If you often find yourself perusing Pinterest boards for fun craft ideas, wandering the aisles of your local craft store, or exercising your eye for quality craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind treasures, then this guide is for you.
This year and next, skip the chain stores and find something truly unique at one of the numerous craft fairs in Denver, where the most gifted artisans from the region offer their goods, accessories, and art for sale.
Craft Fairs in Central Denver
The Northfield Street Fairs, Handmade Harvest Festival
8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver
- When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 18
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Handmade clothing, jewelry, art prints, pet products, and more
Nothing is quite as autumnal as a fall craft festival. Handmade Harvest Festival is Northfield Street Fair’s last of the year. It will feature an extensive variety of handmade goods like intricate knitted and crocheted clothing, meticulously crafted jewelry, eccentric art prints, and even delectable baked goods made from scratch. The festival is pet-friendly too, so keep an eye out for homemade treats and accessories for your furry friend.
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival
2401 E. 2nd Ave. Ste. 150, Denver
- When: July 3-5, 2026
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Last year’s event had art from 260 artists, live music and dance performances, and an art auction
This widely acclaimed festival has graced the streets of Denver for 34 years. Every summer, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, held by Denver nonprofit CherryArts, highlights 260 artists from not just Colorado, but around the world. This event combines fun and learning as attendees experience a wide range of art and art education while indulging in delicious food and lively music performances. Not only is the festival family-friendly, but it features plenty of activities and educational opportunities for children as well.
Horseshoe Market Winter Market
3550 N. Federal Blvd., Denver
- When: Nov. 29-30
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Eclectic art and crafts, vintage clothing, home goods, and live music
Horseshoe Market is a seasonal outdoor craft market that values community, expression, and connecting through the face-to-face shopping experience. At this year’s Winter Market, you can meet some of Denver’s passionate and creative artisans while shopping a selection of vintage apparel, unique crafts and home goods, homemade pet products, and good eats — just in time for the holiday shopping season! This is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience you won’t want to miss.
Artisan Center
2757 E. Third Ave., Denver
- When: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Handcrafted pottery, contemporary jewelry, greeting cards, home and accent decor, and baby wear
While not a craft fair or market, Denver’s Artisan Center is a premier shopping spot for beautiful handcrafted goods — and has been for over 50 years. Lining the shop’s shelves, you’ll find quite the collection of locally made pieces, ranging from jewelry and pottery to chimes. The Artisan Center is the perfect spot for shoppers with a creative spirit.
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
1004 S. Gaylord St., Washington Park, Denver
- When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 22-23
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Over 80 local craft vendors, local restaurants and shopping, and live music
When the temperatures drop, outdoor markets are a bit harder to come by. Luckily, Colorado taps into the festive spirit with its holiday markets — and Firefly Handmade’s Holiday Market is one of the best in show. Firefly Handmade is a community of small business entrepreneurs that holds seasonal markets all year long, celebrating authenticity and creativity while giving artisans chances to grow their businesses. The holiday market in Denver is held outdoors on Old South Gaylord Street and is a family- and pet-friendly event with live music and quality holiday crafts and gifts.
Craft Fairs in West Denver
Foothills Art Market
3606 S. Independence St., Denver
- When: Spring 2026, date TBA
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, soaps, home accessories, and photography
The Foothills Art Market is held annually in the spring by the Foothills Parks & Recreation District. This free market features a range of crafted goods from over 100 Colorado artisans. At this festival, you’ll find every type of art medium, from photography and glass pieces to soap and home goods! If you’re an artisan yourself, vendor applications will be opening this fall. The event’s dates will be announced soon, so be sure to stay up to date on the district’s website.
Tangerine Sky Pop-Up Market
7490 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 4 and Nov. 1
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Upcycled accessories, ceramics, photography, and bath and body goods
Are you a fan of community events? You’re in luck — you have two more Saturdays in 2025 to experience Arvada’s Tangerine Sky Pop-Up Market, held on the first Saturday of the month every May through November. Here, you’ll find goods like upcycled fashion and accessories, bath and body goods, ceramics, and much more. The pop-up market can be found beside the UPS Store and Sam’s Club.
Aspen Grove Monster Bash
7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
- When: Noon-5 p.m., Oct. 18
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Halloween-themed crafts, over 100 vendors, bounce houses, card readings, and a candy crawl
Calling all the monsters! Check out the Aspen Grove Monster Bash, taking place just two weeks before Halloween, to really get the festivities started. This festival is a perfect outing for the whole family, with Halloween-themed games and crafts, bounce houses, and even a candy crawl for the kids! Tap into your future and personal energy by stopping by one of the various card readers or energy healers. Or, if you want to meet the scary-talented artisans, head to the Mystikal Makers Market taking place during the event.
Don’t want the weekend fall fun to end? Stop by one of Denver’s 10 best petting zoos!
