The holiday season is in full swing, and Valencia has a packed weekend of events to enjoy. Many of these activities were delayed due to the recent floods and are now making their long-awaited return. Here’s a roundup of highlights to add to your calendar:
Christmas Markets
Valencia’s holiday markets are up! (Check out this post for a regularly updated list.) This weekend also features unique pop-up markets with limited opening dates—perfect for last-minute gift shopping.
Market Solidario
The Creative House is hosting vendors from flood affected areas at their Ruzafa showroom. Wine, gourmet foods, silk and textile handicrafts are among the products available at this market. The sportswear brand North Sails x Hannover has also donated garments for sale and 100% of those proceeds will go to flood victims.
?Plaza Dr. Landete 3, Ruzafa
?? Saturday, 14 December, 11:00 – 21:00
More info here
Regalos con Corazón
Hosted by Naid Studio and designer Isabel Sanchis, this event combines gift shopping with giving back. Proceeds from the market will help Caritas Picanya purchase gifts for children affected by the floods. Vendors from flood-hit areas will also be selling their goods. Visitors are encouraged to bring a new children’s gift for donation.
? Calle Puerto Rico 48, Ruzafa
?? Saturday, 14 December, 11:00 – 21:30
More info here
Cocin4s Christmas Market
El Carmen’s street art collective Cocin4s is hosting a special market featuring original prints by popular muralists like Disneylexya and David De Limón.
? Calle Cocinas 4, El Carmen
?? 13 – 15 December
Details here
Big Bang Books
Discover a treasure trove of illustrated and graphic books from Valencia’s independent publishers at this fair. A must-visit for book lovers!
? EASD Design School, Calle del Pintor Domingo 20
?? 13 – 15 December
Learn more here
Solidarity Through Art
Valencia’s contemporary art galleries are teaming up for a special charity exhibition called Totes a Una per València to support flood recovery efforts. Participating venues include Shiras Art Gallery, SET espai d’art, and Jorge Lopez Gallery, with proceeds going to AVVAC, the local visual artists’ association.
?? Saturday, 14 December
More info here
Postales Por La Dana is an art event to raise funds for Valencia Acoge, a charity helping the most vulnerable victims of the flood disaster. Artists have submitted original designs in postcard size and will be exhibited and available for sale at three different galleries. Find out more here.
? Lalambik Studio, Calle Buenos Aires 10 and Ruzafa Sporting Club Russafa, Calle Sevilla 5, Ruzafa
?? Friday, 13 December, 18:00 – 21:30; Saturday and Sunday, 14 — 15 December, 18:00 — 21:30
Stargazing at Jardín de Viveros
Bundle up and head to Jardín de Viveros for an evening of stargazing. The Astronomer’s Association of Valencia will provide high-powered telescopes for an unforgettable night under the stars.
? Near the Museum of Natural Sciences, Jardín de Viveros
?? Saturday, 14 December, 18:30 – 20:30
?? Free, but advance registration required.
Sign up here
Charity Initiatives
This weekend also brings several heartwarming charity events:
- Santa Motorcade: Delivering presents to flood-affected communities.
- Bioparc Parade of Dogs: Highlighting adoptable pets, many of which were abandoned during the floods.
For details on these and other holiday charity events, check out our holiday season guide.