Looking for that memorable holiday gift? Make it local.

When searching for that unique holiday gift, something not found among the shelves of a big-box store, try looking in your own backyard. This weekend in Lexington, you’ll find shopping events featuring local artisans and makers.

The final Market 301 of the year is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street. The holiday shopping event will feature apparel, food, jewelry, candles, and offerings from local boutiques.

Vendors will include Wixology, makers of candles inspired by your favorite spirits, Miss Molly Vintage, Boone Creek Loft, creators of hand-lettered signs and paintings, and Popcorn Paradise, featuring hand-crafted gourmet popcorn. Admission is free.

The Bread Box Studio Artists at 501 West Sixth Street will host the annual Art Market from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

You’ll find a variety of merchandise from local artisans, including pottery from David Kenton Kring, prints by Cricket Press, hand-crafted journals from ReImagined by Luna, and colorful pieces by Melisa Zimmerman of Melisa Beth Ceramics. Admission is free. Check out the Facebook page for more info.

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▪  The Lexington Senior Center at 195 Life Lane, behind Southland Christian Church on Richmond Road, will host a holiday market from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. You’ll find gifts, handmade pottery, paintings and crafts.

▪  For everyone who thinks that the family pet deserves cute Swedish style like the humans, Ikea recently launched its new Lurvig collection for dogs and cats.

Merchandise includes beds, toys, leashes and bowls, a cat house on legs, blankets, and water dispensers. You’ll find them at stores including the West Chester, Ohio, store or at Ikea.com.

This story was originally published December 13, 2017 at 1:14 PM with the headline "Looking for that memorable holiday gift? Make it local.."