M A K E R S A R C A D E

We can’t believe the Spring Fair was nearly 6 weeks ago?!⁠ ⁠ Ready for more spring/summer magic? ☀️ Join the @sdmademarkets team for the Summer Market on August 15 & 16 at Liberty Station - expect amazing local vendors, great food, and the best community vibes.⁠ ⁠ Vendor applications are now OPEN, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your sign! 🏃‍♀️ Head to the link in their bio to apply now.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #summerevent #summermarket #sandiegoevent #sandiegosummermarket #sandiegomarkets

Who got involved at the Make & Take at the Spring Fair? 🌸⁠ ⁠ We loved seeing so many of you getting hands-on, getting creative, and making something special to take home! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springfair #sandiegoevents #sandiegomakers #sandiegobusinesses #thingstodosandiego

Nothing beats @sdpopupminigolf bringing their creative, San Diego–inspired mini golf to our events - it’s always a hit! ⛳️⁠ ⁠ Who gave it a go at the Spring Fair? ⁠ ⁠ #sandiegoevents #sandiegofair #sandiegovendors #sandiegothingstodo

Join us for the @sdmademarkets Spring Market this weekend!⁠ ⁠ 📆 Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11AM–6PM—for the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village! ⁠ ⁠ Get ready for a vibrant, feel-good day celebrating the talented makers, artists, and small businesses that make San Diego so unique. Shop, explore, and soak up the community vibes—all for FREE! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Spend the day browsing a curated lineup of local vendors, discovering handmade goods and artisan finds, and soaking up a lively, creative atmosphere.⁠ ⁠ 👉 What to expect:⁠ • Free entry (of course!)⁠ • 120+ curated handmade vendors⁠ • Scavenger hunt with free gifts⁠ • 15+ Helix Charter High School student vendors (@helixstudentlife in collaboration with @dreamsducats )⁠ • Delicious food vendors⁠ • Spring-inspired drinks⁠ • Photo booths for your seasonal snaps⁠ • Kids’ activities + craft stations⁠ • Live art experiences, and more!⁠ ⁠ If you’re searching for things to do in La Mesa, spring events in San Diego, or a family-friendly market, this is the place to be. Come hang out, support local, and be part of something special.⁠ ⁠ RSVP + full event details at sdmademarkets.com (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ Huge thanks to the @cityoflamesa for supporting this event 💛⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springmarket #springevent #sandiegospring #sandiegoevents #springevents

A big thank you to our friends @thespottedladies_ for being part of our Spring Fair a few weeks ago!⁠ ⁠ Founded by Josie, the brand blends over 12 years of experience in hospitality and events with a lifelong passion for art and design. Each sticker is carefully illustrated and created to add a special touch to life’s moments.⁠ ⁠ We can’t wait to welcome you back at our upcoming events!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springevent #springfair #supportlocal #localevent #sandiegoevents

Thank you to everyone that came out and joined us at the Spring Fair!⁠ ⁠ Looking for more Spring fun? Join us for the @sdmademarkets Spring Market in La Mesa Village May 2, 2026, from 11AM–6PM! This day is all about celebrating the makers, artists, and small businesses that make our region so special! ⁠ ⁠ Spend the day with us shopping tons of AMAZING local vendors, discovering handmade goods and artisan gifts, and connecting with the community in creativity.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Event highlights:⁠ • Free entry (!!!)⁠ • 120+ curated, handmade vendors⁠ • Scavenger hunt with free gifts⁠ • 15+ Helix Charter High School student vendors @helixstudentlife ⁠ • Yummy food vendors⁠ • Spring-inspired drinks⁠ • Photo booths to get your Spring snaps⁠ • Kids’ activities + craft stations⁠ • Live art experiences, and more!⁠ ⁠ If you’re looking for things to do in La Mesa, spring events in San Diego, or a family-friendly local market, we’d love to see you there and keep building this creative community together.⁠ ⁠ RSVP + event details at sdmademarkets.com ⁠ ⁠ Thank you to the @cityoflamesa for supporting this event! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springmarket #springevent #springvendors #springshopping #shoplocal #lamesaca #lamesa

Still riding high from this past weekend at @makersarcade ! My first market and first time sharing the LUMEN collection in person. It’s a really special collection to me that, quite frankly, helped me survive 2025. I’m so grateful for all the support, from friends who stopped by to the new connections and conversations throughout the weekend. I loved getting to talk about art, process, mental health, and of course, cats 😻 It really filled my cup to be around so many creative people and connect in person. A very special thank you to my collectors 🫶🏻 It means so much to know these pieces will live in your homes. Truly a pinch me moment. If you weren’t able to make it in person, my online shop will be launching next week ✨ #makersarcade #sandiegoart #artmarket #abstractart #mixedmediaart

Another amazing @makersarcade in the books, the spring fair was bananas fun last weekend! As both the official event photographer and a vendor myself (my pottery account is @jasfitz ), it is such a special treat close to my heart to capture all the magic and fun vibes! The visitors, the vendors, the customers, the bands, the cute kiddos and adorable dogs… just such absolute fun! Shout out to my fellow makers, y’all inspire me so much. The MA team got it out of the park (literally) and I can’t wait for the next fun fair—will I see you at the @sdmademarkets La Mesa Spring Fair in a few weeks? #craftfair #craftfairs #artfair #craftmarket #makersarcade

Our Media Makers showed up in a big way at the recent Makers Arcade! 🎉 Opportunities like this give students hands-on experience with micro-entrepreneurship—stepping into their creativity, developing real-world skills, and bringing their ideas to life. From concept to creation to connecting with their community, this experience empowered them to see what’s possible when they take ownership of their voice and vision. Thank you to the Makers Arcade team for an incredible event—we’re already looking forward to the next one!

A massive thank you to everyone who came out for our Spring Fair last weekend! 🥳⁠ ⁠ We loved filling Balboa Park with Spring magic - from local makers and live music to tasty food, refreshing drinks, and those unbeatable park views.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for showing up and supporting the San Diego community. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Stay tuned… 2026 has plenty more in store! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #springevent #springfair #springevents #sandiegoevents #shopsmall

What an amazing weekend we had at the Spring Fair at Balboa Park! San Diego came OUT to support and we are so thankful! We love our community, our makers, our volunteers, our staff, and our guests, and can’t wait to make this event at Balboa a new annual tradition. See you at the next one! 💕💕💕

every mug gets its own little bloom 🌸