Mistletoe & Magic Handmade Market

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Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Fri. Dec. 12: 2pm - 8pm Sat. Dec. 13: 10am - 5pm Sun. Dec. 14: 10am - 4pm

MavenFair's December Christmas market is a wonderful 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. Admission can be purchased 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 December 11!

Purchase online tickets here: https://mistletoeandmagichandmademarket.ca/product/admission-mistletoe-magic-handmade-market/

Our charity of choice is the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

90+ Canadian Makers, Crafters and Artisans!There will be amazing one-of-a-kind gifts that are as unique and special as everyone on your holiday list! We have Makers from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, from the lower mainland, the interior and Whistler! 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. Activity stations with fun prizes for everyone!

Gift Wrap Booth ran by Child Development Centre Volunteers By Donation with 100% of proceeds going to the Child Development Centre.

Hourly Prize Packages!

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.