Everyone has that one person in their life who is difficult to shop for; Someone who doesn’t create a wish list, doesn’t want anyone to buy them clothes, and doesn’t have a specific hobby you can add (like Lego sets or a video game that gets updated every year, for example).

Most of the time, the giver raises their hand and purchases a gift card; This may be practical, but it can also feel like a form of surrender.

To offer unconventional alternatives to hard-to-shop friends and family members, artisan markets will open briefly across Utah this holiday season, sometimes for just a few hours a day. Vendors will display one-of-a-kind artwork, handmade crafts, upcycled and vintage items. For browsers who enjoy hunting for unique gifts, these markets are a fertile hunting ground.

Here’s a list of holiday markets opening around Utah between now and Christmas.

Utah’s Own Holiday Shopping • Millcreek Joint partnered with the Utah’s Own campaign to create a two-month pop-up market selling Utah-made products including cheeses, desserts, sauces, snacks and more. • Now through Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. Free admission. (Utah’s Own vendors will also be on hand for a special event called “A Grateful Gathering” on Friday, November 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. to open Millcreek Common’s skate rink for the season.)

Glass in the Garden • Annual holiday show and sale Utah Glass Art Association It will feature artistic glass bowls, vases, paintings, sculptures, holiday ornaments and jewelry from Utah glass artists. • From now until Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Free admission.

Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show • One of Utah’s largest pop-up markets, this event features more than 400 vendors offering clothing, artwork, toys, books, beauty products, home decor, jewelry, food and more, as well as entertainment, a Santa village and gift wrapping It is located. . • Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14-15, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. Tickets are $14.50 in advance online (at familychristmasgiftshow.com), $15.50 at the door; It is free for children aged 13 and under.

BDAC Winter Art Market • Bountiful/Davis Center for the Arts Bountiful’s Main Street will feature 50 fine art and gift stands created by local artists. • Open between 17.00-20.00 on Friday, November 22; then open Tuesday through Friday, December 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. (Closed November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving.) Bountiful/Davis Center for the Arts, 90 N . Main St., Bountiful . Free admission.

Create a Market for PC Vacationers • This pop up retail space will offer what organizers call “a creative marketplace celebrating local makers.” • Launch party on Friday, Nov. 22, 5-8 p.m., then Wednesday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m., through the holiday season, 1500 Kearns Blvd., F110 area, Park City. Free admission.

Wheeler Farm Holiday Market • This is an annual gathering of “artists, makers, and bakers.” Wheeler Historic Farm. • Friday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, Murray. Free admission.

Craft Sabbath Small Business Holiday Markets • markets Church & State features arts and crafts, handmade items, curated and upcycled vintage items from more than 20 vendors. • Saturday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 14, noon to 5 p.m. both days, Church & State, 370 S. 300 East, Salt Lake City. Free admission.

Christkindlmarkt • Annual German-style holiday market with more than 90 vendor stands, St. Nikolaus Haus returns to This Is the Place Heritage Park with storytelling, a petting zoo, scavenger hunt, food vendors, music and dancing. • Every day from 11:00 to 20:00 from Wednesday, December 4th to Saturday, December 7th. This is the Location of Heritage Park, 2601 S. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City. Free admission; parking is limited.

Craft Lake City Holiday Market • Sixth annual event It features more than 140 Utah-based artisans, vintage dealers, artists and STEM participants. Food trucks, beer and cocktails from local breweries and distilleries will be available on site. So will Santa, offering families the chance to take free photos with their own cameras. • Friday, Dec. 6, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. Advance tickets are $7 per day, day of admission is $10 per day; Children 12 and under are admitted free.

Draper Holiday Market • This market will feature vendors selling holiday gifts, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, free hot chocolate, and food vendors selling their own products. • Friday, Dec. 6, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, 12 to 8 p.m., Draper City Park, 12500 S. 1300 East, Draper. Free admission.

I Love the Local Holiday Market • Wasatch Community Gardens’ annual open air holiday market The event will feature more than 30 local vendors, farmers and artisans, and food and beverages will be available for purchase, including mulled wine and hot tea from Tea Zaanti and hot chocolate for children. Also included are a silent auction of pine trees decorated by community groups and families, a DIY upcycled gift wrap station, photo opportunities with the gardens’ tomato mascot, and children’s activities. • Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 6 p.m., Wasatch Community Gardens campus, 629 E. 800 South, Salt Lake City. Admission is $5 at the door; Children aged 5 and under can enter for free.

Winter Dreams Festival • Promising more than 30 vendors, this “day-to-night commercial market” carries a fantasy theme and an “immersive story quest.” • From noon to 20.00 on Saturday, December 7, Grove Station272 S. 2000 West, Pleasant Grove. Tickets are $10 per person or $32 for a group of four, free for children 12 and under; tickets are available at: lunargalas.com.

Holiday Open House and Art Fair • of Red Butte Garden will take part in the fair 19 local artists selling jewelry, pottery, fiber art and other handmade artwork. Guests can enjoy a 10% discount at the Garden Gift Shop. • Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Butte Garden, 301 Wakara Road, Salt Lake City. Free admission.

UMFA Holiday Market • Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ annual market It brings together dozens of local artists to sell jewelry, textiles, candles, paintings, ceramics, prints, handcrafted candy, hand-bound books, fiber art, soaps and more. • Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City. Free admission.

ACE Holiday Art Market • Alta Community organizes Enrichment this eventWhere local artists sell handmade holiday gifts. • Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 12 through Dec. 14, 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows, 10189 E. Highway 210, Alta. Free admission.

Wild Winter Art Market • Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter will play the host to local artists whose creations highlight the beauty of the natural world. • Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 to 9 p.m., Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., Park City. Free admission.

Christmas Maker’s Market • With more than 40 vendors, this event Orem’s SCERA Center for the Arts features food trucks, smoke-free fire pits, children’s activities, a visit from Santa and a ceramic Christmas House display where attendees can vote for the winning creation. • Friday, December 13, 17:00 – 20:00 and Saturday, December 14, 11:00 – 20:00, SCERA Arts Center745 S. State St., Orem. Free admission.

Winter Solstice Market • If you’ve been putting it off until the last week before Christmas, this event on Millcreek Common is for you – holiday gifts, vintage items, and handmade artisan dishes. • Saturday, Dec. 21, 5 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. Free admission.