Looking to indulge in festive retail therapy IRL? In addition to this weekend's many, many Black Friday to Cyber Monday online sales, gift-seeking shoppers also have al fresco options in the coming weeks— albeit far fewer than in years past due to the pandemic. L.A. stalwarts such as A Current Affair, Modern Artisan Marketplace, Echo Park Craft Fair, and Renegade Craft Fair have canceled this year's events, while others like Ivanhoe Elementary, Craft Contemporary, and Jackalope Art Fair are opting for virtual happenings.
If you're looking for the best holiday markets in Los Angeles, we've rounded up a handful of options happening this weekend through 2021. From the family-friendly L.A. Christmas Market (which is debuting Black Friday across from The Grove) to Unique Markets' Row DTLA takeover and cool school Ivanhoe's online fair, check out the best online and in-person markets to shop for gifts in L.A. below. We'll be updating this list as more events land in our inbox, so check back often.
Ongoing
Craft Contemporary Holiday Marketplace (online): Formerly the Craft & Folk Art Museum, Craft Contemporary is hosting its annual handmade market online. Shop the museum online or directly jewelry, ceramics, home goods, and more from its curated list of local designers, artists, and makers.
When: Ongoing
Where: Shop online at Craftcontemporary.store
Jackalope Virtual Holiday Market (online): The outdoor handmade fair won't be making its usual stop in L.A. this year, but you can still shop its massive lineup of indie makers online. The traveling bazaar is hosting a virtual shopping event that promises over 100 designers, artists, and crafters offering clothing, jewelry, beauty and skincare products, home decor, accessories, ceramics, stationery, toys, art, and more. Plus, get (virtual) face time with some of Jackalope's makers and tune in on Instagram Live at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, Sunday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 13
When: Saturday, Nov. 28th to Friday, Dec. 18
Where: Online at jackalopeartfair.com
L.A. Christmas Market (Beverly Grove): The family-friendly bazaar promises safe and festive experiences, including a holiday market, socially-distant photos with Santa, and winter wonderland-inspired decor. The pop-up will have limited capacity and guests are required to wear masks and follow social distancing protocols.
When: Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 to Sunday, January 3, 2021
Where: 6310 West 3rd St., L.A., 90036
Tickets: Free entry, photos with Santa are $45 and include one 5×7 and two 4×6 photos; book photo reservations online here
La Peer Hotel's West Hollywood Wonderland Market (West Hollywood): The festive fair promises "vendors from retailers to restaurants" at its lobby, courtyard bar, and driveway. In addition to holiday-inspired decor and safe entertainment, guests can enjoy Tesla test drives and visits from Santa.
When: Every Saturday from Nov. 28 to Dec. 19 from 12 to 5 p.m. daily
Where: La Peer Hotel, 627 North La Peer Dr., West Hollywood, 90069
Winter Wonderland Magical Forest at Beverly Center (Beverly Grove): Explore the stylish L.A. shopping center's outdoor forest. Located at the West 3rd Street entrance, the family-friendly wonderland features over 100 live Christmas trees, socially-distanced photos with Santa's sleigh, a festive show with Frosty the snowman every Saturday (hint: expect a forecast of flurries), and more. Plus, pick up live holiday greenery, including poinsettias for $15, wreaths for $20, trees for $35 to $75, and Challah bake kits and Chanukah kits for $30 to $40 from Village Synagogue. Visitors who come by between Dec. 12 to 19 will also get a chance to see St. Nick IRL, too. Don't forget to wear your festive mask, too.
When: Now through Dec. 31
Where: Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 90048
Saturday, Dec. 5
Rose Lane Farms Winter Community Market (Sherman Oaks): Pick your own roses from the Valley floral farm and shop local vendors during the one-day community market. Expect to find ceramics, jewelry, coffee, candles, gourmet sweets, and more giftables from 18 makers, plus shop floral art by Brrch.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Rose Lane Farms, 11740 Sherman Way, Sherman Oaks, 91605
Starting Thursday, Dec. 10
Beverly Center Holiday Market (Beverly Grove): Shop handmade gifts and a curated selection of goods from local vendors during the L.A. shopping center's first outdoor holiday market, which is located by the La Cienega valet entrance. There'll also be festive photo moments, music, and socially-distant hands-on workshops, too.
When: Thursday, Dec. 10 to Saturday, Dec. 12; Thursday, Dec. 17 to Saturday, Dec. 19
Where: Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 90048
Starting Friday, Dec. 11
Fashion Mamas' Holiday Mama Market (online): Instead of its usual in-person fair at shopping centers like The Grove and the Americana at Brand, members-only group Fashion Mamas is also moving its annual holiday market online. Shop gifts ranging from fashion and beauty to home decor and kids clothing from cool mom-owned brands and stop by the digital conferences highlighting diverse voices in the creative industry.
When: Friday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 13
Where: Shop online at Fashionmamas.com
Starting Sunday, Dec. 13
Handmade Market L.A. (Atwater Village): Now in its fifth year, the Handmade Market will feature 30 local vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, skincare, wellness products, art, candles, and much more. Update 12/1: Per Handmade Market, the event has been canceled due to new L.A. County COVID-19 regulations. When: Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Hugo's Tacos parking lot, 3300 Glendale Blvd., L.A., 90039
Starting Thursday, Dec. 17
Beverly Center Holiday Market (Beverly Grove): Shop handmade gifts and a curated selection of goods from local vendors during the L.A. shopping center's first outdoor holiday market, which is located by the La Cienega valet entrance. There'll also be festive photo moments, music, and socially-distant hands-on workshops, too.
When: Thursday, Dec. 17 to Saturday, Dec. 19
Where: Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 90048
Past Events
Starting Nov. 27
Ivanhoe Holiday Market (online): Ivanhoe Elementary's annual holiday shopping event is going digital this year, and 20% of proceeds benefit the Silver Lake school. Shop clothing, home decor, accessories, art, giftables, and more by cool L.A. designers, artists, and brands including Built by Wendy, Jill Burrows, Print Shop by Denise Crew, Sharon Montrose Ceramics, and many others. Plus, use code IVANHOE2020 to get free shipping.
When: Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 1
Where: Shop online at Ivanhoeschool.org/holidaymarket
Ron Herman Black Friday Holiday Sale (West Hollywood): Score 50% off select womenswear, menswear, footwear, bags, jewelry, and accessories during the weekend-long outdoor shopping event. The cool L.A. retailer is teaming with home goods and accessories boutique OK for a gift-ready pop-up, and Saturday promises flea market vendors. Don't forget to swing by the store's 'grammable One Love Holiday Utopia, too.
When: Friday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 29
Where: Ron Herman, 8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90046
Plant Provocateur Holiday Pop-Up (Silver Lake): Shop for your blooms-obsessed loved ones or for yourself at artful greenery shop Plant Provocateur's holiday pop-up at Gilly Flowers. There'll be custom holiday wreaths, plant care kits, Marimo wonderlands, essential oil burners, and more.
When: Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Gilly Flowers, 3936 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 90026
Unique L.A. Holiday Market (DTLA): The L.A.-born indie marketplace takes over Row DTLA all weekend. Shop 40 local boutiques, designers, artists, and more who'll be offering clothing, accessories, beauty and skincare, home goods, toys, art, and more giftables. The outdoor event will have timed entry and limited capacity for safety, and attendees will score a free face mask with all $20 ticket purchases.
When: Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Where: Row DTLA, 777 South Alameda St., L.A., 90021
Tickets: $10 to $20 (kids 12 and under are free); buy online here
Main photo: Unique Markets
