A Handmade Christmas Makers Market

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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Fri. Nov. 21: 2pm - 8pm Sat. Nov. 22: 10am - 5pm Sun. Nov. 23: 10am - 4pm

It is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the Canadian spirit where one-of-kind gifts, hourly prize draws and other delightful surprises await you.

Admission is $7 per person (children 12 & under are free) | Pay once, get your weekend wristband and visit the market as often as you like through the weekend.

Purchase admission online or at the door.

Purchase Advance Admission online for a chance to win $100 in Market Dollars. 3 Lucky Winners will be drawn at noon on November 20th!

Ticket Link: https://ahandmadechristmas.ca/product/admission-a-handmade-christmas/

100+ Canadian Makers, Crafters and Artisans!

The Market will fill up 3 rooms at Beban Park Social Centre!! There will be amazing one-of-a-kind gifts that are as unique and special as everyone on your holiday list! Our Makers are coming from all over Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Lower Mainland! Jewellery, Soaps, Candles, Woodworking, Décor, Artisan Foods and Beverages, Ceramics, Glass, Apparel, Fibre Arts and so much more!!

Full Concession hosted by Sandy's Ukrainian Kitchen Our full service concession is open all market hours and serves delicious comfort foods and delicious Ukrainian favourites!

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: Fri: 3pm-7pm | Sat: 12pm - 4pm | Sun: 11am - 3pm

Children's Activity Centre ran by our Charity of Choice Nanaimo Child Development Centre

Drop by the stage get your face painted by donation, participate in the activity stations and join the scavenger hunt. Fun prizes for everyone who plays.

Hourly Prize Package Draws Enter to win some outstanding gift packages containing items donated by our talented Makers The draw box refreshes every hour so re-enter each hour that you are there.