Holiday Artist Market at Raleigh Little Theatre
Local makers, live performances, and seasonal treats—all under one roof.
Shannon
December 02, 2025
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If your holiday shopping list is looking a little “help me”, the Holiday Artist Market at Raleigh Little Theatre is the place to fix that. On Sunday, December 7th (10am–2pm), browse work from talented Triangle artists while live performances fill the Cabaret Theatre with that cozy, festive hum. Curious who’s setting up shop? Here’s the full vendor and performer lineup. Come for the art; stay for the lobby-bar treats.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d tell you!)—we just love a market with good vibes and better snacks. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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