Christmas shopping is often a stressful time for all - take it easy and make it fun with these Christmas markets popping up around Perth.
Fremantle Arts Centre’s Bazaar
Fremantle Arts Centre, Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping with Fremantle Arts Centre’s Bazaar. This Christmas market is a great place to find handcrafted presents with the work of 50 local makers, designers and artists on display: with stalls selling crafts and homewares to fashion, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, woodwork, toys, prints, stationery and more. This year’s Bazaar begins on Friday December 2nd until Sunday December 4th, opening with a 5-9pm twilight session on Friday, continuing 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Cottesloe Village Hullabaloo
Cottesloe Village, Saturday 3 December
Cottesloe Village Hullabaloo is a free, community event on the 3rd of December, from 10am to 3pm in the heart of Cottesloe. Local retailers and eateries will be opening their doors alongside market stalls and activities that will fill the streets with live music, face painting (and even a petting zoo!) Local restaurants and bars are offering special deals and discounts, so be sure to grab a bite while you shop around.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
East End Festive Marketplace
State Buildings heritage precinct, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 December
Experience a unique, contemporary market of independent WA makers in Perth CBD’s State Buildings heritage precinct. For a festive weekend of sustainable gift shopping, food and entertainment, East End Festive Marketplace is a collaborative effort between the State Buildings, Fremantle Arts Centre and Second Life Market. With a huge range of designer wares, pre-loved and vintage clothing and lots of tasty treats on display, visitors can grab a bite from baking superstar Natasha Brownfield, or Freo institution Peggy’s, and browse retail offerings along St George’s Terrace including Sue Lewis Chocolatier, Shari-Vari records, Chefs Edge Japanese knives and more. Open from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, December 10, and 11am to 3pm on Sunday, December 11.
Summer X Salt Beachside Christmas Market
Trigg, Saturday 10 December
Summer x Salt is bringing back their iconic Christmas markets at Clarko Reserve, Trigg. This year’s Christmas Market will be hosting over 60 stalls from local artisans and sellers, with plants, art and prints, clothing, homewares and more on offer. The markets will also include exciting pop-up activities, community wellness, hula hooping and live music. Summer X Salt's own Salty Santa will be paying a visit so be sure to bring your little ones down for a fun family day out - and the market is also dog-friendly! Open from 8am to 1pm on Saturday, December 10.
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