Join Us for the
Make It Merry Market!
Celebrate Creativity and Community
Friday, December 13th , 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, December 14th , 10am - 2pm
Be a part of Central Arkansas’s most festive artisan craft event, where local artists, makers, and artisans come together for two days to showcase their unique creations inside Arkansas’s largest makerspace – The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Save the date and join us for a weekend of holiday cheer, shopping, and creativity!
204 E. 4th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
In the Argenta Arts District
About the Make It Merry Market
The Make It Merry Market is a two-day event filled with festive spirit and creative energy. Held at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, this market offers a unique opportunity for makers to display their talents and for visitors to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. From handcrafted jewelry to custom woodwork, our market celebrates the diverse skills of our local artisans. Join us for a weekend of shopping, entertainment, and holiday fun!
Make It Merry Activities
Vendor Spotlight
December 13th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
December 14th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Shop from over 50 local makers, artists, and artisans at North Little Rock’s largest Christmas Maker Fair!
Vendor Spotlight
December 13th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
December 14th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
We will have continuous raffles every half hour, ensuring that you have an amazing opportunity to win!
Makerspace Activity: Laser-Cut Ornament Painting
December 13th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
December 14th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
FREE Family-Friendly Activity! Visit our Maker Station and paint your own Christmas ornaments. Our wonderful team of elves will be cutting a variety of shapes using our laser cutter for your selection!
Makerspace Activity: Printmaking Wrapping Paper
December 13th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
December 14th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
FREE Family-Friendly Activity! Visit our Maker Station and learn how to apply block printing techniques to paper to create your very own, unique wrapping paper!
What People Are Saying
“My first-ever-market event was at the Innovation Hub a few years back. One of my first original paintings I ever sold was to somebody who was visiting the Innovation Hub at the time, and that lady told me ‘One day, you are going to be big, so I am going to purchase one of your paintings now.’ I will never forget that moment as she was an important contact I made at the Hub. The Hub is a great place to learn and grow. Many members of the staff have also supported my work, and I can tell you that the Innovation Hub is community.” themokassoexperience.com
“The Innovation Hub’s Make It Merry Market is a must-visit event. It was inspiring to meet so many local artists! The variety of unique, handmade items is amazing!”
“The Innovation Hub in Argenta is a really incredible place. The staff there are very knowledgeable about entrepreneurship, making, and innovating; it is a place that is inclusive for all ages interested in the maker movement.”
“I think we can all agree that the cutest part of our Make It Merry event was seeing our 2023 Fall After-School students participate in the event by selling the pieces they made in class throughout the semester. Our students learned skills such as pottery, fused glass, sewing, jewelry making, and more, and their incredible teachers taught them how to price their handmade items for sale! Needless to say, most of them sold out by the end of the first night at our Make It Merry Event!”
Snapshots from Past Events
Make It Merry Market Gallery
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a proud affiliate of Winrock International.
FIND US IN NLR
Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
204 E 4th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
OUR HOURS
- MWF 9AM to 5PM
- TTH 9AM to 8PM
- SAT: 1st & 3rd of Month, 10AM to 2PM