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The best places to shop for unique Christmas Gifts
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items If you want one-of-a-kind gift items for those hard-to-please people on your list, begin with these seasonal markets and shops that are specifically designed to satisfy.
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Unique christmas markets scheduled during the holidays with special events to enhance the shopping experience
Shops Open Year-round that add special seasonal open houses, seasonal celebrations or special inventory only for certain days.
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Unique christmas markets scheduled during the holidays with special events to enhance the shopping experience
Make your list and check it twice and put it on your calendar. Many of these seasonal shops are only open certains time during the holiday season for Christmas shopping.
Seasonal treasure hunts send visitors from shop to shop, collecting stamps and discovering new favorites for prizes. The grand prize is a weekend getaway to Hocking Hills.
Hocking Hills Is A Magical Holiday Destination
For the travelors on your list. A section for foodies, men, the ladies, babies, toys for kids and more. Check it out!
Extended Weekend Getaways Holiday Gift Guide 2025
This European Holiday Market is featured in our November issue of Extended Weekend Getaways on P. 30.
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
The dates are Dec. 4-7 and 11-14 and inspired by a cherished European tradition. Located at Principal Park.
Christkindle Market Review at https://extendedweekendgetaways.com/#29465/40/
This village has a great marketplace to find diverse artisan renaissance- type items ranging from exquisite swords and eld-inspired jewelry. A list of all participating vendors is on their website at yuletidevillage.com/marketplace
Ohio Renaissance Festival
This is another unique place to shop that offers one of a kind finds from all the locally owned shops in Hendrics County, IN.
Top 20 Local Holiday Gifts in Hendricks County, Indiana
This is a new first-ever collection of holiday pieces that were co-created by several Etsy sellers. It's all brand new, limited-edition items perfect for all on your list this year.
Etsy Editions
If you are searching for outstanding Christmas decore to make your home stand out among others, there is an endless variety to choose from here
Traditions Year-Round Holiday Store
Located at Bryant Park on the upper and Fountain Terraces and along 40th street, this is a European inspired open-air market. Besides shopping with all the available artisans and crafters from around the world , the walk is an inspiration to see all ...
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Beginning Dec. 1 in Buffalo, there are multiple weekend market dates and a curated artisan market at the Richardson Olmsted Campus. See highlights and updates on Ext. Wkd. Getaway's New York event page at extendedweekendgetaways.com/information/new-york/calendar-of-events
Buffalo Holiday Market
Open 11 am. to 4 p.m. indoors at the Union Social. Featuring local artisans of all kinds. To make the most of the giving season, St. Joe Today is excited to host Countdown to New Year, a daily giveaway event throughout the month of December! Shoppers earn one entry per $25 purchase (one time or cumul...
Artisan Fairs
Open Fridays 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. through Dec. 27 in Pigeon Forge, TN. Santa visits, warm holiday drinks, sparkling Christmas lights, and local vendors offering unique gifts and treats. Enjoy train rides, cozy moments, and photo-wo...
Mountain Mile Mall
local artisans and crafters display handmade gifts, holiday decorations and food. 4-8 p.m. on Union Street, Biloxi, MS
Last Minute Mall at the Hall Y'all! - Dec 11, 2025
The Welcome Center in Cambridge, OH, is the heart of the Dickens Victorian Village experience and where you will find the Curiosity Shoppe. Every Saturday in Dec. holds Santa's North Pole Outpost where you can craft your own special gift at Salt Fork Golf Course Pro-shop. A special shop hop begins at 4 - 8 p.m. with Mistletoe on Main Dec. 6. Fun there all month long.
The Dickens Victorian Village
The festival is held at Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes and features food, craft vendors, and holiday activities. Vincennes is called the "First City" because it is Indiana's oldest city, founded in 1732.
First City Christkindlmarkt - Vincennes/Knox County VTB
Step back in time and do your Christmas shopping with a “Charles Dickens” village and community dressed for the occasion. Each shop in the downtown area blends right in with the theme. A delightful place to go during the holidays.
Cambridge / Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau
This Ypsilanti Holiday Shopping Guide takes the difficulty out of shopping. It was a great inspiration to explore this guid for creative gift-giving ideas.
Ypsilanti Holiday Shopping Guide 2025
Shops Open Year-round that add special seasonal open houses, seasonal celebrations or special inventory only for certain days.
Not only are these shops unique, but they actually offer many one-of-a-kind items. Whenever you visit, you'll be sure to find a market occuring while there. Colonial Quarter on St. George St. lasts through Dec. 24.
St. Augustine Holiday Markets | Christmas Stores and Shopping | St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Want to create that unique one-of-a-king gift your self for that someone special on your lest? This is the place to start as they carry more than 10,000 different patterns of fabric, all the sewng notions and supplies you need, and expertise advise o...
Country Fabrics
It's online and easy to shop on any time of day without leaving the house
IN Indiana Collection
Just recently opened in time for Christmas Shopping. If this is the Christmas for an engagement for her or watch for him, this is the place to be. Just recently visited and owners Shane and Holly Hostetler are so knowledgable and can graciously help ...
Lane Jewelers
If you are looking for a hard-to-find vintage item, this is the place to search first. Many items from the early 1900s back to antiques in the 1800s.
KathysheirloomsShop - Etsy
While celebrating their 40th anniversary, everything in the store is 10% off. Open year round and decorated for each season, the drive through the country to this destination is an extra bonus.
Naturally Country | Norwalk, Ohio
As a college town, this town offers really nice dorm room decor within a slim budget. Find one-of-a-kind handmade pieces from the many local artisans and don't worry about parking fees downtown from Dec. 18-24. This website already has the gift ideas...
Shopping in Bloomington, IN
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Vintage christmas decore, one-of-a-kind finds, and unique hard-to-find antiques to add to the gift recipient's collection
KathysheirloomsShop - Etsy
Unique christmas decor you just won't see in the big department stores. There are ongoing price drops as well.
Christmas Shop - Unique Christmas Decorations - The Jolly Christmas Shop
This guide is from an award winning food tour operator. They highlight hand-painted ceramics in Madrid to golden olive oil straight from Calabria. The holiday gift guide is filled with food, traditions, and treasures that capture the spirit of Europe...
Devour Tours Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers