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61 events · to December 25

Christmas

54 days to go

What are you after

  • Markets and craft fairs27 events
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Christmas in the Kootenays to December 25The Kootenay Slate

Every Christmas event on the Slate, from today to Christmas Day, sorted by the kind of outing.

27 events

Markets and craft fairs

Handmade gifts and local makers, town by town.

Saturday, November 7, 2 posters7SaturdaySatNovember2 on

10 AM

Christmas Bazaar at the Cranbrook History Centre

Cranbrook History Centre, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·$2

10 AM

Christmas in the Country Farmers’ Market

Jaffray Community Hall, Jaffray

Jaffray·Free

All ages

Sunday, November 8, 1 poster8SundaySunNovember1 on

ALL DAY

Wasa Winter Market

Wasa Community Hall, Wasa

Wasa

All ages

Saturday, November 14, 1 poster14SaturdaySatNovember1 on

9 AM

Midway Holiday Craft Fair

Midway Social Centre, Midway

Midway

All ages

Sunday, November 15, 1 poster15SundaySunNovember1 on

2 pmto 6 pmFree

Artisan and Vintage Market

2 pm to 6 pmNelson Legion, Nelson

All ages

Friday, November 20, 3 posters20FridayFriNovember3 on

10 AM

Kootenay Artisan Fair: Nelson

Nelson

Nelson

All ages
4 PM

Santa’s Little Fall Market

Eagles Hall, Cranbrook

Cranbrook

All ages
5 PM

Highlands Elementary School Winter Market

Highlands Elementary School, Cranbrook

Cranbrook

All ages

Saturday, November 21, 3 posters21SaturdaySatNovember3 on

ALL DAY

Brilliant Christmas Market

Castlegar

Castlegar

All ages
ALL DAY

Christmas Art and Craft Sale

Wasa Community Church, Wasa

Wasa

10 AM

Santa’s Little Fall Market

Eagles Hall, Cranbrook

Cranbrook

All ages

Sunday, November 22, 1 poster22SundaySunNovember1 on

10 AM

Westbridge Christmas Market

Westbridge Community Hall

All ages

Friday, November 27, 1 poster27FridayFriNovember1 on

4:30 pmto 8:30 pm

Trafalgar Middle School Winter Market

4:30 pm to 8:30 pmTrafalgar Middle School Gym, Nelson

Family

Saturday, November 28, 2 posters28SaturdaySatNovember2 on

10 AM

Kettle River Art Club Christmas Market

McArthur Centre, Greenwood

Greenwood

All ages
12 PM

Cranbrook Winter Farmers Market 2026

Western Financial Place, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·Free

All ages

Sunday, November 29, 2 posters29SundaySunNovember2 on

10 AM

Christmas Craft Fair: Castlegar Comlpex

Castlegar

Castlegar

All ages
11 AM

Cranbrook Winter Farmers Market 2026

Western Financial Place, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·Free

All ages

Friday, December 4, 3 posters4FridayFriDecember3 on

ALL DAY

2026 Holly Jolly Market

Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere

Invermere

All ages
ALL DAY

Northstar Christmas Market

Kimberley Conference Centre, Kimberley

Kimberley

All ages
8 AM

Winter Market 2026 Tentative

Cranbrook Public Library: Manual Training School, Cranbrook

Cranbrook

Family

Saturday, December 5, 4 posters5SaturdaySatDecember4 on

ALL DAY

Christmas Market

Centennial Hall, Kimberley

Kimberley

All ages
8 AM

Winter Market 2026 Tentative

Cranbrook Public Library: Manual Training School, Cranbrook

Cranbrook

Family
10 AM

42nd Annual Rock Creek Christmas Market

Rock Creek

Rock Creek

All ages
5 PM

Arts Station Craft Fair

Weekly

The Arts Station, Fernie

All ages

Sunday, December 13, 1 poster13SundaySunDecember1 on

2 pmto 6 pmFree

Artisan & Vintage Christmas Market

2 pm to 6 pmNelson Legion, Nelson

All ages

Friday, December 18, 1 poster18FridayFriDecember1 on

4 PM

Salmo Outdoor Christmas MarketFest 2026!

Downtown 4th Street, Salmo

Salmo

Saturday, December 19, 1 poster19SaturdaySatDecember1 on

11 amto Sun 20

Holiday Market | Out of the Ordinary

11 am, Sat 19 to Sun 20639 Baker St, Nelson

All ages

9 events

With the kids

Santa, parades, storytime and crafts made for little ones.