Littleton Artisan Fair
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 8
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Upcycled accessories, ceramics, photography, bath and body goods, and live music
If you have yet to make it to the Littleton Artisan Fair, you’re reading this just in time — the craft fair’s last event will be held the second Saturday of November, so make sure to stop by. While shopping some of Colorado’s best, you can listen to live tunes by local musicians and try something new from one of the fair’s food trucks. This event will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College.
Annual Farm-to-Fashion Fair
15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden
- When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 4
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Regeneratively-made fiber goods by Mountains & Plains Fibershed
Last year’s event was so lovely, it had to happen again! Mountains and Plains Fibershed will host its second-ever Farm-to-Fashion Fair, featuring goods made by local fiber artists. Over 120 people attended last year’s festival, and the organization is expecting even more this year, so this is an event you’ll want to be a part of!
Craft Fairs in Northeast Denver
Northglenn Artisan Fair
341 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 11
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Upcycled accessories, ceramics, photography, bath and body goods, and live music
Want to feel more connected to your community? Get to know the local crafters and makers at the Northglenn Artisan Fair, taking place at the Northglenn Marketplace. Here, you’ll find an array of handmade goods like upcycled leather bags, repurposed macramé, and herb gardens. Stop by and check out what all Northglenn’s talented artisans have to offer while enjoying live music and bites.
Mile High Flea Market
7007 E. 88th Ave, Henderson
- When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Cost to attend: $2 on Fridays and $5 Saturdays and Sundays; free for kids under 12; $5 for a weekend pass
- Crafts and activities: Amusement park rides and bounce houses, local produce, open-air and indoor vendors offering a range of handmade goods
Visit once, or every weekend of the year! The Mile High Flea Market is a shopping experience unlike any other. The market has been around since 1976 and is located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver. With over 3,000 vendors each week, delicious bites from food carts and restaurants, fun seasonal events, and a farmers market with some of the best locally grown produce, this market has something for everyone.
Craft Fairs in Northwest Denver
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
1303 Pearl St., Boulder
- When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 15-16
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Over 80 artisan vendors, local shops and restaurants, and live music
Can’t make it to Firefly Handmade’s Denver Holiday Market? Luckily, you have another opportunity to check out the market in Boulder! Firefly Handmade is a community of small business entrepreneurs that holds seasonal markets all year long, celebrating authenticity and creativity while giving artisans chances to grow their businesses. This holiday market will take place in downtown Boulder in the streets surrounding the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall. Don’t miss this family- and pet-friendly event with live music and quality holiday crafts and gifts.
Fall Market at Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
1303 Pearl St., Boulder
- When: 5-9 p.m., Oct. 3; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 4; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 5
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Beer/wine/cocktail garden, live music, over 100 craft vendors, and family activities
Another event at Boulder’s Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest has been beloved by residents for over 35 years. This festival is a three-day celebration featuring delicious food and drinks, live bands, free family activities, and — you guessed it — a craft market featuring Firefly Handmade. Located in the city’s historic downtown, you’ll have a beautiful view of the mountains in the distance and be surrounded by some of the best shopping and dining in the area.
Craft Fairs in Southeast Denver
Tangerine Sky Pop-Up Market Aurora
18648 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora
- When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 5 and Nov. 2
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Upcycled accessories, ceramics, photography, and bath and body goods
Not from the Arvada area? Not a problem! The Tangerine Sky Pop-Up Market is held in Aurora, too. You have two more Sundays to experience 2025’s markets, held every first Sunday, May through November. Here, you’ll find goods like upcycled fashion and accessories, bath and body goods, ceramics, and much more. The pop-up market can be found at the Highpoint Marketplace, right next to Yo Mommas Cantina.
Windy Hill Pottery Open House Gallery Day
8445 County Road 122, Kiowa
- When: 1-6 p.m., Dec. 8
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts: Unique handmade pottery
If pottery and dishware are your niche, mark your calendar for Windy Hill Pottery’s Open House Gallery Day, held in the store. This event is the perfect place to shop for a holiday gift, either for yourself or for your loved ones. This market will be full of unique handmade pottery, so no matter what you find, it’s sure to be the star of your kitchen.
Rebel Marketplace
Del Mar Park, Aurora
- When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 4 and Oct. 18
- Cost to attend: Free
- Crafts and activities: Goods from local businesses and fresh locally grown produce
If you love supporting local businesses and farmers, check out the Rebel Marketplace farmers market at its last two markets of the year. Rebel Marketplace was founded on a mission to lower the barrier to entry for small business owners and bridge the gap between buyers and sellers. Check out some of the best handcrafted goods in town, or try some fresh locally grown produce — no matter what you’re looking for, it’s unlikely you’ll leave empty-handed!
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Editor’s Note: Our articles focus on five metro Denver regions: central, northeast, northwest; west; southeast. Some cities span across more than one region. See map.)