Christmas is right around the corner. One of my favorite things to do is walk around a local Christmas market with a warm cup of something sweet. If you agree, check out these awesome Central Alberta Christmas Markets.
What constitutes Central Alberta? Between Edmonton and Calgary without including either. I’ve also included community shopping events because they are similar to a market and a great Christmas shopping experience. Looking for markets in Calgary? Check out my Calgary Christmas Markets 2023 post!
This list has been put together from publicly available information. Please check with event/organizer pages before you travel to a market in case of changes in date, times or locations.
If you are the organizer for one of the events listed and you have more info for me, a lovely blurb I can use or information to make the listing more correct…drop me a comment or reach out to me via email or social media. If you know of one I’m missing, let me know and I’ll add it!
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Christmas Markets in Central Alberta – November 2023
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Friday, November 3, 2023
Christmas in Markerville – Noon – 5pm – Markerville Creamery, Markerville
Crossfield Christmas Market – 5pm – 9pm – Across 4 Venues, Crossfield
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Christmas in Markerville – Noon – 5pm – Markerville Creamery, Markerville
Crossfield Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm– Across 4 Venues, Crossfield
Meridian Beach Christmas Market – 10am – 2pm – Northeast End of Gull Lake at the Meridian Beach Hall
Leduc Extravaganza -10am – 4pm – Christ the King School, Leduc
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Christmas Market & Perogy Sale – 11am – 7pm – Thorsby Community Centre, Thorsby
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Christmas in Markerville – Noon – 5pm – Markerville Creamery, Markerville
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Christmas Market & Perogy Sale – 11am – 4pm – Thorsby Community Centre, Thorsby
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Sip & Shop Christmas Market – 6pm – 9pm – The Little Red Barn, Red Deer
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – Noon – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Nordegg Christmas Market – 10am – 5pm – Nordegg Community Hall, Nordegg
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Bentley Late Night Shopping Event – 6pm – 9pm – Bentley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Rimbey Christmas Bazaar – 10am – 3pm – Peter Lougheed Centre, Rimbey
Sip & Shop Christmas Market – 6pm – 9pm – The Little Red Barn, Red Deer
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Trochu & District Arboretum’s Annual Christmas Market – 3pm – 7pm – Trochu Community Hall, Trochu
Friday, November 17, 2023
Best of Christmas Craft Sale – Noon – 8pm – Dancer’s Edge Studio, Lacombe
Ponoka Christmas Moonlight Madness – until 9pm – Ponoka
Balzac Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Gym 4031, Balzac
Ponoka Potter’s Guild Winter Show and Sale – 2pm – 9pm – 4900 54 Street, Ponoka
Christmas in Caroline Market – 4pm – 8pm – Kurt Browning Arena Hall, Caroline
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Rimbey Farmer’s Market Christmas Market – 11am – 3pm – Peter Lougheed Centre, Rimbey
Eckville Christmas Market – 10am – 3:30 – Eckville Community Centre, Eckville
Just for You Christmas Craft Show and Market – 10am – 4pm – Baymont Inn & Suites, Red Deer
Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Hartman’s Hollow Event Center, Didsbury
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Best of Christmas Craft Sale – 10 am – 4pm – Dancer’s Edge Studio, Lacombe
Ponoka Community Market Christmas Markets – 3pm – 7:30pm -5110 48 Avenue, Ponoka
Red Deer Pottery Club and Red Deer Art Club Christmas Show and Sale – 10am – 3pm – Recreation Centre 4501 47A Avenue, Red Deer
Mirror Christmas Market – 10am – 2pm – Mirror Community Hall, Mirror
Christmas in the Country – 10am – 4pm – Ponoka Moose Halls, Ponoka
Leslieville Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Leslieville Community Hall, Leslieville
Balzac Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Gym 4031, Balzac
