Holiday shopping events in metro Detroit - Detroit Metro Times

This holiday season, metro Detroiters have a plethora of options to indulge in festive fun and support local businesses.

Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets offer a unique shopping experience where you can browse through the stalls of local artisans, Michigan Christmas tree growers, and seasonal treats. The market will be open every Sunday from November 30th to December 21st, making it an ideal destination for those seeking holiday cheer.

Meanwhile, Detroit Urban Craft Fair has been celebrating its 20th year in bringing together dozens of local makers at the Masonic Temple. This event promises a fun-filled weekend of shopping and entertainment with DJ Dave Lawson spinning Christmas singles. The fair runs on December 6th and 7th, so mark your calendars to explore unique gifts for everyone on your list.

In Royal Oak, downtown lights up with holiday cheer featuring a Christmas tree, ice rink, carnival rides, ice sculptures, roasting marshmallows, and two weekends of gift shopping. More than a dozen vendors are set to participate in this festive event, including local favorites like 404 Industries, Blu Jean Blues, and The Office Coffee Shop.

Royal Oak Holidays Cookie Crawl is another exciting event that combines holiday shopping with sweet treats from 18 local businesses. On December 6th, attendees can collect unique cookies and other goodies while exploring the downtown area. Registration for this event costs $30.

If you're looking for a festive atmosphere in Midtown Detroit, Merry Midtown is an event not to be missed. Created by City Bird, this celebration features over 40 local businesses offering deals and family-friendly activities like DJ sets and ornament decorating. The event takes place on December 6th from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Detroit-born artist GRiZ is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his beloved holiday series, GRiZMAS. This year's celebration includes an expanded GRiZMAS Workshop with exclusive merchandise, a limited-edition coffee collaboration, and donation opportunities like a coat drive and raffle. The event takes place from December 9th to December 20th across various venues.

Detroiters have plenty of options for holiday shopping this season, from Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets to the Detroit Urban Craft Fair, Royal Oak Holidays Cookie Crawl, Merry Midtown, and GRiZMAS. Make sure to check out these events and support local businesses while spreading some holiday cheer.
 
I'm loving how many awesome events are happening in metro Detroit this holiday season πŸŽ„πŸ‘! From Eastern Market's unique shopping experience to GRiZMAS, there's something for everyone. I'm especially excited about the Royal Oak Holidays Cookie Crawl - who doesn't love cookies and supporting local businesses? πŸ’• It's great to see so many small shops participating in these events. Plus, with all these fun activities, it's a perfect excuse to get out of the house and enjoy some festive cheer πŸŽ…. Make sure to check out some of these events if you haven't already - they're going to be lit! πŸ”₯
 
I'm so down for that eastern market thing on sundays πŸŽ„ they always have so many cool vendors and it's like a mini adventure every time i go. but have you noticed how some of these events are kinda close together? like, royal oak holidays cookie crawl is on dec 6th and merry midtown is also on dec 6th? can't they just merge the two or something? and what's up with the prices at that cookie crawl? $30 for a bunch of cookies? seems a bit steep to me πŸ€”
 
I'm kinda late to comment on this but I just saw it 😊. So I think Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets sounds like a great place to shop for gifts. They have all these local artisans and tree growers, so you can get unique stuff that actually supports the community. And it's open every Sunday which is perfect if you're busy with work or something. Also, Royal Oak Holidays Cookie Crawl sounds super fun! Who wouldn't want to eat their way through downtown? πŸͺπŸŽ… I'm gonna try to hit up a few of these events, but I'll probably just end up getting lost in the crowds πŸ˜‚.
 
omg just got my hands on those holiday markets πŸŽ„πŸŽ eastern market's sunday holiday markets are literally the best thing since sliced bread! u can find everything from handmade crafts to michigan-grown christmas trees πŸŒ²πŸ’š and it's only open every sunday from Nov 30th to Dec 21st... i mean what more do you need for a festive vibe? πŸŽ…πŸΌ meanwhile, detroit urban craft fair is another fave of mine... 20 years of bringing together local makers is a major win in my book! and royal oak's holiday lights are straight fire πŸ”₯ cant wait to check out the cookie crawl too πŸͺπŸ‘Œ
 
