Holiday shopping doesn't have to be a hassle. Head to one of these holiday markets, craft shows, or bazaars in and around Bellingham and make a fun outing of it! Many of these markets feature locally made goods, from artwork and crafts to jewelry, clothing, food items, and more. Happy shopping!
Nov. 2
Join us at our popular Yule Boutique! You won't want to miss our famous 15-foot-long table loaded with cookies, candies, and cakes. Also featured are handcrafted gifts, soup mixes, holiday decorations and vintage collectibles. Free admission. All proceeds support Assistance League of Bellingham's five community programs in Whatcom County.
Nov. 15 & 16
Red Barn Market is coming back to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. With over 110 amazing handpicked vendors this market is sure to include something for everyone. It's the perfect way to start the Holiday season!
Nov. 16
Fall into the Holidays and shop local this November 16th, from 10am-3pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center's 3rd Annual Craft Fair. This year we invite you to shop and support over 30 local small businesses and community organizations.
This year's craft fair will take place at a new location, 140 E. Bellis Fair Parkway, located near Winco Foods across from Bellis Fair Mall.
For more information: https://whatcomcoa.org/events/ or 360-733-4030 ext. 1020.
Nov. 16
Discover the magic of the holiday season at the Blaine Middle School Holiday Market! Browse over 50+ local crafters and artisans, including Blaine student vendors featuring candy, candles, jewelry, apparel, skin care, toys, ornaments and so much more. This event benefits Blaine Middle School PTSO supporting students and staff.
Nov. 22 - Dec. 24
Experience the holiday magic and find the perfect gift as Allied Arts presents its 45th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. Starring over 100 booths with local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies, find one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty food treats, stunning jewelry, beautiful artworks from paintings to photographs, scented soaps and bubbles for a personal spa, and more. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy!
The festival is open seven days a week, 10:00am – 6:00pm, except for December 3rd when we are open 11:00am – 9:00pm for Downtown Art Walk, and December 24th when we close early at 3:00pm.
Closed on Thanksgiving
Nov. 30
Go big by shopping small this holiday season! Find unique and delightful gifts at Downtown Bellingham's array of boutiques, shops, and galleries stocked with special finds and one-of-a-kind items. Skip the craziness at big box stores and find the perfect items for your lists (or yourself!).
Nov. 30
Our most popular market event of the year! The FireHouse space becomes a festive holiday bazaar, with wall-to-wall handmade goods and specialties by local artisans and vendors, with live music by Pam Wooster and other favorite local musicians. The perfect seasonal shoportunity!
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-22
Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back your favorite holiday market and we are SO excited! Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market.
The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry.
Nov. 30
Join us at Boundary Bay Brewery on Saturday, November 30th for our Shop Small Saturday Holiday Market. Featuring 15+ local vendors and artisans this market is the perfect place to get holiday gifts for everyone on your list, all while supporting local!
Shop dog treats, sustainable goodies, homemade accessories, cards, prints, paintings, jewelry, clothing, and more! The market starts at 11 am with vendors in the beer garden and on our bistro deck. Free to attend and open to all ages, as well as leashed dogs.
Dec. 1
Bring the whole family to experience the Assumption Catholic School Christmas Bazaar, Sunday, December 1st from 9am-3pm. More than 40 local artists and crafters will be showcasing their handmade gifts. There will also be an assortment of wrapped baked goods for sale and a used book sale. All books priced at $3! It's the perfect opportunity to find special treasures and goodies for your friends and family while supporting local businesses.
Dec. 6
Meet the artists in their element at the Pacific Arts Market Bellingham.
10am-6pm, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the first three weekends in December.
Enjoy live music while you shop handmade. We have jewelry, upcycled decor, candles, soaps, gifts, woodwork, photography, clothing, wind chimes, local honey, desserts and more! Find our family friendly event next to Buffalo Wild Wings at Bellis Fair Mall!
Dec. 6
It's a makers market... but with 20+ cats! NEKO Cat Cafe’s Pawliday MarCat is BACK in their Bellingham Cat Room with seven cat-loving makers & artists!
With the help of 20+ feline purrsonal shoppers: it's the cutest way to stock up on purrsents and treat yourself to kitty snugs in the purrocess! Grab a ticket and you'll get 45 minutes of shopping surrounded by adoptable kitties!
