Christmas shopping is great fun but it can also be tiring, especially if you’re in a new city. We’re here to help! Check out the list below if you’re looking for original gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. There’s more than one festive fair or bazaar going on every weekend in December, and we’ve selected the most interesting and cosy ones. Happy shopping – don’t forget to treat yourself, too. Oh, and don’t forget the Christmas Market at the Town Hall Square is open every single day. Visit the Kaunas IN Tourism Information Centre in the Town Hall for kaunastic souvenirs if you’re around.
November 26 – December 24
Santa’s Workshop, K. Donelaičio g. 27
Sustainable fashion and items for sustainable living, as well as eco-friendly gift packing and inventive workshops. Every day until Christmas – find the tiny shop right beside Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas hotel.
We just LOVE these educational wooden toys Trys Kaip Vienas – you can find them in Santa's Workshop! Photo by Trys Kaip Vienas
December 7
Fashion Bazaar Christmas, Žalgirio arena
The biggest fashion event in Lithuania is back for a Christmas special. Famous and upcoming designers, fashion brands, kids clothes, some of the most original accessories and jewellery – everything you can dream of, really!
December 7-8
Christmas Pop Up, M. Žilinskas Art Gallery
The organisers of the event have attracted over 50 of the most interesting, exciting and powerful Lithuanian design names under the postmodernist roof of the gallery. You will have the opportunity to meet contemporary fashion, jewellery, interior, haberdashery, cosmetics, and food manufacturers and creators, see and try out the latest season's collections and products.
Photo by Teodoras Biliūnas
December 7-8
Kultūringai prieš Kalėdas / Culturally Before Christmas, Kaunas Picture Gallery
This two-day event in the gallery spaces, as well as its legendary Kultūra cafe, will invite you to learn how to draw, weave wreaths, pack gifts, listen to music and socialize, socialize, socialize.
You'll find woolen accessories and fashion items by Nešalta in the picture gallery. Photo by Eglė Jasiukaitytė
December 7-8
Designer Space / Christmas Pop Up, Akropolis Mall
Some of the best Lithuanian fashion designers plus a handful of cozy cafes and restaurants right here in the mall, offering you a chance to relax after a successful shopping. Cheers!
Photo by Akropolis
December 7
Christmas Gift and Accessory Fair, Daugirdas Hotel
Located a stone’s throw from the Christmas Tree in the Kaunas Town Hall Square, the fair will offer leather items, home fragrance, clothing and accessories for him and her, and home decor items.
December 10
D.EFECT Pop Up, Holas
The brave Lithuanian fashion brand has just celebrated its 10 years of beautiful existence. For one day only, it’s opening a pop-up store in one of the trendiest bars in Kaunas. Expect new collection and exclusive items. The team is also bringing a matching jewellery brand called Ginger Tail.
December 14
Friends Christmas Market, Vingiu Dubingiu Pub
For the third time in a row, the Friends Christmas Market is coming back to the craft beer pub to represent the creative gift ideas of the local manufacturers. It will be held in the pub’s backyard under a cosy tent with warming drinks, hot food, festive music, and plenty of socialisation opportunities.
December 14-15
Great Kaunas Christmas Fair, Žalgirio arena
If Žalgirio arena is the biggest in the Baltics, does it make the Great Kaunas Christmas Fair the biggest in the Baltics, too?.. Let’s find out in the middle of the month – the organisers promise a vast selection of gifts for all ages and wishes. The little ones will be well occupied in a special kid area while you’ll be busy deciding what colour your Christmas decorations will be this year.
You'll find the Kaunas-themed and Lithuanian folk-inspired home decor and accessories by Native LT in this fair! Photo by Native LT
December 19-22
Christmas Fair “Design for life”, Mega Mall
The organisers of the fashion and beauty fair promise hundreds of participants offering clothes, accessories, decor, delicacies and other gift ideas.