I'm lovin' all these festive options in metro Detroit! πŸŽ„ I think Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets is a must-visit - the combination of shopping, food, and community vibes is perfect for the holiday season. πŸ’›

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A 20th anniversary celebration deserves some major love! πŸ™Œ Detroit Urban Craft Fair has been bringing together talented local makers for two decades, so I'm definitely going to check it out. πŸ‘

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Royal Oak's holiday event is like a winter wonderland - who wouldn't want ice skating, carnival rides, and roasting marshmallows under the stars? πŸŽ…

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The GRiZMAS event is also on my radar! A 10-year anniversary celebration deserves some epic merchandise, exclusive collabs, and charity work. πŸ’–

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I'm low-key obsessed with all these holiday events in metro Detroit πŸŽ…οΈ! I mean, who doesn't love browsing through stalls of local artisans at Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets? And the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is like, totally my jam - I'm already making a mental list of gifts for everyone on my list πŸ˜‚. Royal Oak's holiday lights and festivities sound so magical, especially with ice skating and carnival rides πŸŽ„! But what's really got me hyped is GRiZMAS - that artist always brings the heat, and I love supporting local businesses while spreading some cheer ❀️. I'm def adding all these events to my calendar, can't wait to get into the holiday spirit! πŸ’–
 
omg have you noticed how many amazing local events are popping up this holiday season in detroit? like eastern market's sunday holiday markets is literally the best place to find unique gifts from michigan artisans πŸŽ¨πŸ‘ and royal oak's downtown lights up so festively with an ice rink and carnival rides πŸŽ…οΈπŸΌ. but what i love most is that all these events are supporting local businesses which means we're keeping our community thriving πŸ’š. and let's not forget about the food - cookie crawl in royal oak sounds like a dream come true πŸͺπŸ‘Œ. anyways, gotta spread the word to my friends and fam to check out these awesome events and support our detroit small businesses πŸ’•
 
omg i'm so down for the royal oak holidays cookie crawl πŸͺπŸŽ„ it sounds like such a fun way to combine shopping with treats πŸ˜‹ 404 industries is on my list too, love their merch πŸ‘• and i've heard great things about the detroit urban craft fair, been meaning to check that out πŸ€” have you guys checked out eastern market's sunday holiday markets yet? 🎨
 
omg i just got a new phone πŸ“± and i'm still trying to figure out how to use it πŸ˜‚ what's with all the different types of cameras on my screen πŸ€” do you think they're more useful for taking selfies or actually taking pics πŸ“Έ? and can someone pls explain to me why i need to download so many apps already πŸ™„ like instagram, snapchat, and tiktok are already taking up too much space on my phone πŸ“ˆ
 
omg u guys i just found out that griz is having his 10th grizmash and i am SO down to go!! i love his music and he's such a talented artist 🀩 his workshop looks like so much fun with exclusive merch and a coffee collab... and of course the coat drive is a great way to give back ❀️ my sister is actually one of the vendors at merry midtown and she said its going to be SO lit lol i might have to get her a gift from 404 industries this year 🎁
 
omg u guys i'm so down for the holiday season in detroit!!! eastern market's sunday holiday markets sound like a total game changer - all those unique stalls with local artisans & michigan christmas trees πŸŒ²πŸŽ„ plus it's open every sunday from nov 30th to dec 21st?! that's like, the ultimate holiday shopping fest! and royal oak holidays cookie crawl? yes pls!! who doesn't love cookies & gift shopping in one go? πŸͺπŸ›οΈ i'm def adding these events to my calendar ASAP
 
I'm so down for a festive holiday season in metro Detroit! πŸŽ„ It's amazing how many options there are to indulge in fun, shopping, and food. I love that Eastern Market is hosting Sunday Holiday Markets - it's like a mini Christmas market every weekend! πŸ›οΈ And Royal Oak's downtown lights up the whole area with so much holiday cheer... who wouldn't want to ice skate or play carnival rides? πŸŽ…πŸΌ The GRiZMAS event sounds like a must-attend too, especially for music lovers. I'm all about supporting local businesses and artists this season - it's what makes Detroit so special! πŸ’–
 
