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Joyous Garden Oaks outdoor holiday market invites shoppers to mingle with artisan vendors

The holiday vibe will be strong at Stomping Grounds in Garden Oaks this weekend as their annual holiday event, "Mingle All the Way" Holiday Market, takes over the three-acre property. The Mingle market will feature a curated group of local artisan vendors, festive food, and delicious drinks to celebrate the happiest time of the year.

This pop-up event will take over Stomping Grounds on Saturday, December 2 from 10 am to 4 pm to give shoppers a chance to get their holiday shopping done while taking in some yuletide spirit.

The entire day of festive fun will feature more than 30 vendors, including Stomping Grounds' very own Her & Reese Boutique and Becca Cakes, and showcase a mix of home décor, fashion, floral, baby and kids, and more.

Get ahead on your holiday shopping list while supporting local makers and small businesses in Houston at the annual "Mingle All the Way" Holiday Market. Photo courtesy of Mingle

There will be plenty of photo opportunities, including mini photo sessions with a professional photographer onsite. Kids can participate in the fun during a visit with Santa Claus, Christmas crafts, and Stomping Grounds. The 8,000-square-foot green space will also be open for frolicking fun.

Although "Mingle All the Way" Holiday Market is popping up at Stomping Grounds this weekend, the vibrant 26,000-square-foot shopping center regularly hosts events, including fitness classes, live music, happy hours, and family-friendly events.

An excellent place for a date or family night out, visitors can also find a great mix of restaurants and retailers, including Rooster & Rice, Fat Cat Creamery, The Pho Fix, Sonoma Wine & Cheese, Tulum Wellness Spa, Paint Nail Bar, Threadfare, Kid Create Studio and more.

Nestled in the heart of Garden Oaks, Stomping Grounds offers a blend of culinary, retail, and community experiences. Photo courtesy of Stomping Grounds

'Mingle All the Way' Holiday Market; Saturday, December 2; 10 am to 4 pm; 1207 W. 34th St.

Photo courtesy of Mingle

‘Tis the season for shopping! Mingle is heading to Stomping Grounds for its annual ‘Mingle All the Way’ Holiday Market on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 AM – 4 PM.

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