Friday, Dec. 4
Where: Staten Island Arts Culture Lounge, St. George Ferry Terminal, St. George
When: 12 to 7 p.m.
The Staten Island Arts will host a pop-up market on Friday, which features artists selling wares at the group's exhibit space in the St. George Ferry Terminal. The market will return on Dec. 10 and 11.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Snug Harbor and the Staten Island Museum will host several artist markets around the campus, concluding with a holiday lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. The markets include the Cultural Shop holiday fair at the Noble Maritime Collection, Holiday Art & Craft Fair at Art Lab and the Staten Island Museum Store offering 15% off their merchandise and selling work from several artists. The artists at the Snug Harbor Studio will also open up their doors to sell their work on the day.
Where: Various locations around New Brighton
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The annual New Brighton Holiday Stroll returns with several spots opening up to sell hand-made items made by artists in the borough. The stroll kicks off at Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave., with their St. Nick's Fair featuring baked goods, holiday wreaths and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting at 10:00 a.m., the Unitarian Church of Staten Island Island, 312 Fillmore St., will host their annual "Jolly Holly Fair" and arts and crafts sale. At 814 Richmond Terrace, the CPG Gallery will host a Holiday Show and Sale showing work from their photographers and selling them for $100 and under from noon to 5 p.m. Down the street, the Staten Island Creative Community's Art on the Terrace will host an art and handicrafts sale from their members from noon to 6:00 p.m., with a reception at 5:00 p.m.
► Holiday Wine Tasting and Gift Sale
Where: Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Ave., Lighthouse Hill
When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Tibetan Museum will host a tasting from specialist Kristin Anderson, from Martin Scott Wines, who'll give a talk on wine and help select the best bottles for holiday parties. Wines at the tasting will be sold at Honor Wines, 36 Bay St., and people who order at the event get a 10 percent discount. Aside from the tasting, the museum will host a market where people can buy Himalayan holiday gifts.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave., Bloomfield
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The first annual Staten Island Holistic Expo kicks off with oracle readings, reiki, purification healings, candles, jewelry and more. Entrance is $5, kids free. For a full list of events, visit their Facebook page.
Where: Conference House Park, 7455 Hylan Blvd., Tottenville
When: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Conference House Park will host their annual Colonial Christmas and grand illumination event with a visit from Father Christmas, holiday music, 18th century baked goods and more. For more information visit their website or call 718-984-6046.
► SHARP Exhibit Opening Reception
Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Snug Harbor will host an opening for their latest exhibit from their artists-in-residency program, SHARP, with work by Sophia Dawson and Tyshawn Henry. The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 31 at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art and the opening reception is free.