Ponoka Potter’s Guild Winter Show and Sale – 9am – 4pm – 4900 54 Street, Ponoka
Rustic & Western Christmas Sale – 10am – 4pm – 9km North of Bentley on Hwy 20 or 14 km South of Rimbey
Christmas Market and Bake Sale – 9am – 3pm – Dovercourt Community Hall, Hwy 22 & TWP37-2
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Friday at the Park Christmas Market – 1pm – 4:30pm– Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Spruce View Christmas Market – 10am – 3pm – Spruce View Hall, Spruce View
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
11th Annual Winter Vendor Splendor – 10am – 3pm – Norseman Inn, Camrose
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Blackfalds Pop Up Market – 4pm – 7pm – Blackfalds Community Hall, Blackfalds
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Sip & Shop Christmas Market – 6pm – 9pm – The Little Red Barn, Red Deer
25th Annual Lacombe Christmas Faire – 4pm – 9pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Under $100 Art Market – 4pm – 9pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Friday, November 24, 2023
25th Annual Lacombe Christmas Faire – 10am- 6pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Under $100 Art Market – 10am – 6pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Downtown Winter Market – 3pm – 7pm – Millennium Centre, Red Deer
Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market (This is a members only event. You can buy a museum membership before the event) – 5pm – 8pm – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Red Deer
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Gull Lake Honey Christmas Market – Gull Lake Honey Company, Gull Lake
Christmas in Water Valley – 10am – 4pm – Water Valley
Didsbury Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Zion Church, Didsbury
Creative Collective Xmas Bazaar – 10am – 6pm – Ponoka Legion, Ponoka
Christmas Market and Adoption Event – Noon – 5pm – Klassic Kennels, Red Deer
Christmas Craft Market – 10am – 4pm – Calmar Elementary, Calmar
Touch of Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Olds Regional Exhibition, Olds
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
25th Annual Lacombe Christmas Faire – 10am- 4pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Under $100 Art Market – 10am – 4pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Vintage & Vines Country Market – 10am – 4pm – Badlands Community Facility, Drumheller
Downtown Winter Market – Noon- 7pm – Millennium Centre, Red Deer
Rare & Remarkable Artisan Market – 10am – 4pm – Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Red Deer
Old Fashioned Christmas – 1pm – 4pm – Yeoford Hall, Yeoford
Sparkling, Sparling Winter Market – 10am – 4pm – Sparling School, Camrose
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Ponoka Farmer’s Market Christmas Market – 10 am – 3 pm -Ponoka Legion, Ponoka
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Christmas Markets in Central Alberta – December 2023
Friday, December 1, 2023
Christmas in Caroline Market – 4pm – 8pm – Kurt Browning Arena Hall, Caroline
The Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market – 4pm – 8pm – Nexsource Centre, Sylvan Lake
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Bentley Late Night Shopping Event – 6pm – 9pm – Bentley
Little of This Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Abbey Centre, Blackfalds
Rimbey Farmer’s Market Christmas Market – 11am – 3pm – Peter Lougheed Centre, Rimbey
Friday at the Park Christmas Market – 11am – 3pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Beiseker Christmas Market – 10am – ? – Beiseker Community Centre, Beiseker
Countdown to Christmas Market – 10am – 3pm – Holy Trinity Catholic School, Olds
Christmas Holiday Craft Show and Market – 10am – 4pm – Baymont Inn & Suites, Red Deer
Alix Dance Club Christmas Market – 10am – 2pm – Alix Dance Club, Alix
Crazy Country Chicks & Spruce It Up Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Alix & Area Community Resource Centre, Alix
Country Christmas Market – 10am – 3pm – Co-Op Place, Wetaskawin $2 entrance fee
The Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market – 10am – 4pm – Nexsource Centre, Sylvan Lake
