Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 10am-5pm

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2026

Join us for the 2026 Makers Arcade Spring Fair, happening for the first time ever at Balboa Park! Experience an exciting lineup of creative vendors and experiences that celebrate art, culture, and community in our beautiful city.

  • Shop from over 140 curated handmade vendors

  • Enjoy delicious food trucks and craft cocktails, mocktails, and beer bars

  • Experience live music, interactive art installations, kids’ activities, and fun photo ops

  • Get hands-on with free make + take craft stations, including our fan-favorite fresh holiday wreath station

  • Stay after the event on Sunday night for the Parade of Lights viewing on the Bay from 5 - 7:45 pm

  • Tickets are just $5 at the door and support our local 501c3 arts non-profit! Kids under 10 are free!

Vendor Application Coming Soon!

WHERE

Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210

WHEN

Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 am - 5 pm

Green paper bag with a tag that reads "Makers Arcade" and a decorative rainbow design, placed on a table next to a potted plant and a string of red, white, and pink felt balls.
Two children wearing hats and casual clothing are sitting at a table, drawing and coloring paper butterfly cutouts with marker pens.
A person with a child on their shoulders reaches out to add a message on a colorful wall filled with handwritten notes and drawings during a sunny day at an outdoor location near a marina with boats.
A vintage teal and white coffee truck with
An outdoor craft or activity event with a group of children and two adult women, one with red hair and tattoos handing a cup to a girl.
Close-up of a pepperoni pizza topped with green peppers on a red-and-white checkered paper serve tray.
Display of various ceramic mugs, vases, and ceramic dishes on wooden shelves, with a basket and a checkerboard cutting board.
Stacks of colorful, patterned blankets on a white display shelf at a store.
Display of colorful, decorative lamps and disco balls on a red shelf, with signs indicating prices and payment options.
A display of colorful greeting cards featuring humorous and motivational messages, including illustrations of cats, flowers, and abstract designs.
A white mobile jewelry trailer standing outdoors near a body of water, with signage and jewelry displays, and people sitting nearby.
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a camouflage jacket smiling while holding a small black dog dressed in a colorful sweater.
Display of handmade quilts and blankets at an outdoor market
Multiple colorful velvet zippered pouches arranged in a grid pattern on a wooden surface, with some pouches having animal print and others featuring abstract designs.
A woman's hand holding a bottle of Topo Chico mineral water, with a white hat decorated with feathers and a ribbon in front of her.
Decorative item resembling an eye hanging from wooden structure, with lemons and pottery in the background at a craft fair or market.
Woman smiling and waving at a market stall selling candles, diffusers, and scented products with a chalkboard sign in front
Display of colorful embroidered hats on a green table, with a small mirror and decorative items in the background.
Two women standing inside a booth at a market, smiling and posing for the camera. One woman wears a black hat, sunglasses, a black top, and a brown leather skirt with gray boots. The other woman wears a checkered orange and white cardigan, black top,
People browsing and shopping at an outdoor market stall selling handmade jewelry and accessories under white tents.
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F.A.Q.’S

  • The event will be held at the Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego at 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Street parking and pay lots are available nearby. We recommend using public transportation or ride sharing!

  • Yes, kids will love this event! We will have fun kids’ activities, make + take stations, and live music for them to shake their booties to. Kids under 10 are also FREE.

    Leashed dogs are also welcome; we love our crafty pups!

  • We charge a small entry fee to help cover event expenses, like paying our musicians, venue, and permits, with all additional proceeds directly supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting small businesses and artists in San Diego. This fee allows us to keep vendor costs lower, making it easier for artists and makers to participate, and helps sustain our small but passionate production team who produce these events in support of our creative community.

  • Included in your entry fee are live music performances by amazing local musicians and access to our vendors, food trucks, make-and-take stations, bars, and kids’ areas.

  • Yes! You can apply to be a craft goods vendor using our vendor application. If you are a food truck, food tent, musician, or other non-craft event feature, fill out our activation interest form here.

  • Yes, we're currently looking for volunteers to help with setup, morning, and afternoon shifts. Our events are always a blast — you’ll get free entry into the event all weekend, meet great people, be part of a vibrant community, and receive a swag bag full of handmade goodies as a thank-you! Click here for more info.