Holiday Gift Guide – Friends and Family

Filled with handmade treasures, the Minneapolis Craft Market has gifts big or small for anyone on your list. Whether you’re searching for something to warm hearts, bring big smiles, or inspire laughter, our market is the perfect spot to shop for the ones you love. 

Photos by Darin Kamnetz unless otherwise listed.

For mom

Worn alone or stacked, sterling silver Everthine Jewelry tiny message rings are an easy addition to add a little spice to any wardrobe. With messages ranging from sweet to snarky, these hand engraved petite pieces are heirloom quality and will last a lifetime, a perfect present for mom.

Find Everthine Jewelry on Sunday, December 15 at the Old St. Anthony Main Holiday Bazaar at Machine Shop.

Photo: Everthine Jewelry

For dad

Nothing says Minnesota winter warm like flannel so keep pops cozy with an upcycled flannel shirt from Savvi C clothing this holiday season. Each piece is custom made and unique, adding comfortable style to dad’s wardrobe.

Find Savvi C at Lakes & Legends Brewing on Saturday, December 14 for A Handmade Holiday Market.

For kids

Cashmere sweaters are given new whimsical life in Beeper Bébé plushies. A one of a kind new animal plush friend is a sweet and enchanting gift for babies and little kids.

Find Beeper Bébé at Holidazzle on Friday, December 20.

For Out-of-Staters

Minnesota-themed state wear is a fun and cool gift for friends or family from out of town. A classical MN state outline or Paul Bunyan printed on a supersoft tee is a perfect memento of the holidays spent in the North Star State.

Find all your Minnesota flair at the Stateology booth at Pryes Brewing Holiday Market on Thursday, December 12.

For Co-workers

Give the gift of relaxation this year with pampering goodness from Sweet Mana. Handmade in small batches with sustainably sourced ingredients, apothecary goods are a thoughtful and indulging way to help coworkers cut through the holiday stress.

Find Sweet Mana at Lakes & Legends Brewing on Saturday, December 14 for A Handmade Holiday Market.

For pets

Every dog has its stylish day with handmade Hey Pupper 100% cotton bandanas. Hand sewn with stylish patterns, each purchase gives $1 back to pups in need. You can even get your new bandana personalized for free at their embroidery station. Woof woof!

Find Hey Pupper on Saturday, December 14 at Holiday Spirits Maker Market at Royal Foundry Craft Spirits.

Put the finishing touch on all of your holiday shopping with us and all of our makers at our final events of the season. Check our calendar, bundle up, and get ready to shop local at one (or all) of our markets during December!