Looking for a gift made by someone nearby? Perth has regular craft and design events, but the dates are not interchangeable. A makers market might open one Sunday in a month; Fremantle Markets has a wider weekend schedule. Check the event before you set off, then look for the maker behind the object rather than assuming every stall is handmade.
| Market | Best for | When to check |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Makers Market | WA handmade goods | Scheduled dates at Goolugatup Heathcote and other venues |
| Perth Upmarket | Local design and gourmet gifts | Quarterly events at UWA, next listed 22 November 2026 |
| Kalamunda Artisan Market | Makers and growers in the hills | Usually first Saturday monthly; check the actual calendar |
| Fremantle Markets | Gifts and browsing with a meal | Friday to Sunday, plus public holiday Mondays |
A market devoted to making
Perth Makers Market says its goods are handmade in Western Australia. At the time of checking, its visitor FAQ lists 18 October 2026 at Goolugatup Heathcote in Applecross, followed by 6 December at the same venue. It also lists separate twilight events at Burswood Park. These are separate dates and places, not weekly opening hours. The Heathcote precinct has paths, allocated accessible parking and toilets; the organiser says dogs are not permitted there. Check the specific event if those details matter.
Perth Upmarket brings designers, craftspeople and gourmet producers to Winthrop Hall and nearby UWA spaces. The next event advertised on 25 September is Sunday 22 November 2026, 10am to 3.30pm. The visitor page lists free entry and accessible facilities. See our Perth Upmarket guide for the venue layout. Upmarket and Makers Market have different organisers and dates, even if some makers sell at both.
A broader browse
The Kalamunda Artisan Market calendar says it usually trades on the first Saturday of the month in the Central Mall. Check a particular date and venue because a monthly rule is not a guarantee of a session. Fremantle Markets combines independent makers, food and other traders in a historic building on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday Mondays. Its broad mix means a “local handmade” label should be checked with an individual trader.
For a more deliberate visit, look at each organiser's stallholder list, make a short list of makers, and ask where an item was designed or made. Bring room for a fragile purchase and consider the trip home, particularly if you will be walking. The photograph shows the Heathcote precinct, not a live market or today's stallholders.
