November 21 to 23, 2025
Beban Park, Nanaimo, BC
Fri: 2pm-8pm | Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: 10am – 4pm
November 21 to 23, 2025 | Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Fri. 2pm – 8pm | Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 10am – 4pm
2025 maker application is live!
We welcome all Canadian Makers who want to be join us for 2025 too apply! Early Bird Booth Prices are in effect until January 10, 2025!
Meet the 2024 Makers!
Did you visit the 2024 Market and need to find that item you missed out on? You can find the 2024 Makers in our Maker Directory.
a handmade christmas 2025
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Thank You Everyone!
Thank you all for making A Handmade Christmas 2024 so magical. It was an amazing success!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with setup and take down, manned the admission area and the info both!o the Nanaimo the Market would not be the same without you!
Thank you to the Child Development Centre team who made our childrens’ activities and visits with Santa such a wonderful family experience. This group contributes to our community all year long with the same amazing attitude!
Thank you to all of the talented Canadian Makers for bringing your passion and your beautiful creations. You make the show shine!
Thank you to all the supporters of Canadian Handmade who visited the Market (in all forms of weather)! Your joy, your energy and your enthusiasm filled the market with the best season vibes!
We wish you all a Magical Christmas Season and a Marvelous New Year!
See you all at the 2025 Markets!
2025 HANDMADE CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET INFORMATION
market hours
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
2:00 pm – 8:00pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
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!
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. 21
3:00 pm – 7:00pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, NOV. 23
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
CHARITY OF CHOICE
