On the market

In addition to the usual suspects, markets are popping up all over Brooklyn this winter, in time for the holiday shopping season (and it's even easier to stay on top of them, thanks to blogs like this one).

Here's a look at some temporary newcomers coming up, and some new favorites:

SCORE! Pop-up Swap
Saturday, November 21
3rd Ward (195 Morgan Ave.)
1 to 7 p.m, donations accepted up until 5 p.m
$3 entry
RSVP

For this East Williamsburg fair, the only time you may have to open your wallet is for the $3 admission. A massive swap exchange, you can exchange your goods for those of others, and in the process find gifts for your family and friends. It's all about sustainability, and charity, as all remaining goods will be donated, and proceeds from the door and sales of the Score! / Hasselhoff totebags support City Harvest. Swap categories include clothing and accessories, music, art supplies, books, DVDs and media, housewares and miscellany.

The (Makers) Market
Sundays
(OA) Can Factory (3rd Street at 3rd Avenue)
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free admission

Thirty vendors bring you jewerly, clothes, art, soaps and even violins every Sunday at this Gowanus market, which has a focus on art and design. Not to mention sweets from Nunu.

The 2009 Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 12
3rd Ward (195 Morgan Ave.)
Noon to 9 p.m.
Free admission

The Williamsburg space will host another market, this one featuring goods & treats from over 50 local artisans, craft mavens & culinary masters, with wares including everything from LED Hula hoops and dog costumes, to custom cut clothes and jewelry, furniture and vintage ware, cookies and chocolates, wrapping paper, pillows & body soaps, custom electronics and more. There will also be live music, treats, drinks and workshops.

Lyceum Holiday Market
Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20
Brooklyn Lyceum (Fourth Avenue at President Street)
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Free admission

Vendors offer handcrafted merchandise to fit any budget, size and taste. Whether for Chanukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa you can find it all at the Park Slope venue's second annual holiday market.