Saturday 11/22 – Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer

Time: 9am-3pm

Location:Teamsters Local 249, 4701 Butler Street in Lawrenceville

Details: Vintage Vendor Fair

Admission: $5 at the Door

Facebook Event | Follow @PghVintageMixer

Friday 11/28 & Saturday 11/29 – I Made It Holiday Market @ Heinz 57 Center

Time: Friday 2pm-8pm, Saturday 11am-5pm

Location: Heinz 57 Center, 623 Smithfield Street

Details: 80+ Artisans, Food Truck, Free Parking

Link | Facebook Event | Follow: @IMadeItMarket

Thursday 12/4 – 21+ Party at TechShop

Time: 7pm-10pm

Location: TechShop Pittsburgh, 192 Bakery Square Blvd.

Details: TechShop hosts a holiday party with demos, workshops and a holiday market featuring local vendors

Tickets are $15 (Free for TechShop members)

Friday 12/5 & Saturday 12/6 – PULSE Alternative Holiday Gift Market

I did a lot of holiday shopping at this event last year. PULSE – Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience is a great organization that has been bringing college graduates to Pittsburgh and inspiring change in several neighborhoods. This market features handmade items by the PULSE fellows and supporters.

If you go on Friday, take some time to visit the other businesses that will be open for First Fridays on Penn Ave.

Time: Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 9am-Noon

Location: PULSE offices 5151 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15224

Facebook Event | Follow @PulsePittsburgh

Saturday 12/6 – Handmade Arcarde

Time: 11am-7pm

Location: David Lawrence Convention Center

11th annual event featuring over 150 crafters/artisans from Pittsburgh and around the country

Website | Facebook Event | Follow @Handmade Arcade

Sunday 12/7 – Holiday Book Sale from Pittsburgh’s Indie Booksellers

Time: 12-5pm

Location: Stephen Foster Community Center, 286 Main Street

Vendors: Copacetic Comics, The Big Idea Bookstore, Inc, East End Book Exchange, Amazing Books, Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Autumn House Pres, Braddock Avenue Books, Six Gallery Press, Lilliput Review, Small Press Pittsburgh

Facebook Event | Follow @BookstoreMemoir

Saturday 12/13 – Last Minute Gifts by Close Creations at Tazza D’Oro

Time: 8am-7pm

Location: Tassa D’Oro Coffee Shop, 1125 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Follow @tazzadoro

Saturday 12/13 – I Made It Holiday Market at Boyd Community Center

Time: 10am-3pm

Location: Boyd Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Details: TechShop hosts a holiday party with demos, workshops and a holiday market featuring local vendors

Link | Follow @IMadeITMarket

Saturday 12/13 – Holiday Festivus at the Pittsburgh Public Market

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Thursday 12/18 – MANta Claus Last-Minute Shopping in Lawrenceville

Time: 5-9pm

Location: Businesses along Butler Street in Lawrenceville

Details: A last-minute holiday shopping extravaganza for men (and let’s face it, anyone) who waits until the last minute to buy gifts for the holidays. Plus enjoy free beer, snacks, and special discounts!

Facebook Event | #Mantaclaus