2025 San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Markets, Craft Fairs, Light Shows & Christmas Events
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Last updated December 15, 2025 9:30PM
Bay Area Holiday Markets, Craft Fairs & Christmas Events
Just when you think your days are about to get slower, shorter after daylight savings arrives, the fun is just getting started. The Bay Area is home to many holiday markets, pop-ups, craft fairs, festivities and more.
Whether you want to see lights, buy gifts, fall on your butt on the ice rink, drink hot drinks or dress up as a Santa and get sloppy on Polk Street, there is something for everyone.
Bay Area Holiday Activities, Events, Craft Markets This Weekend
Most of the holiday markets (and some other pop-ups, seasonal events, shows, activities & more) will be posted in the upcoming free weekly newsletters usually sent out on Sundays. FYI, some may be sold out well ahead of time as they are quite popular. Sign up below - over 24,000 subscribers:
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San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Markets, Craft Fair Schedule
This is not a directory of all events but represents a good variety across the Bay Area. More will be added in coming hours, days. See the timestamp above for updates.
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2025 San Francisco Holiday Markets & Craft Fairs Locations
Most holiday markets finish on 12/14 with very few ones happening beyond that.