As visions of gift wrap and stocking stuffers start to dance in your head, it’s time to tackle that under-the-tree shopping list.
Fortunately, Winnipeg has a slew of upcoming holiday markets, with everything from beard balm to crib boards made right here in Manitoba. You might have to look elsewhere for the turtle doves and swans a-swimming, but these are the 12 days of holiday markets in Winnipeg:
Nov. 4 - Holiday Christmas Craft Sale at Canad Inns Fort Garry
Shop over 40 booths of handmade items
Admission: $2, 12 & under free
Free parking, kid's craft corner
Two grand door prizes
Nov. 4 - Fall 2017 WEST Etsy Market at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
More than 30 booths from local Etsy sellers
Admission: $3, 12 & under free
Nov. 5 - Deck the Halls Expo at Canad Inns Club Regent
Over 150 tables of Manitoba merchants
Admission: a canned good or monetary donation
Donation = 1 ballot for a $400 cash prize
First 300 shoppers get free grab bags
Nov. 5 - Magic of Christmas Craft Sale Fundraiser at East End Arena
More than 80 unique vendors
Admission: $2
Silent auction, proceeds to Christmas Cheer Board
First 100 shoppers get a free gift
Nov. 12 - Deck the Halls Expo at TYC Event Centre
Over 150 tables of Manitoba merchants
Admission: a canned good or monetary donation
Donation = 1 ballot for a $400 cash prize
First 300 shoppers get free grab bags
Nov. 18 - 2nd Annual Winnipeg Craft & Gift Christmas Market at Transcona Country Club
More than 125 local crafters and businesses
In support of Special Olympics MB
Admission: $3, 12 & under free
Free gift wrapping with purchase (two gifts max)
Free parking, wheelchair accessible, stroller parking
Silent auction
Nov. 18 - Behind Closed Doors at St. Vital Centre
After-hours evening of wall to wall sales, deals, and in-store events at the mall
Admission: $5, all proceeds go to Jocelyn House Hospice
Door prizes including a $500 St. Vital Centre Shopping Spree
Nov. 19 - Fall/Winter Antique Sale at Viscount Gort Hotel
Hosted by the Manitoba Antique Association
Admission: $5, 12 & under free
Ample free parking
Nov. 19 - Rockin' Around the Xmas Tree at Canad Inns Club Regent
More than 85 tables
Admission: free
First 50 shoppers get free speciality gift bags
Silent auction, all proceeds go to the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation
Nov. 23 to 26 - 38th Annual Signatures Craft Show at RBC Convention Centre
More than 150 of Canada’s most talented artists, artisans and designers from coast-to-coast
Admission: free
All shoppers receive a prize ballot upon entry
Nov. 24 & 25 - 7th Annual Aboriginal Arts & Crafts Sale at Neeginan Centre
Mukluks, moccasins, paintings, carvings, jewellery and more
Nov. 25 & 26 - 9th Annual Third + Bird Christmas Market at the Hudson's Bay Downtown
135+ local vendors
Admission: $5, 12 & under free
DJ, raffle table, cocktails, beer, wine, local food
No strollers
Nov. 25 - Half Moon Market Holiday Show at King's Head Pub
25 local artisians
Admission: free, children welcome
Dec. 3 - WHS Paws for the Season Craft & Bake Sale at the Winnipeg Humane Society
Admission: free
Bake sale & silent auction proceeds go to WHS animals
Tree lighting ceremony, silent auction, visit with Santa
Dec. 3 - Jingle and Jewels at Canad Inns Club Regent
More than 85 tables
Admission: free
First 50 shoppers get free speciality gift bags
Silent auction, all proceeds go to the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation
Dec. 16 - Holiday 2017 WEST Etsy Market at St. James Civic Centre
More than 30 booths from local Etsy sellers
Admission: $3, 12 & under free
Dec. 16 & 17 - Luckygirl Holiday Pop Up - TBA
100+ local vendors, with new vendors each day!
Admission: TBA