FAIRFIELD, CT — The Fairfield Museum and History Center will host its 12th annual Holiday Pop-Up Market on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring handmade gifts, artwork and specialty products from local vendors and artisans.
The two-day market will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 370 Beach Road.
According to the museum, this year's event will feature a record number of new vendors, along with returning participants. Shoppers will find handmade goods, original artwork, jewelry, pottery and other holiday gifts.
A wine and cheese reception will be held Friday evening. On Saturday, Santa Claus will visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students from Fairfield Ludlowe High School's American Sign Language Club will participate in Saturday's Santa visit, helping facilitate communication between Santa and children using ASL.
The student-led club promotes awareness of American Sign Language, Deaf culture and inclusive communication.
Children ages 12 and younger can visit Santa at no additional charge with a paid adult admission.
Admission to the market is $5, with cash and credit cards accepted at the door. Each paid admission includes an entry for a chance to win a gift bag featuring items from the Museum Shop and a one-year family museum membership.
Proceeds will support the museum's educational programs and free community events.
Participating vendors include:
The Inclusive Brew will also be stationed outside the museum Saturday, offering coffee and seasonal beverages. A market admission ticket is not required to purchase beverages.
The Fairfield Museum and History Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed Mondays.
For more information about the market and other museum events, visit fairfieldhistory.org.
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