, soaps and candles, pottery, jewelry, clothing and artisanal foods.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets are allowed.
In addition to the promise of a good workout walking around the park near Chinatown, the holiday installment of Renegade will offer original paintings and prints, soaps and candles, pottery, jewelry, clothing and artisanal foods.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17.
Admission: Free. Leashed pets are allowed.
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Thunderdome Ceramics Studio Sale
Mid-City Holiday market
The Thunderdome Ceramics Studio Sale will be held in the parking lot behind the Mid-City pottery studio (enter off Spaulding). Participating artists include Sharon Montrose, MH Studio, WM Craftworks, Mt. Washington Pottery, Weiware, Verre Modern, Cindy Graham Ceramics, Gina Zycher and Ana Cho. The event will also feature leather goods by Tracey Tanner and textiles by Lucky Fish.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17.
Admission: Free.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17.
Admission: Free.
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Maum Market
Downtown L.A. Holiday market
Arnold Byun and Kioh Park launched the MAUM monthly market in January 2022 to highlight Korean and Asian makers. The latest pop-up at the Row DTLA in November will feature works by more than 60 Asian makers spanning ceramics and apothecary goods to sustainable clothing, snacks and jewelry.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 23.
Admission: $5. Tickets are available online with walk-ins available. Kids 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older are free. Dogs are welcome at Row DTLA.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 23.
Admission: $5. Tickets are available online with walk-ins available. Kids 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older are free. Dogs are welcome at Row DTLA.
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Dear Handmade Life Patchwork Show
San Pedro Holiday market
Staged in the parking lot of Marine Stadium, Dear Handmade Life, a networking group for creatives in Los Angeles, hosts its largest show of the year featuring local makers, live music, food trucks and DIY crafts. Event and parking maps as well as a list of craft activities and special experiences will be posted to the show’s Instagram a few weeks before the event.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24.
Admission: Free.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24.
Admission: Free.
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Los Angeles Christmas Market
Downtown L.A. Holiday market
Enjoy seasonal bites, handmade goods and custom gifts in the open-air stalls set up for the holidays at Row DTLA. The market will include a gift-wrapping station, photos with Santa, live Christmas carols and rotating activities every weekend.
When: From Nov. 29 to Dec. 15, 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; from Dec. 18 to Dec. 23, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Monday; Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $15 or $45 for a season pass.
When: From Nov. 29 to Dec. 15, 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; from Dec. 18 to Dec. 23, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Monday; Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $15 or $45 for a season pass.
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Green & Bisque Clayhouse Holiday Market
Pasadena Holiday market
Green & Bisque Clayhouse, formerly known as Xiem Clay Center, will host a holiday sale highlighting the work of more than 80 local ceramic artists, many of whom are members of the studio. “It’s inspiring to see that all the work presented at the market was created and fired right here in our studio,” says owner Bridgette Mathews.
Admission is free. A limited-edition tote bag will be given to the first and last 20 customers each day. Additionally, the event will feature food vendors and live music.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Admission: Free.
Admission is free. A limited-edition tote bag will be given to the first and last 20 customers each day. Additionally, the event will feature food vendors and live music.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Admission: Free.
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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
Pomona Holiday market
The long-running festival returns to the Pomona Fairgrounds, where more than 100 artists will share handmade jewelry, clothing, photography, specialty foods, hand-turned wood, ceramics, blown glass and ornaments.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8.
Admission: $4-$9. Parking, $17 (credit card only).
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8.
Admission: $4-$9. Parking, $17 (credit card only).
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Midland Market
Boyle Heights Holiday market
The third annual holiday market hosted by Paige Appel and Kelly Harris of Midland Shop, which closes its Culver City bricks-and-mortar store on Nov. 5, will showcase more than 80 local designers offering “beautiful gifts, wares and stunning lifestyle goods,” according to the shop owners.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children under 12 are free to enter.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children under 12 are free to enter.
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Heather Levine Ceramics Holiday Studio Sale
Glassell Park Holiday market
Ceramicist Heather Levine opens her studio for her annual holiday sale, where guests can shop for handmade bowls, vases, planters, coffee mugs, even pendant lamps by Los Angeles artists. In addition to Levine, this year’s lineup includes ceramicists Heather Rosenman, Betsey Carter, Pawena Studio, Joan Laidig Ceramics, MH Studio, Morgan Peck, Pilar Wiley Studio, Kylie Ruan and Matthew Rosenquist.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
Admission: Free.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
Admission: Free.
