Shop Local at 18 Holiday Markets in Albany County, New York
This time of year is filled with holiday cheer, sparkling lights and tons of shopping, of course!
Shop local this holiday season for handcrafted goods from local makers at festive holiday markets. Not only are these markets stocked with unique gifts, but they are a great way to support Albany County's small businesses, museums and local heritage sites. Make plans to shop local at one of the following seasonal markets this holiday season!
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Albany Barn
December 5 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Join Albany Barn for this annual holiday shopping event on December's First Friday. Friday night offers open studios, local vendors, a DJ, and an opening reception in their gallery!
Annual Italian Christmas Market
American Italian Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
December 6-7, Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM
Visit the American Italian Heritage Museum & Cultural Center for the annual Italian Christmas Market from December 6 to December 7. The exhibit rooms are transformed into festive marketplaces featuring traditional Italian products. Purchase gifts such as Italian language greeting cards, hand-crafted ceppi (Italian Christmas trees), Buon Natale ornaments and more! The museum's spectacular room-sized Italian Nativity Special Exhibit, created by local artist Joseph Anastasio, will also be back on display in the Special Exhibit room.
Winter Bazaar
John Boyd Thacher State Park
December 6 from 10 AM to 3 PM and December 7 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Thacher Park's annual holiday shopping event is back at the Visitors Center! Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters including jewelry, woodwork, soaps, basketry, and more.
A Big Gay Market
December 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM
A Big Gay Market is a queer-affirming market filling the Washington Park Lakehouse with LGBTQIA+ makers, artists, and small businesses, plus music, community resources, and cozy winter vibes. Expect a joyful, gender-expansive space to shop local, support queer and trans vendors, and celebrate the season together!
A Big Gay Market Holiday Pop-Up
Common Roots Brewing Company
December 13 from 12 PM to 4 PM
Haven't had enough of A Big Gay Market? They're popping up again at Common Roots Brewing Company's Albany Outpost for the holiday season! Grab gifts for everyone on your list from numerous vendors. This market will feature 30 queer, gender expansive, and allies from across the 518 all to support the Albany Rock Project!
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