SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday come closer, the holiday shopping season - and for some, the stress of gift-giving - will loom over the otherwise joyous holiday season.
But that's not to say shopping for that perfect gift can't be fun.
RELATED: More holiday fun this season in San Diego
In San Diego, various events throughout the next two months will highlight local artisans and craftsmen. Many of these events also run during other festivities and fun around the county.
Here's a look at where you can stop for some local, unique gifts this season:
2nd Annual Bay Park Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair
When: Saturday, Nov. 18; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Bay Park Elementary, 2433 Denver Street
When: Saturday, Nov. 25; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Oceanside
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Deals & Steals! Support Local! Alpine Village Shoppes
When: Friday, Nov. 24; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Alpine Village Shoppes on Tavern Rd.
Stores like For the LOVE Gift Boutique, Dana's Boutique and Descanso Hay & Feed will have special prizes and discounts to help shoppers get in the giving spirit.
Small Business Bazaar Holiday Market
When: Saturday, Nov. 25; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Vail Headquarters, Temecula
When: Saturday, Nov. 25; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Seaport Village
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 26; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Oceanside
When: Thursday, Nov. 30
Where: Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town
When: Friday, Dec. 1 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Balboa Park
7th annual SDAG Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Encinitas Community Center
Santa Paws Mega Pet Adoption Event
When: Saturday, Dec. 2; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Grossmont Center
When: Saturday, Dec. 2; 3 p.m.
Where: Escondido Center for the Performing Arts
When: Sunday, Dec. 3; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Liberty Station
Liberty Station Holiday Marketplace
When: Nov. 29, Dec. 1 - 3, Dec. 8 - 10, Dec. 15 - 17. Dec. 22 - 24; 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Liberty Station
Holiday Tree Lighting & Gift Market
When: Thursday, Dec. 7; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Oceanside
When: Thursday, Dec. 7; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 422 South Pierce Street, El Cajon
When: Saturday, Dec. 9; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier
When: Dec. 10; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows
When: Saturday, Dec. 9; 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Old Poway Park
Holiday Nights at Bernardo Winery
When: Dec. 18 - 23; Open until 9 p.m.
Where: Bernardo Winery
