
Shop Boulder's Winter Artisan Markets
With a high concentration of artists, Boulder overflows with creativity. And this is the time of year when their amazing creations overflow, too — from rows of booths at Boulder's many artisan markets, craft fairs, makers marts, and holiday markets. If you want to shop Boulder's arts and crafts this season, here's where to do it.
November Markets
NoBo Art District First Fridays
November 7, 2025, 6-9pm
North Boulder
On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. It’s your chance to go inside the creative process and meet painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and other creatives.
Boulder Mountain Handmade
November 8-9, 2025
Boulder Elks Lodge
Shop unique, handmade art, craft and specialty products with proceeds from booth rentals, Boulder Mountain Creates and Boulder Mountain Bakes going to emergency responders of the Boulder Mountain Fire Department.
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
November 15-16, 2025
Downtown
Artisans will fill the blocks of Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, featuring the best of local, handmade craft, art and design in a festive setting. Its central downtown location makes this market a convenient location to do all of your holiday shopping and celebrating.
Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2025
Downtown
Shopping local is the Boulder way, and Small Business Saturday is a great day to join in. Head to Pearl Street, where historic buildings are filled with boutiques and indie shops, plus cute eateries, bookstores, and coffee shops. Holiday lights will be twinkling overhead. Don’t forget to explore “off the bricks” on West Pearl and East Pearl, too.
December Markets
Chautauqua WinterFest Market
TBA, 2025
Chautauqua Community House
Shop specially curated treasures from local artists and vendors at the foot of the Flatirons. Find something special for the Chautauqua-lover on your list and choose from a wide variety of Chautauqua-branded merchandise.
The Studio (Boulder) Holiday Market
TBA, 2025
The Studio (Boulder)
Enjoy art and gifts by local vendors while sipping on complimentary cocktails at this stylish coworking space. Complimentary food, wine, and beer will also be served!
ARTastic Holiday Market
TBA, 2025
Horizons K-8 School
This holiday market features unique hand-crafted treasures from local artists and crafters. Check some people off your gift list, indulge in yourself, enjoy the festive atmosphere and support the local community.
NoBo Art District First Fridays
December 5, 2025, 6-9pm
North Boulder
On the first Friday of every month, NoBo Art District welcomes visitors for self-guided tours of artists’ studios and creative businesses. It’s your chance to go inside the creative process and meet painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and other creatives.
Groundworks Art Lab Holiday Sale
December 13-14, 2025
Groundworks Art Lab
This annual sale features the handmade work of Groundworks Art Lab instructors, staff and board members. You’ll find pottery and ceramic work, prints, and other handcrafted goods, with proceeds from the Holiday Sale benefiting the participating artists and Studio Arts Boulder's programming.
Boulder Holiday Gift Festival
December 14, 2025
Boulder YMCA
Shop an array of amazing, high-quality and locally made gifts at the YMCA's annual Boulder Holiday Gift Festival. Admission is free and a holiday concert begins at noon.
Shop the Makers Year-Round
If there's not a gift market or artisan fair going on while you're in town, don't worry. There are many places to shop made-in-Boulder gifts, including Art Mart, a sprawling shop packed with colorful gifts. The New Local, on the West end of Pearl Street, has an incredible, thoughtfully curated collection by local artists. And Bliss, on the East End of Pearl, is a dazzling gift shop filled with unique finds, including jewelry, artwork and other wares by local makers.
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