November 20 to 22, 2026
Beban Park, Nanaimo, BC
Fri: 2pm-8pm | Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: 10am – 4pm
November 201 to 22, 2026 | Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Fri. 2pm – 8pm | Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 10am – 4pm
2026 application is live!
This year’s market is fully booked! If you would like to join our waiting list please complete the application form.
Meet the
Makers!
Check out at all of the 2025 Makers!
2026 Maker Profiles will be live August 15, 2026.
a handmade christmas 2026
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Give the Gift of Canadian Handmade this Christmas!
Embrace the Season at A Handmade Christmas Makers Market
The holiday season is synonymous with twinkling lights, festive music, and the joy of giving. What better way to immerse yourself in this enchanting atmosphere than by visiting A Handmade Christmas Makers Market? This 100% Canadian handmade market is a place where holiday magic and shopper surprises come together. It is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the Canadian spirit where one-of-kind gifts, hourly prize draws, visits with Santa and other delightful surprises await you.
CHARITY OF CHOICE
market hours
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
2:00 pm – 8:00pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, NOV. 22
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WEEKEND PASS
$7 per person
Kids 12 & Under FREE
Pay once and receive your weekend pass wristband.
Visit as often as you like!
Admission at the door
or pre-buy online.
visit with santa!
Everyone is welcome to visit with him. Bring your cameras and smart phones to take that special photo with our Jolly St. Nick in his visiting area.
SANTA HOURS:
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
3:00 pm – 7:00pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, NOV. 22
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
MARKET FEATURES!
3 ROOMS FULL OF AMAZING MAKERS, ARTIST, CRAFTERS & ARTISAN FOODS!
HOURLY DRAWS
A huge thank you to all our generous Makers who have donated items for our hourly draws. Re-enter each hour!
FULL CONCESSION
Hosted by Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY AREA
Join the Nanaimo Child Development Centre in our Activity Centre and particpate in our Scavenger Hunt!
LOTS OF FREE PARKING
