Twelve holiday markets to hit before the 12 Days of Christmas

Following is a list of a dozen holiday shows to visit, from the Northtowns to the Southtowns and lots of spots between. They are listed by date.

Christmas at the Wurlitzer Craft & Gift Showcase

10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 10 at the Wurlitzer Factory, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda.

More than 100 vendors will be on two floors in the historic former Wurlitzer factory for this fourth annual festive holiday sale. “We are a total handmade holiday market and vendors range from jewelry, hand-sewn clothing, artwork, and food items,” said event founder Teddy Hanes. “Another benefit of our sale is that shoppers can go down the hall to Platter’s Café for coffee, a hot chocolate, or an ice cream sundae.” Partial proceeds from Christmas at the Wurlitzer are donated to local charities. Admission is $5 per person with no family charged more than $10 and ages 17 and younger admitted free.

Petit Noel Art Show and Sale

Nov. 22 to Dec. 23 at the Art’s Café Springville, 5 E. Main St., Springville.

The emphasis on this event, held by the Springville Center for the Arts and its nearby sister organization Art’s Café, is on locally made gift items, artwork for sale and community, said Cassandra Cross, visual arts director of the Springville Center for the Arts. The approximately 25 participants include jewelers, visual artists and artisans of several genres. Admission is free and work and wares will be hanging on the café’s walls, and displayed throughout the spacious front room. “There will be many treasures to choose from and a chance to be exposed to some incredible local talent,” Cross said. While there, enjoy a bite from the café’s seasonal menu that includes breakfast items, baked goods, soups, sandwiches and beer, wine and cider. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Another Springville shopping event is Very Merry Main Street on Nov. 25, Small Business Saturday when there will be shopping at businesses through the village. Info: springvillearts.org.

Fall Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at Powerhouse, 140 Lee St.

Shop and sip from at least 125 vendors from Western New York who have handmade gift items for home, jewelry and handicrafts, plus a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and a well-stocked cash bar, several food trucks, and tasting tables for wines and liquors. Admission is $5 and children 10 and younger are admitted free. Info: stepoutbuffalo.com.

Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo

November 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 and Dec. 15-17 at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott St.

The third annual Christkindlmarkt at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo is an authentic German holiday market located just outside the massive beer hall with a circle of small sheds featuring wares by 30 local artists and artisans. Among the items available from local vendors are handmade and imported ornaments, jewelry and food for gifting. This market happens over four weekends; admission is free and all proceeds benefit Hope Rises. Visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, performances by local choirs, and a barrel Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday are among other attractions at this festive market. Info: hofbrauhausbuffalo.com.

Buffalo Holiday Market and Hamburg Holiday Market

Nov. 24-Dec. 23 at 223 South Park Ave. and Memorial Park, Hamburg.

It started with the Buffalo Holiday Market created by Jillian Cannan and Colleen Pandy who modeled it after outdoor European holiday markets. Charming freestanding chalets are teeming with gift items by 50 vendors. This market is unique in that vendors rotate daily from a roster of participating artisans and craftspeople. In other words, if you see something you want, buy it.

The downtown market proved so popular that Cannan and Pandy expanded to offer the Hamburg market, now in its second year.

In addition to gift items for kids, pets and adults, there is the Traveling Tipsy Trailer, food vendors and plenty of outdoor seating.

Both events will have Santa available for photo ops, live music and food trucks. Igloo rentals also are available.

Shoppers can reserve a heated igloo that seats up to eight shoppers with tasty add-ons via the market website. “Bar or food packages for the igloos are available and if food or beverages are preordered they’ll be set up ahead prior to arrival,” Cannan said. When asked what her favorite part of running the two holiday markets is, she said “We’re able to give small, local businesses an opportunity to get their goods in front of tons of shoppers.”

Here are the general open hours, but be sure to confirm them via the market website: Open 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 24-Dec. 17; 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19-22 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 23. Info: buffaloveholidaymarket.com.

Women’s Gifts

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at Asbury Hall @ Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave.

Approximately 50 vendors will fill the beautiful Asbury Hall sanctuary space with food items, pottery, jewelry, knitwear, photography and other fine arts for sale. Established in 1996, this holiday market was started by three local artists and is now run by West Side Stitchery partners Jillian Nowak and Carlene Derkovitz who have expanded the market’s scope since taking over in 2017. “Women’s Gifts now features female vendors, and those who are nonbinary – and we’ve increased diversity of age and racial diversity,” Nowak said. “West Side Stitchery makes hats, gloves and scarves and we love the tradition of this long-running show. The legacy behind it makes it special.” There will be live music and a cash bar. Admission is free. Info: buffalowomensgifts.com.

Buffalo History Museum Holiday Makers Market

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Court.

The third annual market will be spread throughout three floors of the Buffalo History Museum in Penfold Portico, State Court and Mezzanine. Buffalo History Museum Retail Manager Kelsey Reed says “Just over 30 vendors, local artists and authors, will be here selling candles, jewelry, knitwear and more.” Museum admission will be free both days and visitors/shoppers are free to roam to shop and enjoy the exhibitions. Snacks, gift wrapping and craft projects for kids will be available. Info: buffalohistory.org.

Totally Buffalo 716Mas

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St.

This market is unique in that everything is Buffalo-themed: artwork, handicrafts, metalwork and home goods from Buffalo nature scenes to Bills-inspired wares. Creator Mary Friona-Celani said the approximately 110 vendors at her seventh annual event “Have the same love for Buffalo as I have, it’s uniting,” she said. Santa is popping by both days, as are the Grinch and Elsa and Anna from “Frozen.” Live music, food and beverages will be available. Admission is free; there is a fee for parking. For those who love a rush of adrenaline and put off shopping until later in the month, Totally Buffalo 716Mas holds a one-day Procrastinators Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16.

Yuletide in the Country

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway.

More than 150 artists and artisans will again fill the main building at the Fairgrounds with a multitude of gift ideas for your family – and yourself. Handcrafted jewelry, pottery, toys and home decor will be available. Presale tickets are available online from Nov. 17-Dec. 1; $7 tickets can be bought at the door or online; ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Tickets and info: wnypremierpromotions.com.

Larkin Holiday Artisans Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Larkin at Exchange Building, 726 Exchange St.

Approximately 40 vendors will fill the large lobby and hallways throughout the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building with items like handmade jewelry, purses, candles and home and seasonal decor. There will be plenty of vendors selling food and drink-related items, too, like jams, jellies, chocolates, spices, teas and beer. Admission is free and there’s free parking in the lot behind the building and along the streets.

Christmas Market at InnBuffalo

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at InnBuffalo, 619 Lafayette Ave.

This first-time market of all local, handmade gift items promises a multisensory experience: excellent holiday gift shopping, delectable treats and the chance to tour this lovingly restored, late-Victorian mansion. The market is happening within the boutique hotel InnBuffalo in the historical H.H. Hewitt House on Lafayette Avenue, built in 1898. Market organizer Zena Bliss, who manages the inn and its special events, was inspired by past experiences at holiday vendor shows at Gilda’s Club while growing up. “The location is just perfect – it’s right off Elmwood – where everyone’s already in the Christmas spirit, and it’s this grand old mansion,” Bliss said. Twenty vendors will be selling items including ceramic pieces, handmade ornaments and specialty teas. Hot chocolate, mulled wine and cookies will be served, and Explore Buffalo will be offering the home’s history and tours of the upper stories. Admission is free. Info: innbuffalo.com.