The best Christmas markets in San Francisco

Christmas decorations Downtown San Francisco San Francisco photo by Franco Foilini Wikimedia

The best Christmas markets in San Francisco

 Christmas holiday is the usually most  awaited time of the year. This holiday is when receive and give away gift to most special people in our life. 

 Christmas markets in San Francisco normally provide everything from entertainment to relaxed stylish yards. When you are in the city you will experiences festive, classic and cozy fun. Including eating hot chocolates to ice skating.

San Francisco has Christmas market for everyone. Whether it a family vacation or weekends away with friend’s It has vibrant and unique markets.

Pop over to these outdoor holiday markets and scoop up gifts for under the tree from local artisans. Featuring Bay Area-made crafts, art, home goods, and more, there’s something for everyone on your list this year.

Here are the best   Christmas market in San Francisco.

1. The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Stars lanterns lighting Christmas light photo from Pixabay

 The Christmas fair is held at the Cow Palace Exhibition Halls. It has Christmas shopping, dance floor and pubs. Most of the shops are lit by lamps with gifts. The place is open for five weekends.

Its settings are that of the London of Charles Dickens, city with streets full of literary and full of historical characters. Also you will be to appreciate the seductive aromas of roasted chestnuts and with an hearty meals typical of Christmas. The markets started November 23^rd to December 22^nd.

The Dickens Christmas fair is valuable tradition in San Francisco since 1970. It is a wonderful ways to celebrate the holidays. Opening hours; 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 pm weekends only.

2. The German Holiday Market

The German Markets located at the City Hall Plaza in Mountain View. When you visit the place you will find a recreation of the festivity atmosphere. The open-air winter markets are found in village throughout Austria, Germany and Switzerland. This is a unique village market

It offers Germans items like wine, beer, sausages, bread and cakes. You can also have German handicrafts in the markets .This is fair’s traditional. The fair normally open every day from 8:00 a.m.  to 9:00 p.m.

3. The Sunset Holiday Mercantile Holiday Market

The market is normally held at the San Francisco county building. Its start on December on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m.to 5:00p.m. When you visit the place you will have a chance to shop for delicious meals, art, beverages, beer, wine and crafts. This market fair has more than 90 vendors. That may results to having a lot of option to choose from.

4. San Francisco Made Holiday Fair

Christmas decors photo by Felix Pixaby

The San Francisco Holiday Fair happens in San Francisco Fair Building. The goods aired are made locally. The items range from holiday cards, jewelry, toys, body product stationery, bags, decorations and wine to home items.

They are different artworks that are also aired. They include art students studying at California College. It is usually open starting from December 16^th from 11:00 a.am to 5:00 p.m.

5. The Ocean Avenue Craft Fair

The traditional craft fair normally take place on the Ocean Avenue. It is organized by non-profit OMI Cultural Participation Project. The Fair has stunning feature from selection of hand-crafted gifts from local artists. It is a great way to shop with an easy conscience and is known to giving back to the wonderfully vibrant city.

6. BG Craft Fest Market

The crafts markets are around the corner stone of San Francisco’s holiday experience. It has more pop-up shops than you can count. Also it has staggering number of event.

 The Bg Craft Fest at the Bedford Gallery feature on one of the most impressive selection of items. From the local artists and designers. It also includes soaps, candles, jewelry, ceramics and artwork. The market holds hands on crafts workshop for visitors. Though one is recommended to buy tickets purposely to go quickly and be sure to book in advance

7. The Holiday Artisan Market

Market fair ground photo from Pixabay

The Asian Art Museum Holiday market is a firm favorite among the locals. It already expanded with stunning gifts shop selection. It includes some truly unique gift ideas. The market has signed cookbooks to hand crafted jewelry. This Market offers a selection of couture items inspired by the museum exhibitions.

It deal option is particularly special and has stylish gifts. The on-day event features books, ceramics, fashion ornament and specialty food products

8. The Christmas market at Allied Art Guild

Christmas market decors photo by Herman Pixabay

 One is recommended to visit the market at Allied Arts Guild. It is usually on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Get to enjoy the handcrafted goods like knitted sweaters, soap and lotion gift packs, belts, bags and other variety of local vendors and artists It also offer activities and treats for kids. So one is recommended to bring them along

9. The Winter Wonderland

The winter wonderland has been one favorites in San Francisco for over 8years.It held at the historic By view Opera HOUSE Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre on the December.

At this place you will find a lot of vendors and artisans with excellent gift. From which you can choose. They might include of Holiday crafts with the museum of craft and design and food vendors. Also kid tends to enjoy ice skating and snow land. Winter wonderland is for everyone. Also recommended to visit Santa for a free stocking.

10. Santa’s Tree Farm and Village

Christmas tree farm in San Francisco photo by Peter Wikimedia

Its originated in1972. Santa Tree Farm and Village is located in Half moon Bay. The Christmas tree farm has 6 different kinds of Christmas trees. They all grow right on the farm. One is always  send off with the saw to choose and cut the perfect Christmas tree

This happens the day after thanksgiving. One is requested head over to the small town of Half moon bay to enjoy Santa’s Tree Farm and village.  While you are at this festive village one can pick out your Christmas tree, decorate a Christmas stocking. Also one can do  a little holiday shopping at the sleigh bells gifts shops.