Merchantile Market

This holiday season, forgo the big-box retailers in favor of supporting local artisans–and have a whole lot of fun along the way. Merchantile Market, a new, outdoor artisan marketplace with free admission in Tempe, features all things vintage, unique and handmade, starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27.

The first of 10 Saturday markets is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 1500 N. McClintock Drive in Tempe, with the following popping-up on select Saturdays each month through April 9.

What to Expect:

The chance to peruse the works of dozens of local artisans and businesses

Unique, handmade painted artifacts and home decor

Handcrafted cards, jewelry, accessories and apparel

Locally made beauty and baked goods

The chance to decorate and enter in a holiday stroller parade with the whole family

Revolving list of local food trucks

Stop by during Merchantile Market’s inaugural event Nov. 27 and score a free Small Business Saturday gift bag, and bring the little ones along in a decorated stroller to take part in a Holiday Stroller Parade and compete for fun prizes. Plus, guests will get the chance to snap a picture with the big man himself, Santa Clause, stopping along the way to meet and greet his Tempe fans.

To review a full list of event dates or explore some of the accessories, apparel, jewelry, home goods and other gifts and goodies available for sale at the market, check out MerchantileMarket.com.