Rhode Island’s maker’s movement is in full swing this season with a dozen markets full of well made, ethically sourced, and locally found goods! Supporting Rhode Island makers is an excellent way to get unique gifts and help keep the artists dream’s alive.
These markets are a fun to attend, even if you don’t end up buying anything. Getting out and seeing what is being created right here in Rhode Island is inspiring!
These markets are a fun to attend, even if you don’t end up buying anything. Getting out and seeing what is being created right here in Rhode Island is inspiring!
1) Providence Flea Holiday Market –
December 2nd, 9th, 15th, 16th 10am-4pm
A fun mix of handmade, small batch, and vintage goods. At the Hope High School, with food trucks and vegan treats! Nostalgia vendors sell here too
2) Arcade Farms and Artisans Market –
Sundays: 11am-3pm
A curated market located in the Arcade mall with handmade, small batch and vintage wonders.
3) Art Providence Holiday Show –
December 8th & 9th: 10am-5pm
A juried show of artists’ works from around Rhode Island. Everything from jewelry, ceramics, pillows, clocks, glass ornaments and more!
4) Christmas Craft Fair in Middletown –
December 8th: 10am- 5pm
Beautiful holiday gifts and goodies.
5) Bizarre Bazaar- 233 Westminster –
December 8th & 9th: 10am- 6pm
Amazing and truly unique art created by local Rhode Islanders.
6) The Mills Holiday Open Studio –
545 Pawtucket Ave
December 8th: 10am-4pm
Plants, beer, handmade goods, yoga and massages! What more could you want!
7) Craft and Kitsch Winter Market-
560 Mineral Springs –
December 8th & 9th: 10am-4pm
The kitschiest it gets! The coolest handmade goods around.
8) WaterFire Center Store Holiday Pop Up
December 8th: 10am-6pm
Continue to support Waterfire through the winter by shopping their holiday store.
9) Christkindlmarkt German American Society –
78 Carter Ave –
December 9th: 9am-5pm
German Christmas market, full of yummy goodies and treasures.
10) Spirits O’ Fire Holiday Pop Up –
Hope Artiste Village –
December 16th: 10am-4pm
Bursting with artists, this market is great for finding those one of a kind gifts.
11) Full Moon Market – 159 Sutton St. –
December 16th: 3pm-7pm
30 emerging artist selling some of the coolest stuff made in Rhode Island, from hoodies to crystals… there will also be a DJ.
12) Thirsty’s 14th Annual Holiday Sale –
Steel Yard –
December 13th: 6pm- 9pm
This is a Rhode Island tradition a great party and even better art!
More info about these markets can be found on Facebook!