7 markets to get your festive shopping fix

Public Garden Christmas Market (Nov 22-23)

The annual Public Garden Christmas Market is back, bringing together independent and local businesses across the fields of design, art, fashion, vintage, beauty and gourmet food. Stall holders include Kuin Studio, itti-bitti Jewelry, The Little People and Sarah Thursday Illustrations, and you can look forward to activities throughout the weekend including scavenger hunts and free gift-wrapping stations.

Holiday Flair at The Miele Gallery (Nov 27-28)

This home decor, design and accessories sale, hosted by The Miele Gallery, will feature fashion brands from the US, Europe and Manila and includes big names like Neil Felipp, Mia Arcenas, Alegre Dresses, In Situ and Studio Magee. There will also be a range of imported food items such as olive oils and Portuguese wines.

Dream Furniture Christmas Market (Dec 6-7)

Dream Furniture will be transforming its showroom and outdoor space into a lively Christmas Market with lots of discounts for the festive season. You can expect to see food stalls from Gastrogig, Island Creamery, Eastern Granola and The Great Beer Experiment as well as a wide range of gifts from The Attic Lifestyle Store, Mmerci Encore, Shop Wonderland and The Indiana Supply Company.

The Lawn Bazaar (Dec 6-7)

Held at CHIJMES, this weekend-long event will feature a diverse range of fashion, handmade crafts, artisan products and general knick knacks that could make for good stocking-fillers. Aside from shopping you can also enjoy a range of activities such as henna painting, express nail manicures, Tarot Card reading and live music.

The CHIJMES Artisans & Craftsmen Market (Dec 13-14)

The following weekend sees the dining hub host another market. Co-organized by local F&B curator Crateful and craft house The General Company this one has a specific focus on local food, drinks and produce. There will be over 30 local participating brands, as well as a range of craft workshops running throughout the event.

Three Blind Mice Flea Market (Dec 20-21)

Started in 2013 the people behind this hugely popular flea market promise this will be their biggest event yet. Featuring a Christmas theme you can join the expected crowds to browse a choice of 180 vendors, with a distinct focus on fashion and many stalls featuring items from blogshops like The Tinsel Rack, Young Hungry Free and Shop Everyday People.

Naiise Christmas Pop-Up Store (until Dec 24)

Perhap the most festive of the bunch the annual Naiise pop-up features a mix of food, homewear and gift ideas. There will be food stalls from The Cajun Kings, Burnt Ends, Artichoke and Kith Cafe, as well as 150 local and international gift stalls including The Blend & Press Co, La Bruket, Hej Juni and Weekend Worker.