Western MA Holiday Pop-Up Shops Featuring Handmade

Today is Black Friday. The crowds rush in to get their deals from large corporate chains in the wee hours of the morning. Waking up at 3am to deal with a crowd of thousands to get a discount on something made in China doesn’t sound appealing to most people I know. But, there are many great alternatives to the Black Friday madness. This year is the second year of Small Business Saturday (read about why to shop Small Business Saturday). Instead of fighting the crowds, enjoy yourself at wonderful small businesses and places that carry locally made goods, like several holiday pop-up shops right here in Western MA!

These “pop-up” shops are temporary shops put together for the holidays that usually feature locally handmade crafts, art and sometimes food items. It’s a great way to get a taste for all the talent we have in this area and to pick up something truly unique and special for your loved ones.

Check out these great shops which also feature items made by our very own members:

Hilltown Christmas Place
(at Paul’s Sugar Shack)
28 Goshen Rd, Williamsburg
Mon. – Fri. 11 – 6, Sat. & Sun. 10 – 6
Now through Christmas

Artspace Holiday Shop
Artspace Community Arts Center
15 Mill St., Greenfield, MA
M,T,W, TH and Sat -10 am to 6 pm
Fridays – 10am – 8 pm
Sundays – noon – 6 pm
December 9th – December 18th

Holiday Shop at the Pushkin
Main Street at Federal Street, Greenfield, MA
Mon-Wed: 10am-6pm
Thu-Sat: 10am-9pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm
Open 7 Days a Week Until Christmas Eve
View Facebook Page

Holly Days
Historic Princeton Center Building
18 Boylston Avenue Princeton, MA 01541
Friday November 25 from 1:00-7:00
Saturday November 26 from 9:00-6:00
Sunday November 27 from 9:00-1:00
http://hollydays2011.yolasite.com/

And of course, check out our Local Links page to find other locally owned businesses that carry our member’s items. Also, our events page to find out about craft events happening around the area.