Believe it or not, the holidays are HERE! One of my favorite things about Lawrence is the vibrant creator community, and what a better way to support our local artists, makers, farmers and small businesses than by making an effort to shop local during this season. If you know me, you know I’m a planner…seeing all the save-the-dates and market fliers popping up, I want to help you plan too with this easy and as-comprehensive-as-I-can-make-it guide to shopping holiday markets in Lawrence, KS! Although several markets are more than one day, they are listed in order of when they first show up on the calendar. Check out the shareable graphic below!
Did I miss one? Got corrections or details to add? Let me know! To stay up to date on local events and happenings, follow me on Instagram. Descriptions compiled from event sources.
November 14, 10am-2pm: North Lawrence Holiday Market at Woodlawn Elementary School, 508 Elm St, Lawrence KS. Hosted by Woodlawn's PTO, this event features a fabulous lineup of local vendors - clothing, jewelry, baked goods, art, and SO much more! More info here.
November 15, 11am-4pm: Lawrence Potters Guild Holiday Ceramic Sale and Cocktail Party at Maceli's Lounge, 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence KS.
Bring a friend or two and peruse the work of Lawrence's best potters, have a cocktail and then maybe pick something out for yourself and a loved one.
More Info here.
November 21, 10am-3pm: Haskell Open Market at Stidham Union, 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence KS. Local makers, artists, food vendors and more!
November 21-22, 9am-5pm: Pendleton's Holiday Open House at the Farm, 1446 East 1850 Rd, Lawrence KS. Enjoy shopping from 30+ vendors set up at the farm, plus holiday greens, wreaths and more! More info here.
November 21, 10am-5pm & November 22, 11am-3pm: Art Emergency Holiday Market at Art Emergency Studios, 721 E 9th St, Lawrence KS. Local art vendors, live music, and more! More info here.
November 27, 5-9pm & November 28 9am-5pm: Bizarre Bazaar at The Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence KS. This annual event hosts over 100 artists inside the arts center! More info here.
November 29, 9am-5pm & November 30 11am-4pm: Plantaland Pop-Up Tropical Holiday Mall at Vinland Valley Nursery,1606N 600 Rd, Baldwin City KS. Just 15 minutes south of Lawrence, Vinland Valley Nursery transforms into a tropical holiday paradise! Enjoy snacks and beverages from the food court, shop for artisan gifts from local vendors, have your photo taken with Planta, create your own holiday terrariums and SO much more! More info here.
November 29-30, 9am-5pm: Pendleton's Holiday Open House at the Farm, 1446 East 1850 Rd, Lawrence KS. Enjoy a second weekend of shopping from 30+ vendors set up at the farm, plus holiday greens, wreaths and more! More info here.
November 28, 10am-4pm: Holiday Market at Pine's Garden & Market in North Lawrence, 1320 N 3rd St, Lawrence KS. Vendor market, free kids ornament making, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa, plus fresh holiday trees, garlands and more! More info here.
November 28, 7-9pm: Adornment Opening Night at Van Go, 715 New Jersey St, Lawrence KS. This event is open to the public to celebrate, enjoy, and shop all the incredible items for sale starting at just $3. If you can't make it that evening, the shopping gallery will be open 11/29-12/20 Wednesday-Friday 1-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. More info here.
December 5, 5-9pm: Maker-Mas at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave, Lawrence KS. Local craft and art vendors and more!
December 5, 9am-4pm: Holiday Extravaganza at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane, Lawrence KS. Featuring goods from local artisans such as jewelry, paintings, textiles, pottery, home décor, and much more from community entrepreneurs. More info here.
December 6, 12-5pm: Mass Street Merry Market at Mass Street Plant Company, block of 7th & Mass St, Lawrence KS. Local vendors, food, drink, plant ornament workshop, crafting, plant sale, and more! More info here.
December 6, 10am-6pm: LOLA Giant at Van Go, 715 New Jersey St, Lawrence KS. One day only! Enjoy snacks, shopping, and more from an amazing lineup of local vendors! More info here.
December 6, 1:30-3:30pm: Youth Makers Market at the Community Building, 115 W 11th St, Lawrence KS. Support our young entrepreneurs at this annual shopping event! More info here.
December 11, 5-9pm & December 12, 10am-5pm: KU Department of Visual Art's Winter Market at Off-Site Art Space, 924
Delaware St, Lawrence KS. Support our local KU arts community and shop jewelry and metalsmithing, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography and more!
December 12, 9am-4pm: Holiday Farmers Market at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St, Lawrence KS. The vendors of the
Lawrence Farmers Market gather one more time for the year at this big annual event! Wide aisles, hot food and drink, artisan crafts, locally grown and produced foods, gifts and box sets, and so much more. More info here.
December 12, 10am-5pm & December 13, 10am-4pm: Lawrence Art Guild Holiday Market at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence KS. This annual show is a holiday tradition of the Lawrence Art Guild, and a great opportunity to shop for handcrafted holiday gifts. More info here.
December 12, 1pm-6pm & December 13, 10am-3pm: Winter Inclusive Market at Abe & Jake's Landing, 8 E 6th St, Lawrence KS. This event was created with intention - to make space for a diverse group of local makers, artists, and service providers who put their time, talent, creativity, and heart into what they create. Check out a full house of vendors with unique gifts and handmade crafts, food, and so much more - don't miss this one! More info here.
