Make your list, check it twice, and then shop locally owned and made by heading to our many holiday markets and bazaars in Thurston County! You will find well-made and unique gifts for everyone your list – and even some treats for yourself! Get a peppermint mocha and head to these 2024 holiday markets and bazaars near Olympia and Throughout Thurston County.
Winter Craft Fair
November 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Faith Community Center
7075 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey
Faith Community Center is having its Homemade, Handmade & Made with Love Winter Craft Fair on November 2, 2024 – get that list crossed off early! Find homemade items, live raffles and concessions. Free parking and free admission. Proceeds benefit Faith Lutheran youth group.
Carlyon Beach Craft Fair and Bake Sale
November 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Carlyon Beach Club House
2719 Island Dr NW, Olympia
The Carlyon Beach Craft Fair will have community and local artisans and crafters selling their unique products, perfect for everyone on your gift list. Find jewelry, scarves, soaps, wooden toys, Christmas ornaments and cards, leather purses, quilts fabric bags, photography, stained glass and more!
Girlfriends Holiday Market
November 8, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
November 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey
The Girlfriends Holiday Market is back and promises to be the perfect kick-off to the shopping season! Find all kinds of goodies from homemade items to vintage décor and collectibles. Early buyer admission, 3 p.m. to – 5 p.m., is $10, after that admission is $5. Kids under 16 are free and so is parking.
Fall into Christmas Bazaar
November 9: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tumwater United Methodist Church
1401 Lake Park Drive SW, Tumwater
360.753.8804
The Tumwater United Methodist Church Fall Into Christmas Bazaar in Tumwater is perfect for everyone on your list. Look for stocking stuffers, handcrafted gifts and décor, baked goods and more! There will also be raffle items. If you need more information, call 360.753.8804.
5th Annual Holiday Bazaar
November 9-10: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Prosperity Grange
3701 Steamboat Loop Road, Olympia
The Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm’s annual Holiday Bazaar has local artists, crafters and more. Find baked goods, gifts and decorations to make your season bright. You will find plenty of lavender products, of course! Enjoy music and warm drinks while you shop.
Kris Kringle Holiday Market
November 16: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Lacey Community Center
6729 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey
Put on by the Spouses’ Club of Lewis-McChord, the Kris Kringle Holiday Market has shopping, free Santa photos and kids crafts. Enjoy the food trucks and beer garden when you need a break from shopping. They will be taking toy drive donations too.
Swede Hall Holiday Bazaar
November 22-23
18543 Albany Street SW, Rochester
This Holiday Bazaar in Rochester has all kinds of things from Scentsy warmers to handmade gifts and fresh wreaths to deck your halls. There will be food to enjoy while you shop.
125th Annual Christmas Bazaar
November 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
First United Methodist Church of Olympia
1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia
Looking for those homemade baked goods…without having to bake them yourself? Head to the Annual Christmas Bazaar put on by the First United Methodist Church of Olympia! They will have baked goods, candies and even a cookie walk! Then check out all the gift items including handmade and vintage. There will be a snack bar and kids’ activities. Be sure to check out the Christmas wreathes and plants too. Sales from the bazaar benefit families through local and national nonprofits.
South Sound Artisan Guild Market
November 23: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Capital Mall
625 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Olympia
Be sure to check out the South Sound Artisan Guild Market at the Capital Mall on November 23. They will have unique gift items for everyone your list – even the dog!
Craft Market
November 23: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Arbutus Folk School
705 4th Avenue E, Olympia
Discover gifts and goods made by local artists on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at Arbutus Folk School’s pop-up market in their brand-new location. Staff artists will have all kinds of unique, handmade items including scarves, prints, bags, goggles, cards, pottery, decorative tiles, vases, cutting boards, books, ornaments, games, masks and more! They artists have many different ages and price-points in
mind for this market, with a goal to offer something for everyone. You can also purchase gift certificates to their community classes, which make great gifts! More information can be found on the Arbutus Folk School website or by contacting them at info@arbutusfolkschool.org.
Holiday in the Northwest Market
November 29: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
November 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurston County Fairgrounds
3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey
Head to South Sound Makers Market’s Holiday in the Northwest Market at the Thurston County Fairground for unique Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping. Free admission and free parking means you can spend more on gifts at this fun marketing featuring over 80 vendors and food trucks. Get your photo with Santa too!
Tenino Holiday Market 2024
November 29 – December 1: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Kodiak Room
225 Sussex SW, Tenino
The Tenino Holiday Market is once again happening Thanksgiving weekend! Check out all the fun gifts, decorations, treats from more than 36 local artisans. Find out more by visiting the Tenino Holiday Market Facebook event page.
Lincoln Winter Market
November 30: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lincoln Options Elementary School
213 21st Avenue SE Olympia
Benefiting the Lincoln Options Community Council, the Lincoln Winter Market features live music, activities, warm drinks and treats! This holiday bazaar in Olympia is special, with a market area with items made by the kids! Visit the Lincoln Options Elementary School website for more information.
Hawks Holiday Happening Gift and Craft Fair
December 7
River Ridge High School
350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey
The Hawks Holiday Happening Gift and Craft Fair is a wonderful holiday market in Lacey benefitting the River Ridge High School Band Boosters. Find over 100 vendors to shop as well as music, door prizes, food and more. Visit the Hawks Holiday Happening Facebook page for more information.
Holiday Native Art Fair
December 13-14, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Evergreen State College House of Welcome Longhouse
2800 Dogtooth Lane NW, Olympia
The Holiday Native Art Fair at The Evergreen State College will cross off your shopping list with unique finds that your loved ones are sure to cherish. Art, jewelry, paintings and carvings all made by local Native American artists are just some of the things you will find. Indian Tacos and frybread will be available to purchase as well. Find out more on The Evergreen State College website.
Holiday Market
December 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
West Central Park
1919 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia
Find local craft vendors, food and festive caroling at the West Central Park. Street parking on Cushing or in the parking lot, enter via the 4th Avenue driveway. Event is weather dependent. Check the West Central Park Neighborhood website for updates.
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