Let the Local Shopping Begin!

It’s hard to believe it’s already nearing the end of November!  We’ve been so busy trying to buy a house in midtown Harrisburg, PA that we’ve missed a lot of flea markets. Now that our house closing is finally scheduled and before we plunge into a major renovation, we can start looking around for some weekend adventures. This post is a bit late as several good markets are happening today! But don’t let that stop you, we’ve found several other upcoming markets worth visiting, which we’ve listed below.

2015 November – December Flea & Holiday Markets

HBG Flea
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
1110 3rd St, Harrisburg PA, 17102
phone: 717.412.4342
Saturday November 21, 10 – 4pm
HBG is the new kid on the block and we are really excited to visit the market today (once again sorry for the late notice) The good news is they will have a flea market the first satruday  of every month – so if you miss them in November you’ll have another chance soon. Check out their website and Facebook page to see which vendors will be selling there.

Eastern National Antiques Show and Sale
Carlisle Expo Center
100K st
Carlisle, PA 17013
Friday & Saturday November 20-21, 2015
Hours: Friday 10AM to 6PM, Saturday 10AM to 5PM

Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre
an alternative arts and crafts fair
The Millworks
340 Verbeke Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Saturday,  November 28, 2015 11am – 5pm

Forty Elephants Vintage and Handmade Market
Zeotropolis
315 W. James Street
Lancaster, PA
Saturdays, November 28, December 5 , December 12 10am – 4pm
3 weekends to shop 20 vendors with oddly wonderful things.

Market of Curiosities – an odd market for everyone
Carlisle Ribbon Mill
320 E. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA
Saturday, December 5, 2015 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Franklin Flea
The Historic Strawbridges
801 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
November 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 

Phila. Flea Markets
820 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA
This market happens all winter long, for dates visit their website.

As always, help your local shop keepers, artisans and vendors by shopping local and and small. The big box stores and chains get enough of our money, so try and remember that you can make a big difference in someones life by spending your dollars thoughtfully and locally. Enjoy and let us know if you find anything good!