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Sunday, December 3, 2023
A Country Christmas Market – Noon – 4pm – Community Hall, Donalda
Little of This Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Abbey Centre, Blackfalds
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Gnome-made Christmas Gifts, Baking and Craft Show – 10am – 4pm – Norsemen Inn, Camrose
Monday, December 4, 2023
Ponoka Community Market Christmas Markets – 3pm – 7pm -5110 48 Avenue, Ponoka
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Clive Christmas Market – 2pm – 7pm – Clive Community Hall, Clive
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Ponoka Farmer’s Market Christmas Market – 10 am – 3 pm – Ponoka Legion, Ponoka
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Twilight Shopping – Rimbey
Friday, December 8, 2023
Christmas Sip & Shop – 5pm – 9pm – Nexsource Centre, Sylvan Lake
Stettler Ag Society Christmas Market – 4pm – 7pm – 4516 52nd Street, Stettler
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Stettler Ag Society Christmas Market – 11am – 3pm – 4516 52nd Street, Stettler
Snowflake Saturday Market – Delburne
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Bentley Farmer’s Market Christmas Market – Bentley AG Centre, Bentley
Christmas Jingle Bell Shop – 10am – 4pm – Beaumont Community Centre, Beaumont
Young Entrepreneur Christmas Market – 10am – 2pm – Nexsource Centre, Sylvan Lake
Irma School Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – Irma School, Irma
Red Deer MADE Christmas in the County – 10am – 5pm – Westerner Park, Red Deer
Ryley School Christmas Market – 10am – 4pm – 5211 52 Ave, Ryley
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Christmas Jingle Bell Shop – 10am – 4pm – Beaumont Community Centre, Beaumont
Red Deer MADE Christmas in the County – 10am – 5pm – Westerner Park, Red Deer
1st Annual New Norway Christmas Market – 10am – 3pm – New Norway Community Hall, New Norway
Monday, December 11, 2023
Ponoka Community Market Christmas Markets – 3pm – 7pm -5110 48 Avenue, Ponoka
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
Friday, December 15, 2023
Christmas Farmer’s Market – 4pm – 7pm – Innisfail Legion, Innisfail
Three Moons Three Souls “Two Day” Christmas Market -11am – 4pm – Olds Royal Canadian Legion, Olds
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Three Moons Three Souls “Two Day” Christmas Market -11am – 4pm – Olds Royal Canadian Legion, Olds
Christmas Craft and Market Sale – 10am – 4pm – Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Blue Grass Enchanted Christmas Market – 11am – 4pm – Blue Grass Garden Centre, Red Deer
Monday, December 18, 2023
Ponoka Community Market Christmas Markets – 3pm – 7pm -5110 48 Avenue, Ponoka
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Lacombe Farmer’s Market Winter Christmas Market – 4pm – 8pm – Lacombe Memorial Centre, Lacombe
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Katherine
Thursday 16th of November 2023
I believe there's a Spirit of Christmas yuletide festival sale in Sylvan Lake on Dec 1 and 2 at the Nexus center that I didn't see it on the list
Merry Kuchle
Thursday 16th of November 2023
I'll have a look and get it added! Thanks!
Bekki Jay
Tuesday 7th of November 2023
Country Christmas Market, Wetaskiwin @ CO-OP Place (Drill Hall), December 2, 10 AM to 3PM, $2/person or $5/family
Merry Kuchle
Wednesday 8th of November 2023
Added! Thank you!
Lynn LeCorre
Thursday 2nd of November 2023
Hi Merry,
Can you please add that Rare and Remarkable Artisan Market at Red Deer Museum is a MEMBERS ONLY event? This event is meant to be private to encourage public to buy a membership in advance.
Thank you.
Merry Kuchle
Thursday 2nd of November 2023
Can do. I must have missed that in the information online.
Karen brodie
Monday 30th of October 2023
The Red Deer Pottery Club has a pottery sale in collaboration with the Art Club at the Recreation Centre in downtown Red Deer at 4501-47A Ave. Red Deer on November 18 from 10:00 until 3:00.
Merry Kuchle
Tuesday 31st of October 2023
It's added now. Thank you!
Wendy
Sunday 29th of October 2023
Red Deer Museum (MAG) is Nov 24 and 25. I’ve tagged them to give you details
Merry Kuchle
Tuesday 31st of October 2023
Added! Thank you!