Enjoy the experience of shopping at local markets in the lead up to Christmas. There’s a variety of markets to enjoy in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Find unique Christmas gifts and treats, local fruit and vegetables and enjoy live entertainment and food.
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Clyde St Arts Open Market
Avoid the chaos at Kotara this Christmas and join your community to shop local and support your local talent. The tenants of Clyde St Arts make up Newcastle’s largest collective of artists, producers, creative manufacturers & social innovators, where you’ll find your favourite businesses like Upcycle Newcastle, The Creator Incubator, Earthen Rhythms, FeatherEdge and OzHarvest. The Clyde St Arts Open Market brings the community together at this vibrant “one night only” event of open studios, art sales, market stalls with second-hand goods and handmade recycled products, food trucks, live music & DJs, vintage Karaoke bus and large-scale mural painted live.
Date: Friday 13 December 2024
Time: 4:30pm – 9pm
Location: 50 Clyde St Hamilton North (western laneway)
Cost: Free
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Mayfield West Bowling Club Christmas Twilight Market
Over 40 stalls of handmade gingerbread, pastries, candles, plants, spirits, clothing, thrifted goods, glasses, jewellery, cookies and much more!
Date: Friday 13 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Mayfield West Bowling Club
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A Merry Little Christmas Market in Maitland
Once a season, The Levee Shared Zone hosts a small fair with select market stalls from the local region. The Christmas joy will saturate The Levee Shared Zone for A Merry Little Christmas. Santa will be joined by his elves along with kids’ activities, food, beverages and gift stalls. There will also be free Santa photos at The Riverlink.
Date: Saturday 14 December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: The Levee, Maitland
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Christmas Market Day at The Station
Homegrown Markets returns to The Station for a HUGE Christmas market and fun day. Meet Santa, browse 100+ stalls, enjoy a huge lineup of kids entertainment from face painting, jumping castles, Christmas craft, amusement rides, roving entertainers + more!
Date: Saturday 14 December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: The Station Newcastle
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Newcastle City Farmers Market
Newcastle City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. Their Christmas market will be held on Sunday 22 December, 2024.
Date: Sunday 15 & 22 December 2024
Time: 7am – 1pm
Location: Newcastle Showground
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Christmas Market Day at Speers Point Park
Lake Mac’s largest Christmas market! The perfect place to shop local-made this Christmas with a huge lineup of over 150+ makers. Speers Point Park is a lush, lakeside location where you can bring the kids, the doggos, and all your friends.
Date: Sunday 15 December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Speers Point Park, Speers Point
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The Newcastle Collective Twilight Christmas Festival
This is a free, family-friendly (including four-legged friends) event. Lots of unique Christmas gifts, market stalls, tarot/palm reading, holistic products, natural therapies, crystals, food trucks, live music, fun for the kids, face painting and Santa!
Date: Sunday 15 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: The Station Newcastle
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The Night Market Newcastle
The Night Market is Newcastle’s new generation market. Featuring 160+ stalls, talented artisans and live entertainment.
Date: Friday 20 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Newcastle Showground
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The Olive Tree Christmas Market Festival
Held in the beautiful grounds of Civic Park, The Olive Tree Market sees amazing makers, creators and boutique producers bring their beautiful wares to Newcastle for their market events. The Olive Tree Market is the perfect opportunity to purchase beautifully designed and hand crafted goods for the gift-giving season.
Date: Saturday 21 December 2024
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Civic Park
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COMPLETED 2024 MARKETS
Lake Macquarie Twilight Market
The annual Lake Macquarie Christmas Market is held on the beautiful Warners Bay Foreshore. Visit all your favourite vendors to take care of your Christmas shopping needs. Dinner is sorted with an array of fabulous Street Food trucks.
Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
Time: 3 – 8pm
Location: The Esplanade, Speers Point
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Paris to Newcastle Xmas Market
The Twilight Christmas French Market is coming to The Station! A twilight market under the stars, get ready for an evening of festive fun, delicious French treats, and unique Xmas gifts!
Date: Friday 29 November 2024
Time: 3 – 8pm
Location: The Station, Newcastle
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Homemade & Handpicked Christmas Market
The last Homemade & Handpicked market for 2024 is going to a big one… it’s their CHRISTMAS MARKET! 36+ stalls, live music, delicious coffee, lots of gift ideas for your loved ones. Top it all off with food and a beverage at The Victoria Hotel next door. Furry friends are welcome on leads and a fire truck will be there for the kids. Something for everyone!
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: 4 Paterson Street, Hinton
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HAN Art Bazaar Lambton Park
Art Bazaar has been held every year since 2002 and has maintained a loyal following and fan base for over 20 years. The event showcases the wide variety of Hunter Arts Network members who have been carefully selected for their unique, high quality, original, handmade artisan products, and they are all from the Hunter region of NSW. While wandering the stalls, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and coffee.
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Lambton Park
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Homegrown Markets at Bimbadgen
Pick up Christmas gifts at Homegrown Markets in the Hunter Valley. The market features 120+ stalls, street food, live music, outdoor bar, face painting, gourmet produce & more!
Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley
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Twilight Made & Found Market
Made & Found Markets at Webb Park, Redhead, is a beachside market run by the passionate team behind Homegrown Markets. Made & Found is where handmade meets pre-loved.
Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Webb Park, Redhead
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Shop & Feast Markets
Shop & Feast Markets are held at Morisset Showground. Join them on Saturday 7 December for some delicious street food, market stalls, live music and kids entertainment, right in the heart of Lake Mac! You can expect a variety of cuisines and handmade local goods at this family friendly event.
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Morisset Showground
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Medowie Christmas Carnival
Medowie – Williamtown Rotary Christmas Carnival features a range of children’s rides and amusements; carefully curated artisan market stalls; gourmet food vendors; live music and entertainment; as well as activity involving local schools, sport/dance/community groups, local businesses, Christmas carols, Santa and much more! Families are encouraged to arrange to meet friends at the event, shop for unique gifts and home wares, sample a range of gourmet foods and explore the rides and amusements.
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Location: Ferodale Sports Complex, Medowie
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The Marina Market
Overlooking the marina along the stunning Nelson Bay foreshore, you’ll find The Marina Market. Another brainchild of the team behind Homegrown Markets, The Marina Markets is your go-to place to find handmade products and beautiful design in the Port Stephens area.
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Nelson Bay Foreshore
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The Junction/Merewether Christmas Market
Homegrown Markets returns to Rowlands Park at The Junction, Merewether for their Christmas Market Day! They’ll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade and design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment. Find over 100+ stalls to shop local-made this Christmas!
Date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Rowlands Park
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