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Shop at these festive Christmas markets in Philadelphia

Skip the big-box stores and buy your gifts at these pop-up Christmas markets in Philadelphia

By Amy Gordon Posted: Wednesday November 8 2017

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The experience of holiday shopping can be a lot more rewarding if you do your buying at the host of Christmas markets Philadelphia has to offer. These pop-up shops held throughout the season are rife with unique, locally made gifts that you’d never find on Amazon. Plus they’re practically events within themselves, often featuring food and drink vendors and festive live entertainment. Here, we round up the essential Christmas markets in Philadelphia. Some, like the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, happen in conjunction with the best Christmas events in Philadelphia, giving you the chance to kill two birds with one stone. You could also pair your shopping with a tour of Christmas lights in Philadelphia, held at Philadelphia attractions and businesses across the city.

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Best Christmas markets in Philadelphia

Photograph: Courtesy Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

1. Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Shopping Markets and fairs

Load up all season (and even a little beyond) with distinctive creations from area artisans, designers and confectioners in the shadow of City Hall. The market is happening in conjunction with Wintergarden at Dilworth Park, which features the Rothman Institute Ice Rink and America’s Capital Garden Maze and the Rothman Cabin, where you’ll find boozy (or not) seaonal drinks.

Photograph: Kory Aversa

2. Christmas Village

Things to do Festivals

Philadelphia’s LOVE Park reopens for one month to host this 10th annual German-inspired holiday market. You’ll find plenty of reasons to prioritize a trip here—whether you want to shop for gifts in the cute little huts full of international and locally made wares, ogle at the thousands of holiday lights or get all nostalgic—and plastered—under the 40-foot Christmas tree with a cup of mulled wine in hand.

Photograph: Master-Studio

3. Cricket Cringle Holiday Market

Shopping Markets and fairs

This fourth annual open-air marketplace in charming Ardmore showcases more than 40 merchants, plus seasonal bites from food trucks.

Photograph: Courtesy Greensgrow Farms

4. Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar

Shopping Markets and fairs

The urban farm in Kensington is a one-stop shop for Christmas decor such as trees and wreaths, plus all kinds of handmade gifts, jewelry and more.

Photograph: Courtesy Bartram’s Garden

5. Bartram’s Garden Holiday Greens Sale

Shopping Markets and fairs

Delight in holiday music and bites while stocking up on wreaths, evergreens and natural décor.

Courtesy: Crafty Balboa/Threet Ceramics

6. Crafty Balboa Holiday Market

Shopping Markets and fairs

This year’s makers’ market will be the biggest ever, with more than 80 vendors, make-and-take art stations and a free Occasionette tote bag filled with gifts from local artists for those who arrive early.

Photograph: Courtesy South Philly Handmade Brigade/Megan Morton

7. South Philly Handmade Brigade

Shopping Markets and fairs

Shop this sure bet located in cool South Philly artist warehouse 1241 Carpenter Street Studios for one-of-a-kind finds ranging from original artwork and sculpture to vintage goods like clothing and accessories.