The holidays are a time for relaxing, spending time with family, and, of course, shopping. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Roosevelt Field Mall and dodge the crowded parking lot at the Walt Whitman by gift browsing at one of the many holiday markets in Suffolk and Nassau counties. From the free-of-charge Northport Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at Northport High School to the Hicksville Winter Farmer's Market, you won't go into this holiday season without something unique for the whole family. Find the perfect 'looks homemade but actually works' gift for all of your friends, kids, nieces, nephews, and even the colleague that you barely speak to but picked for secret santa.
Deepwells Mansion Holiday Boutique
WHEN: Dec. 8-9, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Deepwells Farm County Park, Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James
AGES: All
WHAT: Choose from original art creations, stained glass, jewelry, soaps, floral arrangements, ornaments, holiday cards, and more Saturday and Sunday.
WANT TO GO? $5 admission, free younger than 12. preferredpromotions.com
Northport Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-5pm; Sunday, Dec. 9 10am-4pm
WHERE: Northport High School, 154 Lauren Hill Rd., Northport
AGES: All
WHAT: There will be more than 200 vendors selling fine arts, crafts, gifts, and photography; refreshments will be served as well.
WANT TO GO? FREE admission, 631-846-1459; depasmarketfair.com
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, 98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and raffles in between shopping for crafts, sports memorabilia, and much more.
WANT TO GO? FREE admission, holytrinityhs.org
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 9, 11am-4pm
WHERE: St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Upper Auditorium, 11 Ogden Court, Huntington Station
AGES: All
WHAT: Shop for your loved ones and stop for an afternoon snack or lunch.
WANT TO GO? FREE admission; 631-327-6089; stpetersli.org
3rd Annual Craft and Vendor Show
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-4pm
WHERE: United Methodist Church of Patchogue, Church Street and South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue
AGES: All
WHAT: Presented by the Pilot Club of Patchogue
WANT TO GO? FREE admission; 631-675-0452; pilotclubofpatchogue.org
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-3pm
WHERE: St. John's Church, 1670 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Bakeds goods, children's crafts, holiday plants, handmade boutique items, a silent auction, pictures with santa, and more.
WANT TO GO? FREE admission; stjcsh.org
Selden Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
WHEN: Dec. 15-16, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Dr., Selden
AGES: All
WHAT: Crafts, gifts, and refreshments will be sold by 200 vendors.
WANT TO GO? FREE admission; depasmarketfair.com
