Saturday, November 28, 2026 (Small Business Saturday)
10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall
Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Alaskaland
2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Craft community with Fairbanks Arts and Alaskaland at our annual Handmade Holiday Market in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Alaskaland!
Over 50 artists & artisans will share a wide array of handmade goods, from accessories to functional art, clothing, original artwork, and more! Come out and shop with local artisans on Small Business Saturday and celebrate handmade by bringing home unique, personal gifts.
In addition to shopping for the perfect gift while supporting local, guests can enjoy opportunities to craft community by supporting Fairbanks Arts, getting to know area organizations, and participating in the family-oriented activities listed below!
Raise funds for the West Valley High School & Lathrop High School music departments!
Throughout Handmade Holiday Market, students and educators from these high school music departments will be raising funds– here’s how you can support music education:
Check your coat as soon as you arrive! West Valley High School’s band will be managing the event’s coat check in the lobby so you can explore the Market comfortably!
Stop by the 3rd-floor cafe for food and beverages! Grab an Italian soda, hot chocolate, small concessions (chips, etc.), nachos, pretzels, chili, and more– get your snacks while supporting a great cause!
Enjoy performances by student ensembles throughout the day in the Exhibit Hall– make sure to leave these talented students a tip after their performances to support their music programs!
Stop by their 2nd-floor craft table fundraiser to grab a handmade gift!
All proceeds raised from these efforts benefit the band, choir, and orchestra programs of West Valley High School and Lathrop High School.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dress the family in warm layers and head to Alaskaland’s Tanana Valley Railroad Museum for free train rides and visits with Santa.
Drop by with your family to create an art project with the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition in the 3rd Floor Exhibit Hall in the AK Centennial Center for the Arts
Find Free Books with Stars of Gold Readers and the North Star Imagination Library on the 3rd Floor Exhibit Hall in the AK Centennial Center for the Arts
Shop The Folk School’s Annual Print Sale, featuring local artists and printmakers! The Folk School Cabin is adjacent to the back doors of the AK Centennial Center for the Arts in Alaskaland
Take a break at the free family movie, Coco. Start times are at 10:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. in the theatre in the AK Centennial Center for the Arts
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by the Pioneer Museum for a children’s craft and scavenger hunt. The museum is in Gold Rush Town
Enjoy Story Time from 12-12:30 & 1-1:30 p.m. with Stars of Gold Readers and pick up a FREE children’s book! Located in the third-floor Exhibit Hall in the AK Centennial Center for the Arts
From 3 – 3:30 p.m., enjoy choral music and the lighting of the Alaskaland Holiday Tree near the main entrance of Alaskaland
YOU can Craft Community during the 2026 Handmade Holiday Market
Here are ways you can support your community arts organization, Fairbanks Arts Association, and other local nonprofit organizations!
Visit Fairbanks Arts’ welcome table at the Market and
- Make a year-end charitable donation to support the programs and efforts of Fairbanks Arts Association!
- Purchase a snack at our bake sale and concession stand!
- Learn about the several ways that you can get involved with Fairbanks Arts. The many programs and services of Fairbanks Arts are made possible by our members, volunteers, and community supporters like you!
- Become a Fairbanks Arts Member!
- Grab the brand new 2027 Crafting Community Gift Guide from Fairbanks Arts– your resource for shopping from local creatives all year round!
Visit the Bear Gallery and Gift Shop for even more local art, crafts, and literature
During the Handmade Holiday Market, Fairbanks Arts’ Bear Gallery (located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts) will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for the current exhibition, Limited Edition.
This exhibition and the Gift Shop, which features original works by various local artists, including literature, cards, prints, pottery, apparel, jewelry and accessories, children’s items, and other artworks! By supporting works featured in the gift shop and gallery, you support local artists and Fairbanks Arts Association. Entry to the gallery is FREE and open to the public.
Leave a gift under the CommuniTree
Each year, Fairbanks Arts invites a community nonprofit to be our featured ComuniTree organization. This is a space at the Market where you can learn about different resources in our community and learn how you can contribute to a great cause.
We are pleased to share that the 2026 featured CommuniTree organization is:
Bad Rascals
Bad Rascals KNOW that art can change lives, redirect lives & sometimes even save lives. It’s hero stuff. If you have extra art supplies, bring them to the market and Bad Rascals will give them to kids who will passionately put them to use! They are creating new vendor events based around creativity and inclusion, and future goals include creating a public studio space with public-use tools for creating.
About Fairbanks Arts:
Fairbanks Arts Association is a nonprofit local arts agency promoting contemporary and traditional arts in Interior Alaska since 1966– we operate with the understanding that the arts are a crucial facet of community health. We seek to enhance lives by offering quality, accessible arts experiences and connecting others to build community success. We work with businesses and affiliate members to foster a vibrant arts community and offer visual, literary, performing, and arts education programming, and serve as a resource to artists, arts organizations, and arts participants. 2026 marks 60 years of service for Fairbanks Arts!
Fairbanks Arts’ programs are made possible in part by support from the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska State Council on the Arts, Emerald Isle, the Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mt. McKinley Bank, and individual and corporate donors.
Fairbanks Arts is your local arts council, and its mission-driven work is not possible without the support of our individual, affiliate, and corporate members and donors. Click here to learn more about how you can get involved with supporting Fairbanks Arts today!
If you have questions about the Handmade Holiday Market, please contact events@fairbanksarts.org or (907) 251-8386 ext. 4.
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