Bazaars of the week: Festive fairs and Christmas finds (December 8 to 14)

The Most Exciting Holiday Markets and Christmas Pop-Ups Happening Across the Philippines This Week—Including Regional and Art Fairs.

The holiday market rush is in full swing, and December 8 to 14 brings another busy stretch of bazaars across the country. Artists, homegrown brands, student groups, and community organizers are setting up stalls for shoppers hunting for something different.

It’s also a chance to check out regional fairs, where towns highlight food, crafts, and small makers that don’t always make it to big-city markets. This week’s lineup goes well beyond Metro Manila, with festive events happening in Marinduque, Naga, Kidapawan, and more.

1. Circuit Orbit Holiday Art Market — Makati City

Where: 2F Activity Center, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati City
When: December 8 to 14, 2025, 10 AM – 8 PM

Artist group Astrolikha gathers young creatives for a weeklong market featuring prints, accessories, zines, and handmade gifts. Live portrait sessions add a fun touch—a nice way to go home with something personal for the holidays.

2. The Little Prince x Lantern Festival — Quezon City

Where: Street Kohi, 24 Mayaman St., Quezon City
When: December 12 to 14, 2025, 11 AM – 9 PM

This adorable themed café mixes Christmas with the charm of The Little Prince. Expect art booths, crafts, collectibles, and workshops where visitors can make their own gifts. Entrance is ₱300 via pre-registration on the Street Kohi page.

3. World Bazaar Festival—Pasay City

Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City
When: December 12 to 21, 2025, 10 AM – 10 PM

The country’s longest-running holiday bazaar returns with thousands of items—from clothes and homeware to food, toys, and local crafts. Admission is P80, with proceeds supporting the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation.

4. Paskong Pinoy Bazaar 2025—Kidapawan City

Where: City Gymnasium, Kidapawan City
When: December 8 to 22, 2025

This government-organized bazaar brings together local sellers offering holiday treats, home décor, handicrafts, toys, and clothing. Booth fees are free for merchants, making it a major draw for small businesses across the city.

5. Gottit Holiday Pop-Up—Mandaluyong City

Where: Lancaster Hotel Manila, 622 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
When: December 13, 2025

Gottit’s first holiday pop-up brings together local delicacies, cosmetics, home items, gadgets, and more. A mini gallery and art sale round out this one-day fair, showcasing works by emerging Filipino artists.

6. 18th Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair—Mandaluyong City

Where: Megatrade Halls, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
When: December 12 to 14, 2025, 10 AM – 9 PM

This annual toy fair fills Megamall with more than 350 booths of action figures, collectibles, art toys, comics, apparel, and rare finds. Expect meet-and-greets with local toy designers and a lively crowd of collectors.

7. StickerCon Avenue—Taguig City

Where: 7th Ave. cor. 36th St., Grand Central Park, BGC
When: December 13 to 14, 2025, 10AM-8PM

A haven for sticker lovers, this two-day pop-up brings together local artists and illustrators offering quirky designs for laptops, cars, notebooks, and all kinds of surfaces. A fun stop for gifting or adding new pieces to your stash.

8. LCC Christmas Bazaar 2025—Naga City

Where: Felix Plazo Parking Lot, LCC Mall Naga City
When: December 1 to 28, 2025

This month-long bazaar draws nightly crowds looking for gifts, home items, food products, and local specialties. It’s one of Naga’s busiest holiday retail gatherings, giving regional vendors a prime venue during peak season.

9. Trinkets Under the Twinkle Pop-Up—Manila

Where: Lyf Malate Manila, Malvar cor. Vasquez St., Malate, Manila City
When: December 13 to 14, 2025, 12 PM – 8 PM

This holiday market brings local makers to Malate for a cozy, community-driven pop-up. Shoppers can browse gifts, sip drinks, and enjoy an easy afternoon of mingling. Admission is free.

10. Yuletide Fair at Grand Central Park—Taguig City

Where: 7th Avenue, Grand Central Park, BGC
When: December 6 to 7, 20 to 21, 27 to 28, 2025, 4 PM – 11 PM

This open-air fair wraps up the year with food stalls, art booths, and holiday finds. A relaxed nighttime market perfect for post-work or weekend strolls in BGC.

11. Gasan Christmas Bazaar—Gasan, Marinduque

Where: Guingona Park, Gasan
When: Throughout November and December 2025

Gasan’s community bazaar runs alongside the town’s Ceremonial Lighting, fireworks show, Lantern Parade, and Christmas Cantata. Expect food stalls, gift booths, and festive activities tied to the municipality’s holiday traditions.

12. Mercato sa Laging Handa Christmas Bazaar—Quezon City

Where: Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City
When: December 13 to 14, 2025

A community-led bazaar featuring food, crafts, gift items, and small local brands. The SK Laging Handa also invites performers and creators, turning the bazaar into a lively neighborhood gathering.

13. Maginhawa Arts & Food Festival 2025—Quezon City

Where: Maginhawa Street, Quezon City
When: December 13, 2025, 9 AM – 12 MN
Organizer: Quezon City local organizers

Maginhawa’s biggest street celebration returns with a full-day festival featuring food stalls, art installations, and live performances. The event includes a free concert, a sunset rave, and a fireworks show to cap off the night. Expect crowd favorites, new vendors, and plenty of holiday energy along the entire stretch of Maginhawa.

 

 

This week’s round of Christmas fairs and pop-ups features community markets, regional bazaars, and campus-led events that make gift shopping simpler, whether you’re after small stocking stuffers or standout finds.

 

 

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