Orange County Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets 2026

Shop local this holiday season at Christmas markets, holiday boutiques and craft fairs throughout Orange County. From handmade gifts and artisan markets to community craft fairs and large holiday shopping events, this guide features Orange County holiday markets for 2026, with dates, locations and event information as organizers announce them.

Events without confirmed dates are clearly noted below. Always check the organizer before attending, as schedules, admission and event details can change.

2026 Holiday Craft Fairs at a Glance

Confirmed 2026 Holiday Craft Fairs & Markets

Roger's Gardens Christmas Boutique

Corona del Mar | Opens October 2, 2026 | 9 AM–6 PM daily
2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar

Roger's Gardens opens its annual Christmas Boutique with holiday décor, gifts and artisan pieces. Admission is free.

Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festivals

Costa Mesa | October 1–4 (past); November 6–8 & 19–21; December 3–12, 2026
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Sugar Plum features artisans, holiday décor, gifts, antiques, jewelry, baked goods and seasonal shopping. Admission is free; OC Fair & Event Center parking fees apply.

Boutique Noël

Orange | 2027 date TBA
Assistance League of Orange, 124 S. Orange Street, Orange

This annual Old Towne Orange boutique features holiday gifts and crafts. Proceeds support Assistance League of Orange programs.

Artistic License Fair

Fullerton | October 31–November 1, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Avenue, Fullerton

The fine-crafts show features work from more than 50 Southern California artisans. Admission and parking are free.

Irvine Holiday Faire

Irvine | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Great Park, Irvine

The City of Irvine's Holiday Faire brings handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind finds from local vendors to the Great Park.

Timeless Treasures Boutique

Huntington Beach | November 12–15, December 3–6 & December 10–13, 2026
19122 Brookhurst St., Suite 101 (at Garfield), Huntington Beach

Timeless Treasures hosts pop-up boutiques of local artisans and craftspeople, with new items and daily door prizes. Admission and parking are free.

Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay Craft Fair

Dana Point | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point

Soroptimist International of Capistrano Bay's craft fair brings local crafters and vendors to the Dana Point Community Center.

Knott's Christmas Crafts Village

Buena Park | November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027
Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park

Part of Knott's Merry Farm, the Christmas Crafts Village fills the streets of Calico with one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Theme park admission is required.

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Brea | Friday, November 20, 9 AM–6 PM, and Saturday, November 21, 9 AM–4 PM, 2026
Brea Community Center, 695 E. Madison Way, Brea

Brea's annual boutique fills the Community Center with vendors selling handcrafted holiday gifts, decorations, food and collectibles, plus snacks in Food Alley. Admission is $3 (children 12 and under free), parking is free, and strollers aren't allowed inside.

MVAC Gifts & Goodies Holiday Boutique

Mission Viejo | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 8 AM–4 PM
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo

The 55th annual boutique features more than 80 crafters selling holiday décor, jewelry, toys and games, woodworking, pottery, clothing and bath and body products. Admission and parking are free, with overflow parking at Newhart Middle School.

Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Laguna Beach | November 20–December 20, 2026 | Fridays–Sundays
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Winter Fantasy turns the Sawdust grounds into a holiday art village filled with handmade gifts and participating artists. This is a ticketed event; check the official schedule for exact 2026 dates and tickets.

Winter in the Grove

Garden Grove | December 5, 2026 | 3–7 PM
Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove

Garden Grove's community holiday celebration includes seasonal activities and a holiday shopping component. Admission to the event is free; purchases from vendors are additional. Crafters can apply for a booth through November 6 on the city's Winter in the Grove page.

Ladera Ranch Winter Fest & Kids Market

Ladera Ranch | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 2–5 PM
Town Green, 28801 Sienna Pkwy., Ladera Ranch

Ladera Ranch's winter celebration includes holiday shopping at a Kids Market, where young entrepreneurs sell handmade crafts and other products, along with performances, crafts, inflatables, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Santa's park lighting at 5 PM.

Patchwork Show Tustin

Tustin | November 22, 2026
Old Town Tustin, 245 El Camino Real, Tustin

Patchwork Show brings independent makers, artists, designers and food vendors to Old Town Tustin for its fall holiday-season market.

La Habra Tamale Festival

La Habra | December 5, 2026
Euclid Street and surrounding downtown La Habra

The annual Tamale Festival combines food and entertainment with vendor shopping in downtown La Habra.

Holiday on Main

Yorba Linda | December 5, 2026 | 4–9 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda

This free community holiday event includes artisan shopping along with seasonal entertainment and activities.

Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Stroll

Tustin | December 4, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM; Dreamers Market 5:00–8:30 PM
Old Town Tustin, El Camino Real & 3rd St.

Tustin's annual holiday celebration returns to Old Town with the Christmas tree lighting and Holiday Stroll. Parking is available in surrounding public areas; check the city event page for the current program and vendor details.

Village Christmas Craft Fair

Garden Grove | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
Village Bible Church, 12671 Buaro St., Garden Grove

More than 40 vendors sell handmade woodcraft, décor, jewelry, toys and more.

Christmas Market OC

Huntington Beach | November 15, 2026–January 3, 2027 | Open daily
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach

Christmas Market OC returns to Old World Village with indoor artisan stalls and holiday shopping.

