List: Triangle holiday markets
‘Tis the season to be jolly and shop local, and we have your list! Tara Lynn is rounding up the best places to find local and one-of-a-kind gifts. Bonus: There’s no shipping to worry about! Check out this list of upcoming holiday markets!
Marketplace Nights in the Village
- When: Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Where: Village District, 2108 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC
- What: Meet jolly ol’ Saint Nick. Receive a $25 gift card for spending $150 or more.
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://shopvillagedistrict.com/event/marketplace-nights-in-the-village/
- When: Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11; All events are 5-9 p.m.
- Where: Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
- What: Fun for adults and kids with visits from Santa 5-7 p.m. each night. Check out more than 50 local vendors, carriage rides, beer, wine, crafts for the kids and Carol-oke.
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://fb.me/e/2BM6q1Rb3
Junior League of Raleigh's A Shopping SPREE!
- When: Dec. 2-5
- Where: Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds
- What? SPREE! is an annual four-day fundraiser, showcasing dozens of juried unique local, regional and national exhibitors offering the latest in fashion and home decor, health and beauty products, specialty foods and holiday merchandise.
- Cost: $10-$75
- Website: https://www.jlraleigh.org/fundraising/a-shopping-spree/
- When: Thursday, Dec, 2, 4:30-9 p.m.
- Where: Hartwell Market, 620 W. South St., Raleigh
- What: Local vendors and artists, live music and a food truck.
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://fb.me/e/1XBObVy7Q
- When: Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: University Place, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
- What: The Elf Market is The ArtsCenter’s annual holiday craft market which raises funds for The ArtsCenter’s Youth Education Scholarships. Vendors from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle area gather to sell handmade goods such as clothing, body products, food items, fine art, children’s toys, ceramic pieces and jewelry.
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://artscenterlive.org/outreach/elf-market/
Willow Springs Community Marketplace
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 12
- Where: The Community Marketplace at Healing Green Farms, 2728 NC-42, Willow Springs
- What: Local crafters, small businesses, food trucks, fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, play area, and more!
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/willowspringsmarketplace
- When: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Designed for Joy, 517 W. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh
- What: Support the mission of Designed For Joy providing living wage work for at-risk women in Raleigh while supporting local businesses.
- Cost: Free to attend, but online RSVP encouraged, VIP tickets available for $50 (swag bag and shop early!)
- Website: https://www.designedforjoy.com/pages/christmas-sip-and-shop-with-designed-for-joy-and-friends
14th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market
- When: Dec. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building
- What: You'll find your favorite Slavic foods and baked goods, The Little German Band, the Vendor Village, and of course our European Market filled with unique gifts from across Europe.
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://saintnicholasmarket.com/
Vend Raleigh Holiday Sip & Shop
- When: Dec.10, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Studio 557, 300 South Main Street - Suite 324, Holly Springs
- What: Get your holiday shopping done and support women in business! There will be lots of giveaways, tasty sweet treats, wine, and some non-alcoholic bubbly drinks too for everyone.
- Cost: Tickets go on sale Nov. 15
- Website: https://vendraleigh.com/vendevents/vend-raleigh-holiday-sipshop/
Durham Craft Market - Holiday Craft Market
- When: Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham
- What: The Durham Craft Market’s mission is to celebrate the uniqueness of craft while providing a local alternative to mass produced items. Support local artists and shop for the holidays.
- Cost: Free
- Website: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/special-events.html
New Hill Community Center's 1st Annual Holiday Market
- When: Sunday, Dec. 12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: New Hill Community Center, 3101 New Hill Holleman Road, New Hill, NC 27562
- What: Local artisans, vendors and food trucks
- Cost: Free
- Website: http://newhillcc.com/index.html
A Very Merry Cary Holiday Market
- When: Dec. 18 & 19, 4 to 8 p.m.
- Where: 310 S Academy St., Downtown Cary
- What: More than 30 local vendors and artisans, food trucks, holiday lights, live music and a visit from Santa!
- Cost: Free
- Website: https://fb.me/e/dx4Vbu75A
Tara Lynn is a former WRAL reporter and anchor. She lends her 15-plus years in journalism to tell visual stories through love-filled photography for families of all kinds. The mother of three little humans and one senior rescue dog believes in celebrating magic in the little things, the big loves, and the imperfect moments that make the most remarkable memories. Her vision is to help families celebrate and share their love through photography and curated album artwork that become timeless keepsakes connecting multiple generations...because moments often pass in the blink of an eye, and the photographs we take connect us to our memories and our great loves, forever.
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