Every year the holidays seem to sneak up even faster than the year before. Fortunately, L.A. has no shortage of holiday pop-up shops, artisan fairs and craft markets this fall. Browse local makers and grab a unique gift for everyone on your list.
Join Rancho Los Alamitos for their Holiday Shopping & Artisan Event on Nov. 5. Enjoy light refreshments while shopping the Rancho Los Alamitos Museum Gift Shop, which will showcase goods from local artisans, specialty foods and more. FREE. rancholosalamitos.org
2nd & PCH hosts its monthly open air artisan pop-up, Creative Communal Makers Market, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, featuring 30 curated vendors, live music, photo ops and meet-and-greets with characters for kids. FREE. creativecommunal.com
Jackalope: An Indie Artisan Fair returns this winter with its signature curated shopping experience, featuring locally handcrafted goods. Get your holiday shopping done in Pasadena Nov. 19-20 and in Burbank Dec. 10-11. FREE. jackalopeartfair.com
Starting Dec. 17, The Proud Bird culinary food bazaar in Inglewood will host a holiday pop-up for families to bring their little ones this Christmas season. At the event, families can take festive photos with Santa, get creative and whip up some hand-made gifts at a holiday craft station, indulge in hot chocolate at a hot cocoa station and more.
Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo presents their annual Holiday Art Market Dec. 2-4. Browse through 40 professional artist studios and guest vendors, enjoy free activities for kids, delicious food and treats available for purchase and craft beer and wine. FREE. studiochannelislands.org
Meet Santa, Mrs. Clause and their reindeer while shopping local businesses at the Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village Dec. 10. FREE. venturaharborvillage.com
Support small businesses while shopping hundreds of sellers at Unique Markets Annual Holiday Market at the California Market Center in Downtown L.A. Dec. 10-11. Enjoy free drinks, photo booth, DJ lounges, food and a Family Fun Zone especially for kids. $15 and up (includes a free tote bag). uniquemarkets.com
