North Bowl is Hosting a Holiday Holiday Pop-up Market Featuring 50 Vendors & Activities

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District is proud to present its 2nd  Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market the first two weekends in December from 11:00am to 4:00pm at North Bowl (909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA). Featuring over 50 craft and handmade goods vendors, this year’s market will fill the mezzanine of North Bowl, Northern Liberties’ expansive bowling alley and date night hot spot.

To offer flexibility in shopping and avoid crowds, the market spans two weekends this year, with dates set for Saturday, December 4th, Sunday, December 5th, Saturday, December 11th and Sunday December 12th. This year’s festivities will feature new additions, like Northern Liberties branded swag and gifts, family fun, letters to Santa, ornament making, and photos with Krampus. The event is free and open to the public.

“Northern Liberties’ Holiday Pop-up Market will triple in size this year with more than fifty vendors for 2021,” says NLBID executive director Kristine Kennedy. “It brings people into the neighborhood and we encourage them to continue to shop and dine while here. It’s also a great opportunity to introduce Northern Liberties to entrepreneurs and show them that this is a great neighborhood in which to open their first brick and mortar.”

In addition to more than four dozen vendors, the NLBID will even be selling Northern Liberties branded swag such as sweatshirts, t-shirts, water bottles, ornaments, and cloth masks. Three of the market days will also feature free special activations:

12/4 – Letters to Santa. Children can write a letter to Santa which will be dropped in a mailbox with a SASE envelope for a letter back!

12/5 – Ornament making station. Arts and crafts you can hang on a tree.

12/11 – Photos with Krampus, the counterpart to Saint Nicolas in Alpine folklore. Yes, you too can sit upon this horned character’s lap and tell him what you don’t want for Christmas. Say cheese!

For a full list of vendors and activities, visit Northern Liberties Business Improvement District website at https://www.explorenorthernliberties.org/events/

Participating vendors include:

Aura Artisan Soap – https://www.instagram.com/aura_thesoapguru/ – Artisan handcrafted soap

Casa Papel – https://casapapel.com/ – Journals, handmade notebooks, and holiday cards.

Catalyst Accessories – https://www.instagram.com/catalystaccessories/ – Handmade coasters, bottle openers and stoppers, wall art, Holiday ornaments, night lights, and other small items crafted from eco-friendly resin

Creations by Marziani – https://www.instagram.com/creationsbymarziani/ – Whimsical jewelry that brings found objects, globally sourced, and handmade items to create custom jewelry as unique as you

DIY Rainbow Nails – https://campsite.bio/diyrainbownails – Color Street Nails and handmade earrings and bath bombs

Dr Brownies – https://www.drbrownies.com/ – Plant-based brownies

Fooool on the Hill – https://www.etsy.com/shop/foooolonthehill – Loose leaf tea blends

For the Culture Clothing – https://forthecultureclothing.com/ – Streetwear that reflects the arts, nostalgia, and manifestations of popular culture

French Toast Bites – https://www.lokalartisanfoods.com/ – Not just a popular Philadelphia street food, French Toast Bites has found its way into the spice scene, coffee scene and craft beer scene! Purchase our signature spice blend and coffee for the home chef and coffee lover in your life!

Henson Handmade – https://www.hensonhandmade.com/ – Quirky hand-lettered greeting cards and illustrations.

Lume Candle – https://lume-candle-co.square.site/ – Hand-poured, long-lasting soy candles with eccentric scents and back stories.

Marcelvonica – Marcelvonica.bigcartel.com – A variety of prints of Philadelphia landscapes and abstract paintings.

Michele Scott Studio – https://mscottstudio.com/ – Original illustrations, paintings, prints, tees, pins, etc.

Miller Built Wood Design – Millerbuiltwood.com – Wooden folk and fine art, kitchenware, furniture and beyond.

Miranda Blas Art – https://mirandablas.com/ – Magical, one-of-a-kind ceramic sculptures, oil paintings and prints, hand sewn fairy cloaks

Miranda Sketch Art – www.mirandasketch.com – Hand-drawn pieces, paintings, prints

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District – https://nlbid.myshopify.com/ – Northern Liberties branded swag

Riah’s Sweets – https://www.instagram.com/riahs_sweets/ – Homemade snack treats

Roebas Ceramics – https://www.instagram.com/roebasceramics/ – Handmade, on the wheel or hand-built always altered using either stoneware or porcelain, one-of-a-kind and internally imperfect.

