Central Alberta is ready to welcome the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re looking for festive holiday activities, the Red Deer Christmas Market scene has you covered with a huge variety of craft shows, artisan fairs, and winter festivals across the region.
To make your holiday shopping and planning easy, we’ve organized the best markets for the season below. Pull out your calendar and get ready to support local!
Markets by Date: Red Deer Christmas Market Calendar
You can find a festive market happening nearly every weekend leading up to Christmas. Here are the must-see events:
- Blue Grass Garden Centre Christmas Market
- Every Sunday until Christmas
- ????Blue Grass Garden Centre
- Christmas Craft & Market
- Begins November 8, every Saturday until Christmas
- ????Parkland Garden Centre
- Parkland Holiday Pop-Up Market
- November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11:00am-5:00pm
- ????Parkland Mall
- Winter Market
- November 15, 11:00am-4:00pm
- ????Bower Ponds
- Rare and Remarkable Artisan Market
- November 21 (Red Deer Museum + Art Galley members only), 5:00pm-8:00pm, November 22, 10:00am-4:30pm
- ????Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery
- Merry & Bright Market
- November 22, 11:00am-4:00pm
- ????Cenovus Learning Common – Red Deer Polytechnic
- Mini Masters Winter Gift Market
- November 22 & December 5, 11:00am-4:00pm
- ????Red Deer Arts Council
- Norwegian Laft Hus Society Annual Craft and Bake Sale
- November 22, 9:00am-4:00pm, November 23, 12:00pm-4:00pm
- ????Norwegian Laft Hus, Heritage Square
- Holiday Craft Fair
- November 22-23, 10:00am-5:00pm
- ????Kerry Wood Nature Centre
- Pottery Club Annual Christmas Sale
- November 22, 10:00am-3:00pm
- ????Rec Centre
- Christmas Craft Fair at the YMCA
- November 22, 10:00am-4:00pm
- ????Northside Community Centre, YMCA
- Der Rothirscher Weihnachtsmarkt (The Red Deer German Christmas Market)
- November 29, 11:00am-9:00pm
- Capstone 150 Square
- Red Deer Festival of Trees
- November 28 – November 30
- ????Westerner Park
- Winterlust: A Very Merry Market
- December 7, 11:00am-4:30pm
- ????Bo’s Bar & Stage
- 5th Annual Red Deer Christmas in the County Festival
- December 6, 10:00am-5:00pm, December 7, 10:00am-4:00pm
- ????Westerner Park – Parkland Pavilion
- A Westerner Christmas
- December 14-15, 10:00am-4:00pm
- ????Westerner Park – Stockmens Pavilion
- Central Alberta Treasures Market
- December 7, 14, 21, 12:00pm-4:00pm
- ????Red Deer Resort & Casino
- Christmas at the Market
- December 19-20, 9:00am-7:00pm, December 21, 10:00am-6:00pm
- ????Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market
Pro-Tips for Your Red Deer Christmas Market Visit
- Bring Cash and Reusable Bags: While most vendors accept credit/debit, bringing cash is always a good idea, and bags are essential for all those treasures you’ll find!
- Check the Event Page: For markets at Westerner Park, the Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market, or unique venues, it’s always a good idea to check their official pages for parking details and up-to-the-minute vendor lists.
Whether you’re looking for a homemade gift, a sweet treat, or just a dose of festive cheer, the Red Deer Christmas Market community has everything you need to celebrate the season!
