(607NewsNow) — From artisan markets to festive fairs, find events this holiday season that offer unique opportunities to shop local, find handmade gifts, and support small businesses and independent makers. Here are some of the standout holiday markets and craft fairs happening in and around Cortland and Ithaca this year:
Local Fiber 2025 Holiday Pop-Up Store
When / Where: November 1 – December 28, 2025 at 115 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY
A pop-up shop run by LocalFiber members, offering locally raised fiber products such as mill-spun and hand-spun yarn, mittens, wool craft kits, fleece, and fiber art.
Lifelong Holiday Craft & Gift Market
When / Where: December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Lifelong, 119 W Court St, Ithaca, NY.
A family-friendly craft fair featuring local artisans offering handcrafted foods, ceramics, stationery, wreaths, original art, herbal tinctures, baked goods, and more including plus free parking & a prize draw.
Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk
When / Where: December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Center Ithaca on the Ithaca Commons
A community-favorite fundraiser where guests fill a box with homemade cookies baked by local volunteers. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties.
1st Annual Winter Artisan Market
When / Where: December 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY
A brand-new artisan showcase featuring handmade gifts, artwork, home décor, and seasonal goods from local makers. Event proceeds benefit Tompkins County 4-H youth programs.
Lime Hollow Holiday Market
When / Where: December 13–14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Lime Hollow Nature Center, 338 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY
The visitor center will transform into a cozy holiday market filled with craft and artisan vendors, specialty food, decorations, and one-of-a-kind gifts, and tea and hot chocolate.
