Snap Up Some Distinctive Gifts at These 6 Brooklyn Holiday Markets

The holiday season is upon us and that means the weekends of December are packed with markets offering up local and handmade wares perfect for gift giving. Many annual Brooklyn markets are forging ahead this year with pandemic protocols like masking, distancing and providing proof of vaccination in place.

Here are just a few of the fairs to check out this season.

Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn
Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint

The Renegade Craft Fair brings the work of designers from across the country to Brooklyn. This year proof of vaccination will be required. Full details on policies and a link to the online shop are available on the event website.

Weeksville Holiday Market with Black-Owned Brooklyn
Saturday, December 11 – Sunday, December 12, 12 to 5 p.m.
158 Buffalo Avenue, Crown Heights

The historic site is partnering with Black-Owned Brooklyn to offer up gifts like graphic tees and hoodies, artwork, totes, rare books, jewelry and more. There will also be live performances and tours of the historic Hunterfly Road Houses. The indoor performances require proof of vaccination and seating will be limited. Check out the event page for more details and any updates.

Bed Stuy Winter Wonderland 2.0
Saturdays and Sundays until December 25, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marcy Plaza and Restoration Plaza at 1368 Fulton Street

The collaboration between the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID, Wells Fargo and the Neighborhoods Now program by Van Alen Institute and the Urban Design Forum returns this year with an even larger fresh air market focused on supporting local businesses. The number of vendor spaces has doubled from last year and the event includes outdoor dining and photo opportunities with Santa. Face masks are required and there will be public hand-sanitizing stations and a COVID testing station available.

FAD BergenXCourt Holiday Market
Saturdays and Sundays, December 4 through 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Invisible Dog Art Center at 51 Bergen Street
St. Paul’s Church at 190 Court Street

FAD Market has two holiday pop-ups this year just blocks away from each other in Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill. Between the two sites there will be over 90 designers and small business participating with clothing, tableware, stationery, handcrafted jewelry and more on offer. A number of workshops are also being offered and there will be a DIY gift-wrapping station. Proof of vaccination is required and mask wearing is mandatory. To RSVP and check out the list of vendors, visit the event site online.

The Makers Show at City Point
Fridays through Sundays, through December 19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
445 Albee Square, City Point

The market featuring the work of local artisans kicked off right after Thanksgiving and continues on for three more weekends. This year The Makers Show includes more than 50 vendors inside City Point.

Dumbo Brooklyn Flea Holiday Market
Sundays through December 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dumbo Archway

The Brooklyn Flea is all set for the holidays with more than 40 vendors offering up vintage and handmade goods including clothing, home decor and more. The market started in early November but there are still some weekends left to snap up some special finds.

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