9 Can’t-Miss Holiday Open Houses
The holiday season is here and with that comes an abundance of holiday open houses! From your favorite sweets and treats, to the perfect gift for the hard to buy for person, you’ll find exactly what you need for a memorable present for your loved ones.
Olde Fashioned Fall/Christmas Market
Kick off Christmas in a sweet way with the Annual Christmas Open House at the Olde Thyme Mercantile in Kokomo! This vintage candy and antique shop has the perfect stocking stuffers and other gifts for the foodie in your life.
Enter the giveaways and raffles, bring your family for a treasure hunt in the store and enjoy refreshments while you shop!
There will be a food truck and other food vendors available in the parking lot as well, don’t miss out on this holiday celebration!
When: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11
Where: Olde Thyme Mercantile, 2905 S. Washington St., Kokomo
Solutions Salon and Spa Holiday Sip and Shop
Solutions is celebrating the holidays and you’re invited! From 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, you can shop and save at the salon! Get your gift cards for those stocking stuffers, shop 20 percent off all retail items and enter to win some awesome prizes!
Simply Forever Jewelry will be there with a permanent jewelry station, so stop by and get pampered while sipping on holiday beverages and delicious appetizers!
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10
Where: Solutions Salon and Spa, 3539 S. Lafountain St.
Greentown Community Holiday Bazaar
Shop local and support local artists and makers at Greentown’s Community Holiday Bazaar! From Mary Kay, jewelry, boutiques, bath products, BBQ and so much more. Find something for everyone on your list at this local event. Click here to see the full vendor list.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: Howard County Fairgrounds, 610 E. Payton St., Greentown
Snow Place like Humble Home
There’s snow place like Humble Home for the holidays! Shop and save big on all your favorite brands, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and visit with Santa from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday!
When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11
Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12
Where: 2929 S. Washington St., Kokomo
Christmas Open House at Cross America
Cross America is the place to be for your Christmas shopping needs! Stroll through their selection of gift shop items, divulge in a holiday treat and a drink from the cafe, enter to win prizes and support an awesome local nonprofit organization.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17
Where: Cross America INC., 840 Daniel Drive, Kokomo
Midwest Mini Market | Gobble & Gather
Free entry to the Midwest Mini Market gets you access to 20 local vendors, artists and small businesses to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Kokomo Rescue Mission to help provide families in our community with food for Thanksgiving.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Lions Club Community Building at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, 610 E. Payton St., Greentown
Midwest Mini Market | Small Business Saturday
The Midwest Mini Market is celebrating Small Business Saturday! Shop local and support the Extended Hands, Inc., nonprofit by purchasing raffle tickets to win prizes with the funds going towards homeless outreach.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
Where: Lions Club Community Building at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, 610 E. Payton St., Greentown
Holiday Shopping & Brunch
The Radish Market & Cafe is your one-stop shop to support local makers all year long! Listen to live music and enjoy a festive brunch before or after your shopping!
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25
Where: The Radish Market & Cafe, 115 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo
Junkin’ with Jane Christmas Party
Shop a variety of thrifted items from Junkin’ with Jane this season while enjoying free photos with Santa, a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating and a wish list writing station.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9
Where: Junkin’ with Jane, 1016 S. Main St. Kokomo
Shopping local this Christmas has never been so easy! Don’t miss out on these awesome opportunities to shop and save this holiday season.