Most people shop online these days. And why not? You can sit in your pajamas while watching whatever trendy HBO TV-series you’re into. Whatever, we all do it.
This year, why not get out of the house to some kind of Christmas-y arty market?
Etsy Christmas Pop-Up
November 28 until December 12
Love Etsy but hate shipping costs? Well here is your answer! Esty has a pop-up shop for you to grab some amazing gifts and even have a go at creating your own at one of their DIY workshops.
http://christmaspopup.tumblr.com/
Finders Keepers Sydney Markets
Saturday 7 December, 10am – 5pm
You haven’t heard of Finders Keepers? You probably should have, just sayin’. It’s held a few times a year at Australian Technology Park near Redfern. They have about a billion stalls, and food trucks, and music. It’s big and there’s plenty of stuff to buy for all budgets.
http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/sydney_markets.php
Green Square Christmas Market
Sunday 8 December, 9am to 3pm
The first eva Green Square markets, debuting as a Christmas market. You can’t help but love a Rotary market!
http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/21149-green-square-christmas-markets
Kirribilli Art & Design Markets
Sunday 8 December, 9am to 3pm
People give Kirribilli a hard time (too right!), but they know how to do a good weekend market. There’s plenty of stuff to buy, though probably not a huge amount of contemporary art.
http://www.kirribillimarkets.com/art-and-design-market
Taylor Square Christmas Night Market
Thursday 12 December, 4pm to 9pm
Visit a pub, dodge some vomit, and then visit night markets. Such fun! But really, this might be amazeballs.
http://www.sydneychristmas.com.au/whatson/christmas-pop-night-market-taylor-square/
Workshopped
Saturday 14 December, 9:30am to 5pm
Allegedly applicant are “hand chosen upon receipt of application” so this should be good. We hope. It does hold a certain appeal as it’s all design-y. We think this could be a winner.
East is East Boutique Christmas Markets
Saturday 14 December, 10am to 3pm
The rule for these markets is nothing over $80! So you can’t really go wrong. Grab some well priced, locally made, one-of-a-kind stocking fillers for your nearest and dearest.
http://www.sydneychristmas.com.au/whatson/east-east-boutique-christmas-markets/
https://www.facebook.com/eastiseastmarkets
Paddington Markets
Thursday 19 December, 4pm onwards
An ol’ faithful. Paddington Markets will be buzzing right up until Christmas. Lots of local artists and designers will have their goods on show, along with vintage stalls, food and fashion.