28 W E S T W O R D W e s t w o r d U n w r a p p e d 2 0 2 5 - 2 6 westword.com local vendors. Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com. November 22-December 20: Holiday Hand- made Gift Market: Crystal Castle Beads will showcase the work of skilled local artisans and independent creators during this recurring weekly event featuring holiday bracelet making and free gift wrapping. Saturdays, November 22 through December 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free-$16. 2240 South Broadway, crystalcastlebeads.com. November 28: Black Friday Artisan Market: Dis- cover unique, handcrafted gifts from more than fi fty lo- cal makers while enjoying cozy bites, festive drinks and live holiday music within the Shops at Northfi eld plaza. Friday, November 28, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free. 8340 East Northfi eld Boulevard, shopsatnorthfi eld.com. November 29: Holiday Market at the Mining Exchange: Fifteen local artists will participate in a curated market offering live acoustic music and festive beverages. Saturday, November 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 8 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, miningexchangehotel.com. November 29: Ski Chalet Holiday Bazaar: Check every name off your list at this market offering après vibes, winter brews and goods from more than sixty local makers. Saturday, November 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Belleview Station, 6791 East Chenango Avenue, denverbazaar.com. November 29-30: Colorado Makers Holiday Market: More than 130 local vendors will sell hand- made jewelry, wellness products, home goods and other boutique items. Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, noon-5 p.m., free. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 East Willow Street, Fort Collins, coloradomakersmarket.com. December 5: Queer Winter Market: This inclusive shopping event will feature local gifts made by queer art- ists, plus complimentary hot cocoa. Friday, December 5, 5-8 p.m., free. Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, 3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder, rmequality.org. December 5-6: Denver Waldorf School Winter Fair: Attend an adults-only evening of shopping and wine tastings on Friday, followed by a family-friendly event on Saturday featuring merchants, student perfor- mances and special experiences for children. Friday, December 5, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free ($25-$30 for kids’ activity wristband). 2100 South Pennsylvania Street, denverwaldorf.org. December 5-7 and 12-14: Denver Winter Mar- ket: Visit the Sports Castle for a multi-level holiday experience featuring more than a hundred vendors, three full bars, local food trucks and vintage-inspired charm. Fridays, December 5 and 12, 3-8 p.m., free; Saturdays, December 6 and 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $5 ($20 for VIP entry at 10 a.m.); Sundays, December 7 and 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 ($20 for VIP entry at 10 a.m.). 1000 Broadway, mainstreetevents.co. December 6: Alliance Française Denver Holiday Market: This nonprofi t dedicated to French language and culture will host its fi rst-ever holiday market featur- ing handcrafted goods, artisan treats and unique gifts from local vendors. Saturday, December 6, noon-6 p.m., free. Washington Park United Methodist Church, 1955 East Arizona Avenue, afdenver.org. December 6: City Floral’s Holiday Celebration: Peruse winter plants and greenery, including more than forty house-grown poinsettia varieties, along with unique locally made gifts like handcrafted wind chimes, collectible nutcrackers and a wide collection of pots. Saturday, December 6, 2-6 p.m., free. City Floral Garden Center, 1440 Kearney Street, cityfl oral- greenhouse.com. December 6: Holiday Fine Arts Festival: Meet Art Gym members, shop for gifts and create your own works during this holiday exhibition. Saturday, December 6, 4-8 p.m., free. 1460 Leyden Street, artgymdenver.com. December 6: Santa Paws Holiday Market: Find the purr-fect cat-themed treasures, handmade crafts and holiday goodies at this event benefi ting sheltered felines in need. Saturday, December 6, noon-2 p.m., free. Cat Care Society Shelter, 5787 West 6th Avenue, Lakewood, catcaresociety.org. December 6: Winterfest: Browse the variety from market vendors and enjoy other activities like the hol- iday craft station, complimentary gift wrapping, a hot cocoa bar and more. Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., free. Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen, evergreenarts.org. December 6 and 13: Young Americans Center Holiday Marketplace: More than eighty entre- preneurs between the ages of six and 21 will sell their handmade products. Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Young Americans Bank, 3550 East First Avenue; and Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Windsor Middle School, 900 Main Street, Windsor, yacenter.org. December 6-7: Boulder County Farmers Market Winter Market: This local-only holiday shopping event will bring together 150 farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans. Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, bcfm.org. December 6-7 and 13-14: Georgetown Christ- mas Market: This outdoor European-inspired market will feature vendors, hot roasted chestnuts, an alpine biergarten and horse-drawn wagon rides, plus fi reworks on December 13. Saturdays, December 6 and 13, and Sundays, December 7 and 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Sixth Street, Georgetown, historicgeorgetown.org. December 7: Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival: More than 120 artisans will participate in Northern Colorado’s biggest holiday craft fair. Sunday, December 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 East Willow Street, Fort Collins, coloradoevents.org. December 7: Holiday Bazaar at the Ramble Ho- tel: Sip on Death & Co holiday cocktails while brows- ing books, specialty chocolates, art pieces, curiosities and much more. Sunday, December 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 1280 25th Street, theramblehotel.com. December 13: Holiday Bazaar in the High- lands: The newest and largest market from Denver Bazaar will spotlight more than a hundred local vendors. Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. West 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard, denverbazaar.com. December 13: Jingle and Mingle Holiday Pop- Up: Shop from more than fi fty youth vendors and enjoy Santa photos, ornament crafts, live music and
