No holiday season is complete without a trip to a festive local market. Whether you're shopping for gifts or want to pick up a treat for yourself, these events make it easy to find unique products and support your local economy at the same time. Our real estate agents have scoped out some of the best holiday market events near our Akron and North Canton homes for sale. Check out some of their top picks below.

• Holiday Market at Oakwood Square – 2610 Easton St. NE, Canton, OH 44721
  The Holiday Market at Oakwood Square is back! This year's event occurs every Saturday and Sunday from November 22nd to December 14th at the Oakwood Square Plaza, just minutes away from many of our Plain Township homes for sale.
  
  Each day's market runs from noon to 7 p.m. and includes 34 vendors selling all kinds of great gift items—many of which are handmade and one-of-a-kind. Guests can also watch ice carving exhibits, take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and even visit live reindeer.
  
  
• Makers and Salvage Christmas Market – 1712 Ira Turpin Way NE, Canton, OH 44705
  The 11th annual Makers and Salvage Christmas Market is November 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall's Antique Warehouse. You'll find all kinds of handmade goods on sale and some beautiful antique furniture and decor items ready for new homes. Some lucky visitors will even take home free items from the many giveaways happening throughout the day. With a live DJ for entertainment and a collection of food vendors serving delicious dishes, it's sure to be a good time. 
  
  
• Holiday Market! - 1000 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44333
  Holiday Market! is a special one-day shopping experience scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fun event near our Akron homes for sale includes more than 30 local vendors selling crafts, treats, and other handmade items from pop-up stalls. The organizers will also be holding an on-site toy drive for the local children's hospital, so consider bringing along a toy to donate if you've been hoping to give back this year.
  
  
• Christkindl Markt – 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
  Looking for some truly unique gifts for your loved ones this year? Try shopping at the Christkindl Markt. This annual fine arts and crafts show is hosted by Canton Fine Arts Associates at the Canton Museum of Art and includes a bustling handicrafts market alongside the main event.
  
  Visit November 8th and 9th between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to find gorgeous woodworking, glass, pottery, jewelry, and more. Sweet treats, wine, and cocktails will also be available to enhance your shopping experience. 
  
  
• Summit County Fairgrounds Holiday Mart – 1050 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
  The Summit County Fairgrounds Holiday Mart is a juried craft show that gathers more than 230 local artisans together for your shopping convenience. This year's event takes place on November 9th and 10th. Vendors will be selling everything from personalized mugs to handmade furniture made from reclaimed wood.
  
  You can get first pick by buying tickets for early bird hours (Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) for $10 per person. If you don't mind going a little later, you can visit for just $5 per person on Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). 

Stark and Summit counties host dozens of markets just like these each year. Contact us today to connect with our real estate team and start looking for a local home with easy access to these exciting shopping opportunities.