Shadowcat Jewelry – https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadowcatJewelry – Sterling silver, bronze and gemstone jewelry

Shell Scape – Etsy.com/shop/shellscape53 – Eclectic and statement handmade jewelry and lighted wine bottle lamps.

Shop Luniverse – https://www.shopluniverse.online/ – Vintage goods, one-of-a-kind art, fashion forward jewelry, all made In the USA, by small artists.

Silver Cindy Jewelry – https://www.instagram.com/silver_cindy_jewelry/ – eclectic, swank, and classically modern jewelry

skinnydipt – https://www.instagram.com/skinnydipt/ – Textiles that layer color and patterns to create truly unique pieces of reusable household goods from Mother Nature.

Sparkles by Anne – https://www.instagram.com/sparklesbyanne/ – Beaded jewelry; including semiprecious, crystal, clay, glass and vintage beads combined with charms to bring the wearer positive energy.

Sue Moerder Skull Art – https://suemoerder.com/ – Assemblage art with real animal skulls that are ethically sourced, combined with antiques and found objects to create sculptures, wall art, and unique lighting.

Sugar Rush Macaron Co – https://www.srmacaronco.com/ – Handpiped, filled and decorated French macarons in a variety of flavors from classics like vanilla bean and pistachio to modern fan favorites like the fruity pebbles and sour cherry

Talias Crocheting – https://www.etsy.com/shop/Taliascrocheting – All hand crocheted/knitted items. Hats, scarves, blankets, earrings, house decor and more.

Tamme Handmade – www.tammehandmade.com – Pillows and bags featuring portraits of authors, artists, activists, and more.

The 50/50 Company – https://www.the5050company.com/ – Original art screen printed onto paper, apparel and more.

The Ash of All Trades – https://theashofalltrades.com/ – Organic body care and eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable and clean ingredients

Tiya’s Charms – https://www.etsy.com/shop/TiyasCharm – Handmade candles, waxmelts, and jewelry.

Viktoria Charlotte Studio – https://www.viktorialange.com/home/viktoriacharlottestudio – Handmade punch needle pillows, as well as ornaments and prints of original abstract art.

Whirlwind Threads Vintage – https://whirlwindthreads.com/ – Affordable vintage for day to day life.

For a full schedule and break-down for the dates:

Saturday, December 4th, 2021 Activities and Vendors
Letters to Santa
Aura Artisan Soap
Creations by Marziani
Dr Brownies
Michele Scott Studio
Miranda Blas Art
Miranda Sketch Art
Riah’s Sweets
Shop Luniverse
Silver Cindy Jewelry
Sue Moerder Skull Art
The Ash of All Trades
Whirlwind Threads Vintage

Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Activities and Vendors
Ornament making
Casa Papel
DIY Rainbow Nails
Lume Candle
Michele Scott Studio
Miller Built Wood Design
Miranda Sketch Art
NLBID
Shop Luniverse
Sue Moerder Skull Art
Tiya’s Charms
Viktoria Charlotte Studi

Saturday, December 11th, 2021 Activities and Vendors

Photos with Krampus followed by the 11th Annual Parade of Spirits in Liberty Lands Park starting at 4pm
Aura Artisan Soap
Catalyst Accessories
Dr Brownies
For the Culture Clothing
French Toast Bites
Henson Handmade
Miller Built Wood Design
Roebas Ceramics
Shadowcat Jewelry
skinnydipt
Sue Moerder Skull Art
Sugar Rush Macaron Co
Talias Crocheting
Tamme Handmade
Whirlwind Threads Vintage

Sunday, December 12th, 2021 Activities and Vendors
Present wrapping
Fooool on the Hill
For the Culture Clothing
French Toast Bites
Marcel Monica
Miller Built Wood Design
Shadowcat Jewelry
Shell Scape
Sparkles by Anne
Sue Moerder Skull Art
Sugar Rush Macaron Co
Talias Crocheting
The 50/50 Companyz