Holiday Gift Markets: Shop local all weekend...and beyond!

By Susan Froyd Fri., Nov. 9 2012 at 6:45 AM

Categories: Holidaze, Talking Shop

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Denver Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens 2012 Holiday Sale
November 9-11
Denver Botanic Gardens
$6-$8 gate admission, members free.

This is the sale for the tastiest hostess gifts -- especially the Denver Botanic Gardens Guild's beautifully bottled, homemade vinegars infused with herbs harvested right at the gardens. But that's not the only thing you'll find at this time-honored holiday market: There will also be handmade items -- scarves, handbags, jewelry and more -- from the gorgeous to the whimsical, some of it garden-themed. Visit on Friday or Saturday and you'll also be able to commune with live animals from the Urban Farm and watch weavers from the Colorado Weavers Guild at work.

Paris Holiday Market Trunk Show
10 a.m.-6 p.m. November 10
Victorian Event Center, Heritage Square
Free

Elegant hand-knitted items, trinkets, candles, handbags and edibles will be displayed in a Parisian setting for this one-day extravaganza in Golden. Snack on croissants and enjoy accordion music (from 1 to 2 p.m.) while you shop.

Gathering Sparks Exhibition and Sale
1-6 p.m. November 11
Congregation Rodef Shalom
$18-$22

Join the Mizel Museum of Judaica for a Sunday afternoon of art shopping and a live multimedia performance by photographer Zion Ozeri and musician Rabbi Joe Black at 4:30 p.m. Along with the ongoing sale of fine art and crafts by Mizel Museum artists, tours of the museum's 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks exhibit, as well as a nosh, are included in the admission fee.

Fall Arts Harvest Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. November 10
40 West Gallery and Studios
Free

Lakewood's fledgling 40 West Arts District will throw its one-day market as a grand goodbye to Denver Arts Week 2012; in keeping, the autumn treasure-hunt showcases artwork and craft items specifically by Lakewood artists.

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