Discover OC Holiday Craft Fairs & Boutiques

Orange County shines during the holiday season, doesn’t it? City streets are decorated, the trees bloom with lights, and everything seems just a bit more cheerful… even if there’s no real snow.

The holidays are fun, but they’re also a whirlwind of shopping, baking, planning, preparing… and did we mention shopping? Check out our curated list of Holiday Craft Fairs in Orange county.

Holiday Craft Fairs

Most craft fairs have free admission. Check ahead to confirm.

Yeah, shopping is pretty much inescapable during the holiday season. Gifts, decorations, food… you’re going to have to shop for it. Your usual retail store is a great resource during the holiday season, but it isn’t the only one out there. There are plenty of places that offer unique gift ideas, let you shop in nice communal spaces, and bring the excitement back to holiday shopping.

Yep. We’re talking about craft fairs.

It’s worth pointing out that craft fairs are the way to go if you’re a believer in the SoCal sustainable/local ethic. Shopping with a local crafter means that your purchase goes to directly support that person and their family, and you get to take home a one of a kind item that’s sure to please.

Holiday craft fairs aren’t just about shopping. They’re also a great way to spend an afternoon… listening to holiday music, browsing unusual gift ideas, chatting with nice folks, and even sampling unique foods from local food trucks or food vendors. And unlike most retail stores, most holiday craft fairs are dog-friendly (if your four-legged shopping buddy can handle the crowds).  

During the holiday season, Orange County has craft fairs for everybody… from church-based holiday boutiques to cultural touchstones like Christkindlmarkt or massive holiday bazaars with over 100 vendors.

So what are you waiting for?

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Kelly Smith is lives in Southern California with one dog, two cats, two guinea pigs… and the rest of her family. She writes about Orange County, faith, family, special needs and tea, and world-builds science fiction universes on the side.