Treat yo’elf at these local winter markets

Here’s a list of shopping experiences happening around the city, just in time for gift-giving season.

An assortment of holiday ornaments made of rope

How many markets will we see you at this weekend?

Photo via @maebloom_

Looking to get ahead on holiday shopping, but tired of walking around box stores and malls? We’re sharing nine winter markets that will let you cross off gift-buying on your to-do list + shop local at the same time.

  • Holiday Mart | Thursday, Nov. 17-Sunday Nov. 20 | Various times | Indiana State Fairgrounds
  • Holiday Fair | Friday, Nov. 18-Saturday, Nov. 19 | 5-9 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave.
  • Holiday Craft Boutique | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lawrence Central High School, 7300 E. 56th St.
  • Suburban Indy Holiday Show | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 27 | Various times | Grand Park Events Center, 19000 Grand Park Blvd.
  • Winter Markets at The Stutz | Saturday, Nov. 26-Sunday, Nov. 27, Saturday, Dec. 3, Saturday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Stutz, 1060 N. Capitol Ave.
  • Holly Jolly Jamboree | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5-10 p.m. | Irvington Lodge, 5515 E. Washington St.
  • Winter Art Sale | Saturday, Dec. 3 + Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Indianapolis Art Center
  • Black Owned Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 1-6 p.m. | Circle Centre Mall
  • Women-Owned Holiday Extravaganza | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 12-6 p.m. | 10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St.
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