The Ultimate Guide to Philly’s Pop-Up Holiday Markets
From Christmas Village to the Punk Rock Flea Market, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list at these festive pop-ups.
Shopping at the Made in Philadelphia holiday market in Dilworth Park / Photograph courtesy of Made in Philadelphia
With the holiday season kicking off earlier and earlier with every passing year, it’s already time to deck the halls and start shopping. This year, it’s easier than ever to skip Amazon and shop local thanks to the many holiday markets and neighborhood shopping events around town. Even if you don’t have much shopping to do, hit up these spots to check out Philly’s arts scene and visit a neighborhood you may have overlooked.
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market
A local counterpart to Christmas Village, this market focuses only on Philly-made gifts, from jewelry to artwork to candles. While you’re there, go skating on Rothman Rink, frolic though the Wintergarden maze of greenery and twinkle lights, and grab some cozy après-skate eats in the cabin. It’s even open on Christmas Eve, so you can go for last-minute shopping.
Free to attend; through January 1st, Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street.
Christmas Village
For holiday shopping with an international flair, stop by this open-air maze of pop-up shops in LOVE Park. Modeled after the traditional Christmas markets in Germany, this annual month-long market features dozens of vendors in wooden booths selling ornaments, crafts, treats, clothing and more from all over the world. There are festive events including live music, wine tastings, weekly story times and more. There’s also great food — from brats to raclette to strudel to mulled wine (buy the commemorative mug for discount refills!) — and rides including a giant Ferris wheel, a kiddie train, and a double-decker carousel in City Hall courtyard.
But wait, there’s more Christmas Village excitement: They’ll also be taking it indoors this year. The makers of Christmas Village are launching a brand-new indoor market inside the Wanamaker Building, right alongside the holiday Light Show, to make it just a little more festive. There will be 30 vendors in there, and it’s a perfect opportunity to knock out some of your shopping list while you wait for the show to begin.
Free to attend; November 27th-December 24th (preview weekend November 22nd and 23rd), LOVE Park and City Hall courtyard (and the Wanamaker Building!).
Liberty Flea
This is the perfect market for aesthetes and vintage-seekers alike. You’ll find antiques, records and vintage clothing, plus some modern makers selling jewelry, spices, and art. The next Liberty Flea will be at the Bok Building in South Philly, but check them out year-round as they regularly pop up at locations like Cherry Street Pier.
$10 admission for both days (free for kids 12 and under); November 21st, 4-10 p.m. and November 22nd, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bok Building, 821 Dudley Street.
Miracle on American Street Holiday Gift Market
Returning for its fifth year, NextFab and Olde Kensington Boutique have teamed up for a holiday market that lets you explore the artists behind the gifts. Along with shopping (over 80 vendors), food, live music and crafting stations (from card-making to pottery), you can tour NextFab to meet the makers in the actual studio spaces they use to produce the work available for purchase and watch live art demonstrations.
Free to attend; November 22nd, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., NextFab, 1800 North American Street.
Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar
The long-running shopping series returns to Rivers Casino with a two-day market, this time welcoming some 80 vendors and creators of handmade goods and other holiday gift options, plus food, tote bags, and make-and-take crafts. Offerings include everything from wall art to jewelry to candles to pottery to dolls — see the full list here. Make-and-take stations are pay-as-you-go with Project Joy and Nimble Craft.
$3 to enter (free for kids 12 and under); November 22nd & 23rd, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Event Center at Rivers Casino, 1001 North Delaware Avenue.
Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar / Photograph by Ananda Connolly
Clover Market
Head to West Chester for two days of shopping over 120 vendors of handmade and vintage goods. There will also be plenty of food and drink vendors on site to keep you fueled as you check off your gift list.
Free to attend; November 22nd & 23rd, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Westtown School, 975 Westtown Road, West Chester.
Now and Then Marketplace’s Sunday Holiday Markets
Shop tons of local artists, makers and resellers each Sunday at the Close at Hand Warehouse. Local vendors change each week, so it’s worth coming back to see what they’ve got — and stick around to cozy up with a drink by the fire.
Free to attend; November 23rd and 30th, noon-7 p.m., 2418 Martha Street.
Made @ Bok Holiday Markets
Visit the artisans of Bok to shop from everything from sustainable fashion and hand-blown glass to fine-crafted jewelry. There will also be demonstrations by resident artists.
Free to attend; November 29th and December 13th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bok Building, 821 Dudley Street.
Hanukkah Makers Market
Artisans, artists, creators, and food vendors show off their wares in this one-day pop-up at the Weitzman. In addition to unique gifts for sale, there will be treats from purveyors including Lilah Events, Perrystead Dairy, and 37 Chocolates. The market is free to attend, as is the museum itself.
Free to attend; November 30th, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the Weitzman, 101 South Independence Mall East.
Holiday Market at Cherry Street Pier
Resident artists and more local makers take over the pier on first Fridays.
Free to attend; December 5th, 4-9 p.m., 121 North Columbus Boulevard.
Bartram’s Garden’s Handmade Holidays
Enjoy seasonal music and refreshments as you get everything you need to deck your halls — including decorated and undecorated wreaths, fresh evergreens and more. Plus, vendors will be there so you get some gift shopping done, too. The event also includes kid-friendly craft activities, a pie-baking contest, a campfire with free snacks, and more festive fun.
Free to attend; December 6th, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard.
Community Fair at the Asian Arts Initiative
This one’s more than just shopping, as AAI celebrates the end of their youth education semester with a day of hands-on art and other activities. Yes, you’ll find holiday shopping, but you can also check out the current exhibits the while you’re in the galleries.
Pay-what-you-can; December 6th, noon-4 p.m., 1219 Vine Street.
Photograph courtesy of Christmas Village
Lucia and Christmas Market
Shop for Swedish food, crafts, decorations and more at this outdoor holiday market. Plus, enjoy Lucia processions and live holiday music throughout the day.
$5-$10, free for museum members; December 6th & 7th, American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Avenue.
West Philly Bizarre
This new market highlights the hyperlocal, promising a “highly curated selection of what West Philly has to offer,” including jewelry, soaps, toys, ceramics, and much more. They’ll be at Clark Park in November, but their inaugural Holiday Market will be indoors at the Calvary Center.
Free to attend; December 13th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Calvary Center, 4740 Baltimore Avenue.
HANDMADE at Fleisher Art Memorial
This indoor juried craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial features handmade and artisanal gifts at varying price points, all by local artists. Fleisher’s 127th Annual Adult Student Exhibition will also be on display in the galleries, with many works available for sale.
Free to attend; December 13th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catharine Street.
West Craft Fest
Find unique holiday gifts handmade by dozens of local makers and artists, including accessories, jewelry, art, toys and more. The fair runs all weekend, and there are different vendors on Saturday and Sunday (100 total!), so check the schedule to make sure you get what you want. (Or just go both days, why not?)
Free to attend; December 13th & 14th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., outside Black Hound Clay Studio, 715 South 50th Street.
Trans Art Market
This holiday shopping event highlights trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive makers from the Philadelphia area. A portion of the $5 entry fee benefits Wealth Redistribution Group, a Philly-based reparation group supporting Black trans community members.
$5; December 14th, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bok Building, 821 Dudley Street.
Punk Rock Flea Market
Pick up some clothing, records, art and “old punk junk” at this fabulous market to score vintage items with a rocker edge. Your admission is good all weekend, and there are different vendors on different days, so it’s worth coming back for more.
$10 in advance, $12 at the door (kids 12 and under free); December 19th-21st, 23rd Street Armory, 22 South 23rd Street.
