There’s only one thing better than getting a holiday gift — and that’s getting a holiday gift from a small business.
This weekend, hit one of the many pop-up holiday markets happening throughout the city to snag one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.
🛍️ Harbor Market | Sat., Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Institute of Contemporary Art | Purchase a unique find or two from over 21 local vendors, including Emerald City Plant Shop + Winter Hill Jewelry. Stick around after shopping for a live performance by the acoustic duo Bookmatch.
🛍️ SoWa Winter Festival | Open through Sun., Dec. 12 | Hours vary | Sowa Power Station | Immerse yourself in a shopping wonderland with 105 local art and food vendors. Pro tip: we could not resist buying a cocktail mix from Simple Sips and neighborhood stickers from artist Mitra Farmand.
🛍️ Harvard Square Holiday Fair | Dec. 10-12 + Dec. 17-19 | Hours vary | 33 Dunster St., Cambridge | Shop for unique gifts from local artisans + global craftspeople at one of the oldest holiday pop-ups in the Boston area.
🛍️ Boston Women’s Holiday Market | Sun., Dec. 12 + Sun., Dec. 19 | 12-5 p.m. | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave. | More than 25 small businesses will be selling the perfect gifts for the women in your life. Grab a sweet treat from Petrova Chocolates or a creative mug from Beech Street Pottery.
🛍️ Holiday Bos.Shop | Open through Fri., Dec. 24 | Hours vary | 154 Newbury St. | The curated boutique shop by Black Owned Bos offers everything from clothing and accessories to beauty products. Pro tip: it’s open until Christmas Eve for the shopping procrastinators out there.
Of course, we didn’t forget about the holiday market at Snowport. If you haven’t ventured to the winter wonderland already, it’s well worth a visit.
