Last-Minute Shopping at the Artisan's Gift Shop

This Friday doesn't just signify the end of the work week, but it also means it's time for those last-minute Christmas shoppers to hit the streets—or perhaps the booths.

If the thought of braving the malls makes you want to slap yourself upside the head, how about heading over to the Gilroy Center for the Arts.

The center is packed with unique, handcrafted apparel and crafts as part of their  .

Local artists have an array of booths setup, showcasing everything from doggie coats and jewelry, to exquisite paintings and wood work.

There's more booths than pictured in these photographs, so grab a friend and dart over to the Gilroy Center for the Arts between 2—6 p.m., and have a merry (mall-free) shopping experience.