Holiday shoppers looking for handmade gifts for their family and friends \u2014 or the workplace white elephant exchange \u2014 can take advantage of the many pop-up markets taking place in the Philadelphia region.<\/p>\n
From old standbys like the Christmas Village to new options like the Shops at Wanamaker, here’s where to shop for crafts, art and other sustainable creations through the end of December.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MORE:\u00a0Netflix House is a spectacle worthy of the hype \u2014 from its garish props to its many TV-themed attractions<\/a>Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market and Christmas Village<\/a><\/p>\n Daily through Jan. 1, noon-8 p.m. (Sundays-Thursdays); noon-9 p.m. (Fridays-Saturday)\u00a0| 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n Philly’s annual Christmas market features 120 booths at Dilworth Park, LOVE Park and City Hall’s north apron and courtyard, plus a carousel and Ferris wheel.\u00a0New this year is an entirely vegan booth, upgrades to the seating area and a\u00a0Gl\u00fchwein mulled wine flight available Wednesdays through Fridays during the first three weeks of December.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Shops at Wanamaker Light Show<\/a><\/p>\n Daily, Nov. 28-Dec. 24, noon-8 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0100 E. Penn Square<\/p>\n Despite\u00a0Macy’s closure<\/a>, the light show and Dickens Village returns to the Wanamaker Building, but a two-year hiatus<\/a> is coming.\u00a0This year, 30 vendors selling handmade gifts are taking over the former department store’s space.<\/p>\n Delco Fair and Flare Nights<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 4-6 and 13-14, 5-8:30 p.m. | Rose Tree Memorial Park, Upper Providence<\/p>\n The county’s annual light show is on display daily from Dec. 4 through Jan. 3, but select nights will feature food trucks, vendors and live entertainment beneath the illuminated trees and holiday scenes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Artist and Artisans Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 5, 4-9 p.m. | 121 N. Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n Cherry Street Pier is holding its final First Friday art market of the year on Dec. 5. Local artisans will set up alongside the standing studios and shops. The waterfront even is free to enter. Food and drink can be purchased at the concession stands.<\/p>\n Fiber Craft Holiday Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 6, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.\u00a0| 821 Dudley St.<\/p>\n This warm and fuzzy market celebrates all things fiber crafts, from yarn dye and spinners to wearable clothing and accessories to craft supplies and kits. About 50 fiber and textiles artists will peddle handmade items in the gym at the Bok Building.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lucia & Christmas Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u00a0| 1900 Pattison Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n The American Swedish Historical Museum hosts a Swedish Christmas market in a heated tent with Scandinavian crafts, holiday decorations and food and drinks. The event honors Christmas and the Nordic tradition of St. Lucia, which takes place Dec. 13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. They include admission to the museum and a chance to see live music, from folk performers to a children’s choir.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christ Church Holiday Farmer’s Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m\u00a0| 304 N. Second St.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christ Church’s holiday-themed farmers market coincides with Old City’s\u00a0Holiday Shopping Sip & Stroll and\u00a0Deck the Alley at Elfreth’s Alley, which offers holiday-themed tours of the historic homes.<\/p>\n Sugartown Holiday Craft Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 6, noon-4 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0Malvern, Chester County<\/p>\n More than 40 crafters and vendors will set up behind the historic\u00a0William Garrett House in Malvern. There’s also a beer garden featuring\u00a0Locust Lane Craft Brewery, Chaddsford Winery, Grace Winery, Dixie’s Down Home Cooking, and Cafe Gourmino. Admission is $10 for adults; children are free.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kennett Square Holiday Village Market<\/a><\/p>\n Weekends, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kennett Square, Chester County<\/p>\n Crafters hit Chester County for two weekends in December for an outdoor market at the Creamery at Kennett Square. The event features more than 40 vendors, plus booths with beverages, food trucks and family-friendly activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n uCity Square Holiday Fest<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 11, 4-8 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a03701 Filbert St.<\/p>\n The all-ages uCity Square Holiday Fest includes a market with live music, a beer garden and photos with Santa. Shoppers can also make their own\u00a0paper mache\u00a0holiday gift at a craft and sip tent. The night also includes West Philly’s only tree lighting.\u00a0<\/p>\n Made @ Bok Winter Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 13, 11 a.m to 5 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0821 Dudley St.\u00a0<\/p>\n The makers who call the Bok Building home are hosting a seasonal market\u00a0\u00a0featuring all of their creations made at the former school in South Philly. Find\u00a0clothing, jewelry, art, home decor and other handmade items.\u00a0<\/p>\n Atlantic City Holiday Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m.\u00a0| Atlantic City, New Jersey<\/p>\n Atlantic City’s holiday celebration looks a little different this year as the municipality transitions to twilight festivities and adds a new parade route. At the end of the parade, onlookers can head to O’Donnell Memorial Park for a new vendor market with art, hot chocolate and holiday treats.\u00a0<\/p>\n Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll and Pop-Up Market<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 13-14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0914 N. Second St.<\/p>\n The neighborhood business improvement district hosts a pop-up market in the\u00a0Old Heritage building, where shoppers can grab a punch card that can be stamped at local businesses for a chance to win prizes.\u00a0The event also includes photo opps with Santa, a letter-writing station for mail bound for the North Pole, a gift-wrapping hub and games.\u00a0<\/p>\n West Craft Fest<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 13-14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u00a0| 715 S. 50th St.\u00a0<\/p>\n The West Craft Fest in West Philly is an event for those who love the truly homemade\u00a0\u2014 resellers and vintage retailers aren’t allowed to apply for a spot. It features 50 crafters outside the Black Hound Clay Studio each day, so perusing changes throughout the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trans Art Mart<\/a><\/p>\n Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0821 Dudley St.<\/p>\n Trans, non-binary, and gender expansive creators are popping up at the Bok Building for a one-day art market.\u00a0Admission is a suggested $5 donation, and a portion of the proceeds go to the Wealth Redistribution Group, which supports the Black trans community.\u00a0<\/p>\n