Many of Pittsburgh’s best food and craft markets are returning this month. Celebrate the season with vendors selling plants, vintage clothing, homemade wares, small-batch food, and more.
Modern Craft Market
March 27-29
If you love Handmade Arcade’s annual holiday market at the Convention Center, check out their new springtime shopping event. Modern Craft Market celebrates contemporary craft makers and artists from around the country. Browse over 100 vendors selling furniture, glass, basketry, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, metal, and more.
All About Plants Crop Swap
April 4
This event is part market, part community share. Bring your own seeds, bulbs, plants, and pots to swap with neighbors at Velum Fermentation. Don’t have any? There will be plenty to purchase. Plus, you can check out other eco-minded vendors and workshops.
Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair
April 4
Step into an antique-lover's dream at the Neighborhood Flea’s 12th annual market at Heinz History Center. The fair features more than 50 local makers selling one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home decor, vinyl records, and more.
Steel City Spooky Market
April 4 & 18
Any season can be spooky season if you want it to be! Head to Allegheny Commons Park (the section near the National Aviary) to shop for oddities, art, jewelry, and more at Steel City Spooky Market. It’s dog friendly!
Earth Month Vintage Mart
April 11
Construction Junction is a reuse superstore that sells all sorts of affordable items for construction projects — and they also hold special pop-up markets. Swing by for retro toys, comics, books, vintage glassware, home goods, clothing, furniture, records, and more.
Spring Indie Mart
April 12
Workshop PGH is hosting a day of community shopping and DIY workshops at two venues in Wilkinsburg. Check out vendors, a plant sale, and activities at their warehouse on Pennwood Avenue, then grab a free shuttle to the Wilkinsburg Train Station for a Sustainable Fair featuring repurposed goods, environmentally-friendly businesses, and more.
412 Day with City Cast Pittsburgh
April 12
Got Pittsburgh pride? Celebrate our area code day with the City Cast Pittsburgh team at Southern Tier Brewing Co. on the North Shore. We’ll have a photo booth, live DJ, special beer on tap, and some very yinzer-ific vendors with a market hosted by The Pittsburgh Creative.
Days Gone By Market
April 19
They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Shop from over 30 vintage curators and craft makers at the Days Gone By Market at Velum Fermentation. Expect to find clothing, antiques, jewelry, and art — plus tiny tattoos and food and drinks.
Draft Kickoff Market
April 23
Kick off NFL Draft festivities with a pregame and market at Nova Place. There will be live music and trivia, games, local vendors, food trucks, and more — right near all of the football fun on the North Shore.
Millvale Market Days
April 25
This little borough is packed with great businesses, and it's time to show them off! Head to Millvale Market Days to find vendors set up all over the borough’s .5-mile shopping district: farmers, bakers, artists, crafters, and much more.
Pottery from East Wheeling Clayworks. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
Phipps Plant Sale
May 1-2
Shop from curated collections of plants, books, and locally-made crafts at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park in Shadyside. It’s the perfect way to get your garden started with native perennials, edible shrubs and trees, cooking herbs, and more.
Spring Artist Market
May 2
After the plant sale, stop by the Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media (also in Shadyside) for their annual artists market featuring glass works, woven bags, wooden cutting boards, art prints, ceramic items, and more. Los Gallitos food truck and Jackworth Ginger Beer will keep you refreshed with food and drinks.
Garfield Night Market
May 1 & June 5
Unblurred first Fridays just got even better! Garfield Night Market is back on N. Pacific Avenue during the monthly art crawl in Bloomfield and Garfield. Shop for homemade goods, hear live music, and celebrate the creative energy in the neighborhood until the sun goes down.
I Made It! Spring Market
May 2
Handmade soap, art prints, bespoke jewelry, sourdough bread, and locally-harvested honey — those are just a handful of things you can find at the I Made It! Market at The Block Northway. Look out for 1flychicken. I’m a big fan of their sun catchers and Pittsburgh stickers.
Bloomfield Saturday Market
Every Saturday through November, starting May 2
The bi-weekly farmers and crafts market is coming back to Liberty Avenue. Get everything you need for the week ahead, like locally-grown produce, coffee, meat, cheese, and more — plus lots of hot and cold food ready to eat. Don’t leave without a bouquet from Sol Patch Garden or treats from Jak’s Bakery.
Phipps May Market
May 8-9
Got a green thumb? Find unique plants, gardening accessories, lawn decor and more at Phipps' 90th annual May Market. It’s a lovely Mother’s Day weekend outing. Not a garden expert? That’s okay! Horticulturalists and sellers from local nurseries are always so helpful and can give you tips — and there’s other fun items for sale like candles and jewelry.
Mother of All Pottery Sales
May 9
Celebrate all things clay with a pottery sale at the Union Project in Highland Park. The market features more than 40 ceramic artists selling mugs, plates, bowls, vases, and more. It’s a good excuse to check out the church-turned-ceramics-studio and their recently-renovated class space.
Neighborhood Flea
May 10
Head to SouthSide Works for the return of this popular open-air pop-up market. You’ll find local vendors selling food, vintage clothing, handmade goods, art prints, and more. It runs monthly on Sundays from May to October, with special events in Schenley Plaza. (Every time I’m there, I have to get a slice from Piebird.)
South Side Market
Sundays starting May 10
Pittsburgh’s newest weekly food and crafts market is a must-visit this spring. Stop by Velem Fermentation on Sundays through September to shop for fresh-pressed juice, homemade pies, and handcrafted wares. It runs until 2 p.m., so go ahead and grab a beer while you’re there!
Sweetwater Blooms
May 16
Sewickley’s Sweetwater Center for the Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary, making it the perfect time to check out their seasonal market with artists, makers, food vendors, and more. Don’t leave without some delicious local treats and a bouquet of fresh flowers.
Vintage Store Crawl
May 16
Celebrate Vintage Store Day with deals and steals at more than 15 shops in Lawrenceville. There’s something for everyone, from stylish clothes to retro home decor. Visit my favorite store, Boheme Shops; every corner is filled with a different small business selling handmade and secondhand goods.
Bazaar Bazaar
May 17
Shop from 30+ local vendors specializing in vintage clothing, hand-crafted goods, upcycled fashion, art, and artisan gifts at Bazaar Bazaar at Spirit. They often have unique market additions like flash tattoos and photo booths. Tip: Swing around back for a slice from Spirit Pizzeria.
Troy Hill Yard Sale
May 30
Enjoy food and music while you shop secondhand gems at the neighborhood yard sale in Troy Hill. Tip: Fuel your adventure with coffee and a breakfast sandwich from De Fer Coffee & Tea on Rialto Street.
Bad Bitch Bazaar
May 31
Support women, nonbinary, and queer-owned businesses at Bad Bitch Bazaar on the last Sunday of every month at Allegheny Commons on the North Side. The new, larger event space means there’s more room for vendors, a live DJ, food trucks, and coffee pop-ups.
Spring Fling Market
May 31
Armful of Flowers is one of my favorite spots in the city. Stop by the gift shop and urban flower farm on Mt. Washington to walk the grounds, shop from a dozen local makers and artists, listen to live music, and sip on seasonal drinks.