Saturday, November 21, 1 poster21SaturdaySatNovember1 on

11 AM

Santa Paws

École des Sept-sommets, Rossland

Rossland·$5

All ages

Friday, November 27, 1 poster27FridayFriNovember1 on

2:30 PM

Family Spotlight Workshop with Lory Joly: Calm and Ready for the Holiday Season

Kimberley Public Library, Kimberley

Kimberley·Free

Family

Saturday, November 28, 1 poster28SaturdaySatNovember1 on

6 PM

Invermere Light Up Parade

Invermere

Invermere

All ages

Thursday, December 3, 1 poster3ThursdayThuDecember1 on

Festive Family Storytime

6 pm · Grand Forks and District Public Library, Grand Forks

Family

Saturday, December 5, 2 posters5SaturdaySatDecember2 on

ALL DAY

4th Annual Christmas Parade

Canal Flats

Canal Flats

All ages
5:30 PM

Cranbrook Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Cranbrook, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·Free

All ages

Saturday, December 12, 1 poster12SaturdaySatDecember1 on

2:30 PM

Decorate a Festive Holiday Bauble: Craft Activity

Kimberley Public Library, Kimberley

Kimberley·Free

Family

Wednesday, December 16, 1 poster16WednesdayWedDecember1 on

Storytime with Santa

10:45 am · Kimberley Public Library, Kimberley · Free

Family

Saturday, December 19, 1 poster19SaturdaySatDecember1 on

2:30 PM

Decorate a Festive Holiday Bauble: Craft Activity

Kimberley Public Library, Kimberley

Kimberley·Free

Family

15 events

Around town

Workshops, runs, suppers and gallery nights.

Saturday, November 7, 1 poster7SaturdaySatNovember1 on

2 PM

Christmas Ornament Making

Castlegar

Castlegar

Thursday, November 12, 1 poster12ThursdayThuNovember1 on

7 PM

Jingle & Mingle Shopping Social

Fernie

Fernie

Sunday, November 15, 1 poster15SundaySunNovember1 on

2 PM

Wheel Thrown Christmas Tree Workshop

Castlegar

Castlegar

Monday, November 23, 1 poster23MondayMonNovember1 on

10 AM

Christmas at the Gallery

Castlegar

Castlegar

Thursday, November 26, 2 posters26ThursdayThuNovember2 on

1:30 PM

Senior’s Maker Space: Christmas Card Making

Kaslo Public Library, Kaslo

Kaslo

6 PM

Christmas Door Wreath Workshop with Janice Ferraro

Castlegar

Castlegar

Saturday, November 28, 1 poster28SaturdaySatNovember1 on

1 PM

Sweater Mug and Christmas Ornament

Castlegar

Castlegar

Friday, December 4, 2 posters4FridayFriDecember2 on

ALL DAY

Fernie Holiday Kick-Off Weekend

Fernie

Fernie

3 PM

Craft with Corynn: Create a Seasonal Gift Tag

Kimberley Public Library, Kimberley

Kimberley

Free

Sunday, December 6, 1 poster6SundaySunDecember1 on

1 PM

Wreaths & Garlands

5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson

Nelson

Monday, December 7, 2 posters7MondayMonDecember2 on

4 PM

Christmas at the Creston & District Community Complex

Creston and District Community Complex, Creston

Creston

6 PM

Christmas Cocktail Class

Fernie Senior’s Centre, Fernie

Fernie

Thursday, December 17, 1 poster17ThursdayThuDecember1 on

6 PM

Jingle Jog

Fernie

Fernie

Sunday, December 20, 1 poster20SundaySunDecember1 on

ALL DAY

Holiday Events & Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort

Fernie

Fernie

Friday, December 25, 1 poster25FridayFriDecember1 on

ALL DAY

Christmas at Whitewater

Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson

Nelson

10 events

Shows and nights out

The Nutcracker, concerts and dances. Check the poster for the age.

Friday, November 20, 1 poster20FridayFriNovember1 on

7:30 pmto 9:30 pm$56.67 to $75

The Barra MacNeils: An East Coast Christmas

7:30 pm to 9:30 pmColumbia Valley Centre, Invermere

All ages

Saturday, December 5, 5 posters5SaturdaySatDecember5 on

ALL DAY

Grand Christmas Dance and Party

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71, Invermere

Invermere

4 pmto 5 pm

Festive Singalong

4 pm to 5 pm5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson

5 PM

Maligayang Pasko! Filipino Christmas Party!

Castlegar

Castlegar·$30

6:30 PM

The Nutcracker

Key City Theatre, Main Stage, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·$15 to $30 including $3.47 per-ticket fee

All ages
7 PM

Diamond Forever - A Neil Diamond Christmas

Knox on 2nd, Fernie

Fernie

Sunday, December 6, 2 posters6SundaySunDecember2 on

3 PM

The Nutcracker

Key City Theatre, Main Stage, Cranbrook

Cranbrook·$15 to $30 including $3.47 per-ticket fee

All ages
3 PM

Movies at the Fort: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Fort Steele Heritage Town, Fort Steele

Fort Steele·$8.50

All ages

Sunday, December 13, 1 poster13SundaySunDecember1 on

7 PM

Joe Hill Coffeehouse: Christmas Special

Performance Hall, Miners’ Hall, Rossland

Rossland

Sunday, December 20, 1 poster20SundaySunDecember1 on

Stars on Ice 2026 Holiday Tour

Sun 20 Dec, 4:30 pmWestern Financial Place, Cranbrook

4:30 pm

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