Cape Town and its surrounds are once again playing host to a number of festive Christmas markets and gift fairs. These events are unique, vibrant, family-friendly shopping experiences jam-packed with original products made by local businesses.
View the details of some of these events below to see what’s on and coming up:
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German-Cape Town Christmas market
The owners of Yes! exclusive flowers and their team are excited to host a German-inspired Christmas market. Open every Saturday leading up to Christmas, the market will sell floral-inspired decorations and gifts, handcrafted products by local vendors, and German treats like gingerbread and special Christmas cookies.
The events will showcase a wide range of craft, food, and flower vendors. Yes! exclusive flowers will have an amazing selection of dried and fresh flowers available, as well as some special floral-inspired presents.
Shop for delicious traditional specialities and experience the warm atmosphere of real German Christmas trees and greens, colourful Christmas wreaths, tasty Christmas cookies, nutcrackers, and modern and traditional Christmas decorations. Find all of this and more without having to go abroad! You will have a chance to enjoy all the German Christmas favourites, such as gingerbread, stollen, German sausages and rolls, gift ideas and more.
Prepare your home this Christmas with beautiful and original German Christmas decorations, or simply find beautiful European and local gifts for your loved ones.
Make this Christmas season unforgettable and spend your Christmas weekend with family and friends at the Cape Town German Christmas Market 2022!
- Date: 3 December | 10 December | 17 December
- Time: 9am to 3pm
- Location: 33 Section Street, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town.
Noordhoek Christmas Craft Market
The Noordhoek Christmas Craft Market is taking place on Saturday, 10 December. Apart from being a one-stop shop for Christmas gifts, this family festival has an exciting schedule of activities like pony rides, live performances, sports games, and even a special visit from Santa.
The programme includes a performance by the Fish Hoek Primary School Band, dance and karate demos, and fun sports games for the whole family to partake in. After some exhausting sporting endeavours, the grown-ups can refresh themselves at the beer tent and enjoy some live music entertainment.
To add some festive excitement to the event, expect an exciting visit from Santa Claus.
TEARS Animal Rescue will set up an adoption stall for dogs looking for loving homes.
Not only will you be able to ring in the holiday season with your loved ones, but all proceeds from the event will be donated to the various Noordhoek Sporting Clubs to support their ongoing good deeds in the community.
- Date: Saturday 10 December
- Time: 9am to 8.30pm
- Location: Noordhoek Football Club | 5 Katzenellenbogen Street, Noordhoek, Cape Town.
- Contact: [email protected]
Uitsig Kersmark
The Uitsig Kersmark is an annual gift and craft market held at the Uitsig Church in Bellville. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and handcrafted products from local entrepreneurs.
This laid-back and welcoming event is wheelchair accessible, and the entrance is free!
Visitors can enjoy tasty treats and food from a variety of vendors at the pop-up restaurant.
At the exit, there will be a central payment area with numerous cash registers. Cash, debit cards, SnapScan, Cape Consumers, credit cards and cash are all acceptable forms of payment.
- Date: 21 November to 9 December
- Time: Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm | Saturday: 9am to 4pm
- Location: 17 Mountainview Drive, Belville.
- Entry: Free
Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair
The Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair takes place every December at Pinelands High School’s Kent Hall.
It is a wonderful event where a selection of gifts is exhibited by 200 crafters, offering locals and tourists a great opportunity to shop for Christmas and end-of-year presents in a laid-back, secure and welcoming setting.
This is a cashless market, consisting of one central payment point with credit card facilities and a streamlined exit, making it easy for customers to get all their shopping done in one go.
- Date: 5 to 22 December
- Time: Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm | Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm
- Location: Forest Drive Service Road, Pinelands, Cape Town.
Noordhoek Gift Fair
The second Noordhoek Gift Fair will be held by Made in the Cape from 8 to 11 December.
Do all of your holiday shopping stress-free at this festive seaside pop-up shop while enjoying a break with barista coffee and delectable snacks while overlooking the magnificent Noordhoek beach.
Shop for gifts, decor, jewellery, toys, clothing, ceramics, leather handbags, baskets, home wear items and much more.
Attending this event will help the organisers support Tom Ro Haven for Equines and Children, TEARS Animal Rescue and the Living Hope Organisation so that they can continue to do wonderful work in the community.
- Date: 8 to 11 December
- Location: 10 Willow Street, Chapmans Peak Noordhoek.
- Contact: 072 223 8046
- Entry: R10
Cape Christmas Market
Sans Souci Girls High School located in the lovely, leafy Newlands will host the Cape Christmas Market, a two-day festive event, on 10 and 11 December.
Handmade soaps, candles, summer clothing, artisanal foods and other gifts will be available from a diverse range of local businesses.
The whole family will enjoy this holiday market, and many different activities will be available to keep everyone entertained. Send the young ones to the kid’s corner while you shop and take some time to relax in the tea garden under the big trees. It will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends, shop, eat and begin getting into the holiday spirit.
Admission is free, and there will be parking spaces available.
- Date: 10 to 11 December
- Time: 10am to 5pm
- Location: San Souci High School | 4 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town.
- Contact: [email protected]
- Entry: Free
Gift Fair at Burgundy Estate
The Riverside College in Burgundy Estate is hosting this high-quality gift fair. The event will feature approximately 50 stallholders who will be offering a range of goods for sale, including games, clothing, home goods and individual gifts.
Shop for artisan gifts, clothing, home goods, toys, games, artisan food and deli items, as well as freshly prepared meals, snacks, and drinks.
A jumping castle, outdoor food vendors, Christmas carols and other entertaining activities will be available.
- Date: 12 to 15 December
- Time: 4pm to 8pm
- Location: Riverside College, Burgundy Estate.
- Contact: 021 802 2001 | [email protected]
Simply Gifts Market
The Simply Gifts Market is a new annual gift and craft fair that will be held for the first time from 15 to 23 December at Sans Souci High School in Newlands.
The organisers are so excited to be launching this new family-friendly event, curated by Pam and Peter Goslett, who have more than 22 years of combined crafting experience.
Having previously co-founded one of the largest and most successful markets in the Southern Suburbs, they look forward to bringing you the same delightful experience under a new venture, the Simply Gifts Market.
This indoor market provides a platform for our local vendors while also providing a relaxed and exciting shopping experience for its customers.
- Date: 15 to 23 December
- Time: Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.30pm | Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 4pm
- Location: San Souci High School | 4 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town.
Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair
The seven-day indoor Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair is filled with gorgeous goods and gift suggestions.
This popular market offers a distinctive, lively and enjoyable family-friendly shopping experience that is packed with goods produced by local brands. The fair features 120 exhibitors who have been carefully chosen for their high-quality products.
Every item has a barcode, and tills with credit and debit card acceptance will ensure a hassle-free and secure shopping experience.
- Date: 16 to 22 December
- Time: Friday to Wednesday: 9am to 5pm | Thursday: 9am to 2pm
- Location: Sun Valley Primary School | Brigantine Avenue, Sun Valley, Cape Town.
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