It’s almost the holiday season in San Francisco, and there are markets across the city for you to do some shopping, eating, and more.
We’ll be keeping track of all the markets in the city, and updating this list as the weeks go by.
West Coast Craft, Nov. 23-24
West Coast Craft will have a special holiday sale from local artisans for their winter craft fair leading up to the holidays. The craft fair is located at the Fort Mason Center and will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24.
Great Dickens Christmas Fair, Nov. 23 to Dec. 22
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair at the Cow Palace is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Ruby Jubilee Celebration, featuring an immersive, 19th century London Christmas Market of handmade and antique gifts, music, performances, food, pubs, and a dance hall. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cow Palace. You can purchase your tickets here.
Cortland Avenue street fair, Dec. 5
Stroll through Cortland Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and shop from local businesses, enjoy live music, and dine from neighborhood restaurants.
Muni Diaries Art Market, Dec. 7
The Muni Diaries Art Market will be held in the KALW event space at 220 Montgomery St. from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will be selling Muni-themed merch in addition to crafts from local artisans. You may also have the opportunity to be featured on the MuniDiaries podcast by sharing your “Muni story” in their story booth.
Black Holiday Market, Dec. 7
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is hosting a Black Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, so you can shop from Black-owned businesses and local artists, eat delicious food, make some holiday crafts, and listen to live music. Tickets are free and the event is open to the public.
Heath Ceramics Make Good Market, Dec. 7-8
Support “local manufacturing, independent craft, and environmentally responsible shopping” at Heath Ceramics’ Make Good Market. There will be over 40 special guests and vendors, live craft demonstrations and workshops, a showroom displaying holiday gifts for sale, and food and drink from Off the Grid. The market runs on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are free!
Mission Craft Holiday Market, Dec. 8
The Mission Craft Holiday Market will be held on the ground floor at 455 Valencia St. on Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will include 30 local artists selling ceramics, candles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. They will spotlight local makers daily on their Instagram page leading up to the event. Registration is free.
Ferry Building Holiday Open House, Dec. 11
The Ferry Building will hold its third annual Holiday Open House, complete with the Awesome Orchestra Jazz Band, crafts, a holiday portrait studio featuring Brixton the golden retriever, and a wine tasting from 5:30- 7 p.m. Get tickets here.
Galería de la Raza Holiday Mercado, Dec. 14-15
Galería de la Raza is hosting its annual Holiday Mercado at Studio 16 at 2840 16th St. The market will be open both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Harvey Milk Center Holiday Craft Fair, Dec. 15
The Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, a part of Rec and Parks, will host a Holiday Craft Fair where local artists will sell one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, and families can do some crafting of their own. There will also be free apple cider and a photo booth. The event will be held at Harvey Milk Photo Center at 50 Scott Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oasis Holigay Spectacular and Queer Market, Dec. 21
The Oasis nightclub at 298 11th St. is hosting a queer holiday market along with a Mariah Carey-themed drag performance and a disco-pop dance party featuring Mariah classics. The event will run from 10-11:30 p.m. You can grab your tickets here. Oasis is 21+.
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