CRAFT FAIRS/ SHOPPING

7th annual Vancouver Christmas Market This authentic German-inspired Christmas Market includes a mix of traditional food and beverage, unique gifts and downtown Vancouver’s only Christmas carousel. • Jack Poole Plaza, 1055 Canada Place • Until Dec. 31 • vancouverchristmasmarket.com 36th annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair Celebrates 36 years of some of B.C.’s finest local artists. Features more than 100 crafters working in glass, wood, textiles and pottery. • Poirier Forum, 618 Poirier St. • Dec. 2-4 • $3/$2, 604-8424619, coquitlamcrafts.com Abbotsford Arts Council: Pop-up Artisan Market Join more than 25 artists with their handmade wares, and pick up some pottery, browse the art prints, try on jewelry and silk scarves, and so much more. • Highstreet Shopping Centre, 3122 Mt. Lehman Rd. • Dec. 2: 5-9 p.m., Dec. 3: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $2 admission, abbotsfordartscouncil.com The Eastside Flea Holiday Markets 50-plus local vendors, handcrafted goods, collectables, vintage, gifts, artisan eats and more. Friday Night Shop ‘n’ Bop: 6-10 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday Holiday Markets: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 16-18 • The Ellis Building, 1024 Main St. • eastsideflea.com TOQUE: Western Front’s annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair Western Front’s largest annual community event and fundraiser showcasing a curated selection of designers and artists. Enjoy a unique shopping event, a back deck barbecue, and bake sale. • 303 E. 8th Ave. • Dec. 2: 6-10 p.m., Dec. 3: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 4: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Admission by donation, front.bc.ca Vancity Makers: Winter Chill Market Shop from more than 90 local artists and artisans. • Show Barn, Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Dr. • Dec. 2: 5-9 p.m., Dec. 3: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • vancitymakers.com 79th annual Ukrainian Food Fair & Bazaar Lots of Ukrainian food including cabbage rolls and perogies, plus gifts, a rummage sale and silent auction. • St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash St. • Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free admission, 604-879-5830, stmarysbc.com 8th annual Collingwood Artisans Village Market More than 20 local artisans from the Renfrew-Collingwood area will be showcasing and demonstrating their craft. • Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St. • Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free admission, 604-435-0323 Russian Community Centre: Christmas Bazaar Enjoy authentic Russian food, live Russian entertainment and browse the crafting tables. • 2114 W. 4th Ave. • Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $2 raffle ticket with admission, russiancentrevancouver.org Deck the Hall Fair Local artisans come together to display their wares. This show features handcrafted items for everyone in the family at every price point. • Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. • Dec. 3 and 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $2 admission, 604-618-7460, heritagehall.bc.ca Etsy Vancouver Market More than 80 local makers and artisans showcase a variety of handcrafted goods including jewelry, home decor, skin care products and artworks. • The Pipeshop in Shipbuilders’ Square, North Van • Dec. 3 and 4, doors 10 a.m. • etsyvancouver.ca New West Craft Christmas Night Market An evening of shopping, music, food and festive fun. More than 40 vendors will be selling handmade goods. • River Market, 810 Quayside Drive, New West • Dec. 3, 6-9:30 p.m. • facebook.com/events/224839091268642 Pop Culture Very Nerdy Christmas Swap Meet A great variety of vendors offering computer and electronics, plus rare toys, memorabilia, vintage comics, jewelry and all kinds of collectibles. • Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. • Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $3 admission, funpromo.ca The Oddfellows Market Find more than 40 artisans, food and vintage under one roof, with a couple of food trucks thrown in the mix. • WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St. • Dec. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • theoddfellowsmarket.com Retro Design & Antiques Fair: Holiday Edition More than 175 tables and booths of fabulous finds for you and your eclectic abode. • Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr. • Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., early bird 7-10 a.m. • $5, early bird/$20, 21cpromotions.com River District Winter Craft Fair Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from local crafters and artisans. • River District Centre, 8683 Kerr St. • Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • riverdistrict.ca