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Here are the best holiday marketplaces!

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Recommendation  #1
Mill Valley Downtown Plaza

Don't miss Thursday's Downtown Mill Valley Small Business Bash, a festive evening for participating businesses to welcome residents and guests for art, shopping, dining, drinks & more.

The event promises to be fun for the whole family, with businesses offering an array of special promotions, items, offerings and/or services. 

Participating restaurants include: Piazza D'Angelo, Bungalow 44, Paseo Bistro, Boo Koo, Urban Remedy, and Depot Cafe & Bookstore.

Participating merchants include: Margaret O'Leary, Aerena Galleries, Carolina, Fez, Milvali Salon, and countless other local businesses.

Entertainment: Dan Durkin (lead singer and musician extraordinaire of PETTY THEFT and the ILLEAGLES ) will be performing at Larry The Hat's Famous4 from 6pm - 8pm.

There will also be Champagne and Treats from the new Waldscraft Bakery (31 Sunnyside Ave.).

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Admission is FREE.

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Thursday, December 1st: 5pm - 9pm
Recommendation #2

San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Holiday Arts Faire returns this Saturday, December 3rd from 11am - 5pm!

Highlights of this year’s outdoor event include:

-- An outstanding crafts fair featuring unique locally made gifts!

-- Musical performances!

-- A performance of Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales!

-- Delicious food and treats (think tamales and sweets!)

-- Greens workshop!

-- Make and take crafts for kids!

-- Hands-on activities by Greenstitch Climate Action!

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Admission is FREE.

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HOURS:
Saturday, December 3rd: 11am - 5pm
Recommendation #3
Cavallo Point

Join Cavallo Point this Sunday as they welcome the season with their Holiday Tree Lighting Festival and Marketplace. The event will feature over 18 local artisans, food and drinks for purchase, as well as live music and carolers to help spread holiday cheer. 

Kids can experience a visit to Santa’s workshop to decorate stockings and ornaments, along with a photo with Santa himself! Throughout the day, enjoy horse and carriage rides until the ceremonial lighting of Cavallo's tree.

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Tickets: $20 (advance); $30 (at the door); $10 (kids 12 and under)

** Carriage rides are limited and available for an additional fee.

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HOURS:
Sunday, December 4th: 1pm - 6:30pm
Recommendation #4
ICB Building

Art lovers, rejoice! Winter Open Studios at Sausalito's ICB Building returns this Saturday and Sunday (11am - 5pm). 

This is a one of a kind event, with 100+ talented artists under one curved roof - painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, fiber artists, printmakers, jewelers, and more.

You won’t want to miss seeing internationally recognized, award-winning artists who love sharing their process + selling their works. 

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Register HERE for your free ticket!

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HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd - 4th: 11am - 5pm
Recommendation #5
Mill Valley Recreation & Community Center

Join the Mill Valley Community Center for their annual Holiday Crafts Fair. This festive shopping event features over 50 new and returning artists selling their fine handmade arts & crafts.

There is a wide variety of unique items to choose from, including: woodwork, jewelry, glass work, ceramics, decorations, knitwear, fiber arts, plants and much more.

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Admission is FREE

(plenty of free parking!)

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Saturday, December 3rd: 10am - 4pm
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