Indie Flea launches new events in Ybor City and St. Petersburg, Florida this month. Credit: Photo by Becky Rudolf via theindieflea/Facebook

Consumerism and gift-giving care not about your economic woes, and if you have to buy stuff for the holidays, you might as well do it locally, and from local makers. This weekend kicks off a slew of Bay area markets, and there are a lot of them.

One popular market that’s kicking off a new era this winter is St. Petersburg’s uber-popular Indie Flea. Born in 2012 when founder Rosey Williams brought product from her Ramblin’ Rose vintage shop onto the streets of 600 Block, Indie Flea has recently outgrown its venues in Pinellas and Ybor City.

That’s why Williams is bringing Indie Flea to Cuban Club for the first time ever this Sunday, Dec. 1 from noon-4 p.m. More than 100 vendors will be spread across the many floors and rooms of the historic venue, which will host the market on the first Sunday of every month as part of Indie Flea’s new “Artisan Flea Market Series”.

Another milestone for Indie Flea happens two weeks later when the market returns to St. Petersburg for its first-ever Holiday Festival on Sunday, Dec. 15. More than 300 vendors are supposed to converge at Albert Whitted Park on the downtown waterfront where shoppers are encouraged to bring a blanket and make a day of it.

But Indie Flea isn’t the only Tampa Bay market popping up in the coming weeks. See a handful more below. Don’t see yours here? Feel free to add it to Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s event calendar.

Christmasween Market Rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton, it’s finally time for this festival in St. Petersburg’s Historic Roser Park. Ghost tours are on tap for the third edition of this annual event, along with a market peddling spooky and holiday wares. There’s even a screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and, duh, costumes are encouraged. Friday, Nov. 29. 4 p.m. No cover ($30 for the ghost tour). Roser Park Historic District. 6th Street S and Roser Park Drive, St. Petersburg. @RoserParkNeighborhood on Facebook
Shopapalooza Localtopia comes to St. Petersburg’s Williams Park come springtime, but consider this the holiday version. More than 350 vendors are supposed to set up shop at the two-day celebration of Small Business Saturday. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover. Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. cltampa.com
Seminole Heights Holiday Shop Hop One of Tampa’s most active neighborhoods celebrates 11 years of the Small Business Saturday Celebration. Shoppers are encouraged to grab a passport card and get it stamped at the participating shops for a chance to win a raffle prize. Saturday, Nov. 30. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Seminole Heights, Tampa. @shophopseminoleheights on Facebook
Holiday Sip & Sprout Plant Festival “Skip crowded stores and stroll our two-acre garden, where you’ll find a curated selection of plants, festive decor, and handcrafted metal art.” Saturday, Nov. 30. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. Metals & Nature. 1501 SR-60 W, Plant City. cltampa.com
Corey Avenue Sunday Fresh Market at St. Pete Beach “We host about 100 vendors every weekend, including fresh produce, baked goods, clothing, jewelry, art, home décor, gifts, and so much more.” Sundays through Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. 300 Block of Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach. cltampa.com
Brewer’s Market More than three dozen vendors come to Pinellas Parks’ Pee-Pa’s Craft Brewery. Sunday, Dec. 1. Noon-4 p.m. Pee-Pa’s Garage Craft Brewery. 6340 49th St. N, Pinellas Park. cltampa.com
Sunday Market St. Pete Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. St. Petersburg High School. 2501 5th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. cltampa.com