The Sunshine Coast is full of festive spirit this season — from seaside craft fairs to cider markets and cozy evening shop hops. Whether you’re hunting for handcrafted gifts or soaking up the holiday atmosphere, here’s what’s happening Coast-wide this year:
Sunnycrest Mall Holiday Market ➤ coastculture.com
Nov 15 – 16, 2025 | 10 am – 4 pm | Sunnycrest Mall, 900 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
Early holiday shopping made easy with 35+ local vendors under one roof.
56th Annual Christmas Craft Fair – Roberts Creek ➤ coastculture.com
Nov 21 – 23, 2025 | Roberts Creek Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Rd
A Sunshine Coast tradition for over half a century featuring 30+ local makers, food, and festive charm.
Winter Festival & Market at Gibsons Public Market ➤ gibsonspublicmarket.com
Dec 5 – 7, 2025 | 473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons
Three days of artisan vendors, live music, kids’ crafts — and yes, “Scuba Santa.”
HMB Holiday Market & Kids Craft Fair ➤ hmbholidaymarket.ca
Dec 5, 2025 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Halfmoon Bay Elementary School, 8086 Northwood Rd
A beloved family-friendly evening featuring youth vendors and community cheer.
Festival of Lights Parade – Downtown Sechelt ➤ VisitSecheltDowntown.com
Dec 6, 2025 | 11 am–7 pm | Cowrie Street, Sechelt
Annual parade and holiday market lighting up downtown Sechelt with lights, music and festive vendor stands.
Sunday Cider Holiday Market ➤ sundaycider.com
Dec 14 – 15, 2025 | 11 am – 5 pm | 1632 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Gibsons
Sip cider, shop local, and relax in this festive artisan market setting.
Pender Harbour WinterFest 2025 ➤ coastculture.com
Sat Dec 20, 2025 | 3:00–9:00 pm | Seafarer’s Millennium Park (Gov’t Wharf), Madeira Park
Waterfront festivities with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, bonfire, Santa’s Workshop, kids’ crafts, mulled wine, games—and the lighted boat parade at dusk