Holiday shopping is upon us!
To help you procure the best – and local! – gifts this season, we’ve rounded up all the best markets in and around Pittsburgh.
If we forgot your favorite market, no worries! Please leave it in the comments below! We will continue updating this guide and we find more events.
The Best Holiday Markets in Pittsburgh 2019:
Bloomfield Saturday Winter Market
Various Saturdays, November – March
The winter edition of the Bloomfield Saturday Market is back! Bundle up and head to 5050 Liberty Ave to shop local produce, food, and more.
Peoples Gas Holiday Market
Friday, November 22 – December 23
Inspired by the original German Christkindlmarkts, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market brings a cherished European tradition to Pittsburgh. Vendors are housed inside charming Alpine-style wooden chalets.
Lumaze Interactive Light Show
Saturday, November 23 – January 4
Lumaze is an indoor light festival with seasonal food and beverages, light gardens, vendors, entertainment, and so much more. More information can be found online.
Joy of Christmas Craft Show at St. Louise de Marillac Parish
Saturday, November 23
St. Louise DeMarillac Guild hosts an annual craft show, with vendors, a bake sale, and a chinese auction.
Holiday Craft Show in Ross Township Parks
Saturday, November 23
Over a dozen vendors will be at this Ross Township craft fair.
I Made It! for the Holidays 2019
Saturday, November 23
Another popular Pittsburgh vendor fair is I Made It! Market which will feature nearly 100 artists this year. If you can’t make this event, keep an eye on their page as they are hosting multiple festivals this year.
36th Annual Mars Fall Craft Show
Saturday, November 23
Held in the Mars High School and Middle School, this event features over 200 crafters with handmade products.
Pittsburgh Pickers: Vintage Market
Sunday, November 24
Calling all vintage lovers! 20 different resellers and collectors will be at this event, as well as drinks and food. Admission is free. More information can be found online.
A Small Mall Holiday Market
Friday, November 29 – 30
Shop local art, handmade goods, apparel, and more at this special market, held at TRYP Hotel Pittsburgh.
4th Annual South Park Township Library Christmas Market
Saturday, November 30
There will be 20+ vendors and crafters, refreshments, a Bake Sale, and tons of Auction prizes at the South Park Township Library’s 4th Annual Christmas Market.
Wintermarket at Hotel Monaco
Saturday, November 30
Shop locally made gifts from over a dozen Pittsburgh vendors, enjoy bites and cocktails from The Commoner, and listen to live holiday music at the Hotel Monaco third annual Wintermarket.
I Made It! for the Holidays South Hills
Saturday, November 30
This is the South Hill edition of the popular I Made It! vendor fair.
Craftivist 2019
Saturday, November 30
This show is being held to break down traditional barriers surrounding craft shows, and highlight local crafters in our area who are feminists, queer-positive, body-positive, crafters with disabilities, people of color, and more. There will be vendors, a basket raffle, a bake sale benefitting Three Rivers Community Foundation and the Union Project, and food trucks.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30
Support small businesses in Pittsburgh! Shop for your holiday presents at Pittsburgh’s plethora of locally-owned businesses. Many stores will have discounts and treats.
Festival of American Arts & Crafts in Canonsburg
Sunday, December 1
The show will feature over 100 vendors from the tri-state area, doorprizes, and more.
The PGH Flea
Sunday, December 1
The December edition of the Pittsburgh Flea will have great gifts and cool stuff from 35+ local vendors, including: records, clothes, art, jewelry, apothecary items, oddities, vintage, pop culture, books, handmade….and lots more!
Support Sweetwater Center for the Arts Holiday mArt
Friday, December 6-15
Stop by for creative gifts from unique artisans. Holiday mART features a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, two-dimensional art and much more. Gifts to suit every style and budget.
Canonsburg’s Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Friday & Saturday December 6 & 7
The Hallmark Channel is coming to Canonsburg. We will be lit up & decorated like a Hallmark Christmas movie. There will be free activities for children, vendors, hot cocoa, Santa, food trucks, crafters, entertainment & much more.
Little Shops of Butler County Christmas Shopping Tour
Friday, December 6 – 8
Have an adventure this holiday season and get to know the little shops of Butler County. The route travels from Butler has 11 stops with something special planned like gift basket raffles, prizes and more. Details and maps are available at each shop with other stops along the way.
Arts & Crafts Fair at the C.C. Mellor Memorial Library
Saturday, December 7
This annual market will have art, crafts, gifts, paintings, pottery, fiber art, jewelry, a raffle and more.
Handmade Arcade 2019
Saturday, December 7
Shop local this holiday season! Handmade Arcade is one of Pittsburgh’s premiere artisan markets. Located in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, hundreds of local vendors will be selling their goods.
Pittsburgh Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday, December 7
This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items, and a portion of proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Girls on the Run.
2019 Fair Trade Marketplace
Saturday, December 7 -8
This marketplace offers a selection of fair trade, sustainable, affordable gifts for socially and environmentally responsible holiday gift giving. All items are made by artisans around the world who are paid fairly for their work. There will also be soup and baked goods.
Kate’s Kid Book Bash
Sunday, December 8
This is a holiday children’s book marketplace, celebrating the life of beloved Pittsburgh picture book author, Kate Dopirak. The event will be held at The Ace Hotel, will have kids’ books for sale, a children’s book silent art auction, art demonstrations by children’s book illustrators, and a storytime.
Queer Makers Holiday Market
Monday, December 9
This is a holiday edition of the queer makers market, presented by WorkshopPGH & Assemble. This event showcases local makers, creatives, artists, and vendors.
I Made It! Market Last Minute Shopping
Saturday, December 14
Get you last minute shopping done at this I Made It! Market event. Held at The Block Northway, there will be over 100 local artisans, kids activities, food, and fun.
Highland Park Pottery Tour
Saturday, December 14 -15
For the ninth annual Highland Park Pottery Tour, visit the homes and studios of five Highland Park potters and the Union Project Ceramics Co-op. Guests will have the chance to meet the artists and buy work for the holidays.
Made & Found Holiday Market
Sunday, December 15
Made + Found returns to the Ace Hotel Pittsburgh for a special holiday market featuring 40 of the region’s most creative vintage and handmade vendors. Brunch, coffee, and cocktails will be available for purchase.
Crafts and Drafts Holiday Market
Sunday, December 15
Shop local artists and vendors for some last-minute holiday shopping, along with great food from Larder of East End. More information can be found online.
Did we forget your favorite market? No worries! Please leave it in the comments below!
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Sharon Davis says
Thank you for this excellent list. Please add the following: event:
CC Mellor Memorial Library’s annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. At the Edgewood Club at 1 Pennwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Sharon Davis says
Please call library director Erin Pierce at (412) 731-0909 if you need more information.
There will also be a holiday green sale. The order form for that is on the library’s website.
Thank you!!