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Shop These Holiday Markets

Support local this season — and check everyone off your list — by heading to these events filled with gifts from local boutiques, artists, artisans, makers and more. 

by Becky Boban | Oct. 29, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Starting Oct. 26: Apricot Lane Boutique’s Private Holiday Shopping Appointments

The women’s boutique, known for its LA styles and accessories at affordable prices, will be offering scheduled time slots for shoppers Sunday through Friday up to one hour. Simply text name, date, and your desired time to 440-384-7012. 400 Park Ave., Suite 180, Orange Village, 216-450-1000, apricotlaneboutique.com

Nov. 1-Dec. 30: Heights Arts Holiday Store

The 19th annual sale features work from more than 80 local artists. Shopping online is available 24/7, with curbside or contactless pickup. Private appointments can be made from calling ahead. Masks required, sanitizer and gloves will also be available. Check online for hours. Free gift-bagging offered, 2175 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3457, heightsarts.org

Nov. 7: 2020 Fairlawn Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Peruse original, handmade items by a variety of local artists and crafters. Full concessions will be on-site and a portion of the proceeds go to the nonprofit, Camp Quality. $3 admission, children under 12 are free, St. George’s Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn, 440-227-8794, avantgardeshows.com

Nov. 7: Hartville Sports Card Show

More than 30 vendors will be sporting memorabilia, autographs, sport cards, and more. Reminders to socially distance, disinfecting stations and the mask mandate will be in place. Number of guests in building at one time will also be monitored. Free admission, Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison Street NW, Hartville, 330-877-9860, hartvillemarketplace.com

Nov. 7: Harvest Bazaar

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 50 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Masks required. Free admission, 239 Market St., Westlake, hometownvendors.org

Nov. 11: Third Fridays

78th Street Studios welcomes guests to register for an open house of their art galleries. Fifty percent of the proceeds go to participating businesses. $5 nominal fee, 1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland, 216-650-4201, 78streetstudios.com

Nov. 14: Wine & Chocolate Walk

As part of the Downtown Willoughby Merchants groups’ incentive Second Saturdays, this event promotes retailers, restaurants and artists in the Willoughby area. Vendors, music, wine and chocolate samples, and a free time capsule activity will be taking place. More information on Facebook and Instagram, @shopdtw and @shop.dtw. 1 Public Square Willoughby, artscollaborativewilloughby@gmail.com

Nov. 14: Give Thanks

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 40 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Free admission, Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, hometownvendors.org

Nov. 15: Lorain Community College Craft & Vendor Show

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 40 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Masks required along with temperature checks. Free admission, Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, hometownvendors.org

Nov. 19-Jan. 10: Hometown Holidays

Main Street Medina invites you to experience more than 40 locally owned boutiques and shops and excellent dining this holiday season. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, traditions may look a little different this year, but none-the-less include the Medina Candlelight Walk and a Reverse Holiday Parade of Lights. See website for details. Main Street Medina, 39 Public Square, Suite 305, Medina, 330-722-6186, mainstreetmedina.com

Nov. 21: Antique Show

Vintage advertisements, antique toys and other unique items await from local venders. Reminders to socially distance, disinfecting stations and the mask mandate will be in place. Number of guests in building at one time will also be monitored. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330-877-9860, hartvillemarketplace.com

Nov. 25: 2020 Solon Hometown Holiday Market

The City of Solon’s annual tree lighting ceremony will be joined with this outdoor handmade market. Other entertainment includes a visit from Santa and food trucks. City of Solon City Hall Campus, 34200 Bainbridge Road, Solon, 440-227-8794, avantgardeshows.com

Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday

Screw Factory Artists invite you to browse the collections of Gina DeSantis’ pottery, Eva Sherman’s jewelry, sculpture by Ryu No Sakebi and more. Face masks are required per Ohio State Mandate and hand sanitizing stations are available. Free admission, free parking, 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood, screwfactoryartists.org

Nov. 28 & 29: shopholidaymade.com

More than 125 artists will be represented in a tri-city effort to support local. Cleveland’s Cleveland Bazaar, Akron’s Crafty Mart and Pittsburgh’s I Made It! Market, have joined forces to create shopholidaymade.com, a virtual, live event for shoppers to buy and interact with vendors. Additional materials to come in the weeks leading to the event, and on Facebook and Instagram. shopholidaymade.com

Dec. 5, 2020: Hometown Vendors Holiday Craft & Vendor Show

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 30 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Masks required. Free admission, The 8820 Event Center, 8820 Bender Road, North Ridgeville, hometownvendors.org

Dec. 5: Winter Wonderland

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 50 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Masks required. Free admission, Market Square at Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, hometownvendors.org

Dec. 6: 2020 Avon Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Peruse original, handmade items by a variety of local artists and crafters for any last-minute holiday gifts. A portion of the proceeds go to local nonprofit, Smiles for Sophie Forever. $3 admission, children under 12 are free, Emerald Event Center, 33040 Jus Imagine Drive, Avon, 440-227-8797, avantgardeshows.com

Dec. 6: Reindeer Crossing

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 40 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor, and more. Masks required along with temperature checks. Free admission, Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, hometownvendors.org

Dec. 12: ‘Tis the Season

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 40 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Free admission, Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, hometownvendors.org

Dec. 13: Holiday

Hometown Vendors is hosting craft & vendor events through the holidays. Browse more than 40 vendors with handmade crafts in jewelry, wellness, cooking, home decor and more. Masks required along with temperature checks. Free admission, Lorain Community College at Spitzer Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, hometownvendors.org

Dec. 18-20: Holiday Market at the Screw Factory

Screw Factory Artists invite you to browse the collections of Gina DeSantis’ pottery, Eva Sherman’s jewelry, sculpture by Ryu No Sakebi, and more. Face masks are required per Ohio state mandate and hand sanitizing stations are available. Check online for hours. Free admission, free parking, 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood, screwfactoryartists.org

 

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