Shopping at local Holiday Markets and Bazaars is a fun way to support local artisans while finding unique gifts that you can’t find anyplace else. Many of the Markets also have food trucks and entertainment so you can make a whole day of shopping fun.
Here are a few Holiday Markets 2022 ideas for this year! Hopefully next year they will be back in full.
Monday, October 3, 2022 from 6am – 10am
Diwali Grand Bazaar 2022
@ Asian American Resource Center – 8401 Cameron Rd Austin, TX 78754
Shop your essentials for Diwali, Garba, and Karwa Chauth all under one roof. Incredible merchants, Henna artwork, children’s activities, food, free entry, and free parking!
Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 11pm – 8am
November 2022 Holiday Market and Craft Fair
@ 7811 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757-1139
The first annual NWATX Holiday Market and Craft fair is November 12. Come join us for some fun holiday shopping! Admission and parking are free!
Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 2am – 7am
Bent Oak Winery Sip ‘n’ Shop
@ Bent Oak Winery – 2000 Windy Ter, Bldg 2-B Cedar Park, TX 78613
Get some Christmas Shopping done while sipping delicious Bent Oak wine! Local businesses & artisans will have their wares on display outside the winery between the hours of 1:00-6:00.
We hope to see you all! Please tell all of your friends as well and make a day of it at the winery! Be sure and stop by our *Frito Pie in a Bag* station and outdoor bar!
Wednesday, November 16-20, 2022
2022 A Christmas Affair: Night of the Nutcracker
@ Palmer Events Center – 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704
Now in its 47th year, A Christmas Affair is a five-day holiday market that hosts over 200 retail merchants from across the country and attracts over 25,000 patrons. This year’s theme, “Night of the Nutcracker”. Kick off the holiday season and join in the spirit of giving with the 47th annual holiday market benefitting The Junior League of Austin’s signature programs and nonprofit community partners. With more than 200 vendors from across the country and more than 25,000 patrons in attendance each year, what began as thirty booths in the Driskill Hotel in 1976 has grown into the largest League event of its kind in the nation.
As The Junior League of Austin’s largest fundraiser, A Christmas Affair funds our mission, programs, and outreach, and allows us to continue our work of empowering women and serving our community.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10:30pm – 12am
A Christmas Affair 2022: Shopping en Pointe! (Sip and Shop)
@ Palmer Events Center – 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Do you have your list? Have you checked it twice? Get ready to get your holiday shopping “en Pointe” with our Sip and Shop event, The Waltz of the Flowers. Sip on a mimosa and enjoy a light snack as you stroll through the market of incredible vendors during this private shopping event.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 11pm – 6am
Leander High Craft Market
@ Leander High School – 3301 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641
Visit our 17th Annual Leander High Craft Market. Shop local vendors, tailgate, and concessions! $5 general admission, LISD employees and 12 yrs old and younger are FREE.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 12am – 9am
2022 Old Town Christmas Festival
@ Online event
Old Town Leander comes alive to spread Christmas joy throughout the community. This free event includes the Old Town Rudolph Run 5K, parade, activities for the kids, local school performances and entertainment, food court, local vendors, and more.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11pm
CPHS Project Graduation Holiday Bazaar
@ Cedar Park High School – 2150 Cypress Creek Road Austin, TX
It’s the annual CPHS Holiday Bazaar, all to support the Class of 2023 Project Graduation! Aisles and aisles of local vendors, bake sale, silent auction, and more! A beloved community event.
Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 12am to 6am
Downtown Christmas Fair
@ Downtown Hutto – 105 Main St Hutto, TX 78634
The Downtown Christmas Fair features over 100 artisan and craft vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, and SNOW!
Downtown Hutto Stores & Restaurants will be open and have Christmas Fair specials throughout the day. There will also be photos with Santa!
Parking is around Downtown, as well as the parking lot at City Hall (500 W. Live Oak). If parking on any streets downtown, PLEASE make sure you park legally – ticketing will be enforced!
