From traditional Christmas markets and bazaars that celebrate Central Texas heritage, to Pinterest-worthy maker fairs and open studios highlighting local modern artists, there’s a shopping event happening somewhere in Austin this season for everyone — and for everyone on your gift-giving lists.
There’s also never been a better time to “shop local” either: this year’s election cycle has been particularly hard on Austin’s creative economy, with many makers, artists, and nonprofits reporting historically low retail sales and donations this summer and fall. Do your part to stimulate the local economy and have a ton of fun doing it by taking advantage of one of these more than 50+ shopping events, organized by type of gift type so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. Or just plan your weekends between now & the holidays by plotting a few on your calendar—find a market close to home or one that doubles as a day trip adventure somewhere in the Hill Country, because these happenings are everywhere from Georgetown to San Marcos!
NICE LIST // CHARITY FUNDRAISERS + SILENT AUCTION GIFTS
Fine Art + Fine Friends EAST Pre-Show Benefit
At The Room Gallery
November 11th, 2016
6 to 9 p.m.
2712 Willow St
More info
10% of all sales directly benefit Friends of Austin Animal Center
2nd Annual Laura’s Library Artisan’s Market + Silent Auction
at Westbank Community Library
November 12th, 2016
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9411 Bee Cave Rd
More info
Benefiting Friends of the Westbank Library
14th Annual Rockin Around the Holidays Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show
At Clay Madsen Recreation Center
November 12th, 2016
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1600 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock TX
More info
Bring a box of canned food item or box of band-aids for the Children’s Hospital
Junior League of Austin – A Christmas Affair: Merry & Bright
At Palmer Events Center
November 16th to 20th, 2016
Various events/times
900 Barton Springs Road
Lineup, Schedule + Tickets
Annual benefit raising funds for FIT – Food in Tummies + Coats for Kids
Art from the Streets Annual Show + Sale
At Austin Convention Center – Ballroom A
November 19th + 20th
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
600 E. Cesar Chavez St
More info
Proceeds benefit local homeless artists and underwrite the community art space
KUTX Holiday Sing-Along & Downtown Shopping Stroll
At Texas Capitol
December 3rd, 2016
6 to 10 p.m.
Congress Avenue
More info
Bring food or cash donations to the Capitol Christmas tree for the Capital Area Food Bank
1st Annual Community First! Village Advent Market
At Mobile Loaves & Fishes Community First! Village
December 3rd + December 10th, 2016
5 to 9 p.m.
9301 Hog Eye Rd
More info
Provide dignified income by buying unique, handcrafted gifts made by local homeless artisans
Grey Friday Silent Auction
For Greyhound Rescue Austin
November 25th to November 28th, 2016
Black Friday to Cyber Monday
Midnight to midnight
On Facebook
More info
100% of all sales of all silent auction items benefit Greyhound Rescue + Pet Food Bank of Austin
AfroGypsy’s Black Market Holiday Bazaar
At Kenny Dorham’s Backyard
November 26th, 2016
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1106 E 11th St
More info
Connect with, support, and shop from Austin’s black owned businesses and artists
SOCIAL GOOD // ETHICAL SHOPPING + FAIR TRADE GIFTS
Artreach Fair Trade Gift Fair
At Westover Hills Church
November 12th, 2016
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8332 Mesa Dr
More info
Market of Hope: Round Rock
At Main Street Plaza
November 12th, 2016
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
221 E Main St, Round Rock
More info
Hops for HOPE 2016
At Fair Market
November 20th, 2016
4 to 10 p.m.
1100 E 5th St
More info
7th Annual Allies Market – Allies Against Slavery
At Fair Market
December 4th, 2016
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1100 E 5th St
More info
Market of Hope: Lubbock
At Aldersgate Church
December 3rd, 2016
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10306 Indiana Ave, Lubbock
More info
MODERN CLAUS // PINTERESTING GIFTS
Holiday Trunk Show with Chesley Mae Designs
At HACIENDA
November 12th, 2016
12:30 to 5 p.m.
204 Colorado St
More info
Renegade Craft Fair
At Fair Market
November 26th + 27th, 2016
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1100 E 5th St
Lineup
Small Biz Saturday
At Second Street IBIZ District
November 26th, 2016
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
W 2nd St
More info
The Fine Goods Pop-Up
At Paper + Craft Pantry
December 7th, 2016
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
E 6th St + Pedernales
More info
Origin Designer Holiday Market 2016
At Browning Hangar at Mueller
December 17th
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
4550 Mueller Blvd
More info
LOCAL ORIGINALS // FINE ART GIFTS
The Dreaming Group Art Show
At SprATX
November 11th, 2016
6 to 10 p.m.
2400 E Cesar Chavez St Suite 316B
More info
EAST Austin Studio Tour
November 12th + 13th, 19th + 20th, 2016
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Various studios in East Austin
Lineup, Schedule + Map
3rd Thursday Gallery Night
At The Square Downtown
November 17th, 2016
6 to 9 p.m.