Featuring: Tin Venture Creations, Everwick Candles, Shelby Graffics, Eileen Draws, Wild Material, Mae Botanicals, & Hoag Road Maker Co!
Dec. 6
FABulous friends, it's time for our third annual holiday market! Join us at December's First Friday Art Walk for art, gift ideas, a new gallery show, open studios, and more!
Enjoy hot apple cider and adult refreshments, snap your picture in the photo booth, and give the Naughty or Nice Wheel a spin!
Dec. 7
Join us on December 7th for our annual Holiday Market! If you would like to have a booth at this event, fill out our online vender application before November 1st!
Dec. 7
Explore 19 local vendors and our festive Holiday Pop-Up Store! Enjoy a children's musical program by award-winning children's recording artist Dana Cohenour of Dana's Music Playground, followed by a carol Sing-Along. Plus, a visit from Santa, a letter-writing station, food truck eats, and drinks from our house bar.
Dec. 7
Join Gabriel's Art Kids for a magical two-day celebration of creativity featuring art from our whole community! Find unique treasures - from handcrafted holiday cards and ornaments to ceramics, jewelry, and plushies - while supporting young artists, creative teachers, and The Arts Connector's mission to make art education accessible to all. This holiday market and art gallery showcases handmade items created by students and teachers.
December 7
Get ready to unleash your festive spirit with a wicked twist! Join us at the second annual Krampus Holiday Fest at Boundary Bay Brewery in downtown Bellingham. This year, we’re going bigger and better with an incredible holiday market featuring local vendors, a photo booth to capture your best Krampus-inspired looks, a full bar with mulled wine to keep you cozy, and three electrifying rock bands to get you moving!
Plus, we’re introducing a new way to give back—bring warm clothing or blankets for our clothing drive, or non-perishable food for the food drive, and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win awesome gift cards and prizes from local businesses. Come for the fun, stay for the music, and help make the season a bit warmer for those in need. Don’t miss this epic celebration of holiday mischief and community spirit.
Holiday Market starts at 6 p.m.
Music 9 p.m. - Midnight.
Dec. 8: See details here.
Dec. 19: See details here.
The Lummi Holiday Bazaar is a festive community event showcasing the creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit of local artisans, crafters, and vendors from the Lummi Nation and beyond. This vibrant marketplace is a cherished annual tradition that brings people together to celebrate the holiday season through art, culture, and commerce.
Dec. 14
Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland at the Children's Holiday Market! Join us for a day of festive fun and creativity as little artisans and entrepreneurs show-case their delightful gifts and goodies. This heartwarming event celebrates the joy of giving and the ingenuity of young minds while featuring tons of unique gifts for friends and family. Open to the public.
Dec. 14
Shop local with us on Saturday, December 14th, for our fourth annual Holiday Makers Market benefitting the United Way of Whatcom County! Our Holiday Makers Market aims to support local creatives who strive to be sustainable and environmentally conscious in their craft.
Kulshan will donate $1 per pint sold during the market, and all participating makers will donate 10% of sales in lieu of a vending fee to United Way of Whatcom County. We’re thrilled to be able to bring people together to support creatives in our community, and give back to a great cause!
Dec. 21
Join us for the 3rd annual Holiday Market at Dockside! As usual, you can buy the best in local seafood directly from the fishing families who caught it. At our holiday market, we also have food and craft vendors, free cookies, and a performance by Bellingham Youth Jazz Band at noon!
Get your holiday seafood and gifts at Bellingham Dockside Market!
Spend $50 in Fairhaven Village and get entered to win a prize!
Pick up a SHOP LOCAL Card at the Fairhaven Visitor Kiosk (inside Finnegan's Alley - 1106 Harris) or the Peoples Bank inside Haggen.
Fill out as many cards as you want for a chance to win weekly prizes! $50 per card - shop and dine at your favorite village businesses. Have your cashier initial or stamp a star for every $5 spent, completed cards can be dropped off at the same locations as pick up (Visitor Kiosk & Peoples Bank).
A card will be drawn on the following dates: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 & 1/2.
GREAT LOCAL PRIZES...
Cards will be available through November 30-January 1st (or until they run out). *Some rules and exceptions will apply
