Christmas market season in Edmonton is short. Most of the good ones land on two or three weekends between late November and early December, and the dates are announced months ahead. Here is what is confirmed for 2026 so you can plan your gift shopping now.
Every market below is a real 2026 event we checked on the organizer's own site or the local municipal or tourism site. We kept this guide to craft and holiday markets without a drinks focus. Edmonton's biggest outdoor Christmas market features mulled wine, so we left it off. Hours and prices can change, so check the official link before you go.
Quick list: Christmas markets in Edmonton 2026
| Market | Where | 2026 dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholly Handmade & NOSH Food Fest Christmas Market | Sherwood Park | Nov 21 and 22 | Free |
| Winter Pottery Market | Leduc | Nov 21 | Check site |
| Oddbird Art & Craft Fair, Winter 2026 | Old Strathcona, Edmonton | Nov 27 to 29 and Dec 4 to 6 | $5, kids 12 and under free |
| Hand2Hand Holiday Edition | South Edmonton | Nov 28 | Check site |
| Butterdome Craft Sale | University of Alberta, Edmonton | Dec 3 to 6 | Check site |
| Leduc Christmas Farmers Market | Leduc | Dec 5 | Check site |
Butterdome Craft Sale
The Butterdome Craft Sale is Edmonton's classic December gift market. It fills the Butterdome (the Universiade Pavilion) at the University of Alberta with craft vendors for four days in early December.
When: Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Good to know: 2026 hours and admission were not posted yet when we checked. The organizer, Signatures, updates the event page closer to the date. Four days means you can skip the Saturday rush by going Thursday or Friday.
Oddbird Art & Craft Fair
The Oddbird Art & Craft Fair is an art and craft fair, and the winter edition runs over two weekends at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Blvd NW).
When: November 27 to 29 and December 4 to 6, 2026. Fridays 5 PM to 9 PM, Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM, Sundays 10 AM to 4 PM.
Cost: $5 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in free.
Good to know: Coffee, tea, sweets and sandwiches are sold inside. Leashed pets are welcome.
Make a morning of it: The Old Strathcona Farmers Market is a short walk away and opens Saturdays 8 AM to 3 PM and Sundays 11 AM to 3 PM. For lunch after, browse restaurants on Whyte Ave.
Hand2Hand Holiday Edition
Hand2Hand runs a holiday edition of its market on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The organizer's vendor information lists Terwillegar Community Church (1751 Towne Centre Blvd NW) in south Edmonton, 10 AM to 4 PM. Confirm the details on hand2hand.ca closer to the date.
Sherwood Park: Wholly Handmade & NOSH Food Fest Christmas Market
This one pairs the Wholly Handmade gift market with the NOSH Food Fest at 401 Festival Lane in Sherwood Park.
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, November 22, 11 AM to 4 PM.
Cost: Free.
More details are still to come, so keep an eye on the event page from Go East of Edmonton. Staying for dinner? See our list of restaurants in Sherwood Park.
Leduc: two holiday markets
Leduc has two markets on the calendar this year, both listed on the City of Leduc site.
Winter Pottery Market: The Leduc Arts Foundry pottery studio (4815 50 Ave) shows and sells work from its community of potters on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM. Handmade mugs and bowls make easy gifts.
Leduc Christmas Farmers Market: Handmade gifts, decor, artisan products, baking and seasonal treats on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Leduc Recreation Centre (4330 Black Gold Dr). Hours were not posted yet when we checked.
Christmas market tips for Edmonton
- Pick a weekday or an evening. The Butterdome Craft Sale and Oddbird both run on Fridays, and they are much calmer than Saturday afternoon.
- Bring a big bag. Most makers have small paper bags at best, and you will be walking to the car in the cold.
- Dress for a parking lot walk. Late November in Edmonton can easily sit well below zero.
- Check the link the morning of. Weather and venue changes do happen, and organizers post updates on their own sites first.
More winter plans
Looking for more to do as it gets cold? See our guide to winter things to do in Edmonton and rainy day and indoor activities. Still have October plans to make? Here is Halloween in Edmonton 2026. And if you want a halal dinner after a day of shopping, start with our ranked list of halal restaurants in Edmonton.
