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10 Spring Pop-Up Markets for Shopping Local in Pittsburgh

Posted on March 25   |   Updated on March 26
Francesca Dabecco

Francesca Dabecco

candles with flower petals

Marvel at homemade goods and repurposed gems at pop-up markets in April. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Find vintage clothes and home decor, plants and seedlings, handmade goods, and more at these spring Pittsburgh pop-up markets.

Modern Craft Market

March 27-29

If you love Handmade Arcade’s annual holiday market at the Convention Center, check out their new springtime shopping event. Modern Craft Market celebrates contemporary craft makers and artists from around the country. Browse over 100 vendors selling furniture, glass, basketry, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, metal, and more.

All About Plants Crop Swap

April 4

This event is part market, part community share. Bring your own seeds, bulbs, plants, and pots to swap with neighbors at Velum Fermentation. Don’t have any? There will be plenty to purchase. Plus, you can check out other eco-minded vendors and workshops.

Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair

April 4

Step into an antique-lover's dream at the Neighborhood Flea’s 12th annual market at Heinz History Center. The fair features more than 50 local makers selling one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home decor, vinyl records, and more.

Steel City Spooky Market

April 4 & 18

Any season can be spooky season if you want it to be! Head to Allegheny Commons Park (the section near the National Aviary) to shop for oddities, art, jewelry, and more at Steel City Spooky Market. It’s dog friendly!

Earth Month Vintage Mart

April 11

Construction Junction is a reuse superstore that sells all sorts of affordable items for construction projects — and they also hold special pop-up markets. Swing by for retro toys, comics, books, vintage glassware, home goods, clothing, furniture, records, and more.

Spring Indie Mart

April 12

Workshop PGH is hosting a day of community shopping and DIY workshops at two venues in Wilkinsburg. Check out vendors, a plant sale, and activities at their warehouse on Pennwood Avenue, then grab a free shuttle to the Wilkinsburg Train Station for a Sustainable Fair featuring repurposed goods, environmentally-friendly businesses, and more.

412 Day with City Cast Pittsburgh

April 12

Got Pittsburgh pride? Celebrate our area code day with the City Cast Pittsburgh team at Southern Tier Brewing Co. on the North Shore. We’ll have a photo booth, live DJ, special beer on tap, and some very yinzer-ific vendors with a market hosted by The Pittsburgh Creative.

Days Gone By Market

April 19

They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Shop from over 30 vintage curators and craft makers at the Days Gone By Market at Velum Fermentation. Expect to find clothing, antiques, jewelry, and art — plus tiny tattoos and food and drinks.

Draft Kickoff Market

April 23

Kick off NFL Draft festivities with a pregame and market at Nova Place. There will be live music and trivia, games, local vendors, food trucks, and more — right near all of the football fun on the North Shore.

Millvale Market Days

April 25

This little borough is packed with great businesses, and it's time to show them off! Head to Millvale Market Days to find vendors set up all over the borough’s .5-mile shopping district: farmers, bakers, artists, crafters, and much more.

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