Markets in April
Calgary Creative Arts Guild Spring Show & Sale
At this market hosted by the Calgary Creative Arts Guild, browse the work of over 20 local artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While you’re there, be sure to enter your name in the raffle draw for an original piece of art.
When: April 5, 2025
Where: Montgomery Community Centre, 5003 16 Ave. N.W.
Cost: Free admission, cash donations to the Calgary Food Bank appreciated
Okotoks Trade and Lifestyle Show + Spring Fling
MarketSquare, in partnership with the Okotoks Chamber of Commerce Lifestyle Trade and Lifestyle show, is featuring over 150 vendors selling handmade goods over two days. Jewellery, bath and body products, home decor items and treats are just some of the items you can buy this weekend.
When: April 5 to 6, 2025
Where: Okotoks Recreation Centre, 99 Okotoks Dr., Okotoks
Cost: $5
The Fibre Shindig
The spring 2025 edition of The Fibre Shindig is just around the corner. In addition to supplies for knitting and sewing (fabric, yarn, patterns, kits, spindles and buttons), you’ll find ready-to-enjoy wares like fibre toys, jewellery, bags, yarn bowls and mugs. Admission includes entry into a draw for prizes.
When: April 6, 2025
Where: Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. N.E.
Cost: $5, donations of hygiene products for local shelters appreciated
Palette Fine Art Show and Sale
The Calgary Community Painters Society features local artists at this fine art show and sale. Shop for a new painting for your home, watch live artist demos, enter the door prize draw and more.
When: April 18 to 19, 2025
Where: Triwood Community Hall, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
Cost: Free admission
Spring Market at Saskatoon Farm
If you haven’t ventured out to Saskatoon Farm before, this market is the perfect opportunity to check it out. Shop from local artisans, growers and vendors in the beautiful greenhouse on the farm.
When: April 26 to 27, 2025
Where: 20, 80181 338 Ave. E., Foothills
Cost: TBA
Heritage Treasures Artisan and Craft Markets
At the spring edition of the Heritage Treasures Artisan and Craft Markets, browse items by hundreds of unique vendors. Take home handmade art, snacks and gifts from woodworkers, bakers, photographers and more.
When: April 26 to 27, 2025
Where: The Heritage Centre, Big Red Barn, 4148, AB Hwy. 580, Mountain View County
Cost: Free admission
Triwood Spring Market
Triwood’s spring market will host an array of vendors offering handmade goods with local food, crafts and music to celebrate the arrival of the spring growing season.
When: April 27, 2025
Where: Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
Cost: Free admission
The Barn After Dark Market
Pop by The Barn after Dark Market to shop from 34 vendors at a historic barn location full of local handcrafted products.
When: April 27, May 25, June 13 and 22 (plus more dates)
Where: Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd. S.W.
Cost: Free admission
Markets in May
Ujamaa Grandmas Fabric and Yarn Sale
The Ujamaa Grandmas Fabric and Yarn Sale returns this May. You’ll find a wide variety of fabrics and items for sewing, knitting and projects at this sale, which raises funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
When: May 2 to 4, 2025
Where: Garrison Curling Club, 2288 47 Ave. S.W.
Cost: $5
Market Collective
Market Collective is popping up at Contemporary Calgary in May. Find the perfect handmade art or treats to gift to the mother figure in your life (the market takes place the weekend before Mother’s Day) or get something for yourself from one of the 55 local vendors.
When: May 2 to 4, 2025
Where: Contemporary Calgary, 711 11 St. S.W.
Cost: $7 for the weekend
Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Pottery Sale
Local potters will be selling their wares at this market. From functional, to decorative, to whimsical creations, you’ll find something unique to take home here. Funds raised support educational events of the Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild.
When: May 4, 2025
Where: Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
Cost: Free admission
Inglewood Night Market
The first of this year’s recurring Inglewood Night Market series signals that summer is just around the corner. Celebrate that by taking a stroll through the outdoor market featuring more than 140 local vendors ranging from vintage sellers to local food producers. There will also be a beer garden, food trucks and live entertainment.
When: May 9 and June 13, 2025 (plus more summer dates)
Where: 10 Avenue and 10 Street S.E.
Cost: Free admission
Little Modern Market
Little Modern Market’s second event of the year is set to take place in May with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Find all kinds of products like clothing, paper and craft items, handmade children’s toys and home decor.
When: May 10, 2025
Where: Festival Tent, Winsport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.
Cost: Donation at the door
Millarville Spring Market
Back for a fourth year, this spring market in Millarville features amazing vendors offering everything from art to baked goods. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
When: May 10, 2025
Where: Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St. W., Millarville
Cost: By donation
Easy Days Pop-Up Market
Head down to Calgary’s East Village area to shop from dozens of different vendors and experience a positively bumping atmosphere with music, food, great shopping and more. You can celebrate the community and (hopefully) the good weather.
When: May 17 and June 14, 2025 (plus more summer dates)
Where: East Village Riverwalk Plaza
Cost: Free admission
Vintage Redefined Market
This market has tons of antiques and collectibles with more than 150 vendors to browse throughout the Acadia Recreation Complex. But what lands it on this list is the inclusion of repurposed and reclaimed vintage wares.
When: May 24, 2025
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E.
Cost: $5
Spring Local: A Small Business Market
This spring market by YYC Market Girls brings an array of local vendors offering artisanal crafts and treats. Visitors can also get drinks from The Rooftop’s bar to enjoy at the market.
When: May 24, 2025
Where: The Rooftop YYC, 414 3 St. S.W.
Cost: Free Admission
U/D Night Market
The University District is once again hosting night markets on the last Wednesday of the month from May to September. Free to attend, the market features live entertainment, local vendors and gorgeous outdoor greens spaces.
When: May 28 and June 25, 2025 (plus more summer dates)
Where: Central Commons, University District
Cost: Free admission
Markets in June
Lilac Festival
Celebrating the blooming of the lilacs in Calgary, this one-day street festival has tons to offer the whole family. In addition to children’s activities and several musical performances, you can shop from hundreds of vendors along 4th Street S.W.
When: June 1, 2025
Where: 4th Street S.W. from Elbow Drive to 13th Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Calgary Night Market
Head to this night market in Bridgeland to browse handmade local goods such as jewellery and bath products. There will also be food trucks and live DJs.
When: June 28, 2025 (plus more summer dates)
Where: 917 Centre Ave. N.E.
Cost: Free admission