The free, outdoor-under-cover Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop-Up Market takes over Robson Square on Sept. 26 with curated local makers and hands-on workshops.
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Vancouver’s Etsy Co Fall Pop-Up Market is returning for its fall edition on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing together more than 70 local artists, makers, creatives and designers at Robson Square Ice Rink.
The market runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800 Robson St. The event is completely free to attend, and it is held outdoors but under cover, aiming to keep shopping plans intact even if the weather changes during the day.
Organizers emphasize the “carefully curated” approach behind the Vancouver Etsy Co markets. According to the event information, the market’s items are designed and/or made in Canada, with a stated focus on avoiding mass-produced goods and anything described as AI-generated.
The market is also framed as a way for attendees to support Vancouver’s creative economy. Alongside the main vendor booths, the event highlights “mini-makers,” described as budding entrepreneurs under the age of 16.
Beyond browsing and shopping, the market includes interactive workshops hosted by multiple participating studios. Ahava Aroma Studio, for example, is set to run an experience where guests can create their own buddy charms.
Moonsun and La Chouette Studio are also listed as workshop hosts. The details provided include learning how to paint with watercolour and making accessories using cream glue. These workshop experiences can be booked in advance online, according to the event listing.
For people looking for activities without prior planning, the market also lists a DIY button-making station for creating a souvenir-style button and a friendship bracelet station where guests can make a bracelet for themselves and a friend.
The market additionally includes a “Doodle Booth” offering portraits doodled by donation. The event information does not specify the format of the donation, but it indicates the doodling experience is available during the market.
Attendance incentives are also part of the plan for the day. The first 50 people in line are set to receive free market cash or market merch, and those who RSVP online may have a chance to win even more market cash.
Accessibility and inclusivity are highlighted as well: the Robson Square Ice Rink is described as wheelchair accessible, with use of the ramp on the south side, and it is also listed as dog-friendly. With the market’s outdoor, covered setup and multiple maker-led activities, the Sept. 26 event is positioned as a full day for both shopping and hands-on creativity in the city centre.
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