Christmas shopping season is upon us. Don’t wait until it’s a few weeks before Christmas, when all the shops are crowded and prices of possible gifts are already at an all-time high.

If you haven’t started (dun dun duduuun), we suggest you start gift-searching pronto. It’s cheaper and easier this way. Make your weekends more productive by visiting these 8 awesome bazaars!

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Head to the south on October 10 and 11 for Cuenca’s Christmas Holiday Bazaar. There will be goods for aromatherapy and other sorts of home remedies. Looking for a little more luck? Buy from Cassidy’s charms and accessories, and your purchase just might do the trick. There will be tons of interesting finds, which you’ll have to discover yourself.

Dasmarinas Village Pavillion, Campanilla Street, Dasmarinas Village, Makati
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Live in or near Makati? Spend your weekend more wisely by paying the DVA Bazaar a visit. Among many exciting concessionaires, you’ll find Green Babes dishes, My Ticker Tape Parade clothes and Emblem jewelry.

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The P100 entrance fee will surely be worth it when you get pieces in the latest fashion trends and here’s a shocker: Get a chance to win 500 free Uber rides! Shopping just got a lot more fun with that at stake.

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On October 23 to 25, go to this bazaar for all things hip. Look forward to Happy Soles PH, Lipstick All U Can, Craft Department, Mr. and Mrs. Green and many more. You can also snag some clothes from celebrity closets like the Uys’, Divine Lee’s, Enchong Dee’s, etc.

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Noel Christmas Bazaar is well-known to be a handy place for checking off everything in your Christmas list. It’s also the country’s longest running bazaar. Southerners, rejoice! It’s heading your way, so make sure to catch it on October 16 to 18.

SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex | October 20, 8:30am to 2:30pm

This monthly bazaar is awaited by many expats. Even if you’re not one, don’t miss out on this month’s dose of excellent merchandise. Head to the SMX Convention center on October 20 for a bazaar filled with unique and imported finds. This bazaar will be a breeze to explore because it’s happening on a weekday, meaning a less crowded shopping environment.

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Remember the awesome bazaar at the NBC tent, which pops up when it’s nearing Christmas? The one with great food and a perfect balance between trendy clothes and apparel essentials? Well, that’s the Karl Edward Bazaar, and they’ve relocated to Acacia States. On October 17 and 18, they’ll be in Dusit Thani. Aside from expected quality finds, get excited about merchandise from celebrities like Yassi Pressman and Isabelle Daza, just to name a few.

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Some people just want to spend their weekend in bed, binging on junk food and their favorite TV series. No judgment, everyone can do as they please.

If you’re one of those people, then the Autumn Market Bazaar is perfect for you since it’s on weekdays. You can do your shopping after work for a breather that’s also productive.

Visit these shopping havens and share your experiences by commenting below!