With the festive season already upon us, it’s time to finish up that holiday shopping. Luckily, there’s an abundance of big-name stores and independent sellers across Detroit where you can find those special gifts for your most treasured friends and family.
1. Eastern Market
The famous open-air Eastern Holiday Markets are back for 2020. On Saturdays, the huge farmers market takes over where you can find the freshest local produce. On Sundays, you’ll find locally made goods including art, jewelry, soaps, decorations, and even Christmas trees. Stock up on unique gifts and stocking fillers whilst supporting local businesses and the community.
Outside the market lies several local, independent stores. DeVries offers a selection of cheese and specialty foods, its third-floor holds a range of gifts perfect for foodies. Check out Savvy Chic Trends boutique for its eclectic mix of homeware, clothing, and accessories.
2. Detroit Artists Market
Support local artists and shop for holiday gifts and decorations at the Detroit Artists Market. Located in the Sugar Hill Arts District, it is known as the longest-running holiday art market in all of Michigan. The market includes ornaments, sculptures, paintings, and gifts. Buying can be done in-store or via their website with curbside pick up available.
3. Downtown
Head downtown for some of the best-known stores in the world, including Nike, Lululemon, Madewell, Under Armour, and H&M. During the festive period you can find Santa in the lobby area at One Campus Martius on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout December.
Due to the pandemic, the usual Christmas market around Campus Martius will not take place this year. Instead, pop-up stores have been set up in vacant storefronts.
4. Corktown
Head to the city’s oldest and trendiest neighborhood, Corktown to find some truly unique and vintage gifts. The famous Eldorado General Store is packed full of locally made goods, vintage clothing and accessories, crystals, handmade jewelry, tarot books, candles, and trinkets. Explore four floors of books at John K. King Used & Rare Books to find special gifts for the literary lovers in your life. Or, for music lovers, browse the vinyl collection at Hello Records.
Treat the men in your life to something special from George Gregory. Mama Coo’s is an upscale resale and vintage boutique who offer one-of-a-kind treasures for every budget. You can find unique, handmade festive ornaments, handmade jewelry, vintage leather bags, homeware, and art.
5. Lakeside Mall
Located in Sterling Heights, Lakeside Mall houses 102 stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Footlocker, Forever 21, Guess, H&M, JC Penny, and Macy’s. With their large range of stores, it’s a one-stop-shop for finding everything you need for the holiday season. Find Santa at the Center Court and finish the day at their drive-in movie theatre, showing Christmas movies throughout the holiday season.
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