Baked treats, handmade gifts and more at Holly Bazaar and Christmas market in Brampton

‘Tis the season to get a head start on your holiday shopping with locally made sweets, treats and gifts at the Village Christmas Market and St. James Holly Bazaar this weekend in Brampton.

The Christmas market and bazaar will be hosted by St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Brampton’s Peel Village community and will feature a BBQ fundraiser, bake sale, raffles, a local artisan market and more.

Guests can take part in a silent auction or peruse gift ideas at the vendor market with homemade desserts, teas, cards, crafts and much more available from local artisans.

Promoters say the event is a way to do your holiday shopping while support local creators, as well as the church.

The event runs on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James the Apostle church, located at 3 Cathedral Rd. in Brampton.