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Shop Boulder's Winter Artisan Markets

With a high concentration of artists, Boulder overflows with creativity. And this is the time of year when their amazing creations overflow, too — from rows of booths at Boulder's many artisan markets, craft fairs, makers marts, and holiday markets. If you want to shop Boulder's arts and crafts this season, here's where to do it.

November

NoBo Art District First Fridays

November 1, 2024, 6-9pm
North Boulder

On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. It’s your chance to go inside the creative process and meet painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and other creatives.

Boulder Mountain Handmade

November 9-10, 2024
Boulder Elks Lodge

Shop unique, handmade art, craft and specialty products with proceeds from booth rentals, Boulder Mountain Creates and Boulder Mountain Bakes going to emergency responders of the Boulder Mountain Fire Department.

Rayback Winter Market

November 9, 2024
Rayback Collective

Rayback's mini winter market will feature local artists and vendors. A great way to get a head-start on holiday shopping!

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market

November 23, 2024
Downtown
Artisans will fill the blocks of Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, featuring the best of local, handmade craft, art and design in a festive setting. Its central downtown location makes this market a convenient location to do all of your holiday shopping and celebrating.

Bonus: A group of CU Environmental Product Design students will once again construct an experimental pop-up shop at Firefly to sell their original designs, each beautifully crafted from upcycled materials to emphasize sustainable design and the environmental impact of purchases. Get there early—they sell out fast!

A family and their dog enjoying the Firefly Holiday Market.

Small Business Saturday

November 23, 2024
Downtown
Shopping local is the Boulder way, and Small Business Saturday is a great day to join in. Head to Pearl Street, where historic buildings are filled with boutiques and indie shops, plus cute eateries, bookstores, and coffee shops. Holiday lights will be twinkling overhead. Don’t forget to explore “off the bricks” on West Pearl and East Pearl, too.

BMoCA Holiday Pop-Up Shop

November 26-December 29, 2024
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Arts

Explore a unique selection of gifts created by local Boulder and Colorado artists for your holiday gift-giving in this museum's popular holiday pop-up shop.

Natural Highs Winter Craft Market

November 30, 2024
Museum of Boulder

For the price of admission get access to the museum exhibits and vendors of all ages selling handmade arts, crafts and other goods. Support teens, mental health and healthy alternatives to substance abuse in Boulder. Learn about self-care practices and enjoy a yerba mate and herb bar as well as a free AcuDetox station.

December

Chautauqua WinterFest Market

December 5-7, 2024
Chautauqua Community House
Shop specially curated treasures from local artists and vendors at the foot of the Flatirons. Find something special for the Chautauqua-lover on your list and choose from a wide variety of Chautauqua-branded merchandise.

The Studio (Boulder) Holiday Market

December 5, 2024
The Studio (Boulder)

Enjoy art and gifts by local vendors while sipping on complimentary cocktails at this stylish coworking space. Complimentary food, wine, and beer will also be served!

ARTastic Holiday Market

December 6, 2024
Horizons K-8 School

This holiday market features unique hand-crafted treasures from local artists and crafters. Check some people off your gift list, indulge in yourself, enjoy the festive atmosphere and support the local community.

NoBo Art District First Fridays

December 6, 2024, 6-9pm
North Boulder

On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. It’s your chance to go inside the creative process and meet painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and other creatives.

Queer Winter Market

December 6-7, 2024
Rocky Mountain Equality

Sip on complimentary hot chocolate and browse unique crafts to delight friends and family. Free and open to the public.

Vegan Holiday Market

December 7, 2024
The Avalon

Support small businesses while also shopping with compassion for holiday gifts. Enjoy live music, grab lunch and knock out some of your holiday shopping.

Holiday Artisan Market at Rags

December 7, 2024
Rags Consignment Warehouse

Shop local vendors and lovely discounted secondhand finds at this local thrifter favorite.

NoBo’s Emerald City Warehouses Holiday Market

December 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22
North Boulder Art District

NoBo and local Emerald City galleries and studios are hosting a free collaborative holiday market featuring fine art, handcrafted gifts, and a chance to meet the artists behind the work while enjoying extended hours at participating Emerald City studios and galleries.

Holiday Artisan Market & Silent Auction

December 7-8, 2024
Eldorado Mountain Yoga Ashram

Shop handcrafted gifts, enjoy live music and even take a free yoga or meditation class during this exciting silent auction.

Groundworks Art Lab Holiday Sale

December 14-15, 2024
Groundworks Art Lab

This annual sale features the handmade work of Groundworks Art Lab instructors, staff and board members. You’ll find pottery and ceramic work, prints, and other handcrafted goods, with proceeds from the Holiday Sale benefiting the participating artists and Studio Arts Boulder's programming.

Boulder Holiday Gift Festival

December 15, 2024
Boulder YMCA

Shop an array of amazing, high-quality and locally made gifts at the YMCA's annual Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. Admission is free and a holiday concert begins at noon.