Holiday Artisan Markets

A Season of Art, Culture and Community Cheer

By:

Trisha Doucette

This holiday season, San Antonio celebrates creativity, heritage and festive spirit. From the long-standing traditions to the lively family-friendly events, each market offers a unique blend of handcrafted gifts, local artistry and joyful experiences.

Zonarte Market

Friday, November 21 | 6:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday, November 22 | 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, November 23 | 10:00am to 6:00pm
Centro Cultural Atzlan

For 29 years, featured artists and artisans have been bringing their handmade gifts, original prints, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, textiles and artesania.

36th Annual Mercado de Paz/Peace Market

Friday & Saturday, November 28-29 | 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, November 30 | Noon to 6:00pm
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center

For three days, Peace Market provides a direct interaction with artists and artesanos. There’s music, food and, of course, a lot of shopping!

Holidays on Jones: Family Day & Holiday Market 

Saturday, November 29 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
San Antonio Museum of Art

Shop for gifts from more than 50 local artists and makers and, in Family Day tradition, admission to the Museum is free for all! Enjoy artmaking, live performances, storytelling and workshops and demonstrations by community partners.

Holiday Art Market

November 29 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Bring the family to enjoy live holiday music, a reindeer exhibit, games and shopping! Over 50 vendors are offering unique hand-crafted items, including home decor, gourmet food, accessories, gifts and much more.

The Gathered Market

Sunday, December 7 | 9:00am to 3:00pm
Witte Museum

Shopping from local makers and adopting dogs that need a forever home is what this market is about. A portion of ticket sales goes to support area nonprofits, with Orphan Grain Train, who donates gently used clothing internationally, and Charming Pet Rescue, a pet adoption agency, being the recipients this year.

Hecho A Mano

Sunday, December 7 | 10:00 to 4:00pm
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Latino Bookstore

This beloved holiday artisan market will bring local artists and makers for artwork, gifts and handmade goods.

Pearl Holiday Markets

Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 | 5:00 to 9:00pm
Historic Pearl District

Holiday Night Markets feature festive music, unique local vendors and holiday activities. 

Holiday in the Village at La Villita

Friday, December 12 | 3:00 to 10:00pm
Saturday, December 13 | Noon to 10:00pm
Sunday, December 14 | Noon to 7:00pm
La Villita Historic Arts Village-Maverick Plaza

There’s fun for all ages with tamale and chocolate making demonstrations by Chef Johnny Hernandez, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, a gingerbread building competition, an enchanting Alsatian-style village setting and more. 

Holiday Gift Market in Civic Park at Hemisfair
Holiday in the Garden in Yanaguana Garden 

Saturday, December 20 | 10:00am to 4:00pm
Hemisfair

A delightful mix of vendors offers unique treasures for everyone, and for the kids, Yanaguana Garden brings photos with Santa, reindeer, bubble snow and kid’s crafts.

 
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