Are you looking to find some unique holiday gifts, away from the long department store lines, and without breaking the bank? You’re in luck. There are tons of craft shows, holiday markets and pop-up boutiques in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties with plenty of handmade items for sale during the holiday season. Take a day trip with the family in November or December 2017 to one of these holiday markets in metro Detroit, and shop ’til you drop.
November
Saline Craft Show at Saline Middle School
Nov. 11, 2017
- Address: Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Road, Saline
- Times: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: $5/general admission
- Contact: 734-429-5922
This show features more than 270 craft booths, plus a bake sale. No strollers allowed.
Christmas Market at the Anton Art Center
Nov. 17-Dec. 22, 2017
- Address: Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens
- Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, closed Mondays; Thursdays in December the market is open until 8 p.m.
- Cost: free/admission, fees/items on sale
- Contact: 586-469-8666
Affordable and unique holiday gifts, decor and artwork from Michigan artists.
Santa’s Craft Castle at Eisenhower High School
Nov. 18, 2017
- Address: Eisenhower High School, 6500 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: $3/admission
- Contact: Ikesantascraftcastle@gmail.com
Find unique, handmade, original items from more than 125 artists, including holiday items, painting, furniture, fashion, ceramics, photography and home decor. No strollers allowed.
Royal Oak Christmas Event – Holiday Arts and Crafts Market
Nov. 18, 2017
- Address: Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
- Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: $2/adults, free/kids under 12, costs vary/items on sale
Check out the work of more than 100 local artisans. Lunch and baked goods are also available for purchase.
Elf Shelf Arts and Crafts Show at Troy High School
Nov. 25, 2017
- Address: Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway
- Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: $3/donation, prices vary/items on sale
- Contact: 248-988-0426
This annual event features homemade arts and crafts. Proceeds support local charitable organizations, school projects, youth organizations and others.
December
Midnight Madness at Kerrytown Market and Shops
Dec. 1, 2017
- Address: Kerrytown Market and Shops, 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
- Times: 6-11:59 p.m. Friday
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Contact: 734-662-5008
This free holiday market features local and regional artisans selling hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts, as well as food.
Kris Kringle Market in Downtown Rochester
Dec. 1-2, 2017
- Address: On West Fourth Street between Walnut and Main streets, downtown Rochester
- Times: 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Contact: 248-656-0060
There will be food, warming stations and live entertainment alongside the goodies for sale at this open-air market.
Wixom Holiday Markt at Sibley Square Park
Dec. 1-2, 2017
- Address: Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
- Times: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Contact: 248-624-2850
This fifth annual is full of the sights, sounds and smells of an old-world Christmas market, plus decorated tents full of art and crafts on sale.
Detroit Urban Craft Fair at Detroit Masonic Temple
Dec. 1-3, 2017
- Address: Detroit Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St.
- Times: 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: $10/Friday admission, $1/Saturday-Sunday admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Contact: info@detroiturbancraftfair.com
Featuring more than 100 handmade crafters and indie artists, this fair offers an opportunity for shoppers to find one-of-a-kind items and meet the creators.
Birmingham Winter Markt at Shain Park
Dec. 1-3, 2017
- Address: Shain Park, South Bates and West Merrill streets, downtown Birmingham
- Times: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary for items on sale
- Contact: 248-530-1200
This annual event features European food and drinks, gift items and crafts, ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer, warming stations, a Kinderhaus children’s activity area, the popular Santa House and live entertainment.
Tinsel and Treasures Holiday Market at the Northville Community Center
Dec. 8-10, 2017
- Address: Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main St.
- Times: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: $4/admission, free/kids 12 and under, prices vary/items on sale
- Contact: 810-484-2950
There are tons of one-of-a-kind pieces in jewelry, fiber, fashion, home decor and more, all created by hand-selected juried artists.
Farmington Hills Holiday Shopping Expo at the Costick Center
Dec. 9, 2017
- Address: The Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Contact: 248-473-1800
Shop and visit over 50 vendors, crafters and area businesses to purchase toys, jewelry, candles, clothing, holiday displays, greeting cards, makeup and more.
Detroit Experience Factory Holiday Shopping Tours in Detroit
Dec. 23, 2017
- Address: Various locations in Detroit
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Cost: free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
- Phone: 313-962-4590
Explore some small businesses in downtown Detroit to pick up some much-need holiday gifts as you support local shops.
This post was originally published in 2015 and is updated regularly.
