East Village Holiday Market
The East Village Holiday Market marks a successful start to the holiday season by becoming a festive destination for art, shopping, and community. Launched on Black Friday, November 28, and running through Saturday, December 20, the market takes place Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A collaboration among Vesey Lane Goods, Grander Crew Wine Shop, Redesign and Restoration, and Moonlight Arts Collective, the East Village Holiday Market aims to bring new energy and foot traffic to the neighborhood while offering a curated, high-quality holiday shopping experience for community residents and out-of-town visitors alike.
This weekend will mark the third weekend of the East Village Holiday Market, which is located on Kercheval between Cadillac and Pennsylvania Ave. in East Village. Each market weekend features a rotating lineup of local artisans, artists, and authors, including:
In Thicket Bookstore – December 12-13;
Melody of Comfort – December 13;
Have Another Slice Bakery – December 5 and 19;
Amy Ervin (baker & ceramicist) – December 6, 13, 20;
Every Child is Genuis –December 19;
The Candidly Speaking – December 20;
Sage & Steward – December 20.
The market highlights live children’s author readings and vocal performances by Kisma Jordan and Samara Naier:
Kisma Jordan, December 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
Vocalist Samara Naier, December 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
Daralynn Walker, Super Cities! Detroit Motown Music, Car Parades, Amazing Pizza, and More! Madison Miles and the Big, Big Move, appearing Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Visitors can warm up with a cup of Luminesso Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate inside Vesey Lane Goods while shopping handmade gifts and enjoying creative experiences. Shoppers will also be able to visit the other stores within the David Sidney Building and enjoy the vendors and live performances taking place simultaneously in different spaces.
“This market is about more than shopping,” said Robin Wilson, founder of Vesey Lane Goods. “It’s about celebrating creativity, community, and the makers who make our neighborhood shine during the holidays and beyond.”