Local boutiques are decking the halls for holiday open houses! Mark your calendars for the following holiday shopping events in Cape Girardeau and mark some folks off your “nice” list. (Psst: Visiting for the city-wide weekend of Arts & Crafts Fairs November 17th, 18th and 19th? Here’s your print-and-shop guide to the crafts shows + local boutiques hosting holiday open houses that weekend as well!)

November 11th & 12th

• A Christmas Bazaar with 50 vendors is taking place at the DePaul Center on Saturday, November 11th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Details.
• Atelier Holiday Market on Sunday November 12th, from 1 – 5 p.m. Shelves have been thoughtfully stocked with gifts for everyone on your list, including handcrafted shaving brushes, gloves, a bartender’s swiss army knife, unique jewelry and more. Details.
• The VFW Hall hosts an Antique and Collectible Show on Sunday, November 12th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Details.

November 17th & 18th

• Annie-Em’s at Home Christmas Open House on Friday, November 17th from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 18th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sip a cheery cocktail and snack on something sweet while you peruse brand new seasonal items and home accessories at this beautifully decorated shop. Details.
• Bloom Studio and Gifts’ Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 18th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. features new holiday products, cocktails and snacks. Details.
• Mollie Paperie + the Filled Haus are putting on a joint open house November 18th from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., with giveaways galore and refreshments. Details.
• Sweet Designs Boutiques are hosting their 6th Annual Holiday Open House November 17th from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and November 18th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with sweet and savory samples and complimentary gift wrapping. Details.
• Not an open house, but also taking place this weekend is a city-wide weekend of arts and crafts fairs – three shows in five venues all over town make this an incredible weekend to shop in Cape Girardeau! Learn more here.

November 24th

• A newer boutique in Cape Girardeau, Wish will be decked out for the holiday and offering in store specials on Friday, November 24th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. It’s a great spot to shop local on Black Friday! Details.

Other holiday shopping events include Small Business Saturday on November 25th and the annual Downtown Christmas Open House December 1st and 2nd. A full listing of locally owned shops in Cape Girardeau is found here. If you’ve shopped until you’re about to drop, hop aboard the Downtown Trolley (Download the route here) for a ride. Happy Shopping!