Meet us at one of these Holiday Markets!

zero waste plastic free holiday gifts

November 30th: French Holiday Market, Berkeley

French products, Food
Mulled wine & Live Music.
Family friendly event with a holiday craft table for kids!

Organized by Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Accueil & Alliance Francaise de Berkeley.

4:30pm - 8pm
2004 Woolsey st, Berkeley

 

December 1st: Zero Waste & Plastic Free Holiday Market, San Francisco

We are excited to co-organize the first annual Zero Waste & Plastic Free Holiday Market at Fort Mason, San Francisco, in the beautiful Firehouse on December 1st.

The Holiday Market will feature 20+ local vendors selling beautiful eco-friendly and plastic free gifts.

10 am - 3pm
2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco

More details on Facebook and Eventbrite

 

December 5th: Buy Local Holiday Gift Fair, Berkeley

Join in on the fun for the inaugural Buy Local Holiday Gift Fair and support Berkeley businesses by shopping local this holiday season!

Featuring:

  • 50 local vendors, artisans, retailers and service providers
  • Exclusive holiday deals & special discounts
  • Complimentary snacks and refreshments, including beer from sponsor Fieldwork Brewing Company
  • Gift wrapping provided by Berkeley Rotary Club
  • Festive holiday music and video clips

4 pm - 8pm
UC Theater, 2036 university ave, Berkeley

More details here.

 

December 7th: Evening Eco MarketPlace, Berkeley

The winter holidays are a time of great generosity and togetherness. The Ecology Center’s Evening Eco Marketplace is an event designed to support your gift-giving traditions minus the waste!

You'll find an array of special guest vendors and their fantastic Zero-Waste products and services in the Ecology Center Store. Vendors include FillGood, Friday Apaliski – Sustainability Concierge, Creative Reuse Artist Judith Schonebaum, and Wisdom Supply Company.

6 pm - 9 pm
2530 San Pablo ave, Berkeley

More details here

 

December 8th: German Holiday Market, Mountain View

Come step into Germany for a day. No passport needed! City Hall Plaza in Mountain View is transformed into a European village with mulled wine (Gluehwein), beer, sausages, and more. Holiday shopping at its finest with goods and food from Germany and handcrafted items from local artisans. Carnival games, face painting, and crafts for kids. Entertainment all day on stage.

11am - 9pm
500 Castro st, City Hall Plaza, Mountain View

 

December 15th & 22nd: Winter Crafts Fair, Berkeley

Holiday shopping can be rough, especially if you care about responsibly sourced goods and supporting your local economy.

Have no fear! Shop local this year at the Ecology Center’s 26th Annual Winter Craft Fair and find sustainably made, hand-crafted, and beautiful gifts from Bay Area artisans.
For three Saturdays in December, Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market welcomes local artists, artisans, and crafters that are committed to using sustainable practices. Find upcycled messenger bags, gorgeous wooden bowls from sustainably harvested wood, nontoxic jewelry, wildcrafted and natural body products. Peruse gifts while getting your grocery shopping done at the Farmers’ Market and good music.
Remember to bring your reusable shopping bag. Or find a handmade one there!

10am - 3pm
2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley.

More details on Facebook or on Ecology Center website.

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