111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos TX
More info
Pancakes & Booze Art Show
At Elysium
November 19th, 2016
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
705 Red River St
Lineup, Schedule + Tickets
Small Business Saturday Art on Tap
At Live Oak Brewing
November 26th, 2016
2 to 8 p.m.
1615 Crozier Ln, Del Valle
More info
Mini Holiday Pop Up Art Market
At The Butterfly Bar Austin
December 22nd, 2016
5 to 11 p.m.
2307 Manor Rd
More info
TRADITIONAL MARKETS // TEXAS HERITAGE GIFTS
Holiday Arts & Crafts Trail
At Round Rock Market Days
November 10th to 12th, 2016
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3205 Mayfield Ranch Cv, Round Rock TX
More info
A Woodland Christmas
At First Baptist Church
November 10th to 12th, 2016
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (3 p.m. on Saturday)
1333 W University Ave, Georgetown TX
More info
Christmas Bazaar + Silent Auction
At St. Thomas More Catholic Church
November 12th + 13th, 2016
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
10205 FM 620 N
More info
Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market
At New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center
November 18th to 20th
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
375 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels TX
More info
Nutcracker Market & Holiday Open House
At the Conservatory at Wells Branch
November 16th, 2016
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
14320 Tandem Blvd
More info
Austin German Christmas Market
At German Free School
December 3rd, 2016
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
507 East 10th Street
More info
Gruene Christmas Market Days
At the Water Tower
December 3rd + 4th, 2016
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels
More info
Hutto Downtown Christmas Fair
December 10th, 2016
At the Co-Op
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
420 US 79 (follow signs)
More info
HOLIDAY EATS // GOURMET FOOD GIFTS
Holiday Art Markets
At HOPE Farmers Market
November 20th + December 11th, 2016
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plaza Saltillo (412 Comal St)
More info
4th Flea Community Market
At Price Center
November 26th, 2016
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
222 W San Antonio St, San Marcos TX
More info
East Side Friday Food Truck Fest + Local Holiday Fair
At Whole Foods Market Catering
November 18th, 2016
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
6201 Bolm Rd, Suite 101
More info
SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS // KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS + GIFTS
Capital City Market North Pole Flyer
Via the Austin Steam Train
November 20th, 2016
Boards at 11 a.m.
401 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
More info + tickets
Mistletoe Madness
At Frank Fickett Scout Training & Service Center
November 26th, 2016
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12500 N Interstate 35
More info
Wimberley Market Days
At Wimberley Lions Club
December 3rd, 2016
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
601 FM 2325, Wimberley TX
More info
Creative Ladies Holiday Bazaar
At Wee Warhols
December 3rd, 2016
4 to 8 p.m.
606 Terrell Hill Drive
More info
Blanco Market Day
At Old Blanco County Courthouse
December 10th, 2016
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
300 Main St, Blanco TX
More info
KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD // HANDMADE HOLIDAY FAVES
The Austin Flea
At Various Locations
November 12th to December 18th, 2016
12 to 5/6 p.m.
Beer gardens around Austin
More info
E.A.S.T.side Pop Up Turns 2
At The Grackle
November 13th, 2016
12 to 6 p.m.
1700 E 6th St
More info
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
November 25th to December 24th, 2016
(Black Friday to Christmas Eve)
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
6100 Airport Blvd
Lineup + Gift Guide
Black Friday Mini Pop Up Art Market
At The Butterfly Bar Austin
November 25th, 2016
5 to 11 p.m.
2307 Manor Rd
More info
City-Wide Garage Sale
At Palmer Events Center
November 26th + 27th
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
900 Barton Springs Road
Tickets
Arts @ The Y Holiday Art Market
At Stubbs B-B-Q at Graceland Grocery
December 3rd, 2016
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8600 290 West
More info
Hyde Park Holiday Market
December 3rd, 2016
Corner of 43rd St + Guadalupe (4301 Guadalupe St)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More info
PopUp Holiday Market
At Arthouse Austin
December 3rd, 2016
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11505 Anderson Mill Rd
More info
Pop-Up Austin Holiday Market
December 3rd, 2016
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1900 E MLK Blvd
More info
Violet Crown Arts Festival
At Brentwood Elementary
December 3rd + 4th, 2016
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6700 Yates Ave
More info
Vintage Market Days of Hill Country Presents Joy to the World
At Dripping Springs Ranch Park
December 9th to 11th, 2016
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Off RR 12N just north of 290W
More info
Cherrywood Art Fair
At Maplewood Elementary
December 10th + 11th, 2016
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E 38 1/2th St + Maplewood Ave
More info
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
December 15th to 24th, 2016
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Palmer Events Center
Lineup: Artists + Music
Featured photo from Renegade Craft Fair’s Facebook page