Art Squared is the monthly arts and crafts market in downtown San Marcos.

Holiday shoppers tired of staying at home and worrying about supply chain issues during the pandemic are heading to the core of the problem-creative artists and craftsmen in the state selling their work on the holiday market.

Small towns, large cities, and cities in between play their roles in the holiday market. Many of these took place in the grand lights, live music, food, and Santa Claus events-we all missed that kind of celebration last year.

These are some of the holiday markets around Lone Star State:

This immersive Christmas event will appeal to all senses through its light maze, Santa’s landing site, and children’s playground, which will be open the day after Thanksgiving and will last until January 2. But what attracts our attention is the Nordic style Christmas market in the village. Shop for live music and entertainment at Centennial Hall in Fair Park, and buy holiday gifts and gifts for everyone in the family.

Open every day from 5-10 pm. Tickets: 18-64 years old adults, $20-$35; seniors, military personnel and EMS over 65 years old, with ID cards, 20-32 dollars; children 3-17 years old, 25 dollars; infants under 2 years old are free. 1001 Washington Street. Visit dallas.com.

McKinney’s historic downtown will include visits to Santa during the Thanksgiving weekend (including Sundays from noon to 5 am) and holiday shopping with vendors. McKinneyTexas.org.

Sunday and December 17-19, outside Fredericksburg

On the weekend after Thanksgiving, seven barns on Farm Road (opposite Wildseed Farms) were packed with acres of merchandise on Sunday, which was an extra day of shopping. More than 350 suppliers sell tools, hunting accessories, collectibles, crafts, ranch furniture, unique clothing, shabby chic decorations, jewelry, antiques, art, candles and other commodities. Slow down, take a break with a cold drink in the beer garden, and watch the food vendors while listening to live music.

The event from December 17th to 19th is the regular "weekend of the third Saturday" that rotates trading days every month. Admission is free; parking fee is $5. It is open from 9 am to 6 pm from Friday to Saturday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday. fbgtradedays.com. When you are in the area (7 miles east of Fredericksburg, along Highway 290), you can stop for a stop or two on the Wine Trail, or soak in the charm of a mountain country resort in the city center. Find the complete schedule of events on visitfredericksburgtx.com.

The Christmas Capital of Texas is located at the Town Square Gazebo Open Air Market at 325 S. Main St. It sells local and regional produce, baked goods, local cheese, nuts, gift baskets, and more. It is open from 2pm to 9pm on certain dates. If you are looking for fun for the whole family, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Christmas for the complete holiday schedule.

December 3-4, the main square of Borne

The "Dickens Celebration" is a series of holiday events for Boerne over four weekends, starting from Thanksgiving weekend and continuing from noon to Friday and Saturday night at the Weihnachts (Christmas) market from December 3rd to 4th. . Shop at Main Plaza or Hill Country Mile through town on Saturday morning, then settle down to participate in the Weihnachts parade at 6 pm, there are nearly 100 floats on Main Street in Boerne. Many local shops and businesses will be open during and after the parade. Adickenscelebration.com.

From noon to 7pm, buy handicrafts with the whole family while listening to festive Christmas music. Santa Claus is expected to visit from 2pm to 5pm. Hondo Crouch’s birthday will be celebrated throughout the day and the Christmas tree will be lit at 6pm

Located at 412 Luckenbach Town Loop on the outskirts of Fredericksburg. The door opens at 11 am LuckenbachTexas.com.

Vendors, food trucks, live music and children’s inflatable toys will entertain crowds in the downtown plaza at 200 Main Street, the oldest town in Texas. Shopping time is from 11 am to 4 pm, and then the Nine Flags Christmas Parade starts at 6:30, followed by a firework display. free. Visit nacogdoches.org/nine-flags.

December 4-5, China Bajiang Civic Center

In this event organized by the Waxahachie Junior Service League, more than 100 suppliers will sell their mainly local products, including gifts, holiday decorations, clothing and accessories, home decorations, children's clothing, toys, etc., to benefit Ellis County Charity. The Mimosa's market event on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm offers an exclusive shopping experience. Tickets for $25 include two mimosas served before noon, breakfast snacks, a raffle ticket, and admission to the Saturday market.

The general admission fee for the Christmas market is $10 (at the door or in advance), and it is open on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm. wahahachiejsl.org.

The ghost of Jacob Marley passes through the crowd during Strand Dickens.

During the Dickens Strand Holiday Street Festival from December 3rd to 5th, vendors dressed in period costumes peddled their wares from street stalls and carts. Visitors can enjoy Victorian-style crafts, food and drinks, and encourage them to wear ancient costumes (half price for adults as a reward).

On Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, the Queen’s Parade will end on Strand and Mechanic Streets. The lantern parade in Pickwick begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday. Admission is US$18 per day for adults, US$12 for teenagers aged 7-12, and free for children 6 years and younger. The full schedule is at galvestonhistory.org/events.

