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. Now that we’ve come out of lockdown, we expect more Christmas markets to be announced. Please check individual event listings to find out what COVID-19 regulations need to be followed.
Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market
Saturday 27 November, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Speers Point Park
Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Homegrown Christmas Market at The Station
Saturday 27 November, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at The Station Newcastle
The Homegrown Markets Christmas Market at The Station, Newcastle will have unique stalls for Christmas shopping. The Homegrown Markets include handmade and eco focused shopping, local foodies & coffee, live music, and fun for the whole family. More information
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Sunday 28 November, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Newcastle Showground
Newcastle City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar Christmas Market
Sunday 28 November, 2021 from 9am to 3pm at Lambton Park
Art Bazaar stallholders are selected based on the originality and quality of their wares – so there’s plenty to capture your imagination. Bring your family and friends and wander the stalls to find unique gifts or treat for yourself, and meet the local Hunter makers and artists. By purchasing direct from the makers you’ll be supporting their work after what’s been another difficult year. You’ll also get to take home a one-of-a kind treasure. The perfect opportunity to get in early with your Christmas shopping! More information
Lake Macquarie Christmas Twilight Market
Wednesday 1 December, 2021 from 4pm to 9pm at Warners Bay Foreshore
Lake Macquarie Christmas Twilight Markets are back this year with market stalls, food and live music on the Warners Bay Foreshore. More information
Pelican Foreshore Christmas Market
Saturday 4 December, 2021 from 9am to 1pm at Pelican Foreshore
Shop the Pelican Christmas Market for great Christmas present ideas and fresh food. There are over 100 plus stalls of Growers, Producers and Artisan selling gifts, fresh food and produce. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the markets on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie. More information
The Olive Tree Christmas Market Festival
Saturday 4 December, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at Civic Park
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 yearly trio of special festive market events. The Olive Tree Market is the perfect opportunity to purchase beautifully designed and hand crafted goods for the gift-giving season. More information
Fingal Twilight Market
Saturday 4 December, 2021 from 3pm to 8pm at Fingal Bay Foreshore
A family friendly market by the beautiful Fingal Bay Foreshore. Swim, shop and play. There’ll be live music by local talents and over 100 stalls featuring a variety of products plus a huge playground for the kids. This locally owned and operated market is dog-friendly with an off-leash, fenced dog park on site. More information
Homegrown Christmas Twilight Market at Nelson Bay
Saturday 4 December, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm at Nelson Bay Foreshore
Homegrown Markets Speers Point’s biggest Christmas market of the year. With 150+ local stalls, a visit from Santa, street food, live music and more. More information
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Sunday 5 December, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Newcastle Showground
Newcastle City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Homegrown Christmas Market at Speers Point Park
Sunday 5 December, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at Speers Point Park
Homegrown Markets will be bringing a huge line up of handmade and local design goodness to their Lake Macquarie home in December. Their family friendly event includes kids activities, unique shopping, delicious food, coffee, live music plus awesome park facilities. More information
Homegrown Christmas Twilight Market at Speers Point Park
Wednesday 8 December, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm at Speers Point Park
Homegrown Markets Speers Point’s biggest Christmas market of the year. With 150+ local stalls, a visit from Santa, street food, live music and more. More information
Soul Kollective Christmas Market
Friday 10 December, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm at The Soul Kollective
Head on down to the Soul Kollective after a long week and enjoy food, drinks, live music and Santa. Knock over your Christmas shopping and support some local Newy businesses. The Soul Kollective is a collab store of over 20 small, local businesses located at 63 Railway Street, Merewether.
Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market
Saturday 11 December, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Speers Point Park
Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Homegrown Christmas Market at The Station
Saturday 11 December, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at The Station Newcastle
The Homegrown Markets Christmas Market at The Station, Newcastle will have unique stalls for Christmas shopping. The Homegrown Markets include handmade and eco focused shopping, local foodies & coffee, live music, and fun for the whole family. More information
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Sunday 12 December, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Newcastle Showground
Newcastle City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Homegrown Christmas Market at Bimbadgen
Sunday 12 December, 2021 from 10am to 2pm at Bimbadgen
Homegrown Markets are bringing their market magic to Pokolbin. Bimbadgen is an incredible venue boasting a huge amphitheatre for you to shop, eat and relax. There is a huge line up of unique makers, an outdoor Bimbadgen bar, live music, delicious street food, coffee, kids activities and more. The event is dog friendly and there is heaps of free parking available. Don’t forget to pack a picnic rug! More information
The Levee Christmas Mini Market
Friday 17 December, 2021 from 4pm to 8pm at The Levee, High Street, Maitland
The Levee Shared Zone will be transformed into a Christmas village with the Christmas Mini Market, a carefully curated collection of local makers, growers and producers set up to provide gifts and specialty food and beverages for the big day. Santa will also be at The Riverlink for a free photo session from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Roving Santa’s elves are sure to entertain along with stacks of local musicians playing your favourite Christmas tunes. Santa photos will operate under a strict COVID Safe Plan. Please respect directions given by staff. More information
The Olive Tree Christmas Market
Saturday 18 December, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at Civic Park
The final instalment of The Olive Tree Market’s yearly trio of special festival markets for 2021. 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. The Olive Tree Market is the perfect opportunity to purchase beautifully designed and hand crafted goods for the gift-giving season. More information
Seaside Fern Bay Christmas Markets
Saturday 18 December, 2021 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at Banksia Park, Fern Bay
Featuring jumping castles, lots of stalls, entertainment, BBQ, a food van and more as well as a visit from Santa. More information
Newcastle City Farmers Market
Sunday 19 December, 2021 from 7am to 1pm at Newcastle Showground
Newcastle City Farmers Market is a showcase of the best and freshest produce and gourmet delights from our local farmers & artisan makers. Buy direct from Newcastle’s local farmers /makers. More information
Homegrown Christmas Market at Speers Point Park
Sunday 19 December, 2021 from 9am to 2pm at Speers Point Park
Homegrown Markets will be bringing a huge line up of handmade and local design goodness to their Lake Macquarie home in December. Their family friendly event includes kids activities, unique shopping, delicious food, coffee, live music plus awesome park facilities. More information

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