As we shift into planning mode for Christmas, here’s a round-up of local festive markets.
With offerings ranging from gourmet puddings to handmade jewellery, markets are a great way to find a unique gift or tasty addition to the Christmas table, while also supporting a local business.
We’ve gone further afield than the inner west, for those wishing to make an outing of it. If we’ve missed your favourite Christmas market, email us as info@theinnerwestmums.com.au and we’ll add it in.
Martin Place Christmas Markets
What: Shop while soaking in the festive spirit of Martin Place, and that amazing Christmas tree, with 40 stalls spanning fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles and decorations.
Where: Martin Place, Sydney CBD
When: Kicks off Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, 11am to 8pm
Details: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/martin-place-christmas-markets
Kegworth Public School’s Christmas Market
What: Market stalls, student performances and food.
When: December 3, 12pm – 6pm
Where: Kegworth Public School, Tebbutt St, Leichhardt
Glebe Christmas Market
What: This is the inaugural Glebe Christmas Market from the Cambridge Markets team. Expect gifts, food, decorations and more.
When: Saturday December 3, 10am to 4pm
Where: Bi-Centennial Park, Glebe
Details: https://cambridgemarkets.com.au/
Smith Street Summer Market
What: Pop into the courtyard of the Smith Street Artist Collective’s studio and check out the wares of 15 local artists. Items include ceramics, art prints and jewellery. Plus bags and picnic rugs.
When: December 3, 9am – 3pm
Where: 53a Smith Street, Marrickville
Flour Mill Markets Summer Hill
What: The popular Flour Mill Markets are returning for their annual Christmas markets. Pick up some sweet treats, Christmas decorations, clothes and more.
When: December 4 and 18
Where: Flour Mill Way, Summer Hill
Details: @FlourMillMarketsSummerHill on Facebook
The Ultimate Christmas Market EQ
What: Cambridge Markets’ annual Christmas fair will feature more than 150 stallholders spanning food, gifts, flowers and more.
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
When: Sunday December 4
Details: https://cambridgemarkets.com.au/
Artisan Market Glebe
What: Pick up some unique Christmas gifts made by local artisans. There’s a great little playground (and toilets!) in the park, and cafes on Glebe Point Road for coffee and snacks.
When: December 10
Where: Dr HJ Foley Rest Park, corner of Glebe Point Rd and Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Glebe
Details: https://www.artisansmarketglebe.org.au/
Make-it-Market, Leichhardt
What: Stalls from 26 makers from across Sydney with wares ranging from handmade ceramics and jewellery, to art prints and
homewares.
When: December 17, 10am – 4pm
Where: Leichhardt Town Hall, corner Marion St and Norton St, Leichhardt
Details: $2 entry
Christmas Twilight Markets at Carriageworks
What: Hosting Christmas lunch this year? Pop this market on your to do list and pick up some delicious produce and treats for your feast. There will be some food related gift items for sale as well. Plus food and drinks to eat on-site to make an evening of it!
When: December 21, 4pm – 9pm
Where: 245 Wilson Street Eveleigh
Details: https://carriageworks.com.au/events/christmas-twilight-market-2022/
The Shire Christmas Market
Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla
Saturday and Sunday November 26-27
Pittwater Christmas Market
Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale
Saturday December 17