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Christmas Markets

San Diego Made Holiday Market

Visitors can explore booths from more than 130 local makers offering handmade goods, vintage finds, art, apparel, and packaged foods. The outdoor gathering features food trucks, coffee carts, a bar serving drinks, live music, and interactive art. Families can enjoy dedicated kids' activities, photo booths, creative workshops, and an on-site scavenger hunt.

What to Expect

Features over 130 local curated makers, live music, and food trucks.

Event Details

Ages

Kids under 10 are free

Neighborhood

Liberty Station

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

San Diego Made

Food & Drink

Food trucks and other food vendors, pre-packaged snacks, coffee carts, and a bar with alcoholic drinks for guests 21+ and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and shoppers who enjoy supporting local makers

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Liberty Station’s NTC Park
2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
San Diego, CA
92106

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $5 entry donation; kids under 10 are free.
  • Hours: Sat: 10AM-5PM; Sun: 10AM-4PM.
  • Parking: There are free parking lots in Liberty Station, but parking can be limited; ride sharing is encouraged.
  • Accessibility: ADA parking and restrooms are available, though the outdoor event is located on an uneven grass field.
  • Pets: Pets are welcome; bring a leash, waste bags, and water.

Tips & Advice

  • Consider a rideshare, because Liberty Station's free parking lots can still fill up during the market weekend.
  • Wear sturdy shoes, since the market is on a grass field and some areas have uneven ground.
  • Bring a leash, waste bags and water if your dog comes along, because pets are welcome at the market.
  • Join the on-site scavenger hunt while you shop, since it gives you a chance at a free gift with a vendor purchase.
  • Come hungry, since food trucks, coffee carts and a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are on site all day.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The on-site scavenger hunt gives you a chance at a free gift with purchase from vendors.
  • Kids under 10 get in free.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes. It's family-friendly, with kids' activities, photo booths and workshops. Kids under 10 get in free.

What food and drinks are there?

There are food trucks, packaged-snack vendors, coffee carts and a bar with alcoholic (21+) and non-alcoholic drinks.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, pets are welcome. Bring a leash, waste bags and water for them.

Is the market accessible?

There's ADA parking and ADA restrooms, and the booths are spaced out so it's easy to get around. The market is on a grass field, though, and some areas are uneven. There's also live music. Email markets@sandiegomade.org ahead of time if you need help.

How can I get involved?

Craft vendors can apply online. Musicians, workshop hosts, food trucks and other partners can join the activation interest list. Volunteers get a swag bag of handmade goodies.

Tags

holiday marketfamily friendlyhandmade craftsartisanal productsfestive foodholiday shoppingcommunity celebrationlocal artisansseasonal activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team