Illustration of a church hall bazaar with tables of jams, knitted goods and toys and volunteers serving cocoa (Holiday Marketplace)
Christmas Markets

Holiday Marketplace

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Visitors can browse a curated selection of contemporary craft and design created by Los Angeles-based makers, with items ranging from ceramics, jewelry, and textiles to glasswork and artisanal chocolates. The event features music, refreshments, and family-friendly drop-in workshops such as handmade holiday wrapping and card making. Held primarily in the outdoor courtyard, the marketplace celebrates local craft while supporting the museum's programming.

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  • Sunday admission is pay-what-you-can.
  • If it rains, the outdoor courtyard marketplace relocates indoors to the museum's gallery and workshop spaces.
  • Purchases are tallied by vendors and then paid for at staffed museum kiosks before picking up your items.

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Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the marketplace take place on the museum grounds?

The event is held in Craft Contemporary's outdoor courtyard facing Wilshire Boulevard, with booths moving indoors to the galleries and workshop spaces in the event of rain.

How does payment work when shopping with vendors?

Vendors tally your items in a receipt book, which you take to a staffed museum kiosk to pay. Once paid, you bring proof of purchase back to the vendor table to collect your goods.

What kinds of goods are sold at the event?

The marketplace showcases one-of-a-kind contemporary craft and design, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, glasswork, floral arrangements, and artisanal chocolates.

Are there activities available besides shopping?

Yes, visitors can enjoy music, refreshments, and all-ages drop-in creative workshops like sustainable holiday wrapping and card-making.

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