Named one of “35 Indie Craft Fairs Every Creative Person Needs to Visit” by Buzzfeed in 2014, Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market is Pittsburgh’s premier handmade holiday shopping event. At the Holiday Market, you can shop from more than 290+ makers selling handcrafted clothing, accessories, art, home decor, jewelry, body products, and more unique items you won’t find anywhere else. Bring your friends and family for a weekend full of shopping, hands-on art-making, incredible live art demos, and more.

When: December 5-6, 2025

Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh

What to Expect: Shopping, Hands-On Handmade Arcade activities & live art demos, raffle baskets with maker-donated goods, a Personal Shopper Booth, a live DJ, a Gift Wrapping Station, food & drink available for purchase, and more!

Get Your Tickets:

• Sensory-Friendly & Retailer Shopping: A quiet shopping event on Friday, December 5, from 4-6 PM for retail buyers and folks needing a sensory-friendly shopping environment.
• Friday Night Preview Party: Shop in an intimate setting on Friday, December 5, from 6-8 PM at a fundraising event to support Handmade Arcade.
• Early-Bird Shopping: Shop for two hours without the crowds on Saturday, December 6, from 9-11 AM at a fundraising event supporting Handmade Arcade.
• General Admission Shopping: Experience our main shopping event on Saturday, December 6 from 11 AM-6 PM with timed ticket admission.