3 Pop-Up Shops Open Post-Thanksgiving - Don’t Miss Them!

November 23, 2015 Marilyn Perez

Looking to pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts for your Holiday shopping list? After Thanksgiving, there will be some great opportunities to do just that right here in Beacon and nearby! We have a few Pop-Up shops opening this weekend from the East end of Main Street down to the West.

This Saturday, check out Work:Shop Holiday Artisan Market at the Wickham Solid Wood Studio at 578 Main St. in Beacon. This annual market brings out some of the best artisanal crafters of jewelry, knits, glassware, ceramics, and beauty products, from Beacon and beyond. Also, of course, the renowned woodworking of Wickham Studio owner Jessica Wickham. Last year’s event included food, as well as raffles of many coveted designs.

Saturday is also the opening reception of Small Works Show at Catalyst Gallery (137 Main Street) featuring featuring paintings, drawings, photography, prints, mixed media and sculpture by more than 50 artists. This Pop-Up will be here until January 3, 2016.

Nearby in Hopewell Junction at Arbor Ridge (17 Rt 376 - intersecting with Rt 52) on Sunday December 6 from 10 am to 4 pm will be the Rock & Shop Decemberfest Extravaganza. This craft fair is a fundraiser for two Wounded Warriors living in the Hudson Valley. Santa will be there with small gifts for the kids and the event will also include live music, food, and raffles.

Want more? Come back to Beacon for Second Saturday on December 12 and check out Makers-on-Hudson's 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at The Howland Cultural Center at 477 Main Street from 10 am to 5 pm. This fair will feature members of the Hudson Valley Etsy Team and local makers and artisans from the Hudson Valley.

Plan ahead and check out our full Pop-Up Shopping Guide.