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Cabin Radio’s guide to 2026 holiday craft markets

An illustration of holiday ornaments. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio

It’s that time of the year again, when artisans across the NWT are selling their beadwork, carving, knitting, baking and more.

That’s right – it’s craft market season, baby!

Whether you’re looking for a pair of fur mitts, one-of-a-kind earrings or some northern art, holiday markets are a great place to find it.

On this page you’ll find a list of markets and bazaars happening across the territory, though note this will not include holiday sales and promotions at businesses. We’ll add information about more events as we get it and remove markets after they have occurred.

If we’re missing any holiday markets you know of, send us an email with details.  

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Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ

Saturday, November 7

A craft sale at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

A craft fair at the Multiplex gym from 11am to 3pm.

Saturday, November 14

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A Christmas bazaar at Northern United Place from 10am to 3pm.

A craft sale at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

The NWT Handmade Holiday Market at the Explorer Hotel and Chateau Nova from 10am to 4pm.

A holiday craft fair at Mildred Hall School from 10am to 3pm.

Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22

A winter market Saturday at Sir John Franklin High School from 11am to 3pm.

A craft sale Saturday at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

Christmas craft sale Sunday at Weledeh Catholic School from 10am to 2pm.

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An art and craft market Sunday at Makerspace from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29

A Christmas craft sale at École St Joseph School on Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

The Yellowknife Quilters Guild’s annual Christmas sale at Center Ice Plaza on Saturday from 9am to 3pm.

The Tłı̨chǫ Arts Holiday Sale and Showcase at the Chateau Nova Hotel on Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm.

A craft sale at K’àlemì Dene School on Saturday from 11am-2pm.

A holiday market at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts’ annual sale will take place both days from 9am to 4pm.

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Saturday, December 5 and Sunday December 6

A winter market Saturday at Range Lake North School from 10am to 2pm.

A Christmas bazaar Saturday at Northern United Place from 10am to 3pm.

A craft sale Saturday at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

An art and craft market Sunday at Makerspace from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Saturday, December 12

A Christmas holiday market at Copperhouse from 10am to 2pm.

A craft sale at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

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Saturday, December 19

A craft sale at K’àlemì Dene School from 11am-2pm.

Fort Smith

Saturday, December 5

A craft market and visit with Santa in the Aurora College foyer from 10am to 2pm.

The Open Sky Creative Society is planning a Christmas bazaar. It says more details will be released closer to the date.

Inuvik

Friday, November 13 to Sunday November 15

A Christmas craft fair at the community hall on Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday from noon to 6pm and Sunday from noon to 4pm.