There’s no better time to show your support to small businesses than while doing your holiday shopping. If you’re on a mission to show your love to local artists, artisans and vendors, we’ve rounded up a list of great spots for holiday gifts in Calgary to get all the items checked off of your list, no matter who you’re playing Santa for!
Great Spots for Holiday Gifts in Calgary
Calgary Christmas Market | calgaryfarmersmarket.ca
CFM South (510 77 Ave SE) and CFM West (25 Greenbriar Drive NW)
In case you needed an excuse to visit one of Calgary Farmers’ Market’s two locations, let their Christmas Market be it! This holiday wonderland comes complete with extra artisans and merchants, musicians and entertainers. If that wasn’t enough, Santa will be stopping by to snap Christmas photos, Mrs. Claus will be sitting down for afternoon tea, and the Grinch will be up to his usual tricks, sneaking around the market. While you’re at CFM’s south location, be sure to take some time to visit the reindeer between 10 am and 4 pm on December 2, 3, and 4! Get all your shopping needs and holiday gifts in Calgary in one convenient spot, whether you’re prepping the turkey, grabbing some beverages and desserts to enjoy with your meal, or are filling stockings with carefully crafted gifts like clothing, jewelry, bath and body items, home decor, and more – Calgary Farmer’s Market has you covered!
Market Collective | marketcollective.ca
The BMO Centre Hall B&C (20 Roundup Way SE)
December 9 – 11 and 16-18
Market Collective is back for another fabulous year, and is ready to show off the works of local artists, artisans, and musicians. Not only is Market Collective a great place to get to know Calgary’s talented artists (musical and otherwise) but it’s also a chance for non-profit organizations to show their projects, and for the community to express themselves through interactive displays and collaborative pieces. Best of all, it’s a place to get your hands on some unique and beautiful gifts for the holidays! Clothing, accessories, pottery, ceramics, candles, books, and toys are just a few things you’ll find at this hot spot for wildly talented local makers. Admission is $7 per weekend, with free entry for kids 12 and under.
Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market | saskatoonfarmmarkets.com
80181 338 Ave E #20, Foothills County, AB
December 2 – 4 & 9 – 11
Over 400 local vendors will be coming together over 2 weekends for the 6th annual Saskatoon Farm Christmas Market. Each weekend in December will feature a different selection of vendors, meaning you may just have to visit more than once! This year’s event will take place both indoors and outdoors with fire pits ready to warm guests as they make their way to each of the greenhouses around the farm. There will be treats and eats galore, including baking, kettle corn, hot chocolate and more, and more booths to satisfy your shopping needs than you can shake a candy cane stick at! Home decor, clothing, accessories and plants are only a small selection of goodies you’ll find as you explore the market. Admission is $8 per person and kids under 5 are free.
Authentically Indigenous | authenticallyindig.com
1133 7 Ave SW
December 10-11
Support Indigenous artists, creators, and makers from Treaty 7, 6, & 8 at the market by Authentically Indigenous, featuring handmade crafts, art, jewelry, beadwork, food, and more. This local, grassroots organization was created to support local Indigenous creativity, arts and culture and to promote community. Admission to the market is $8 for a weekend pass or $5 for a single day (purchased online or at the door). Kids 12 and under are free!
Willow Park Village’s Winter Wonderland | wpv.ca
10816 Macleod Trail South
December 10
On Saturday December 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Willow Park Village will transform into a hub for whimsical winter fun. Shop more than 50 locally owned businesses and services providers, then stop by Santa’s workshop for complimentary gift wrapping. Don’t miss out on festive activities for the entire family, like an interactive scavenger hunt to put you into the holiday spirit, photos in Santa’s sleigh, roaming Christmas carollers, and even a chance to visit the friendly farm animals of Butterfield Acres! Word on the street is that Santa may also be stopping by to spread some holiday cheer! Willow Park Village will also be collecting non-perishable food items or monetary donations in support of the Calgary Food Bank, giving back to Calgarians in need this holiday season.
Peak to Prairie Holiday Market | peaktoprairiemarket.com
WinSport (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW)
December 11
Check out over 60 local vendors at the Peak to Prairie Holiday Market, located at WinSport! Whether you’re looking for items for your kiddos, pets, or grownup friends and family, Prairie Holiday Market has just the vendor to meet your needs. There are booths selling home decor, jewelry, clothing and accessories, paper crafts, as well as clothing, toys and more for your littles and your furry friends, too! Tickets can be purchased online for $8.31. Use the promo code HOLIDAY to get a friend in for 5 bucks!
Christmas at the Nation | christmasatthenation.ca
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre (19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB)
December 16-18
For a holiday market you won’t soon forget, head to Tsuut’ina Nation to take in dance performances, tipis, Santa Claus, and food while supporting Indigenous and local artists and businesses at the second annual Christmas at the Nation. Stock up on one of a kind, handmade gifts such as beadwork, jewelry, artwork, craftwork, clothing and more. Once you’re all finished shopping, lace up your skates and head to the outdoor rink for a bit of free skating under the roof of the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex outdoor arena! On Saturday, December 17, market hours are extended to 7:00 pm as Indigenous and well-known music performers take the main stage. Admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are free.
Granary Road’s Christmas Market | granaryroad.com
Granary Road (226066 112 St W, Calgary)
Saturdays and Sundays until December 18
When it comes to Christmas cheer, Granary road leaves no snowflake unturned! Celebrate the holidays with carols, decorated trees, lights, and festive photos with Santa and the alpacas and then head over to Santa’s Workshop for gingerbread cookies, ornaments, hot chocolate, tractor rides, and more. There’s plenty of great shopping to be had in the market, as well. Delicious treats and spirits, bath and body care, clothing and accessories and more await as you stroll the vendor booths. Admission to the market is free, but there is an additional cost and booking required for the Christmas Market activities.
Where are your favourite local spots for holiday gifts in Calgary? We’d love to hear your recommendations in the comments!
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