The InstigatorCelebrate a handmade holiday by shopping from local artists and makers this season. Find a few at these markets and pop-up events.
Ike Box Holiday Maker’s Market
Start your holiday shopping and support 12 local makers on Small Business Saturday while also enjoying coffee and music | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 26 | Ike Box, 299 Cottage St NE
Sip & Shop Small Business Saturday
Shop from eight local businesses including Rachel Wood Art, Figs Custom Jewelry, Truffle Shuffle Salem, Wild Wren Macrame and more | 11 am. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 26 | Barre3 Salem, 121 Commercial St SE #110
Epilogue Holiday Market
Shop eight local vendors including Drippy Charmz, Turtle Island Apparel, Cloverfall Designs, Wildwood Needle & Craft, Sunlit Vintage, Boxcutter Rebellion, Thesshackk and Devas Rose Jewelry | 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 30 | Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails, 508 State St
First Friday Art Walk
Meet and shop from local makers during the First Friday Art Walk, which aims to promote local businesses, emerging artists and engagement with our downtown community. It is a free, leisurely opportunity to explore the heart of Salem and discover new shops, artwork, crafters and more. Find all the details at facebook.com/SalemArtWalk. Sign up to The Playlist for a highlight of what’s happening for the Art Walk | 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 2 | Downtown Salem
Art Department Holiday Pop-up
See and shop from a variety of local artists including Hopper Gallery, Cloverfall Designs, See Sid Stamp, Puppets Cereal and Lauren the Bird | 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec 3 | Art Department, 254 Commercial St NE
Makers Market
Sip and shop a showcase of local makers in the Barn + Barrel Room where they will be selling pottery, candles, dried florals and wreaths, wool art, home decor, jewelry, glass art, jams, sugar cookies, macarons and more! | 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec 3 | Ankeny Vineyard, 2565 Riverside Dr S, ankenyvineyard.com
Handmade Market
The Salem Etsy Team brings together more than 100 vendor booths selling a variety of locally handcrafted and vintage holiday gifts, from jewelry to bath products, decor to original art, and much more. Free admission and parking | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 3 | Jackman Long building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE, facebook.com/SalemEtsyTeam
Chanukkah & Craft Bazaar
Find unique Judaica and other handmade holiday gifts from local artisans and crafters | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec 4 | Temple Beth Sholom, 1274 Cunningham Ln S
Salem Holiday Market
More than 250 vendors come together to offer handmade, handcrafted or homegrown products for this market organized by Salem Community Markets. From gifts and decor to food and more, all products are juried to assure their handmade quality. The event also features Santa’s village and kids activities, a gingerbread house contest, tree decorating contest, pet adoptions and interactive display area. It’s an opportunity for the whole family to explore and three days to take it all in. Free admission and parking | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 9; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec 10; and 10 am. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 11 | Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE, salemcommunitymarkets.com, 503-585-8264
Curated Market
Shop goods from a variety of makers, vintage vendors and more | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 10 | Salem Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St SE
Bike Peddler Holiday Popup
A small handful of local artists will be selling their made-by-hand goods. Great opportunity to find a unique gift or treat yourself | 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec 17 | Bike Peddler, 174 Commercial St NE
Last Minute Holiday Pop-Up
Waited til the last minute to nab your gifts? No worries! We got you! Shop four local vendors: Concentrated Earth (jewelry), Keys and Flowers (hand-stamped bookmarkers and keychains), Boxcutter Rebellion (felty creations) and GreenspaceDesign by Jude (plants). Plus Divine Distillers will be offering tastings | 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 18 | Rofe Designs & CreativiTee, 110 Commercial St NE
Magic at the Mill
Find five nights of family-friendly festivities including vendors, plus thousands of twinkling lights, children’s activities, heritage tours, live music, demonstrations and more | 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19-23 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE
This story was last updated: Dec 8, 2022
