Flea Your Mind

Are you a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping? That waiting has paid off for you!

The City Flea – Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec. 16, 3 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Washington Park
1230 Elm. St

www.thecityflea.com

This weekend The City Flea offers not one but two chances to shop local and support small businesses. Organizers Lindsay and Nick Dewald promise new vendors at each market, creating different experiences “under the lights” and during the day.

The two-day market program developed during the pandemic, with City Flea organizers adding a second day to safely fit the traditional number of vendors. They soon discovered that people shopped on both days, and the expansion became the norm.

“We’ve found that some vendors prefer Sunday as the hours might be easier for their personal schedule,” they said.

The outdoor winter market began about 12 years ago, creating the most charming and festive City Flea of the year – with people bundled up against the winter chill and Washington Park covered in twinkling lights.

“With so many great places close by to grab a drink or enjoy a meal, an evening out centered around the City Flea has become a holiday season tradition for many,” organizers said.

In addition to being a holiday must-do, the Holiday Market is also an opportunity to be more intentional with your spending.

“A sale with one of our local vendors makes a massive impact compared to a drop in the bucket sale at a big box store or Amazon order,” the Dewalds reminded us.