Start Your Gift Shopping at Greater Cleveland's Holiday Markets

There’s no better time of year to shop local than the holiday season. Northeast Ohio's array of holiday markets highlight local makers, artists, artisans and more with the perfect gift waiting for you. Plus, other festivities turn the gift shopping into an all-day outing.

A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Enjoy the traditions of a Bavarian Christmas at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds with authentic bakers, jewelers, pottery, soaps, decor and so much more. When you are ready for a break, enjoy traditional pretzels and bratwurst or carriage rides and a visit with St. Nicholas. Tickets are $10 for adults. Dec. 5-7, 29201 Bagley Drive, Middleburg Heights, christkindlmarkt-cle.org

Avon Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Start shopping early with a variety of small businesses offering their hand-crafted goods, and enjoy tasty concessions while your browse. Entry is $3. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 33040 Just Imagine Drive, Avon, 440-227-8794, facebook.com

Beachland Holiday Flea
For the lover of all things retro and vintage on your list, stop into the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern to shop art, vinyl collections and handmade gifts. This is the place to find everything you never expected this Christmas. Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-383-1124, beachlandballroom.com

Cleveland Bazaar Holiday Markets
With four unique markets throughout the holiday season, this pop-up is the gift that keeps on giving all winter season. Starting with select vendors at WinterLand and 5th Street Arcades (Nov. 29), the season continues with an East Side holiday market at Lake Affect Studios (Dec. 6) and culminates with the Bazaar's 21st-annual market at 78th Street Studios (Dec 13-14). Shop handmade creations and artworks from over 100 local artisans, then do it again at the studio's Last-Minute Market (Dec. 19-20) — for all the procrastinators. Various Locations, clevelandbazaar.org

Akron Bazaar Holiday Market
South Side residents can experience the joy of the Cleveland Bazaar right in their neighborhood, as several vendors make their way to Summit Artspace for a weekend of holiday cheer. Nov. 28-30, 140 E. Market St., Akron, facebook.com

Cleveland Christmas Connection at I-X Center
Visit Cleveland’s convention center for a sprawling offering of handmade Christmas gifts. Sign up for Early Bird mornings to get in the door before everyone else and get exclusive deals. Bring the kids for the day so they can visit Santaland or the Sugar Plum Shoppe, which offer discounted small gifts for children to purchase for loved ones. Nov. 21-23, 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, 216-676-6000, clevelandchristmasconnection.com

Hello Kitty Holigay Market
The once-monthly Manic Pixie Dream Market presents its themed holiday market, showcasing products from the region's best LGBTQ+ vendors. Expect Hello Kitty-inspired vibes with cute vintage finds, small-batch gifts and a load of festive treats and refreshments. There will also be a cookie decorating event and free food pantry accepting donations for those in need. Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 5401 Hamilton Ave, Cleveland, manicpixiedreammarket.com

Holiday Frenzy!
No need to stress about putting off holiday shopping — Cuyahoga Falls has your back. The downtown's strip of local shops offer a day of discounts and promotions on quality gifts just in time for Christmas Day. Run, don't walk, for these deals. Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., downtowncf.com

Holiday Market at StoneWater
Both StoneWater members and the general public can enjoy this free sip-and-shop with cheerful holiday drinks as well as products from more than 30 local vendors. An all-day Toy Drive will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys as entries into a raffle for tickets to a Cavs game. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 Club Drive, Highland Heights, 440-461-4653, stonewatergolf.com

Holiday Wine Down Vendor Market
Lago Custom Events presents an evening market experience equipped with appetizers, specialty products from small businesses, giveaways and, of course, wine. Stick around for a meal at Lago East Bank or Sora and keep the festivities going all night. Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m., 1091 W. 10th St., Cleveland, eventbrite.com

Hudson Christkindlmarkt
Hudson's sister city in Landsberg, Germany brings its talents and old-world charm to the Cleveland suburbs at this free, German-style market featuring local artisans and live entertainment. Enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while you browse for a true taste of Europe. Dec. 12-14, 139 N. Main St., Hudson, 234-738-1799, hudson-landsberg.com

Jingle Bell Holiday Shop
Pop over to one of Cleveland’s favorite music venues for a “sip n’ shop” day where you can browse more than 50 booths of local goods waiting to be wrapped up and put under the tree. Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs

Jingle Mingle Craft & Vendor Show
Discover more than 80 vendors waiting to give you the perfect holiday gift, whether it's jewelry, skincare products, wreaths or cards. Dec. 13-14, 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville, eventbrite.com