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Unique World
Downtown L.A. Holiday market
Sonja Rasula has reconceived her long-running Unique Market as Unique World, a shopping experience she describes as “fresh and different” and unlike other markets. “I’ve remodeled the entire thing as a homage to the great, old department stores, which felt like curated presentations and more atelier-like,” she says. Instead of aisle after aisle of exhibitors, Rasula is curating exhibitors into groupings and presenting them cohesively: home, fashion, accessories, kids, stationery. Additionally, the event will offer interactive experiences including tattoo artists, tarot card readings, nail art stations and custom monogramming.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. There will be a VIP preview from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 7.
Admission: $20. Children 14 and younger, free. VIP admission, $50.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. There will be a VIP preview from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 7.
Admission: $20. Children 14 and younger, free. VIP admission, $50.
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BX Ceramics Holiday Studio Sale
Holiday market
Potter Becki Chernoff of BX Ceramics opens her studio in Pasadena for an annual holiday sale. Chernoff will be selling dinnerware, cups, vases, cake stands, serving bowls, spoon rests and more.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8. The studio address will be posted the day before the sale.
Admission: Free.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8. The studio address will be posted the day before the sale.
Admission: Free.
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Victoria Morris Pottery Holiday Sale
Altadena Holiday market
Potter Victoria Morris, best known for her midcentury-inspired lamps in subtle tones, opens her Altadena studio for a holiday sale. Morris will be selling wheel-thrown vases, limited-edition dinnerware, bowls and lamps. Additionally, she has made a selection of small bowls and bud vases especially for the sale.
When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
Admission: Free.
When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
Admission: Free.
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Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace
Mid-Wilshire Holiday market
Shop for one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts by more than 20 Los Angeles-based makers at the Holiday Marketplace held in the courtyard of Craft Contemporary, formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum.
Guests can enjoy music and refreshments while shopping for ceramics, textiles, glassware, jewelry and artisanal chocolate. On Dec. 7, the event will include a workshop on making gift wrap and cards from recycled materials from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (There’s a $15 fee for the workshop.)
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
Admission: Free with museum admission of $9. On Dec. 7, a preview will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., which includes refreshments. Sunday admission is pay-what-you-can.
Guests can enjoy music and refreshments while shopping for ceramics, textiles, glassware, jewelry and artisanal chocolate. On Dec. 7, the event will include a workshop on making gift wrap and cards from recycled materials from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (There’s a $15 fee for the workshop.)
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
Admission: Free with museum admission of $9. On Dec. 7, a preview will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., which includes refreshments. Sunday admission is pay-what-you-can.
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In Todo Craft Fair
Boyle Heights Holiday market
In Todo was founded by designers Kristen Gonzalez (Selva Negra), Shobha Philips (Proclaim), Adele Tetangco (et Tigre) and Aliya Wanek in an effort to bring visibility to BIPOC artists, designers and makers in Los Angeles. The latest market will be staged at Suay Sew Shop, a sustainable sewing and production company that’s collaborating with In Todo on a custom In Todo Community Dye Bath. Attendees can bring their old clothes, sheets and fabric and dye them in one of the colors offered. There will be 100-plus vendors featuring apparel, art, ceramics, home, food, beauty and beverages.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8.
Admission: Free.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8.
Admission: Free.
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MH Ceramics Holiday Studio Sale
Pasadena Holiday market
The annual holiday market hosted by Mizrahi-Hellmann Ceramics in Pasadena will include more than 30 vendors offering ceramics, jewelry, clothing, specialty wooden crafts and food.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Admission: Free.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Admission: Free.
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Winter Market at Plant Material
Altadena Holiday market
A Winter Market, organized in collaboration with Linda Hsiao of Knotwork L.A., Plant Material nursery and Bianca D’Amico of Chaparral Studio/Chaparral Studio Gardens, will highlight many vendors who are local to Altadena or have ties to the neighborhood. The event will offer a variety of handcrafted goods, pottery and plants, as well as food and coffee vendors and a craft corner for kids provided by Remainders Creative Reuse, a nonprofit creative space and arts and crafts reuse store.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15.
Admission: Free.
Parking: Aveson Global Leadership Academy at 575 W. Altadena Drive across from Plant Material.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15.
Admission: Free.
Parking: Aveson Global Leadership Academy at 575 W. Altadena Drive across from Plant Material.
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Makeshift Muse
Downtown L.A. Holiday market
The spotlight is on more than 50 small businesses at the Makeshift Muse holiday block party presented with Angel City Brewery and LA Truly on Traction Avenue and Rose Street in the Arts District. In addition to gifts, the family-friendly event will offer live music, food and drinks and photo booths.
When: 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15.
Admission: Free.
When: 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15.
Admission: Free.
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Updates:
8:02 a.m. Nov. 5, 2024: This story was updated with information about 2024 holiday markets in Los Angeles.
