MIAD holiday sale, 12/1-12/3
Find one-of-a-kind art and design works created by MIAD students and alumni at affordable prices. Gifts range from sculptures, paintings and photographs to jewelry, stickers, greeting cards and more. Proceeds go to the students and MIAD scholarships.
273 E. Erie Street, Milwaukee, 888-749-MIAD, miad.edu
Cedarburg Artists Guild Holiday Art Fair, 12/2-12/4
The Cedarburg Artists Guild, which also arranged the Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour featuring Ozaukee and Washington County artists in October, hosts a holiday art fair (part of a weekend art and craft show in downtown Cedarburg) featuring jewelry, fiber and wearable art, sculptures, punch needle, weaving, paintings, drawings, etchings, photography, ceramics, birdhouses, copper yard art, wooden pieces and more at the Cedarburg Community Center.
W63 N641 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, cedarburgartistsguild.com
Kuhefuss House Holiday Marketplace & Gathering, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23
The Cedarburg Cultural Center’s Kuhefuss House Holiday Marketplace & Gathering will be held during downtown Cedarburg's popular Festive Friday Eves. The event will feature handcrafted gifts from local artisans, unique ornaments and decor, and more.
W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 375-3676, cedarburgculturalcenter.org
Museum Store Sunday, 11/27
More than 1,650 museums and cultural institutions nationwide will offer curated shopping experiences in-store and online, including nearly two dozen MKE-area organizations.
Old World Christmas Market, 12/2-12/11
The 25th annual Old World Christmas Market at the Osthoff Resort (101 Osthoff Ave., Elkhart Lake) is filled with European traditions, imported goods, handmade items, art and more in a heated tent. A food court with traditional German fare includes Brew City Pickles and Milwaukee Pretzel Co.
osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market
Mistletoe Market Craft and Art Fair, 12/3-12/4
The show at the Waukesha Expo Center Forum Building features 100 booths with handmade items, outdoor and holiday décor, candles, baskets, clothing, jewelry, repurposed wood crafts, woven rugs, stone art, soft sculpture and more.
Hovercraft, 12/4
This juried show of more than 100 makers is back for its 13th year at the Pritzlaff Building (333 N. Plankinton Ave.).
Milwaukee Maker's Market, 12/9-/12-11, 12/18
Find a rotating mix of local artists, makers and crafters at two locations: Discovery World (500 N. Harbor Dr.) on Dec. 18, and new this year, from Dec. 9-11, the Deer District (or Cheer District), 1134 Vel R. Phillips Ave., will also host the Milwaukee Maker’s Market, featuring crafters, artists, freelance designers, performance artists, small business owners and full-time makers. The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill will host Breakfast with Santa Dec. 11 that will include pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, an appearance from Bango, a breakfast buffet featuring build-your-own pancake and French toast stations, and a cookie decorating kit.
Saint Kate Holiday Marketplace, 12/10-12/11
Find inspiration throughout the lobby, hallways and theater from more than 50 local artists selling their unique, handmade gift items at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel (139 E. Kilbourn Ave.).
saintkatearts.com/events/holiday-marketplace
Push MKE Holiday Vendor Fair, 12/10
The fair features 20 women-owned and LBGTQ-owned businesses at Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee. Art includes jewelry, upcycled flannels, immersive arts kits and more.