WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4 — If you took a trip to the Meridian or Lansing Mall in search of gifts and came back empty-handed and deflated, don’t fret, there’s a smorgasbord of pop-up holiday markets awaiting you this weekend. Let this guide be your partner in finding the perfect humble homemade present:
Saturday, Dec. 7 - REO Town Annual Holiday Pop Up
The artsiest block on Lansing’s south side will be bustling with local vendors specializing in art, body care, homemade treats and more. Each storefront will host maker’s booths as well as their own displays tailored to the holiday season.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1027 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
(517) 927-7576, facebook.com/reotownmarketplace
Saturday, Dec. 7 - East Lansing’s Winter Glow
East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival will feature ice carving, horse and carriage rides, a special outdoor holiday farmers market, a heated music tent, free family portrait with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 300 M. A. C. Ave., East Lansing
(517) 337-1731, downtownel.com
Saturday, Dec. 7 - DAOM Heavy Metal Holiday Meltdown at The Avenue Café
The Dark Arts of Michigan closes out a year of sheer horror with a dense line up of entertainment including Tater Tot Noxious, Prince Marsallis, Veronica Lockhart, Leena Allure, Eartha Kitten, Caffeyne Luv and Darryn Storm. Two floors of vendors and readings will be at Triple Goddess Bookstore all night long.
8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
(517) 492-7403, facebook.com/darkartmichigan
Saturday, Dec. 7 - Holiday Hullabaloo in Old Town
Old Town businesses transform with Holiday goods and more for its annual Holiday Hullabaloo. Santa will be visiting as well.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1232 Turner St., Lansing
(517) 485-4283, iloveoldtown.org
Saturday, Dec. 7 - South Lansing Holiday Market
South Lansing Community Development Association and the South Lansing Farmers Market collaborate for a holiday-themed market offering a wide variety of gifts for yourself and your loved ones.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 800 W. Barnes Ave., Lansing
(517) 374-5700, facebook.com/southlansingfarmersmarket
Saturday, Dec. 7 - ARTSpace at the Fledge
Local businesses and independent artists will converge at the Fledge for a community-based pop-up market.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1300 Eureka St., Lansing
(517) 230-7679, thefledge.com
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 - MSU Arts and Craft Show
A longstanding tradition at Michigan State University, the winter Arts & Craft Show highlights more than 120 crafters and artisans. Items include candles, furniture, jewelry, toys and paintings.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
49 Abbot Road, Room 38, East Lansing
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