Six Christmas Markets in Melbourne to Hit Up
The presents have been located.
Christmas is a special time of year — particularly if you love buying gifts for other people, or you just love browsing adorable wares and lovely objects of design. Whatever itch you're looking to scratch, you can do so at one of the many markets on around Melbourne in the lead up to December 25. Bring cash.
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EventSisters' Market
Sat, 12 Dec, 2015
Brunswick Town Hall, Brunswick
Sisters are doing it for themselves at this handcrafted market.
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EventCraft Christmas Market
Sun, 13 Dec, 2015
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Get your seasonal shopping done, and grab a few things for yourself.
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EventDoggy Christmas Market
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CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
A Christmas market. For dogs.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2015
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EventThe Upmarket
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ACCA, Melbourne
Melbourne, close that Etsy tab. We're getting a new regular design market.
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