Holiday Shopping Ideas to Support Small and Local Vendors

Looking for some unique holiday shopping ideas and ways to support small and local vendors? Here's a few ideas for you to explore this weekend:

Dec. 4-6: Holiday Market at Levy Park

Shop local vendors, such as Anvil Cards, Baker’s Man and Cascabel Salsa, while enjoying the park and its restaurants Woodshed Smokehouse and Love Shack. Vendor lineups vary by day. 3-8 p.m. 3801 Eastside St., Houston. www.levyparkhouston.org

Dec. 5: 16th Annual Heights Holiday Market

The annual Houston Heights-area market, held at The Church at 1548 Heights, features a selection of vendors offering handmade and locally sourced art and goods, as well as local chefs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1548 Heights Blvd., Houston. www.facebook.com/houstonheightsholidaymarket

Dec. 12: Heights Mercantile Holiday Market

Browse for gifts and artwork by local vendors at an outdoor market along the Heights Mercantile promenade. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 714 Yale St., Houston. 713-783-4444. www.heightsmercantile.com

Through Dec. 19: Flea by Night

Flea by Night has made a return for the 2020 holiday shopping season. Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, local artisans and small-business owners are selling vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and local goods every Saturday through Dec. 19, though with a reduced number of vendor booths. This year vendors are located on the White Promenade. 4-8 p.m. Free. 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discoverygreen.com

Through Dec. 11: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market

The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has pivoted to an online shopping event for the 2020 holiday season. Online shoppers can find items from some 150 merchants from across the country, all showcasing unique holiday items, home decor, gourmet food, apparel, jewelry, toys, accessories, candles and more. The virtual market is open 24/7, though booth hours are generally 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (access). 713-535-3231. www.houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market