Holiday spirit is in the air and the crafters of San Francisco are working at full throttle to sell their wares! We’ve spent all month rounding up the best holiday markets, craft fairs, and more in the San Francisco Bay Area for December 2023. Think Bay Area Christmas markets with homemade pastries, decorations, and innovative products. Or holiday craft fairs with all the handmade jewelry, pottery, and art you could wish for. Although most of the 50+ markets we covered have come and gone, a few of them are still kickin’ through Christmas.
1. Winter Walk in Union Square
Dec. 15-24, 2023 – Stockton Street from Post to O’Farrell, San Francisco
This popular Union Square holiday tradition is back due to popular demand after a pandemic hiatus. Explore two pedestrian-only blocks in Downtown SF with food trucks, a beer garden, family activities, and entertainment. Vendors are TBA but should include gift items as well as food and drink.
2. Bernal Village Marketplace
Weekends through December – 434 Cortland Ave, San Francisco
The Bernal Village Marketplace showcases a rotating lineup of talented creators every single weekend. Some frequent featured businesses include Good Junk, which specializes in upcycled apparel; and Kikariki, which creates kids lifestyle gift bundles.
3. Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair
Weekends through Dec. 24, 2023 – Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
Over 200 local artisans will take over Telegraph Ave between Dwight and Bancroft near the UC Berkeley campus. This is the 40th annual fair complete with fun decorations and a multicultural shopping atmosphere.
4. Menagerie Yuletide Oddities Market
Saturdays through Dec. 30 – Winchester Mystery House, San Jose
A special holiday market devoted to occult products including antique items, taxidermy, one-of-a-kind collectibles, medical specimens, and natural science specimens. Take a tour of the Winchester Mystery House while you’re at it.
5. Enchant San Jose
Through Dec. 31, 2023 – PayPal Park, San Jose
When it comes to holiday light displays in the Bay Area, it’s hard to beat this enormous Christmas maze and ice skating rink in San Jose. Enchant is essentially a massive glittering winter wonderland rife with photo opportunities, fun activities, and a winter village full of artisan-made gifts.