It’s gonna be hard to stick to No Spend November with all these weekend markets and pop-ups.
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It may be a month before Christmas, but trust, you can get your holiday shopping done early with all these weekend markets and community pop-ups all over the nation. From Makati to Cebu, increase your steps (and decrease the cash in your wallet) as you explore everything these markets have to offer.
Whether you’re looking for gifts or treats for yourself in the form of clothes, anik-anik, jewelry, food, or more, these pop-up markets happening this November have something you might need or want. Check them out below.
CLUB MIU GIRLS’ DAY
Get in, girls, we’re going shopping! On November 9 and 10, put on your cutest outfit and make your way to Nhue Creative Studio in Makati for Club Miu’s Girls’ Day. From making your own jewelry to browsing shops with a drink in hand, Club Miu might just hit the spot.
THE MERKADO
From vintage finds to local goods, The Merkado’s got quite the selection of fashion, food, and activities lined up for you at Open Space in Makati on November 9 and 10. BTW, entrance is free.
LOTS OF LOCAL
The Activity Center at Alabang Town Center is about to be buzzing what with the return of the Lots of Local Market. Over the course of three days, enjoy art, fashion, and workshops from over 35 local brands and unleash your creativity with fellow creatives and connoisseurs on November 8 to 10.
WET MARKET BUDOL FIGHT
All the thrill and community of a budol fight coupled with local goodies? Sign us up! Get your fill of art and anik-anik at Wet Market’s Art Market alongside the Lots of Local market at Alabang Town Center’s Activity Center on November 8 to 10.
MERKADO MARKET 11.11 IRL
Take it up a notch from your usual online shopping and spend 11.11 at Merkado Market’s 11.11 IRL pop-up market. Enjoy a scavenger hunt of great deals and hidden gems among several local brands on November 8 to 10 at Frabelle Corporate Plaza in Makati.
THE MODERN MARKET
The Modern Market is making their way back to Rizal Row in Estancia this November 15 to 17. The community pop-up and weekend market will feature stalls from over 40 brands—take your pick of clothing, food, drinks, and more.
A PHIA CHRISTMAS BY CLUB FEMME
Get ahead on your holiday shopping at Phia The Label’s A Phia Christmas hosted by Club Femme at Guijo Studios in Makati on November 16. Phia the Label’s going to be joined by other merchants with plenty of cutesy items to offer you.
FINDERS KEEPERS A LA SIESTA SA DAVAO
Finders Keepers is headed to Davao. On November 16 and 17, make the most out of a trip as you shop ’til you drop, pick up vintage items, cameras, and clothing, and have fun with friends or family at A La Siesta sa Davao.
SOIREE
One of the biggest holiday bazaars of the year, SOIRÉE, is popping up once more at The Fifth at Power Plant Mall at Rockwell this November 22 to 24 and December 14 to 15. From artisan brands to local crafters, the vendors at SOIRÉE might just help you find something unique to gift this holiday season.
SOUTH TRADING POST FLEA MARKET
Weekend market budol on a budget? South Trading Post’s Flea Market got you. On November 16 and 17, get an opportunity to buy vintage finds and locally-made items for a steal at G Studios in Alabang with STP’s clearance sale, where they offer items P1,000 and below! You can also drop by a mug making and painting workshop or get something pierced if you’re feeling adventurous.
UTB X SEASON PASS
Flea markets Ukay Ta Bai! and Season Pass are coming together for a joint slay with Ukay Season Na Bai!, the “first-ever national thrift market”. On November 15 to 17 at Baseline Center in Cebu, go wild over a huge selection of thrift finds, arcade games, food, and live music.
HOLA ESCOLTA!
Music, film, and art thrive together in Hola Escolta!, a grand, six-floor event all about local art, culture, and music. On November 30 at Escolta in Manila, have loads of fun with your friends as you make the street your own.
THE PUP UP
If you don’t really feel like going around a pop-up for yourself, maybe a weekend market for your furry friends might be where you’ll find joy. From November 30 to December 1, get your pets a little somethin’ somethin’ at The Pup-Up at Open Space in Makati, a pop-up weekend market all about your pets, featuring pet brands offering photo shoots, food, clothing, treats and more.
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