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Great Explorations will be closed on Sunday, April 9th, 2023.

Shop local this holiday season! Great Explorations Children’s Museum and Sunken Gardens bring you the 4th annual A Very Merry Market, a free shopping event on Dec. 6th from 4-8 pm, showcasing the talented makers and businesses that make our area a unique and eclectic place to shop!

From dad, to mom, to your significant other….to the kids and even your pets…you will be able to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list – even yourself!

Along with shopping your local favorites, guests will also enjoy exclusive discounts and FREE holiday treats and spirits, as well as free valet provided by Select Valet!

2017 VENDORS:

MERRY AND BRIGHT BOUTIQUES
Location: Great Ex/Sunken Gardens Lobby
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
Sunken Gardens
Ashe Couture Boutique
The Littlest Trunk Children’s & Maternity Resale Boutique ST. PETE
Birdie Baby Boutique
Cerulean Blu
Cadyn and Charlie Jewelry
St. Pete Threads
HEAVENDROPt

HOLLY JOLLY SHOPPES
Location: Sunken Gardens Fountain Plaza
Wide Sky
St.Pete Cornhole
FinFish
Iamsonotcool Vintage
Playa Paper
The Genesis

WINTER WONDERLAND SHOPPES
Location: Great Ex Children’s Museum Gallery
Spring Green Handbags
Blossom and Shine
MISRED Outfitters
Our Lil Bowtique
The Giftsmiths
The Zoetik Movement (@zoetikmovement)
Sunshine City Books
Lularoe by Kate Griffin
My Life In Fabric
Jenipher Lyn / Nightly Doodles
Fia’s Designs
Pinellas Chocolate Company
Art and Designs By Caren
Katekreates
With These Hands: Handlettered Greeting Cards and Gifts by Becky Blitch
Strands of Sunshine
Marion’s
Pumeli
Magical Candles FL

HOLIDAY CHEER VENDORS
Location: Great Ex Children’s Museum – Great Room
Kalamazoo Olive Company
Sunshine Canning
The Rolling Cabana
Little Miss Studio
Pergamo Paper Goods
Remi’s Crafts n Creations
Three 20 Magnets
The Spotted Berry (@thespottedberry)
Braille With Vision – Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
House and Home Interiors

Vendor spots are full, but we do have a waitlist! Please reach out to Beatriz Maxson at merrymarketinfo@gmail.com with any questions!

*Please note this is a family-friendly event, but the museum’s exhibits and the gardens will be closed during shopping.

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