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Looking for holiday gifts and décor? These holiday marketplaces throughout the Main Line area are perfect for finding festive handmade items.
Mark your calendar for the holiday markets and craft shows popping up across the Philadelphia suburbs this month. Frequented by local vendors, crafters and artisans, these marketplaces are a great way to shop small and support local creators this holiday season.
Christkindlmarkt
100 N Bradford Ave., West Chester
December 9, 1-8 p.m. and December 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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The Chester County Art Association hosts its fourth annual Christkindlmarkt during the second weekend in December. This year the holiday market is bigger and better than ever, showcasing over 60 vendors offering a variety of locally designed products, including art, ceramics, jewelry, food, homewares and more.
Christmas Village
LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia
November 18 through December 24, 12-8 p.m.
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Channeling the traditional open-air markets of Germany, this outdoor marketplace is full of unique finds, tantalizing smells and delicious eats. Find perfect holiday gifts at the wooden booths lined up throughout LOVE Park and be sure to take a break to enjoy traditional European snacks.
BSHS Christmas Craft Show
220 Woodbine Rd., Downingtown
December 2, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bishop Shanahan High School’s Christmas marketplace returns with over 180 vendors. You’re sure to find perfect holiday gifts and some items for yourself, too.
Havertown Holiday Festival
Brookline Blvd., Havertown
December 2
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Get your holiday shopping done at this festive marketplace, which hosts a wide range of unique vendors. Beyond shopping, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities to make for a fun family outing. With costumed characters, live music, adult beverages, an ice sculpture demonstration and more, there’s something for everyone.
Chester County Craft Guild’s Winter Fine Craft Show
1325 Pottstown Pke., Glenmoore
December 9 and 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Happening at Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, local artists will be onsite sharing their handmade items, perfect for decorating your own home or gifting to loved ones.
Historic Sugartown Holiday Craft Market
260 Spring Rd., Malvern
December 9, 12-4 p.m.
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Find expertly crafted gifts from over 40 local crafters and artisans at this outdoor marketplace located behind Malvern’s William Garrett House. With a biergarten, hot cocoa bar and food vendors, this market has enough to occupy everyone for hours. P.S. Keep an eye out for Santa!
Holiday Frost Fair
100 W King St., Pottstown
December 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Step into an 18th-century-style market with gift shopping, games and baked goods at the Holiday Frost Fair. Happening at Pottsgrove Manor, the museum will be open for visitors to learn about historic holiday traditions once they’ve finished browsing the marketplace.
Holiday Craft Market at Springton Manor Farm
860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore
December 9, 12-5:30 p.m.
You’ll find plenty of holiday fun at this marketplace, from shopping and refreshments to ornament-making and pictures with Santa. The candy cane hunt for your little ones starts at 1 p.m., while tree lighting begins at 5 p.m.
Kennett Square Holiday Village Market
401 Birch St., Kennett Square
December 2-3 and 9-10, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Browse dozens of curated vendors while enjoying live music, delectable eats and festive cocktails.
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