Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair

A three-day event, the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair takes place at the Poirier Forum in early December, featuring the work of over 100 local artisans.

In 2025, the event happens from Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th at the Poirier Forum in Coquitlam. The market is a long-standing local tradition featuring many talented artisans, handmade gifts, and festive treats.

OTHER HOLIDAY MARKETS

In addition to the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair, several other great markets take place around the same time each year. They include the following:

Coquitlam Christmas Night Market (which is at the fabulous and free Lights at Lafarge event that happens on both December 13th & 14th, and 20th & 21st in 2024).
New West Holiday Market (outside City Hall in New Westminster on December 14th and 15th, 2024).
Made in the 604 Markets (at North Vancouver’s Shipyards that runs on December 6th and 8th in 2024, so at the same time as the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair. This event is also part of the Spirit of the Season Festival, a fabulous, free, and family-friendly celebration.
Vancouver Christmas Market (which is the famous German-themed market that runs daily from November 13th until December 24th, 2024, at Jack Pool Plaza).
Shipyards Christmas Market (a free European-themed market in North Vancouver that takes place from November 29th to December 24th in 2024).

Christmas Artisan Market at Coquitlam’s Poirier Forum

The Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair is one of the Lower Mainland’s largest and most impressive holiday-themed artisan markets. It has been running since around 1980, so for over 40 years.

Shoppers can expect an impressive variety of handcrafted goods including ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, glass art, bath products, and gourmet treats. There are also vendors selling paintings, honey, toys and everything you can imagine finding at a Christmas artisan market.

Where and When

The Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair runs from Friday, December 5th to Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier Street) in Coquitlam. It’s a 3-day event.

Hours of operation are 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available online through Eventbrite and include priority entry, as well as a ballot for daily door prizes worth over $200. Limited tickets are released for each time block to maintain a relaxed and spacious shopping experience. Tickets are valid for one day only. However, additional tickets may be purchased at the door, if available.

Artisan Market Honey Vendor — Jane’s Honey Bees at the Craft Fair

Tips & Advice

Below are a few tips to help you make the most of your 2025 shopping experience at Coquitlam’s holiday market.

TIP #1: If you enjoy Christmas-themed artisan markets, be sure to visit this one. For both shoppers and vendors alike, it’s a very good one.

TIP #2: Unless it’s extremely busy and the vendors are being overwhelmed, take a moment to chat with the artisans and learn about their products. Hearing the story behind what you buy and how it’s made enhances the experience!

TIP #3: Don’t forget to take your own shopping bags. Most vendors will have some, but it’s better for the environment if you bring your own reusable ones.

TIP #4: If you like this kind of market, but also ones where you can buy fresh produce, then you’ll also like the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market and the Poirier Street Farmers Market. The former takes place at the Port Moody Recreation Complex on Sundays between November and April. The latter occurs on Sundays, outside the Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam, between May and October.

TIP #5: If you like Christmas lights, especially ones at venues that are free, then combine your trip to the Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair with a visit to Lights at Lafarge at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. The holiday lights there are amazing and they run from the end of November until mid to late January.