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North Union Farmers Market Holiday Market at The Van Aken District
The fan-favorite vendors and makers of the North Union Farmers Markets' summer events take on the winter with perfect gifts for the season of giving. Discover local jewelry, pottery, candles, baked goods and more. Dec. 6 & 20, 3441 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights, 216-491-8800, northunionfarmersmarket.org

Old World Holiday Market
Experience the Theater District like never before, lined with charming, European-inspired vendors straight out of a Christmas movie. The nonprofit event offers crafty gifts, delicious food and timeless entertainment for an unforgettable holiday shopping experience under the chandelier. Nov. 29-Dec. 21, Playhouse Square Plaza at East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue, oldworldholidaymarket.com

Queer The Halls
Ring in the winter season in the Gordon Square neighborhood and celebrate Cleveland's best LGBTQ+ artists and crafters with holiday-inspired goodies. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 6705 Detroit Ave. and 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, lgbtcleveland.org

Reithoffers Holiday Market
Beyond gifts from local vendors, enjoy festive music and food trucks to create a holistic holiday shopping experience. Nov. 14-16, Dec. 12-14, 17711 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls, 216-246-7644, reithoffers.com

Screw Factory Holiday Market
Screw Factory artists join guest artisans for a weekend of festive finds. From perfume and treats to leather goods and paintings, this Lakewood creative hotspot has gift options for everyone this holiday season. Dec. 19-21, 13000 Athens Ave., Lakewood, 216-888-9999, screwfactoryartists.org

Silver Bells Holiday Boutique
This one-day boutique set up at Kenston High School offers a variety of handmade gifts with all proceeds supporting Kenston’s school district and students. Accessories, home decor and more fill the school, and Kenston students are there to lend a helping hand for shoppers. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 9595 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 440-708-2731, facebook.com

Solon Hometown Holiday Market
Head over to the Solon Community Center for local goods and original pieces. Admission is free for all. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, facebook.com

The Cleveland Market: Holiday Edition
Booths stocked with festive gifts from Cleveland's finest vendors will line the Marigold at Tenk West Bank for three days of carefully curated holiday shopping. Nov. 28-30, 2111 Center St., Cleveland, 216-566-5400, instagram.com/theclevelandmarket

‘Tis the Saison Winter Market
Christmas-themed drinks, locally made goods and festive music? What more could you ask for on Small Business Saturday? Bell Tower Brewing has all this and more at its holiday market with vendors such as Hazelmade, Fred Ketler Pottery, and Flourish Plant Market. Nov. 29, Noon-4 p.m., 310 Park Ave., Kent, 330-663-2355, belltowerbrewing.com

'Tis the Season Craft & Vendor Show
Shop gifts from two unique batches of local vendors at this weekend-long holiday market located in Lorain County Community College. Dec. 6-7, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, facebook.com

Vintage Boutique Holiday Market
Buy your holiday gifts secondhand from a curated batch of Cleveland's trendiest vintage sellers. Hosted by local influencer Leah Nowak, the personality behind the House in the Heights blog, the weekend-long event features more than a dozen vendors offering clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods and more. Dec. 5-7, 3800 Lakeside Ave. E., Cleveland, instagram.com/vintageboutiquemarket

Westside Flea Holiday Market
Browse more than 70 vendors at the Irish American Club and find plenty of other opportunities for fun, including live music, balloon art and face painting for kids and families. Plus, a charity raffle accepting donations for Ohio Guidestone keeps the Christmas spirit alive. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 8559 Jennings Road, Olmsted Falls, facebook.com

Wildwood Holiday Boutique
Enter a a wonderland of nostalgic arts and crafts to fill you with holiday cheer. Browse nearly 50 vendors and enjoy some sweet treats. Tickets are $2 at the entrance. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, 440-974-5735, facebook.com

Willoughby Winter Pop-Up Shop
This inaugural event brings the area's craftiest makers to an East Side hot spot. Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 36939 Ridge Road, Willoughby, 440-227-8794, facebook.com

5 Points' Holiday Market
Enjoy treats galore from the West Park cafe's scratch bakery featuring Irish-inspired delicacies, plus jewelry, ceramics and other decor from local vendors. Santa Claus is also slated to make a guest appearance for free photos with guests. Dec. 13, 3601 W. Park Road, Cleveland, 216-202-5647, 5pointscafe.com

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