Holiday Mercado at La Peña
About Holiday Mercado at La Peña
Join us for La Peña's Annual Holiday Mercado and find the perfect handcrafted gifts for your loved ones this holiday season!
Support over 40 local artisans and vendors showcasing beautiful handcrafted goods, along with unique Latin American imports and crafts. Enjoy traditional foods available for purchase, so come hungry and bring the entire family!
Volunteer at La Peña
We are looking for volunteers to help support throughout the day during our Holiday Mercado. This is a great opportunity to get involved with La Peña's team, build community, and be a part in supporting local shopping. Sign up form available soon!
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La Peña Cultural Center
La Peña Cultural Center has been a central site for Latinx, Caribbean, and Indigenous diasporic communities in the Bay Area since 1975. La Peña is dedicated to preserving and celebrating cultural traditions, showcasing interdisciplinary creative works, and supporting grassroots social justice movements alongside artists, activists, and allies. Rooted in the tradition of "peñas" that emerged in South America during the 1960s-70s as spaces of music, food, and political solidarity, we have upheld this legacy for nearly fifty years. La Peña remains the sole surviving "peña" and continues to challenge dominant narratives while amplifying marginalized voices.