‘Tis the season…to shop? Get into the holiday spirit with these upcoming weekend markets and pop-up events!
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It’s December! And you know what that means—presents. Kidding aside, while the holidays are not totally about gifts, there’s still a reason it’s called the season of giving, and there’s nothing like a sweet little gift exchange with friends or family to show your love. If you’re looking to complete your holiday shopping, or if you just want to spend time with your loved ones strolling around weekend markets, well, have we got the list for you. Shop and be merry at these December weekend markets and pop-ups!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
From December 2 to 12, check out the Activity Center at Alabang Town Center for some local finds! From handcrafted items to charming anik-aniks, colorful pieces to unique home goods, find something special to gift to someone at Home for the Holidays.
SOUTH TRADING POST FLEA MARKET
Time to get those hands working to find some treasures at another South Trading Post Flea Market! This December 6-8, spend your day at Bloc 10 at Filinvest Avenue shopping curated vintage finds and supporting local.
MERKADO MARKET MERRY MIXOLOGY
Shopping with a fun drink in hand sounds like a fantastic way to spend an afternoon with family or friends. At Merkado Market’s Merry Mixology, shop a variety of goodies from popular makeup brands like Rom&nd and local apparel brands like Isa the Label, all while snacking or sipping a little treat. Head over to the Frabelle Corporate Plaza on December 14 and 15 to be part of the merrymaking.
SPECTRUM HOLIDAY
Lifestyle fair Spectrum Fair is offering great deals and tons of goodies from over 150 local merchants at their weekend pop-up Spectrum Holiday! Check all of them out at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati on December 7 and 8.
FINDERS KEEPERS THE HOLIDAY FAIR
It’s a full-on holiday party at the Finders Keepers Weekend Market: The Holiday Fair. Cop apparel, accessories, jewelry, digicams, and more as you go around The Yard at Bonifacio Global City on December 7 and 8, all while also exploring photobooths, piercing booths, live portrait booths, and more!
FLEA MARKET SA CORNER
Paraluman Productions is coming back into the pop-up market scene with Flea Market Sa Corner on December 7 and 8 at the corner of Maalalahanin and Mapagkawanggawa St. at Teachers Village in Quezon City! Featuring local artists and shops, this flea market offers plenty of art, crafts, and talents that you should definitely check out.
STP SANTA ROSA FLEA MARKET
South Trading Post also has another weekend pop-up at Three Monkeys in Santa Rosa, Laguna! Learn how to make Christmas wreaths, shop ’til you drop at over 30 brands, get a tarot card reading, and more at South Sleigh Ride Sta. Rosa Flea Market on December 13 to 15.
SOIREE
“The best Christmas shopping fair in the Metro” and huge bazaar Soiree is back in full swing at The Fifth at Rockwell Power Plant Mall this December 6 to 8! Score goodies and even better gifts from brands like Big Bag Theory, Carino, Meraki Essentials, Simoy ng Haraya, Solana, and more.
LOVE ME IN DECEMBER
Venus Collab wraps up a great year of community pop-up markets with Love Me In December, their pop-up clearance sale at Sinepop! in Quezon City! Head on over there on December 14 to make the most out of some great deals.
NIRVANA COLLECTIVE
Katip, make some noise! Nirvana Collective’s giving a W to Northies by dropping by UP Town Center on December 14 and 15, and they’re bringing the festive vibes with cookie decorating, baby tee designing, and bag decorating alongside pop-up stores from local brands and young designers.
THE MERKADO AT CORNER HOUSE
The Merkado is popping up once again at The Corner House in San Juan on December 14 and 15, bringing with it vintage goodies, local crafts, curated jewelry, and so much more. Find something for your family or even your furry friends!
UKAY TA BAI
College students at Cebu Doctor’s University in Mandaue don’t have to go far to get some shopping done. In the midst of classes, drop by Ukay Ta Bai’s pop-up on December 2-7 to cop some pieces and get those vibes up.
PABILI PO
On December 21 and 22, head on over to The Corner House in San Juan to grab everything from art prints to vintage jackets, accessories to bouquets at the Pabili Po community market! Going home empty handed doesn’t seem like an option.
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