The Weirdos Holiday Market features unique and out-of-the-ordinary products that you can’t find at traditional Christmas artisan craft fairs in Vancouver.

You won’t likely see handmade Christmas tree ornaments, Santa Claus dolls or Christmas sweaters knitted by little old ladies for sale at this event. Instead, expect to see more alternative-style stuff appealing to and sold by people with a wide range of interests, tastes and backgrounds.

In 2024 the Weirdos Holiday Market happens on weekends between December 6th and the 15th.

Other markets with artisan vendors taking place in December include the Shipyards Artisan Market, Made in the 604 Markets, the Kensington Holiday Craft Fair, and Coquitlam Christmas Night Market. There is also the Christmas Gifts Expo, New West Holiday Market, Shipyards Christmas Market, and Vancouver Christmas Market.

To learn about the Weirdos Holiday Market, continue reading. To learn about other more traditionally-themed similar events, see our article about Vancouver Christmas Craft Fairs.

Weirdos Holiday Market in Vancouver

Words used to describe the Weirdos Holiday Market and the products its vendors sell include creative, eclectic, eccentric, unique, weird and wonderful. Items you’ll find include special gems, natural health products, remedies, books, jewellery, greeting cards, and items made out of old toys and bones.

Expect to see a mix of alternative, Goth, New Age, and just plain funky. Some vendor stalls wouldn’t seem out of place at a regular artisan market or craft fair. Others, though, definitely would.

Where Does the Market Happen?

A number of years ago the market took place in Venables Hall at the Britannia Community Services Centre. Since 2022, however, the Weirdos Holiday Market has been at the Russian Hall at 600 Campbell Avenue in Vancouver.

Britannia Community Services Centre on Venables — Britannia Community Services Centre

Dates, Hours and Admission

The 2024 Weirdos Holiday Market takes place on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of December 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th. Its hours of operation on the Fridays are from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Hours on the Saturdays and Sundays are from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission costs $5 each.

Who Are the Vendors?

Below are some of the vendors from previous years who are returning to the Weirdos Holiday Market in 2024.

Art By Tuna
Brutally Beautiful
Decadent Decay
Innerwolf Jewelry
Intergalactic Ceramic
Kwest Costume Art
Puppyteeth Studios
Roan’s Victorian Rag Dolls
Ultraviolet Oddities

Weirdos Market Video

For an idea of what to expect when market runs again, the following video shows what the Weirdos Holiday Market looked like in 2021 (which is why people in the video are wearing masks).