SWEA Orange County Swedish Christmas Fair (Julmarknad)

Huntington Beach | Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 10:30 AM–4 PM
Elks Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach

SWEA Orange County's Julmarknad features Swedish crafts, food and holiday traditions.

Crystal Cove Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar

Newport Coast | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Holiday Bazaar 10 AM–6 PM; tree lighting program 3–5:30 PM
Crystal Cove State Park Historic District (bazaar at Education Commons; tree lighting at Cottage #46)

Crystal Cove Conservancy's 30th annual tree lighting pairs a holiday bazaar with Santa visits and a tree-lighting program.

Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting

Orange | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Market 10 AM–6 PM; tree lighting program 5:15–7 PM | Free
Plaza Park, Old Towne Orange

Orange Plaza Traditions fills the Plaza with local vendors, seasonal treats, live entertainment and the lighting of the city's Christmas tree.

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire

Buena Park | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park

This free event includes a craft fair with more than 100 artisans. A shuttle runs from Peak Park Pool.

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Fullerton | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 12–4 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Avenue, Fullerton

The free Holiday Festival includes an arts-and-crafts sale, family activities, live music, food and kids' art workshops. Entry and parking are free.

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Dana Point | Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
Dana Point Harbor, on the Island near the Richard Henry Dana statue (24698 Dana Dr.)

More than 50 vendors, live music, kids' crafts and Santa photos from 11 AM to 1 PM. Free and pet-friendly. Harbor After Dark, a holiday night market curated with Modern Makers Mart, also runs select Thursdays from November 12, 4–8 PM, at the harbor parking structure.

2026 Dates Not Yet Announced

The following Orange County markets, boutiques and holiday events were held previously but have not announced a 2026 date. Check the linked organizer for the latest announcement rather than relying on a prior-year date.

• Farmakis Farms Holiday Craft Market — San Juan Capistrano
• Market Before Midnight — Anaheim
• Salem Lutheran Holiday Boutique — Orange
• Merry Market Pop-Up — Irvine Spectrum Center
• Stock & Stuffers Holiday Boutique — Anaheim Hills
• La Habra Merry & Bright Holiday Boutique — La Habra
• Merriest of Dreamers Makers Pop-Up Market — Huntington Beach
• Holiday Makers Mart — Irvine
• American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Boutique — Newport Beach
• HBHS Holiday Boutique — Huntington Beach
• Moonlight Market — Newport Beach
• Christmas Boutique & Craft Faire — Dana Point
• Old Towne Vintage Winter Market — Orange
• Surf City Day of the Horse & Holiday Boutique — Huntington Beach
• Annual Holiday Art Sale — Costa Mesa
• Patchwork Show Santa Ana — Santa Ana Diesel, 724 Poinsettia St. N.; 50+ independent makers; 2026 holiday date TBA
• Ales & Artisans Holiday Maker's Market — San Juan Capistrano
• Farmacy Santa Ana Makers Market — Santa Ana
• Holiday Market at Anaheim GardenWalk — Anaheim
• Merry & Made Holiday Market — Irvine

Broader holiday celebrations are included only when shopping or craft vendors are a meaningful part of the event.

Before You Go

Admission, parking, pet policies and vendor lineups vary by event. Some community craft fairs are free, while larger festivals such as Sawdust Winter Fantasy require tickets. Check the organizer's current event page before heading out, especially for events with dates still to be announced.

Why Shop Orange County Holiday Markets?

Holiday markets are a good place to discover independent makers, artists and small businesses while finding gifts you may not see at major retailers. Many events also combine shopping with seasonal food, music and community activities.

Whether you're looking for handmade jewelry, art, home décor, specialty foods or locally made gifts, Orange County has markets ranging from small community boutiques to large seasonal artisan festivals.

Orange County Holiday Craft Fair FAQs

What holiday craft fairs are happening in Orange County in 2026?

Confirmed 2026 events include Roger's Gardens Christmas Boutique, Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festivals, Artistic License Fair, Irvine Holiday Faire, Brea's Nutcracker Craft Boutique, MVAC Gifts & Goodies, Knott's Christmas Crafts Village, the Village Christmas Craft Fair, SWEA's Swedish Christmas Fair, Crystal Cove's Holiday Bazaar, Candy Caneland & Craft Faire, the Muckenthaler Holiday Festival and Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition.

Where are the best Christmas markets in Orange County?

Popular options include large artisan events such as Sawdust Winter Fantasy and Sugar Plum, along with community boutiques and holiday markets throughout Orange County. The best choice depends on whether you're looking for handmade art, holiday décor, local gifts or a broader seasonal event.

Are Orange County holiday craft fairs free?

Many are free, but not all. Some events charge admission or parking, and ticketed festivals may require advance purchase. Check each organizer before attending.

Where can I buy locally made Christmas gifts in Orange County?

Holiday craft fairs and artisan markets are good places to find locally made art, jewelry, décor, food gifts and handmade items from independent vendors.

Are there holiday markets in Orange County in November and December?

Yes. November and December are the busiest months for Orange County holiday boutiques, craft fairs and maker markets. Many recurring events announce their exact dates in the fall.

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