*FREE TO ATTEND
Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 12am to 9am
Liberty Hill Christmas Stroll
@ Liberty Hill – Liberty Hill, TX, 78642
In mid-December each year, the entire town gathers for the Christmas Festival in downtown LHTX. Guests can shop, eat, and enjoy music during the day, while the kids ice skate, play in real snow, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and so much more!
Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2am to 10am
Burnet’s Christmas on the Square
@ Burnet Historic Square – 229 S Pierce St, Burnet, TX 78611
Burnet Christmas on the Square is an annual celebration in Historic Downtown Square. Attendees come to shop at arts and crafts booths, watch the parade and live entertainment and take their chance at winning a bicycle. The First Baptist Church also holds Main Street Bethlehem 2 blocks from the Square, which includes a live nativity and a village set as the ancient city of Bethlehem.
December 17-23, 2022
2022 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
@ Palmer Events Center – 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is an 11 day fine art shopping destination featuring national and local award-winning artists, a live music stage with big acts and quality sound, two full bars and local food, all in a festive, lively atmosphere. Meet and shop from over 175 carefully curated artists, and fill your holiday season with great stories and gifts. Armadillo has an exciting variety of fine art, heirloom pieces, and stocking stuffers. Make holiday shopping a fun tradition in an upbeat, family-friendly environment.
Friday, December 13, 2019 from 6 – 10pm
Eastside Holiday Market
@ Revelry – 908 E 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702
Stop by REVELRY for some holiday cheer! We’re snagging some great locally sourced, curated talent (from makers to music to grub) to give you one stellar shopping experience.Family friendly and free to attend, so don’t forget to support our vendors and buy a little somethin’! This is one night market that you don’t want to miss!
November 18 – December 24, 2022 10 am – 10 pm daily (10 am – 6 pm on Christmas Eve)
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
6100 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78752
Blue Genie Art Bazaar is back and they have many different shopping options. You can shop in person, order online and have it shipped, order online and pick up, and they even have a virtual shopping experience. Too busy to find that perfect gift? Don’t worry! They have a personal shopper service that will pick the right gift based off the interests you give them and price range.
Sunday, December 4th, 2022 from 10am-4pm
Austin Mini Market
Distribution Hall 1500 East 4th Street Austin, TX
You may join for Holiday Mini Market at Distribution Hall. In addition to our 58 women-owned vendors, guests can enjoy complimentary drinks, tunes from local DJ, free gift bags for the first guests, food trucks on site, brand activations and more! Mini Market is always free to attend and open to the public. Garage parking is available across the street and free street parking is nearby
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 10 AM – 4 PM
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church Holiday Market
Hyde Park Presbyterian Church 3913 Avenue B Austin, TX
Annual Holiday Market. Handmade and unique gifts, lots of food and goodies to eat, a raffle and more. Come shop with us. Proceeds to benefit community outreach
Saturday, 19 November 2022 09 AM– 2 PM
Cedar Park Market Days
Distribution Hall 1500 East 4th Street Austin, TX
Cedar Park Market Days runs every third weekend from 9AM – 2PM for a one of a kind shopping experience featuring hard to find goods from local artisans, specialty food vendors and crafters
Sunday, December 18, 2022 12 PM– 6 PM
1st Annual Holiday Bazaar – HUE Marketplace
Live Oak Brewing Company 1615 Crozier Lane Del Valle, TX
Grab your gifts and shop with 45+ local vendors. There will be live music, a photo booth, food trucks and locally crafted beer. Bring your whole gang, there’ll be lots of fun for all ages!
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tis the Season Holiday Market & Craft Fair
Hand Made at Nutty Brown, 12919 Nutty Brown Road, Austin
Lovely quality handmade and crafted items from 20+ vendors something for everyone and some unique finds. Plus good food, music and local goods.
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SHOP LOCAL
You can still Shop Local and discover some unique gift giving ideas right here at home. There are several local boutiques and online shopping opportunities to find locally made items. Check out this post Shop Small Cedar Park for some local gift giving ideas. Here is an excellent list of Austin Shop Local businesses to support.
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