8 In-Person and Virtual Events to Do Your Holiday Gift Shopping At

Do you hear what we hear? And no, we’re not just talking about Mariah Carey’s holiday hit (fun fact: All I Want For Christmas has over 400 million plays to date) 🎄

You heard it here first – gift shopping just got a whole lot holly-er and jollier with the return of in-person holiday events! Whether you’re perusing for the perfect gift or are hoping to reel in a holiday haul of helpings for the whole family, these events will be bringing maximum merriment for you and your loved ones to experience.

Curious as to what might be happening near you? Our Events Hub calendar does the digging for you – just sort by date, event type, and even location to find out where the party’s at. Our Events Hub calendar features in-person and virtual markets, workshops, pop-ups, and more to keep your holiday season stacked with cheer and celebration!

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If your business has an event coming up, then noissue’s Events Hub will be your go-to in getting global eyes on you! Get in touch with us to promote your event on our Events Hub calendar, where you’ll have access to our comprehensive community of experience businesses, industry experts, and event entrepreneurs.

And since we’re adding events to the calendar every month, be sure to check back for more events and ideas coming over the holiday horizon.

We encourage you to safely jingle bell rock it out there, of course! Every event featured on our Events Hub calendar has safety guidelines and precautions in place to ensure each attendee feels completely comfortable while having a blast.

Head to these 8 events for some serious seasonal shopping 🛍

Here’s a mistle-toast to the most wonderful time of the year! Below, we’ve got a round-up of eight holiday events happening through November and December that’ll put you right into the season’s spirits.

The Shop Small Pop-up Virtual Holiday Pop-up

When: November 1st to 14th

Where: Canada & Virtually

What’s happening: This Virtual Holiday Pop-up Shop is a one-stop, curated online shopping experience featuring makers and small businesses from across Canada. Spend a day or two perusing talented vendors to find the perfect holiday gift for loved ones (and for yourself!)

Who’s behind it: The Shop Small Pop-up showcases quality products from local artists and makers in a beautifully curated and easy-to-shop setting.

Find out more: See full event details on The Shop Small Pop-up’s website.

Swaddle + Swoon Los Angeles by The Big Fake Wedding

When: November 7th

Where: Los Angeles, California

What’s happening: Oh, baby! Discover new baby goods, meet local small businesses, take professional baby bump photos, and see nursery inspiration while enjoying mocktails, light bites, and a fun photo booth at Swaddle + Swoon.

Who’s behind it: The Big Fake Wedding presents Swaddle + Swoon, a curated baby show alternative for expectant parents, new moms, or those hoping to grow their families soon.

Find out more: See full details on the Swaddle + Swoon Los Angeles event page.

General Collective Ponsonby Central Market

When: November 28th

Where: Auckland, New Zealand

What’s happening: Weave your way through plenty of eats and mingle with makers featuring locally crafted homewares, fashion, toys, jewelry, skincare, and more! Bring your little ones along to let their creativity loose at an activity station while you shop around.

Who’s behind it: General Collective is known for chic contemporary market experiences that showcase the incredible talent of New Zealand’s creative community.

Find out more: See full event details on General Collective’s website.

The Assembly Market Slow Christmas Market

When: December 4th to 5th

Where: England, United Kingdom

What’s happening: If you’re looking for ultra-unique items to gift this season, then check out The Assembly Market’s Slow Christmas Market! This designer and maker market will see many small businesses across two venues right next to each other, with plenty of holiday products to strike anyone’s fancy.

Who’s behind it: The Assembly Market brings together independent fashion and home brands who care about sustainability from all around London.

Find out more: See full event details on The Assembly Market’s website.

Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market

When: December 10th to 12th

Where: Portland, Oregon

What’s happening: Crafty Wonderland is excited to be back in person for their Holiday Art + Craft Market. Meet the makers that are crafting up all the holiday cheer for you to browse and support. From art and artisanal teas to accessories and more, this market is a chance to gather together at the Oregon Convention Center and fire up the festive spirit!

Who’s behind it: Crafty Wonderland offers a twice-a-year market at Oregon’s premier Convention Center featuring goods, gifts, and art from Portland’s best and brightest artists.

Find out more: See full event details on Crafty Wonderland’s website.

Triangle Pop-up Market & Food Truck Rodeo

When: December 11th

Where: North Carolina, United States

What’s happening: Pop on in for a merry and bright time at the Pop-up Market & Food Truck Rodeo! Rope in a holiday haul of one-of-a-kind gifts and treats, and feast your eyes and tastebuds on all the food that’ll be available from the Farmers Market and Food Truck Rodeo. And don’t forget to get your groove on with live music at the Makers Market!

Who’s behind it: Triangle Pop-up puts on family-friendly events composed of high-quality handmade boutiques local to the beautiful state of North Carolina.

Find out more: See full event details on Triangle Pop-up’s website.

Craftadian Christmas Virtual Market

When: December 11th

Where: Happening virtually

What’s happening: Craftadian presents a virtual handmade market featuring curated makers, vendor DIY demos, and a Virtual Coupon Book to heed the holiday season! The Christmas Virtual Market has free registered entry and will be full of hourly giveaways and opportunities to shop all things local and handmade.

Who’s behind it: Craftadian is a lively handmade market spotlighting curated selections of Canadian artists, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs.

Find out more: See full details on the Craftadian Virtual Christmas Market event page.

Gilles at the Grounds: The Christmas Market

When: December 19th

Where: Adelaide, Australia

What’s happening: This market of local Australian fashion, vintage, art, and craft sellers will have something for everyone (your furry friends are welcome, too!) The Christmas Market is your December go-to destination with a delicious range of local food vendors, live music, and indoor and outdoor spaces.

Who’s behind it: Gilles at the Grounds prides itself on being the people’s market, where you can shop from small artisans, creatives, designers, and more in a close-knit community.

Find out more: See full event details on Gilles at the Grounds’ website.

🎁 That’s a wrap!

Sleigh the season with good times and great memories! And if you didn’t see an event happening nearby, pop into our Events Hub calendar to sort upcoming ones by date and location. There are plenty of parties to come, so keep an eye out for more holiday happenings!

Have an event you’d like to feature on our global events calendar? Submit your brand’s event to us through the Events Hub and fill us in on all the dashing deets. Then, kick back with some hot cocoa and reel in the RSVPs from our community of creatives, makers, and businesses.

And, if you’re feasting for more events to attend, give our Events Hub a follow on Instagram for announcements and updates to get your party on!