A Very Merry Holiday Market Mixer

Sip, Shop, Create, and Celebrate the Season. Join us for a festive evening of hands-on crafting and gift-making at The Arts Marketplace. Hosted by Books in the City, A Very Merry Holiday Market Mixer brings together local makers, artists, and small businesses for a festive experience designed to help you discover meaningful gifts and create lasting holiday memories. Participants will enjoy hands-on maker experiences, holiday portraits, giveaways, and interactive activities throughout the evening. Celebrate the season with an evening of creative experiences, holiday shopping, seasonal refreshments, and holiday cheer! FEATURED EXPERIENCES 📸 Professional Holiday Portrait Lounge Capture the season with a professional holiday portrait and receive a high-quality digital image after the event. Open to all ticket holders. 🕯️ Holiday Candle-Making with Gracewood Candles Merry Maker and A Very Merry Maker ticket holders will create two custom 4 oz candles during one of two guided make-and-take experience sessions. ✨ Personalized Gifts by JaroviFrang Merry Maker and A Very Merry Maker ticket holders will select and personalize an engraved gift, creating a meaningful keepsake or holiday present. 📚 Literary Stocking Stuffer Station Merry Maker and A Very Merry Maker ticket holders can choose from a selection of bookish gifts, novelties, and reading accessories curated by We Are LIT. 📮 Holiday Post Office Write and send a complimentary holiday postcard to someone special. Postcards and postage provided. Available to all ticket holders. 🎁 Holiday Gift Guide & Wishlist Discover curated holiday gift ideas and create a personalized wishlist featuring your favorite Marketplace finds. Available to all ticket holders. 🎄 Merry Makers Passport Visit participating artists, makers, and businesses throughout The Arts Marketplace and the outdoor Holiday Market and earn entries into holiday giveaways. Available to all ticket holders. 🍹 Mocktails, Refreshments & Holiday Cheer Enjoy festive seasonal refreshments while you shop and explore. Available to all ticket holders. Premium ticket holders will create two custom 4 oz candles with guidance from Alisha of Gracewood Candles. Guests will choose their fragrance, pour their candles, and personalize their creations before or after spending the evening enjoying holiday market mixer experiences. Each participant will leave with: ✨ Two custom-poured candles + a match set compliments of Gracewood Candles ✨ Personalized labels ✨ A handcrafted gift-ready keepsake Premium ticket holders can create a custom engraved gift and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Guests will work with Quiana of JaroviFrang to personalize a selected item, transforming it into a meaningful holiday gift or personal treasure. Experience includes: ✨ One personalized engraved gift ✨ Live customization by JaroviFrang ✨ A meaningful keepsake to cherish or gift this holiday season