You know what's crazy? I was watching this documentary about old-school video games and they had this one guy who used to be a professional gamer in the 80s... he was so good that he got sponsored by Nintendo! Can you believe it? Anyway, he told this story about how he used to travel to tournaments all over the country, playing Pong on these massive screens for thousands of dollars. I'm pretty sure that's what inspired him to pursue a career in... actually, I don't know what his profession was after gaming, but it's wild to think about how far it could take you.

Oh, and have you ever tried making cookies from scratch? I had the most epic cookie disaster last week when I tried to make these fancy-schmancy sugar cookies. I added too much salt and they ended up tasting like... not cookies at all. Anyway, that's my holiday shopping tip: just stick with store-bought cookies.
 
omg i love this time of year πŸŽ„ so many fun things to do in detroit! i think eastern market's sunday holiday markets sound like a total blast πŸŽ‰ but have they ever had any issues with crowds or traffic? also, has anyone tried the cookie crawl in royal oak yet? i'm curious about that πŸͺπŸ’•
 
I'm loving the vibe in Metro Detroit this holiday season πŸŽ„πŸŽ…! I went back to last year's article about Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets and saw that they've got new vendors this year... like, a bunch of them from different parts of the city. That's so cool! 🀩 And then I thought about Royal Oak's downtown lights, which looked amazing last time around. I remember someone commenting on how good it was to have an ice rink nearby too... and now they're adding more vendors? Sounds like a fun event! 😊 What really caught my attention though is that Detroit Urban Craft Fair has been going on for 20 years now... that's just crazy! πŸ’₯
 
man... i'm so over the whole online shopping thing πŸ›οΈ. like, can't we just go out and support our community for once? but at the same time, it's awesome that eastern market is hosting those sunday holiday markets, they always have such cool stuff 🎨. and royal oak holidays cookie crawl sounds like a total blast, who doesn't love cookies?! πŸͺ i'm definitely gonna check out merry midtown, city bird does some amazing things for the community ❀️. but ugh, $30 for a cookie crawl is kinda steep... maybe they can offer more options at that price point? idk, just seems like there's something for everyone this holiday season πŸŽ„
 
I'm so down for some festive fun in metro Detroit this year πŸŽ„! The Eastern Market Sunday Holiday Markets are gonna be a blast, with all those local artisans and treats on offer. And can we talk about the Royal Oak Holidays Cookie Crawl? Who doesn't love cookies and shopping in one go? πŸͺ I'm also really excited to check out GRiZMAS - his holiday series is always so energetic and fun. And if you're looking for something family-friendly, Merry Midtown sounds like an amazing event. Downtown lights up with a Christmas tree, ice rink, and carnival rides... what more could you ask for? It's gonna be a great season of shopping and celebrating in Detroit πŸŽ…
 
omg I'm so hyped for the holiday season in metro detroit! πŸŽ„πŸ•Ί i love how eastern market's sunday holiday markets are back and it's gonna be so fun shopping from all the local artisans and michigan christmas tree growers πŸŒ²πŸ’š and royal oak's downtown lights up with some amazing festive vibes πŸŽ…οΈπŸ‘ can't wait to try out that cookie crawl too πŸ°πŸ˜‹
 
I'm loving all the festive vibes in metro Detroit this season πŸŽ„! I mean, who doesn't love browsing through Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets for unique gifts? And have you seen the line up for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair? It's gonna be lit 🀩. Royal Oak is looking pretty cozy too, with their holiday lights and ice rink. I'm also stoked about the Cookie Crawl in downtown Royal Oak - who doesn't love a good cookie? πŸ˜‹ And GRiZMAS is always a highlight of my year, it's like the ultimate holiday party πŸŽ‰. But you know what's even better? Supporting all these amazing local businesses and artists. It's great to see people come together for the community.
 
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