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Venice Winter Fest

The festival brings the community together to shop small and discover original art and handcrafted items from more than 400 local artists, brands, and designers. Visitors can watch live entertainment across three stages, view artist demonstrations, and join hands-on art workshops for all ages. Food and beverage options from local vendors are also available along the street.

What to Expect

Holiday market and arts festival spanning four blocks on Venice Boulevard.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Venice

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

The Venice Fest

Food & Drink

Local vendors offer food and beverages at the festival.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families, art lovers, and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Venice Blvd
12257 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Los Angeles, CA
90066

Know Before You Go

  • Parking: Free street parking on nearby side streets. Rideshare is recommended.
  • Pets: Pet-friendly. You can bring your furry friends.

Tips & Advice

  • Use rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft for convenience; free street parking is available on nearby side streets if you drive.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for browsing the festival's four-block stretch of Venice Boulevard and visiting its artist and vendor booths.
  • Bring your dog along for the day if useful: the event is pet-friendly and welcomes furry companions.
  • Make time for hands-on art workshops; the event says they're for all ages, making them an option for groups with children.
  • Admission is free and the event is open to all ages, so you can include it in a family outing without buying tickets.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Venice Winter Fest?

It's a holiday market where the community shops small. You can find local artists, makers and brands and support small businesses for the holidays.

Is it OK for all ages?

Yes, the Venice Fest is open to all ages.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, the Venice Fest is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends.

Where can I park?

There is free street parking on nearby side streets. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft are recommended.

How can I take part as a vendor, performer or volunteer?

Artists, brands and designers can email vendors@thevenicefest.com, and food vendors can email culinary@thevenicefest.com. There are also applications for music artists, non-profits, brand partners and volunteers.

Tags

holiday marketfamily friendlylive musicfestive foodholiday shoppingartisanal productscommunity celebrationseasonal activitieswinter activitieslocal artisans

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