Discover the best Bay Area Christmas markets in 2024. Explore craft fairs, light displays, and holiday shopping in San Francisco and beyond.
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by visiting Bay Area Christmas markets. These events bring together artisans, food vendors, and entertainers to create a magical shopping experience. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts, delicious treats, or unique decorations, these Christmas markets across the San Francisco Bay Area have something for everyone.
From charming craft fairs to grand light displays, explore our list of must-visit holiday markets in 2024.
1. Handmade Holiday Market at ICA SF
📅 Date: December 19, 2024, from 4–7 PM
📍 Location: ICA SF – 345 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
This boutique market takes place in ICA SF’s newly renovated building. It features artisanal products from local artists, including ceramics, art pieces, and books. It’s perfect for finding unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local talent.
🎁 Learn more about ICA SF Holiday Market
2. Winter Walk in Union Square
📅 Dates: December 13–22, 2024 (Monday-Wednesday 12–7 PM, Thursday-Sunday 10 AM–9 PM)
📍 Location: Stockton Street between Post and O’Farrell, San Francisco, CA
Union Square transforms into a holiday wonderland with two pedestrian-only blocks filled with food trucks, family activities, and live entertainment. Don’t miss the beer garden and festive decorations!
🎁 Learn more about Winter Walk
3. Holidays at Unity Plaza
📅 Date: December 21, 2024, from 3–6 PM
📍 Location: Unity Plaza, 1002-1040 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA
This mini winter wonderland offers fun for all ages. Bring the family for free Santa photos, a toy drive, and complimentary pizza.
🎁 Follow @sfoceanave on Instagram for updates
4. 41st Annual Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair
📅 Dates: December 21–24, 2024 (11 AM–6 PM)
📍 Location: 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
This Berkeley tradition showcases over 200 local artisans selling handmade jewelry, art, and crafts. The fair is packed with vibrant decorations and a multicultural shopping atmosphere.
🎁 Discover more about the Telegraph Avenue Fair
5. Harajuku Holiday Fest
📅 Date: December 21, 2024, from 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Location: Aquarian Plants, 1149 1st Street, Benicia, CA
Harajuku Holiday Fest Known as “The Bay’s Cutest Marketplace,” this festival features themed food, kawaii characters, baked goods, and handcrafted merchandise. Arrive early for free goodies given to the first 50–150 visitors.
🎁 Follow @aquarianplants on Instagram for details
6. Yuletide Menagerie Oddities Market
📅 Dates: Saturdays, November 30 – December 28, 2024 (10 AM–4 PM)
📍 Location: Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA
This one-of-a-kind market specializes in the strange and unusual. Browse vintage oddities, taxidermy, medical specimens, and antique collectibles in a truly unique setting.
🎁 Explore the Menagerie Oddities Market
7. Enchant San Jose
📅 Dates: November 22 – December 29, 2024
📍 Location: PayPal Park, 123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA
Step into a glittering world of lights at Enchant. With an ice-skating trail, artisan gift village, and gourmet s’mores, this event is a holiday spectacle you won’t want to miss.
🎁 Learn more about Enchant San Jose
8. Dickens Christmas Fair
📅 Dates: Weekends, November 23 – December 22, 2024 (10 AM–6 PM)
📍 Location: Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA
Transport yourself to Victorian London at the Dickens Fair. Shop in old-timey stores, enjoy live performances, and soak in the festive atmosphere of this immersive event.
🎁 Visit the Dickens Christmas Fair
9. Christmas in the Park
📅 Dates: Open now
📍 Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA
A San Jose tradition since 1950, Christmas in the Park offers a drive-through light display and an outdoor festival with live entertainment, movie nights, and family-friendly booths.
🎁 Learn more about Christmas in the Park
The Bay Area’s Christmas markets in 2024 offer something for everyone, from traditional crafts to unique oddities. Whether you’re on the hunt for handmade treasures or just soaking in the holiday cheer, these festive markets are the perfect place to celebrate the season. Don’t forget to plan your visit and support local artists, businesses, and communities this holiday season.
