Jen sends along the details for every Decaturites’ favorite holiday shopping event….
If your holiday gift list has you feeling stressed, look no further than the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe, slated for Friday, December 1st from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday, December 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm at Clairemont Elementary School, located at 155 Erie Avenue, less than a mile from downtown Decatur.
Now in its 26th year, the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe offers a local alternative to crowded shopping malls and big box stores as Clairemont Elementary School transforms into a festive market, boasting nearly 100 local and national artisans. Featuring handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery and more, this holiday market offers unique gifts for everyone on your list.
The event also hosts a well-stocked cafe, featuring food trucks and decadent
desserts from local eateries. Local musicians and carolers will be on hand to add holiday cheer. If you’re shopping with children in tow, kindergarteners and older can join in the fun on Saturday with free Art and Science activities provided by Color Wheel Studios and Science of Fun. Parents can pre-register online for the activities at www.decaturholidaymarketplace.com. If you do not preregister, please note that walk ins are welcome as long as there is room!The Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe is more than just an ordinary craft market, but also a way for the community to support local students. Proceeds from the Decatur Holiday Marketplace + Cafe go directly to support learning for the students of Clairemont Elementary School.
For more information, please visit www.DecaturHolidayMarketplace.com.
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