PHAIR 23rd & Arch Streets, Saturdays through November 25, 10 p.m.—5 p.m.
PHAIR is a weekly event for those who prefer slightly more upscale flea markets. You’re more likely to describe your finds there as “handcrafted” or “artisanal” than “looks like it came from someone’s basement.” Held in a lot right off the Schuylkill River Trail, PHAIR is a hub for artists, crafters and vintage vendors. The focus on artists sets this apart from other events—the majority of vendors create their own wares, selling jewelry, clothes, paintings, photographs, ceramics and more. PHAIR also features a wide selection of delicious and unique gourmet food trucks, which make the walk (or trolley ride, let’s be real) there totally worth it. Why to go: Support local artists. Emily Grablutz
Philadelphia Flea Markets www.philafleamarkets.org/
Don’t expect a hip crowd hawking this season’s hottest accessories—you may have to sift through whozits and whatsits galore, but you’ll stumble on something unexpected. The Philadelphia Flea Market’s offerings range from eclectic, ass–grazing earrings to remarkably well priced antique clocks. Combination junkyard–antique store–community fair, PFM will satiate your taste for whimsy and novelty. If you tire of the wares themselves, enjoy scoping out your fellow flea market divers, dressed in all manner of attire, get your fortune read or check out one of the many food vendors at the market. Why to Go: People–watch. Learn to haggle. Surprise yourself. Johnathan Wilson
Brooklyn Flea Philly The Piazza at Schmidts, 1001 N. 2nd St., Sundays, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Originally based in New York City, the Brooklyn Flea’s Philadelphia market has been running since June of this year. A combination of artisan products and repurposed vintage wares, the Brooklyn Flea boasts an offbeat but trendy mix of merchandise. Vendors sell everything from hand–painted bicycle helmets to more traditional fare like vintage clothing. The Brooklyn Flea also features the works of several local artists—find city skylines captured in amazing detail on Post–It Notes or oil paintings of bicycles. The food, too, is whimsical and upscale. Stop by Dough to try doughnuts in flavors like passionfruit and Nutella. Why to go: Sift through a boutique–style selection of wares in the open air. Anosha Minal
