Artisans Market at Brookside Museum PR

Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is proud to present the 26th Annual Artisans Market! This holiday market will feature exclusively handmade and handcrafted items made by local artisans and offers the opportunity to find the perfect gifts for friends and family. Find unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local creators this holiday season. 

The market will open on Small Business Saturday, November 28, and will run through Tuesday, December 23, 2026. Shop a wide variety of items, including jewelry, knitwear, leather goods, soaps, candles and lotions, hot fudge, cookies and sweets, artwork, ceramics, cards, teas, candles, and much more! This year’s market will be open Tuesdays – Fridays, 12pm – 4pm and Saturdays & Sundays, 11am – 4pm. Admission is free. 

During the market, join us for two special events: Meet the Artisans December 12, 11am – 4pm: Meet some of our talented artisans and sample holiday goodies while you shop at the Artisan’s Market. Shop ‘n’ Sip December 17, 6pm – 8pm. Enjoy hot cocoa, cider and yummy sweets while shopping at this special pop-up event. 

“Every year the Artisan’s Market gets better! This one-of-a-kind shopping experience offers a variety of unique items, making holiday shopping simple. And each item sold supports both SCHC @ Brookside Museum and local artisans!” remarked Beth Silvestri, Museum Retail Manager.

In the spirit of gifting and giving, SCHC is an official Toys for Tots Drop-Off location this holiday season.  Please consider donating a new unwrapped toy through December 7. Throughout the duration of the market, SCHC will also be running a Holiday Food Drive, to benefit LifeWorks Community Action. Bring in a non-perishable food item for LifeWorks Community Action during our holiday Artisan Market, and receive one free Artisan’s Market Raffle ticket, limited to one free raffle ticket per person.