Shop local this holiday season! FAD Market brings FREE artisan pop-up markets to multiple Brooklyn locations December 6-7, featuring independent designers, artists, and makers.
Discover unique handmade gifts, meet the creators, and support Brooklyn's thriving maker community - all with FREE admission and dog-friendly venues!
🎨 FAD Market Locations (Dec 6-7):
📍 **DUMBO at Empire Stores**
55 Water Street, Brooklyn
• Historic waterfront location
• Views of Manhattan Bridge
• Multiple floors of vendors
• Extended hours throughout December
• December 1-21, 2025
📍 **Boerum Hill**
51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
• Cozy neighborhood market
• December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
• Local Brooklyn makers
• Community atmosphere
📍 **Cobble Hill**
190 Court Street, Brooklyn
• Charming Brooklyn Heights area
• December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
• Easy subway access
• Near great restaurants
🛍️ What You'll Find:
• Handmade jewelry and accessories
• Original art and prints
• Ceramics and pottery
• Candles and home fragrances
• Textiles and fiber arts
• Leather goods and bags
• Stationery and paper goods
• Clothing and fashion
• Vintage and upcycled items
• Plants and terrariums
• Gourmet foods and treats
• Beauty and skincare products
✨ Why Shop FAD Market:
• 100% independent designers and makers
• Unique, one-of-a-kind gifts
• Meet the artists directly
• Support small businesses
• Brooklyn-made goods
• Quality over quantity
• Sustainable shopping
• Personal stories behind each item
• No corporate chains
🎁 Perfect Holiday Shopping:
• Gifts for everyone on your list
• Affordable to splurge-worthy items
• Handmade with care
• Items you won't find anywhere else
• Direct from maker pricing
• Custom orders often available
• Gift wrapping at many booths
🐕 Dog-Friendly!
• Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome
• Water bowls provided
• Pet-loving community
• Shop with your furry friend
• Perfect Sunday activity with pups
🆓 Admission:
• Completely FREE entry
• No tickets required
• Open to all ages
• Walk-ins welcome
• Come and go as you please
• Multiple locations to visit
⏰ Hours (Dec 6-7):
• Saturday: 11 AM - 6 PM
• Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM
• DUMBO location: Extended hours Dec 1-21
• Plan 1-2 hours per location
• Visit multiple markets in one day
👥 The FAD Market Community:
• 50+ independent vendors per market
• Emerging and established makers
• Brooklyn-based artists
• Women-owned businesses
• LGBTQ+ makers
• Diverse and inclusive
• Supportive creative community
💡 Shopping Tips:
• Bring reusable bags
• Most vendors accept cards
• Cash helpful for smaller purchases
• Ask about custom orders
• Get business cards for future purchases
• Follow vendors on Instagram
• Take your time browsing
• Chat with the makers!
🌟 Vendor Highlights:
• Jewelry designers with unique styles
• Potters creating functional art
• Illustrators with original prints
• Candlemakers with custom scents
• Fashion designers with small-batch clothing
• Artists working in various mediums
• Food makers with gourmet treats
• Natural beauty product creators
📸 Instagram-Worthy:
• Beautiful vendor displays
• Artistic backdrops
• Your unique finds
• Meet-the-maker moments
• Brooklyn neighborhood charm
• #FADMarket #ShopLocal #BrooklynMade
🎄 Holiday Market Atmosphere:
• Festive decorations
• Cheerful vibes
• Music in background
• Community feeling
• Browse at your own pace
• Warm and welcoming
• Holiday shopping made easy and fun
🚇 Getting There:
**DUMBO (Empire Stores):**
• Subway: F to York St, A/C to High St
• Walking distance from Brooklyn Bridge
• Near Jane's Carousel
• Waterfront location
**Boerum Hill:**
• Subway: 2/3/4/5 to Bergen St
• Near Atlantic Terminal
• Central Brooklyn location
**Cobble Hill:**
• Subway: F/G to Bergen St, 2/3 to Bergen St
• Near Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Walking distance from Atlantic Ave
🍴 Nearby:
• Dozens of great restaurants
• Coffee shops
• Brooklyn Heights Promenade
• Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Atlantic Avenue shopping
• Make a day of it in Brooklyn!
💚 Support Local Economy:
• Every purchase supports an independent artist
• Money stays in Brooklyn community
• Sustainable business model
• Personal connections with makers
• Vote with your dollars
• Build relationships with creators
🎨 Maker Stories:
• Each vendor has a unique journey
• Learn about their craft
• Understand materials and process
• Appreciate the work behind each piece
• Personal touches and customization
• Supporting dreams and passions
Ditch the big-box stores and discover the joy of shopping local! FAD Market brings together Brooklyn's best independent makers for a FREE weekend of inspired holiday shopping. Support small businesses, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and experience the creativity of Brooklyn's maker community!
Also check out other Arts events in York.
