This holiday season shop for local, handcrafted, eco-friendly and fair-trade gifts at a dozen pop-up sales, holiday fairs and farmers’ markets throughout the Kansas City / Lawrence area.
Here are some great options:
KC CLAY GUILD HOLIDAY SALE POTTERY TOUR
Friday, December 2, 5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Locations listed at KC Clay Guild
Find unique, locally crafted pottery, sculptures, functional wares and ceramic jewelry at locations throughout Kansas City at this annual show.
‘TIS THE SEASON ART & CRAFT SHOW
Friday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 Northwest Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO
Check out more than 100 booths of local arts and crafts, and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus between 12 – 3 p.m. on Friday, December 3 and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.
Friday, December 2, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Gregg Klice Community Center, 1600 E. 17th Terr., Kansas City, MO
This holiday market in the 18th & Vine Jazz District will feature vendors, artists and makers selling everything from jewelry to home décor in an outdoor marketplace. It’s hosted by Art Garden KC and The Soul of Santa “Do Good’‘ Foundation.
Friday, December 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 12 – 3 p.m.
ArtsKC Gallery, 106 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO
ArtsKC’s Winter Market will host more than 40 artists and makers. It will be the organization’s very first winter market and it will be free to the public.
ELECTRIC PARK HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKET
Friday, December 2, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 6 – 10 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 6 – 10 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 6 – 10 p.m.
Reiger & Co., 2700 Guinotte Ave., Kansas City, MO
This night market is hosted by Strawberry Swing and J. Reiger & Co. with seven rotating vendors over three weekends.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cafe Ca Phe, 916 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO
This party and holiday market will feature local, queer-owned businesses, raffles and prizes.
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO
Strawberry Swing is hosting a Holiday Swing featuring more than 250 Kansas City owned small businesses with a wide variety of handcrafted gift ideas.
COOKIE WALK AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
9555 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO
Hosted by Good Shepherd Church, this market features more than 50 vendors and a large selection of pastries and cookies.
HOLIDAY ART FAIR – LAWRENCE ART GUILD
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence KS
More than 30 local and regional artists will display their work for sale at the Lawrence Art Guild’s 30th annual Holiday Art Fair, a juried exhibition of fine art and craft. It’s a good place to find unique creative gifts this holiday season.
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open Pavilion at Douglas County Fairgrounds, 1930 Harper St., Lawrence KS
Shoppers can visit more than 40 farmers and vendors to find local produce, meat, baked goods, candies, wine, holiday wreaths, pottery, flower arrangements and more. For 31 years, the vendors of the Lawrence Farmers’ Market have been putting on a holiday market.
5008 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO
Monday – Friday, December 12 – 16, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Visit 20 local Black-owned businesses for holiday gifts at this pop-up shop.
Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
17201 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa, KS
Two dozen farmers and artists will offer a variety of locally raised, grown and made products, including meat, pecans, handmade pies, wine, jams and jellies, body care products and toys for pets.
Photo: Strawberry Swing