Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the correct opening date. Snowport opened on Nov. 8, not Nov. 29.

Over 120 vendors opened up shop in the Holiday Market at Snowport on Nov. 8. The market, which has been held from November to December for the last six years, is a major draw for small businesses, Boston residents, and tourists alike. 

General admission is free, but due to the long lines and large crowds that often gather during peak hours, Seaport offers timed entry tickets ($12 for adults, $6 for veterans and kids 5-17, and free for kids under 5). 

Snowport has a wide variety of vendors—art, apparel, home goods, gifts, toys, and food/drink shops line the walkways of the busy market. 

Of these vendors, 65% are from the New England area and 83% are owned by those who identify as BIPOC or female, according to Boston.com. Additionally, there is a Crafting Corner for hands-on activities, photo opportunities, and a 25-foot chalkboard for market-goers to share their holiday wishes. 

Erica Goldstein, owner and artist of The Blank Canvas Company, displays designs intended to “ignite and unleash your inner badass.” She is at the market for a second time this year.

Goldstein said she tries to create a warm, fun and welcoming environment.

“I want everyone to walk out feeling empowered, whether they purchase something or not,” she said. 

Her stall, like her art, pops out from its surroundings: the walls are painted a light purple and the ceiling is strung with disco balls and string lights. 

For a classically sweet New England winter gift, head over to Crystal Rock Maple Farm’s stall. The duo of Tom and Janet Gould has been tapping maple syrup from the almost 2,000 trees on their 15-mile maple farm in Maine for five years and selling it at Snowport for the last three. 

They have found that maple syrup has become a more popular alternative to generic sugar due to the syrup’s purity.

Their maple syrup is pure, fancy-A amber syrup, though they will make smaller amounts of lighter or darker syrup upon request. The farm comes from Tom Gould’s father-in-law, who owned the land as Crystal Rock Dairy Farm for many years before selling it to them. He said that “because of the sunny location, good water flow, good mineral content, [the trees] make a phenomenal syrup.”

Perfect for gifts, the Boston Soap Co., founded and owned by Richard Bonasoro and operated out of East Boston, displays a wide variety of seasonal and classic soaps and skincare products. 

According to Bonasoro, “the holidays are a big season for [them],” so Snowport is a good opportunity for small businesses. 

“It’s one of the biggest and best outdoor holiday markets in New England … there’s a lot of foot traffic … and being out here every day, locally selling our product, is good for us,” Bonasoro said.

With a wide variety of styles, from Cedar Eucalyptus Cacao to classic Lavender Mint, shoppers will find a fit for every recipient. 

Snowport is a must-go destination for the Boston winter lover. Grab a cup of decadent hot chocolate from the Fat Cactus, a Holiday Market staple, and wander through the crowded lanes of small businesses or the central court dotted with local food trucks. 

The Market will be open until Dec. 29, with extended hours beginning Dec. 9. For hours and directions, visit the official site at https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/holidaymarket.