Vancouver Christmas Market
Visitors can browse gifts and goods from over a hundred local artisans and makers while enjoying live music across two performance areas. Young visitors can participate in holiday-themed crafting stations to make festive projects to take home. Families can also capture seasonal memories together at cheerful holiday photo booths.
What to Expect
Features more than 120 local artisans, makers, and live performances.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Vancouver Christmas Market
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Sat-Sun 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Parking: Donation-based parking is available in a lot near the Holiday Market at 6th and Esther Street, and market customers may use the City Hall parking lot without paying through the Parking Kitty app during market hours if they donate. Market shoppers can also get a $4 flat daily rate at the Terminal-1 Garage during market hours. Paid hourly on-street parking is available on and south of Evergreen Blvd.
Tips & Advice
- Park in the donation-based City Hall lot at 6th and Esther, where your donation covers you and you don't need to pay through Parking Kitty.
- Use the Terminal-1 Garage for a discounted flat daily rate, which is applied automatically at the kiosk based on when you pull your ticket.
- Bring your EBT card to the information booth in the convention center lobby, since all eligible businesses at the market accept SNAP/EBT.
- Pick up wooden tokens at the information booth as easy gifts, since they can be spent on anything at the market.
- Plan a stop at the holiday crafting stations, where kids can make their own festive projects to take home.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Hilton Vancouver offers a Holiday Market room rate that includes money to spend at the market and a complimentary Holiday Market tote bag.
- Market shoppers get a discounted flat daily rate at the Terminal-1 Garage during market hours.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there activities for kids?
Yes. Kids can make festive projects to take home at the holiday crafting stations, and families can stop by the photo booths. Many vendors also sell kid-friendly gifts.
Is there live music?
Yes. Local artists play music and perform in two locations at the market.
Can I use SNAP/EBT benefits?
Yes. All eligible businesses at the market accept SNAP/EBT. Swipe your EBT card at the information booth for the amount you want to spend.
Can I buy a gift card?
Yes. Wooden tokens work as market gift cards and can be spent on anything at the market. Buy them at the information booth in the convention center lobby, which also sells Vancouver Farmers Market merchandise.
Where can I park?
The donation-based City Hall lot at 6th and Esther Street is closest, and you don't pay through Parking Kitty during market hours. Shoppers also get a discounted flat rate at the Terminal-1 Garage, and paid hourly street parking is on and south of Evergreen Blvd.
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