From 10 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday, Humble Civic Center will have more than 100 vendors offering unique gifts. The general admission fee is $6, and parking is free. Food trucks will be on site, and you can sip wine and cocktails while shopping. Strollers are allowed, and the photo booth is free. Located at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway in Humble. Homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com.

This free one-day event is held at the Rockport Festival Grounds next to Rockport Harbor. It starts at 10 am and features specialty vendors, food trucks, children's programs and live entertainment. It ends at 5 pm, preparing for the Christmas tree lighting and night light parade. The fireworks over the harbour brought the event to an end. Enter Rockport Beach Park cityofrockport.com at 4pm

In this two-day event, three halls full of vendors provide handmade crafts, with a family atmosphere, including visits and photos with Santa Claus and various food stalls (featured with traditional potato soup and other products) . Artisans provide their carvings, weaving, paintings, drawings and other handicrafts.

Tickets are $5, and children 12 and under are free. If you want to participate in the annual biscuit contest or let the kids participate in the annual coloring contest (age groups: 4-5, 7-9 and 10-12), please register before December 3. Open Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, Kendall County Exhibition Grounds (Huff Park). Kcfa.org.

Look out for Cowboy Kringle on Christmas Market Day in Gruene.

Old Gruene Market Days is an outdoor activity that takes place near the historic city center of Gruene. From February to November, the third full weekend of each month is transferred to the first weekend of December, which lasts for two days. Nearly 100 suppliers sell art, crafts, Texas packaged food, plants, jewelry, wood products, pottery, paintings, etc. Keep an eye on Gruene's own Santa Claus brand Cowboy Kringle, and rest your tired feet on the table under the tree next to The Grapevine wine shop. You may hear live music and can choose wine (Texas and other regions) and ready-made craft beer. Admission is free, Gruenemarketdays.com from 10 am to 5 pm.

More than 120 suppliers will provide food trucks, three live stages, adult drinks, axe throwing, climbing walls, inflatable houses and Santa Claus visits. Megaton Brewery, 808 Russell There are different kinds of suppliers every day. Kingwood Palmer Road is free, suitable for families and dogs. TexasArtisanMarkets.com.

Admission and parking are free at this Christmas market. There are more than 160 vendors, four music stages and many shopping venues to celebrate German traditions. You can find everything from German heritage items to handicrafts at the Old Town Tomball outdoor market and antique shops. Participate in the parade starting at 11 am on Saturday, followed by the "knock on the keg" and Willkommen ceremony. Provide festive food, beer and wine.

It is open from 6 pm to 10 pm on Friday, from 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday, and from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday. 201 S. Elm Street, near the historic railway station square. Take the free shuttle from the HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball East parking lot and garage on Saturday and Sunday. www.tomballgermanfest.org.

Deep Eddy Holiday Bazaar combines holiday shopping with holiday-style cocktails, live music and food.

From 11 am to 5 pm every day, Deep Eddy Vodka combines 10 days of holiday shopping with holiday-style cocktails, live music, food, and 10 to 12 artisans. Weekday activities include drag queen story time on December 13th, free decoration crafts for children on December 14th, firefighter book reading and trucks on December 15th, and free Santa photos on December 16. Free and pet friendly. Texasartisanmarkets.com.

The historic downtown of McKinney welcomes visitors home for the holidays.

The Art Squared jury arts and crafts market is held on the second Saturday of every month in downtown San Marcos. Free and pet friendly. Business hours are 9 am to 4 pm You will complete your shopping here in time, and then skip to the last night of Christmas, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm

Santa’s gift shop is not an important part of the second event, which will end its 9-day event, but after a whole day of credit card swiping activities, you can relax in the festive lights and music. Or put a magic currency wristband on the carnival and jump on some rides. The petting zoo, Bethlehem town and ice skating are many places worth exploring. Tickets are $5, and children 12 and under are free. Visit SanMarcos.com.

Festival booths display artworks, handicrafts, jewelry, plants and collectibles in the Main Plaza (100 N. Main Street). free. Boernemarketdays.com is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

In season 45, the armadillo will move to the terrace of the Palmer Event Center in Austin. The event features live music and festive cheers, and provides an art shopping destination for locals and tourists from 10 am to 5:30 am every day, so that they can discover new, local and award-winning artists. This year's list of suppliers includes more than 30 new artists whose art works range from affordable masterpieces to timeless treasures.

The music includes performances by two bands per day, at 11 am and 2:30 pm. Admission is $10 per day. Children 12 and under are free. The Palmer Event Center is located at 900 Barton Springs Road. The lineup of artists and musicians is on armadillobazaar.com/2021.

Last minute shopping at this Saturday market at B-52 Brewing (indoor/outdoor) in Conroe. While you sip craft beer, listen to live music and relax in the fire pit, meet 25 to 30 artisan suppliers. The market is open from noon to 5 pm, but the brewery will be open at 12470 Millroy Lane in Conroe until 10 pm. Free, TexasArtisanMarkets.com.