The holiday season is upon us, which means now is a great chance to support the many amazing local businesses and artists that make our city such a wonderfully unique place to live.

Here’s a list of upcoming markets featuring local artists and small businesses:

• Small Biz Saturday Market At Far Out Lounge – enjoy music, food trucks, and an all-inclusive small business market. November 29th from 11am to 4pm at The Far Out Lounge. 

• Small Business Saturday Market – November 29th at 11am at Paper + Craft Pantry. 

• Jolly Holiday Kickoff Party – celebrate the holiday with seasonal beers, free photos with Santa, Christmas jazz , pet ornament decorating, and a vendor market. November 29th from noon to 5pm at Meanwhile Brewing. 

• The Market At Zach – discover unique treasures, support local business, and enjoy a lively community atmosphere. November 29th, December 12th and 20th from 4pm to 8pm at Zach Theater. 

• UMLAUF After Dark: Holiday Market – wander through the beautifully lit garden at dusk and shop unique gifts from local artists and makers. December 2nd from 5pm to 8pm at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden. 

• Holiday Reuse Market – shop from 50+ local vendors using reused and recycled materials. December 6th and 7th from 11am to 4pm at Austin Creative Reuse. 

• Holigay Market – support 100+ local, small, queer artisans and businesses. December 6th and 7th from 11am to 5pm at Distribution Hall. 

• Holiday Sing-Along And Stroll –  enjoy live music, local food, artisan vendors, the Capitol tree lighting and FREE holiday fun for the whole family. December 6th from 5pm to 8pm on Congress Avenue between 10th and 11th streets. 

• Hyde Park Holiday Market – join for an indoor/outdoor celebration of local Texas makers, artists, vintage curators, and food artisans, hosted by The Press Room in a charming 1940s-era school cafeteria. December 13th from 11am to 4pm at the Baker Center Cafetorium. 

• The Gallery ATX Holiday Market – explore a curated lineup of Austin makers, grab those last-minute holiday gifts, and some enjoy live music. December 14th from noon to 4pm at The ABGB. 

• Blue Genie Art Bazaar – celebrate the 25th season of this beloved art market. November 14th to December 24th from 10am to 10pm at 6100 Airport Boulevard. 

• Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – discover one-of-a-kind treasures, enjoy performances from Austin music legends, and soak in the creative spirit that has defined the city for decades. December 13th to the 21st from 11am to 9:30pm at the Palmer Events Center. 

• Oh What Fun! Austin Holiday Market – find new, local retailers every weekend, a cocktail lounge with live performances, and tons of fun activities! November 20th to December 24th (Thurs – Sun) from 11am to 10pm at Republic Square Park.