Shop Local: Our List of Holiday Pop Up Markets

Shop at the Black Market Sunday, December 13th at the Cambridge Elks Lodge

Skip the mall and shop local. Here are is list of holiday pop up shopping events in the Boston area ranging from eccentric Etsy artists to bizarre bazaars:

WHAT: Chrismukkah at SoWa

WHEN: December 4th 5P-9P, December 5th 10A-5P, December 6th 10A-5P

WHERE: SoWa Outdoor Market 450 Harrison Ave., Boston

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1648398108751371/

DETAILS: 3-day holiday festival. We’ll be erecting a 6,500 square foot heated tent in the 450 Harrison Ave lot, set to be packed with 50 incredibly talented local artisans ready to show off their one-of-a-kind, handcrafted goods & treats. Plus the usual assortment of 90 artist studios, 60 boutiques & galleries, and the always amazing SoWa Vintage Market and a few of Boston's most iconic Food Trucks setting up shop.

WHAT: Holiday Flea Market

WHEN: December 6th 10A-5P

WHERE: Arts at the Armory – Somerville

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/742115392598978/

DETAILS: Vintage and artisan market. Tons of vendors with tons of stuff. Find that perfect gift you never knew existed. Live music, DJ, cafe, beer and wine. Yes beer and wine! Try that at a mall!

Shop oddities at Eridanos on December 12th.

WHAT: Holiday Oddity Market

WHEN: December 12th 12P-8P

WHERE: Eridanos – Central Square, Cambridge

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/934201983335199/

DETAILS: Eridanos will be hosting a holiday pop up market featuring Bad Moon Consignment and Our Lady of Reclamation. Swing by to assuage your holiday procrastination guilt and check out some really cool vintage items from two oddity vendors.

WHAT: Union Square Pop Up Holiday Market

WHEN: December 12th 10A–6P // December 13th 11A-5P

WHERE: Warehouse XI - Somerville

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1096533473714469/

DETAILS: A weekend-long market featuring the work of 25+ local artists. Find unique handmade gifts for the special people on your list and support your local community at the same time!

Rockin' Holiday Flea Market finds a new home in Somerville.

WHAT: Rockin Holiday Flea Market + Bloody Mary Bash

WHEN: December 13th 11A-6P

WHERE: The annual buy and booze event finds a new home at ONCE in Somerville.

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/944990578893262/ 

DETAILS:

Vintage clothing + Collectibles

Tons of rare vinyl records

Jewelry

Homemade snacks

Music Memorabilia

Cool Holiday Gift Ideas

If you're looking for it, chances are you'll find it here.

WHAT: Boston Hassle and Ignore RocknRoll Heroes Presents Black Market

WHEN: December 13th 11A-5P

WHERE: Elks Lodge – Central Square, Cambridge

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1778194122408100/

DETAILS: This one-day event has seen everything from secondhand to handmade including artwork, zines, records, body care, baked goods, books, patches, pins, T-shirts, leather goods, knits, woodwork, pottery, vintage clothing, jewelry, tea, astrology readings & more!

WHAT: Etsy Artists of Boston Winter Bazaar

WHEN: December 19th – 20th 10A-6P

WHERE: The Arsenal Project of Watertown

LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/157448524589236/

DETAILS: A special pop-up holiday market featuring a selection of gifted artists/artisans from Greater Boston sharing their handmade ceramics, paintings, soaps & body products, illustrations/prints, jewelry, knit/woven wearables, artisanal edibles, and more! Live entertainment, gift-wrapping service with proceeds going to charity, and surprise guests will make this an event not-to-be-missed!