The Best Local Markets for Holiday Shopping in Pittsburgh

Want to gift your loved ones something special AND support local businesses and creators? Do all of your holiday shopping at these Pittsburgh-area markets ⬇️

Peoples Gas Holiday Market | Nov. 22 - Dec. 24 | 11 a.m. - Various Times

Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers at this European-style holiday market in Downtown’s Market Square.

Craftsman Guild Holiday Market | Nov. 22-23 | Various Times

Browse handmade jewelry, decorative ceramics, intricate mosaics, hand-cut paper art, silkscreen works, creative mixed media pieces, and more at the Union Project in Highland Park.

Kinsey Vintage Market | Nov. 22-23 | Various Times

Pay $5-$10 at the door for access to more than 40 antique, vintage, and artisan small businesses at this Oakdale market. Bring a non-perishable food donation or gently worn coat for $1 off admission.

Crafted: Home for the Holidays | Nov. 22 | 5:30-8 p.m.

Grab a cocktail (or mocktail) and shop from a curated selection of home decor and exclusive tableware crafted by artists from across the country at Contemporary Craft in Lawrenceville. Tickets are $15.

Candy Land Art Market & Show | Nov. 23 | 3-8:30 p.m.

Indulge in your sweet tooth and support queer Pittsburgh artists and performers at the Glitterbox Theater in Homestead.

I Made It! for the Holidays | Nov. 23 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Head to The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon to pick out gifts from more than 90 vendors.

Homemade + Vintage Winter Market | Nov. 23 | 5-10 p.m.

Shop from small businesses, watch two movie screenings, and nosh on food and drinks at the Hazelwood Brew House.

South Side Saturday | Nov. 30 | 12-4 p.m.

Cheers while you shop from local artisans at Velum Fermentation on the South Side — and don’t skip the tasty grub from Cold Friends Kitchen.

Millvale Small Business Saturday | Nov. 30 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Get a map and collect stamps while you shop (and get free samples!) throughout the neighborhood. The more stamps, the more chances to win gift baskets!

Small Business Holiday Market | Nov. 30 | 12-5 p.m.

Head to Armful of Flowers in Mt. Washington to shop from local vendors, drop letters in Santa’s mailbox, and find evergreen wreaths and Christmas trees.

Shop Small & Cookie Tour | Nov. 30 | 12-3 p.m.

Head to Mt. Oliver to shop from local businesses, taste free cookie samples, and contribute to the Stuff-a-Truck Toy Drive.

Christmas on the Farm | Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Head north to Valencia to meet Santa, pick out Christmas trees and wreaths, visit the animal barns, and shop from local vendors. Admission is $10 and free for kids three and under.

Krampus Holiday Marketplace | Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Take part in the old-world tradition of celebrating Krampus (Santa’s evil twin) with shopping and dark fun at the Monroeville Mall. Entry is $10.

Italian Christmas Market | Dec. 2-21 | Various Times

Buon Natale! Shop for Italian-made clothes, art, and more gifts at Istituto Mondo Italiano’s annual market in Regent Square.

Phipps Gifts & Greens | Dec. 5-7 | 10 a.m. - Various Times

Have a wreath custom-designed for you at Phipps Garden Center’s holiday boutique in Oakland.

Handmade Arcade | Dec. 6-7 | Various Times

Find something for everyone on your list from more than 275 makers at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown. Don’t like crowds? Go to the Friday night preview party for $35.

Swissvale Night Market | Dec. 7 | 4-7 p.m.

Meet Santa, shop for local goods, and be dazzled by the Night of Lights in Swissvale.

Wrap It Up! | Dec. 7 | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Join the Steel City Craft Emporium, the city’s largest LGBTQ+ owned craft store, to shop from local creators and enjoy Brookline Lights Up festivities.

Bloomfield Winter Market | Dec. 7 & Dec. 21 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Find all of your favorite vendors at the return of this popular market on Liberty Avenue.

Holiday Night Market | Dec. 7 | 7-9 p.m.

Head to Three Rivers Tattoo in Millvale to shop for art, vintage clothing, candles, coffee, and antiques — and get a tat while you’re at it!

Bazaar Bazaar | Dec. 8 | 12-6 p.m.

Meet 30+ designers and makers at Spirit in Lawrenceville. Vendors will be selling everything from vintage and upcycled goods to handmade ceramics and other gifts. Flash tattoos are available too!

A Very Merry Krampus Market | Dec. 9 | 5-10 p.m.

Find secondhand, vintage, and homemade goods while cracking open a cold one at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield.

Crafts & Drafts | Dec. 14 | 12-4 p.m.

Join Alternate Histories for its annual event featuring local artists & makers at East End Brewing in Larimer.

Winter Artists Market | Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Search for the perfect gift for the art-lover in your life at The Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media in Shadyside.

Santa Sip & Shop | Dec. 14 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Skip over to Spring Garden to taste Threadbare Cider, decorate cookies, and discover unique, local handcrafted goods.

I Made It! Merry & Bright | Dec. 14-15 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy holiday drinks from the winter-themed bar while browsing tons of local vendors in the SouthSide Works.

Cookie Mall + Pop-Up Market | Dec. 14 | 1-4:30 p.m.

Stop in Lawrenceville United’s Cookie Mall in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club for holiday activities with Open Up, pictures with Santa, Radiant Hall’s pop-up market, and more festivities.

Lawrenceville Cookie Tour | Dec. 14-15 | 12-5 p.m.

Participate in this sweet, 17-year-old tradition of tasting cookies and shopping all over the neighborhood.

Holiday Handmade Crawl | Dec. 15 | 11-4 p.m.

Shop at WorkshopPGH and inside the historic Wilkinsburg Train Station, plus do DIY activities and grab lunch from food trucks.

Vintage Mart Holiday Special | Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Shop from vintage vendors selling clothing, home decor, books, collectibles, and more at Construction Junction in Point Breeze.

Queer Craft Market | Dec. 15 | 3-7 p.m.

Support LGBTQ+ makers at the winter bazaar inside the Union Project in Highland Park.