Shop Kingston’s artisans and craftspeople this holiday season. Luckily, you can sample a wide range of unique, locally made products all in one place, at a few special markets and pop-up events this season.
1. Sun Harvest Greenhouses Holiday Makers Market
Sun Harvest Greenhouses, 2542 Perth Road
Nov. 9 (10 am – 4 pm)
Browse local, one-of-a-kind goods at Sun Harvest Greenhouses during their Holiday Makers Market. Meet new and returning vendors while taking in the beautiful holiday aromas of the greenhouses.
2. CFB/BFC Kingston Fall Craft Sale
Thompson Drill Hall, 7 Artisan Rd
Nov. 16 & 17 (10 am – 3 pm)
The annual Canadian Forces Base Kingston Fall Craft Sale returns for the 2024 season. This event will feature vendors with unique gifts and handmade items for all ages. All proceeds go towards the Military Veteran Program Plus (MVP+) and non-perishable items are being collected. Check out the event details on CFB Kingston’s Facebook event.
3. Kingston Potters’ Guild Holiday Sale
Tett Centre, 370 King St W.
Nov. 21 (5 – 9 pm), 22 (10 am – 7 pm), 23 (10 am – 5 pm), 24 (10 am – 3 pm)
The Kingston Potters’ Guild has been part of the Kingston community for over 50 years. The Guild’s talented potters offer a variety of wares for sale to the public during the holiday season. Items on sale range from practical kitchen and dining items (mugs, platters, teapots, and more) to beautiful artistic pieces and holiday ornaments. Learn more about the sale on the Guild’s website.
4. Fall Metal Rocks Show & Sale
Rehearsal Hall, The Tett Centre, 370 King St W.
Nov. 21 (5 – 9 pm), 22 (10 am – 6 pm), 23 (10 am – 5 pm), 24 (10 am – 3 pm)
Sponsored by the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club, the Fall Metal Rocks Show and Sale features one-of-a-kind rocks, minerals, handcrafted jewelry, home décor, and gifts. Admission is free! Learn more about the event on the Tett Centre’s website.
5. All Things Christmas, Gifts & Art Sale
Kingston Symphony Warehouse, 785 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd, Unit 7A
Nov. 22 (4 – 8 pm), 23 (10 am – 4 pm), 24 (10 am – 2 pm)
The Kingston Symphony is here to make your holiday shopping a breeze with their All Things Christmas, Gifts & Art Sale. Discover a treasure trove of gifts, from beautiful jewelry and glassware to delightful candles and decorations. All the proceeds go to support the Kingston Symphony. Learn more about the sale on their website.
6. Kingston Holiday Market
The Tett Centre, 370 King St W.
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 7 & 8, 14 & 15 (11 am – 4 pm)
Enjoy three weekends of local makers at the Kingston Holiday Market. With a variety of local artisans participating each weekend, you can get all your holiday shopping done in one place. Have your choice of festive goods, from holiday-themed toys to timeless handmade apparel. More details about the market can be found on the Kingston Holiday Market’s website.
7. Fat Goose Craft Fair
Grant Hall, 43 University Ave
Nov. 30 (10 am – 4 pm)
The Fat Goose Craft Fair is back for its 15th year at Grant Hall on Queen’s campus. You’ll find clothing, jewelry, art prints, food and drink, soaps, sculpture, and more. If it’s handmade with love locally, you can probably find it at Fat Goose.
8. MacKinnon Brothers Holiday Market
MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company, 1915 County 22 Rd
Nov. 23 & 24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 (10 am – 5 pm)
Stop by the farm for some festive cheer, good food, great brews, and holiday gift items from more than 80 local artisans and food vendors over both weekends. Learn more about the holiday market by visiting the MacKinnon Brothers’ website.
9. German Christmas Market
Amadeus Café, 170 Princess St
Dec. 8 (starts at 3 pm)
The German Christmas Market is back in the Biergarten at Amadeus Café. Sip on a hot mug of Glühwein and munch on a pretzel while you explore an array of Christmas gifts and goods from local artisans. Follow Amadeus Café on Facebook for upcoming details.
10. Indigenous Holiday Market
The Tett Centre, 370 King St W.
Dec. 7, 10 am–4 pm
Flint and Maple, a local Indigenous art business is hosting an Indigenous Holiday Market in the Modern Fuel space inside the Tett Centre this year. Come and shop hand-made items from Indigenous vendors, including painting, caribou tufting, quillwork, beadwork, pottery, and more.
11. Holiday Market
Memorial Centre Bennett Barn, 303 York St
Dec 22, 9 am–1 pm
Find the ingredients for your holiday meals by shopping for local veggies, meats, breads, and treats at this market presented by the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market. Purchase your last-minute artisan gifts and enjoy festive the festivities. After shopping, cozy up by the fire pit with complimentary cookies, warm apple cider, hot chocolate, and holiday music.
12. Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners Annual Sale
Tett Centre for Learning and Creativity, 370 King St West
Nov. 7 (5 – 7 pm), Nov. 8 (10 am – 7 pm), Nov. 9 (10 am – 4 pm), Nov. 10 (11 am – 3 pm)
This family-friendly event showcases locally made fibre arts and one-of-a-kind gifts from small to large. All items are handmade by the group’s 100+ members spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing, and basket-making.
13. Music Merch Market
Musiikki Café, 73 Brock St
Dec. 14 (4 – 6 pm)
The Music Merch Market showcases the talents of Kingston’s local musicians and makers. Whether you are looking for a unique addition to your treasures or the ideal holiday gift, this market have you covered. And here’s the best part—every penny spent at the Music Merch Market goes directly to talented local artists, supporting them in their journey to grow and create.
14. The Carson House Christmas Artisan Market
Carson House, 1640 Bath Rd
Nov. 21 (4 – 9 pm)
One of Kingston’s finest furniture consignment shops is opening its doors for an exceptional artisan market! Drop by Carson House in Kingston’s west end for an array of over 15 local makers, a Christmas Choir performance, holiday treats and hot drinks, and draws for special prizes.
15. Nexus Holiday Artisan Alley
Kingston Gaming Nexus, 270 Bagot St
Nov. 30 (10 am – 4 pm)
Stop by Kingston Gaming Nexus for a special market featuring a roster of local artisans! Walk through their indoor alley and browse the works of over 20 local artists specializing in unique gifts, art, and more.
