Holiday Pop Up Shops

from The E List Guide to the Holidays 2022

Turkeys & Takeout

Holiday things to do

High Hopes Holiday Market, 11/13, from 11 - 4pm: Over sixty local artisans, makers and craftsmen, the yummiest food trucks in Connecticut, Holiday Beer Garden, and celebrity authors will be on-site for this fabulous event in the giant barns at High Hopes, to kick off the season. Learn more. Artistry at the Guilford Art Center – Over 300 fine American crafters, artisans and jewelers are featured at this celebrated annual sale, open thru 1/8/23. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am-5:30pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Details. Florence Griswold Museum Shop is all stocked up with ornaments, children’s toys, books, jewelry and gifts for the holidays -- complimentary gift-wrapping included. Online shopping, too! Visit Flo Gris. Stone Acres Farm Holiday Markets, 11/19 - 12/30, 10am - 6pm: The farmstand will offer perfect holiday gifts crafted by local artisans, local xmas trees and farm-raised holiday turkeys! Updates coming soon.

Wesleyan Potters Annual Exhibit and Sale: 11/25 - 12/24, 10 - 6pm, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun and 10 - 8pm Fridays: Discover a vast selection of original, handcrafted pieces: sparkling jewelry, fun and functional pottery, statement sculptures, elegant hand woven apparel, original woodwork and more. Find

out more.

Hill-Stead for the Holidays, Hill-Stead Museum, 11/26 - 1/5: Beginning the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through early January, the former Pope family mansion is decorated for the holidays. The Annual Holiday Boutique features 25 artists and crafters who bring their best to this two-day sale, 12/3 & 12/4. Preregistration required for boutique. Visit Hill-Stead. East Haddam Holiday Market, 11/26 from 11 - 3pm: A collection of artists, specialty artisan products, holiday-inspired vendors, prepared foods, and talented local musicians. Get the details.

Holiday Market at the Westbrook Outlets, 11/26, 10 - 4pm: Find a great selection of local artisans featuring unique offerings like accessories, apparel, baked goods, candles, jewelry, soaps, woodworking, and much more! Details. Chester Holiday Market: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18: Every Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, enjoy farmers, special events, openings and more in the shops and restaurants of Chester from 10am - 1pm. Learn more. 56

High Hopes Holiday Market

Wesleyan Potters

Hill-Stead Museum

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Chester Meeting House, 12/2, 5 - 8pm: Held at the Historic Chester Town Meeting House, HSE is always a friendly, festive event full of amazing local vendors, gorgeous gifts, handmade goods, and plenty of Holiday Cheer! Find out more. Dudley Farm Museum Open House and Holiday Market, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17: Specialty items from vendors will be sold in and around the Munger Barn. On 12/3 the Farmhouse will be decorated for the season and refreshments served. Visit their website for current info.

Wadsworth Mansion Holiday Bazaar, Middletown: Sunday, 12/4, 10 - 3pm: Featured vendors from the Open Air Market will be selling handmade products and unique holiday gifts for your family and friends. Visit Wadsworth

Mansion.

Secret Seller Holiday Market, 12/10: Local arts, crafts & food from 10 - 4pm (this is a good one!) at Deep River Historical Society. Read more. Higganum Holiday Pop-Up Market, now thru 12/15: Locally handcrafted products, made with love at 3 Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum. Read more. Historical Society Christmas Fair at Parmelee Farm, Killingworth 12/3, 8:30 - 3pm: Parmelee Farmhouse will be transformed into a holiday boutique with lots of handmade items crafted by members, including live arrangements, baked goods, holiday decor, gift items, knitted accessories. Parmelee Farm, 465 Route 81, Killingworth. Check soon for updates.