By Molly Given
The clock may be ticking, but Philly’s creative community is making last-minute holiday shopping easy—and fun—with a full slate of markets, pop-ups, and thoughtfully curated gift guides.
Philadelphia Brewing Company
Set for this Saturday (Dec. 20), PBC’s market with the South Philly Handmade Brigade will be in full swing from noon to 6 p.m. Creatives on site include 11:TEN, Lo Dagger, Brooke Hine, Kerry Hallett, Third Eye Glass, Maureen Duffy Jewelry, Miss Millie Ceramics, Hideaway House Studio, madebyhank, Sarah Davey and more.
2440 Frankford Ave., do215.com
Gather Food Hall
For one day only, Gather Food Hall will house a slew of local artisans for a last-minute holiday market. The shopping experience is set to run from noon to 5 p.m., and the lineup includes The Velvet Razor Paper Atelier,Artesanias El Colibri Oaxaqueño, Tallest Pine Garden Works, Intuitive Crystal Healer, Elby Originals, Hats/etc, A Single Suggestion and Planetert Jewelry.
3025 Market St., gatherfoodhall.com
Art Star Holiday Procrastinator Market
Taking place Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), those still in need of some holiday gifts can head to Art Star’s Market at the Philadelphia Visitor Center to peruse through 15 curated craft vendors. Creatives span Art by Jet Takayama, CampAnimation, Capy Clay Ceramics, Joan Ramone, Kimlan Cornell Co., Kit Kat Kanvas and more.
599 Market St., phlvisitorcenter.com
48 Record Bar Gab Bonghi
48 Record Bar is continuing its Vinyl Pop-Up Market Series this weekend with another shopping opportunity on Saturday (Dec. 20) from noon to 4 p.m. As a release notes, while there, shoppers can peruse an extensive selection of vinyl while enjoying 48 Record Bar’s recently-launched fall/winter cocktail menu, spanning seasonal sippers such as an Umami Old Fashioned (Suntory Toki Whisky, toasted rice, mushroom bitters), Connecting Flight (Boulard Calvados, Disaronno Amaretto, spiced plum wine reduction); and more.
48 S 2nd St., 48recordbar.com
NextFab
Every year, this creative institution comes out with a gift guide that highlights Philly-centric products, home decor, jewelry, furniture, clothing, personalized gifts, and more. With over 40 vendors to peruse from, artists featured in the guide represent NextFab’s community, and each gift purchased supports the journey of Philadelphia-based artists and entrepreneurs.
Barnes + Calder Gardens
For the art lover on your list, both the Barnes and Calder Gardens are offering different gift guides with a slew of homewares, books (including the new ‘Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets’ catalogue), jewelry, clothing, puzzles, prints, and more. Gifts from the creative establishments can be found online or in person at either venue.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, barnesfoundation.netx.netand 2100 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, barnesfoundation.org
Red Gravy Goods Neil Santos
This fresh spot from Safran Turney Hospitality recently just opened its doors in Philadelphia and offers a one-stop shop for Philadelphia and sports-themed home goods, gourmand gift items, youth/adult apparel, and a customizable hat patch bar. More than half of the items in-store are custom-made by Red Gravy Goods and can’t be found anywhere else.
1335 Passyunk Ave., redgravygoods.com