Holiday shopping doesn’t need to be stressful at these markets

Shopping doesn’t need to be stressful, especially when it’s combined with nibbles and sips, music, photo booths and enchanting settings. Check out our roundup of area markets offering a range of experiences, from intimate and cozy to bustling and festive. What they all have in common is one-of-a-kind gifts.

ARTS OF THE HOLIDAYS SHOW AND SALE: Shop locally with heirloom-quality gifts by local artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. various dates through Dec. 21; see website for schedule. Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, Wayzata. minnetonkaarts.org.

ARBORETUM HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Visit the AppleHouse and shop gifts and goodies, in addition to the remaining apples, pumpkins and squash from the season.9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Dec. 20. Applehouse, 7485 Rolling Acres Road, Victoria. arb.umn.edu.

HOLIDAY SHOW AND SHOP: Find unique gifts from a variety of local artists, listen to some Christmas tunes and snap a selfie with Santa. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Tue.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. through Dec. 21. Rumriver Art Center, 2665 4th Av., Anoka. allevents.in.

FIELD + FESTIVAL HOLIDAY MARKET: Shop for local goods from a crew of farmers, foodies and makers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Av. S., Mpls. fieldandfestival.com.

MINNEAPOLIS CHRISTKINDL MARKET: This outdoor traditional European Christmas market features handcrafted gifts and an enchanting atmosphere. 4-9 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 22. North Loop Green, 350 N. 5th St., Mpls. minneapolischristkindlmarket.com.

NORDIC VILLAGE MARKET: Guests can peruse vendors nestled in cozy cabins on the fourth-floor terrace. This year, a new lodge is open for cocktails. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Dec. 22. Four Seasons, 245 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. fourseasons.com/minneapolis.

A HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET: Support local makers at this one-stop holiday shop. Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22. Brühaven Craft Co., 1368 La Salle Av., Mpls. mplscraftmarket.com.