Denver’s Gift Giving Guide

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With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving around the corner, the holidays have once again arrived! To usher in the season, Denver has the best selection of unique shopping spots. From local artisans, craft shows, and holiday markets, there’s something for everyone on your list. Check out our picks for the best places for the best gifts.

 

Local Artisans and Craft Fairs

  • Art in the Highlands
    • Nov 20 & 21, 10am to 5pm
    • Elks Lodge #17, 2475 W. 26th Ave., Denver
    • Handmade crafts, fine art, food, gifts, and more.
  • Sugar Plum Bazaar
    • Nov 20 & 21
    • Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
    • 120+ Colorado artisans and vendors sell handmade, vintage, re-purposed, and unique items.
  • Fall Frenzy & Holiday Craft Fair
    • Nov 27, 9am to 3pm
    • Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora
    • 80+ booths to shop.
    • Admission: $3/adults, $2/6-12 years, free/under 5.
  • Denver Potters Association Holiday Show & Sale
    • Dec 2 – 5, (see link for times)
    • 6th Avenue United Church, 3250 E. 6th Ave., Denver
    • 40+ artists showcase one-of-a-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, plus handmade jewelry, glass, and wood creations.
    • Masks are required for both guests and artists working at the sale. 
  • Chaparral High School Once Upon A December Craft Show
    • Dec 4, 9am to 3:30pm
    • 15665 Brookstone Dr., Parker
    • Almost all items are handcrafted in this juried show.

Craft Fairs 

Festivals

  • Holiday Food & Gift Festival
    • Nov 19-21, Friday & Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sunday, 10am to 5pm
    • National Western Complex Hall of Education & Expo Hall
    • 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
    • Hundreds of vendors. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, toys, and much more.
    • Admission (good for all 3 days): $14/adults, $13/senior & youth, FREE/kids 12 and under.
  • 16th Street Mall Holiday Festival
    • Nov 20 & 21, 27 & 28, Dec 4, 11, 10am to 5pm
    • 16th Street Mall between Tremont & California St., Denver
    • This outdoor festival offers one-of-a-kind seasonal items, high-quality handcrafted goods, specialty foods, home décor, and unique holiday gifts.
  • Winterfest 2021
    • Dec 4, 10am to 4pm
    • Center For The Arts Evergreen, 3188 Rocky Village Dr., Evergreen
    • Holiday craft show, food vendors, a hot chocolate bar, live entertainment, a children’s area, and an ornament station.

Markets

Holiday Markets

  • Cherry Creek Holiday Market
    • Nov 18 – Dec 24, (Open daily – see link for times)
    • Fillmore St. between 1st and 2nd Ave. in Cherry Creek North, Denver
    • A wide variety of local makers, designers, and creators, offering everything from winter outerwear and woolen apparel to travel posters and more.
  • Denver Christkindlmarket
    • Nov 19 – Dec 23, (Open daily – see link for times)
    • Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave., Denver
    • For more than 20 years, the Christkindlmarket has shared the warmth and charm of an authentic German Holiday Market in downtown Denver.
  • Firefly Handmade Market
    • Nov 20 & 21, 11am to 5pm
    • 1100 block of South Gaylord St., Wash Park, Denver
    • 80+ artisans, live music. All handmade items.
  • Holiday Pop-Up Market
    • Nov 20, 10am to 3pm
    • 2190 S. Platte River Dr., Denver
    • A “shop local” opportunity in The Table Public House coffee house/taproom.
  • Holiday Artisan
    • Nov 21, 10am to 4pm
    • Market 6991 S. Vine St., Centennial
    • The Streets at Southglenn will transform into a holiday market full of seasonal items, unique holiday gifts, handmade goods, and more.
  • Hollyday Market
    • Nov 27, 9am to 3pm
    • South Holly Church, 7101 S. Holly St., Centennial
    • Open-air market with 40 vendors, free hot chocolate and apple cider, local food trucks, a kids scavenger hunt with prizes, and free photos with Santa.
  • Horseshoe Holiday Market
    • Nov 27 & 28, 10am to 5pm
    • 4751 Broadway, Denver
    • 100+ local makers, artists and vintage vendors, food trucks, mobile boutiques, live music, and festive food & drink.
  • RiNo Holiday BAZAAR
    • Nov 27 & 28, 11am to 5pm
    • Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St., Denver
    • Outdoor market with 80+ curated vendors and fashion trucks, a holiday-themed pop-up bar, indoor heated food hall, and live entertainment.
  • YouthBiz Marketplace
    • Dec 4, 10am to 2pm
    • 3550 E. 1st Ave., Denver
    • Young business owners (youth 6 – 21) sell their unique handmade products. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home-baked goodies, artwork, and more.
  • Centennial Holiday Artisan Market
    • Dec 4, 11am to 4pm
    • Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial
    • Handmade gift items, live music from local school choirs, family activities, food trucks.
  • Apres Ski Holiday Market
    • Dec 4 & 5, 11am to 5pm
    • 1800 Wazee St., Denver
    • Held in the Dairy Block, this outdoor pop-up market features 30+ vendors.
  • Belleview Station Holiday BAZAAR
    • Dec 4 -19, (Weekends only) 11am to 5pm
    • 6785 Chenango Ave., Denver
    • Spans three blocks of Belleview Station in the DTC, with 80+craft vendors and fashion trucks, holiday-themed pop-up bars, and live entertainment.

For those who prefer shopping from the comfort of their couch, support local businesses with these online options.

Online

  • Mile High Holiday Mart Online
    • Nov 13 – Dec 31
    • Organized by the Junior League of Denver, this year marks the first virtual Mile High Holiday Mart.
  • YouthBiz Marketplace Online
    • Nov 27 – Dec 6
    • Support Colorado’s youth and shop gifts made by young entrepreneurs. You’ll find all kinds of gifts like beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home-baked goodies, artwork, and more.
  • Jackalope Virtual Holiday Market
    • Nov 28 – Dec 18
    • Shop trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and innovative home decor, paper goods, art, body products, family goods, and more.