Get your shop on at Philly's outdoor markets

When the weather takes a turn for the better and all the post-winter hibernation haze fades away, an enlivened bunch takes to the streets for a plethora of outdoor festivities. Instead of spending time indoors, spend a little green outdoors on unique, lust-worthy items at some of the best outdoor flea and craft markets the region has to offer. Here's your ultimate outdoor-shopping guide, with nary a mall in sight.

Held on the grounds of the new Venice Island Recreation Park in Manayunk, the curated open-air market offers vendors like Salvaged Serendipity (upcycled furniture) and Crash Pad Designs (mod home items).

At a new Bryn Mawr location, shoppers can get the best in antiques, vintage jewelry, clothing, art, and the pick of grab-and-go bites from food trucks. No shopping fatigue here, either: Each of the market's dates will feature a different lineup of the 100-plus vendors set for this season.

If you live in the city, there's a good chance this traveling market, a hot spot for one-of-a-kind antiques, will make its way to your 'hood. Join the mailing list by e-mailing PhilaFleaMarkets@aol.com to get a reminder of where and when each flea is.

1 Lincoln Financial Field Way; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25, Sister Cities Park, 18th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2, Eastern State Penitentiary, 22d Street and Fairmount Avenue; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, Broad and South Streets; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30, St. Peter's Church, Third and Pine Streets; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 6, Jefferson Square Park, Fourth Street and Washington Avenue; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13, East Passyunk Avenue between

Morris and Tasker Streets. Information:

Previously housed in the historic Strawbridge's building, this hip antique and vintage market takes it to the streets of Old City this season. Find everything from antique whiskey glass sets to 1960s vintage fur jackets and local, homemade scented candles.

Major points for a fun name, the South Philly market offers quirky handcrafted items to match, like baby gear, jewelry, and flasks. Grab a bite to eat at the adjoining Flavors of the Avenue.

Etsy comes to Penn's Landing with the best cutesy handmade housewares, jewelry, and art, curated by Northern Liberties' local craft boutique, Art Star (623 N. Second St.).

In an active antiquing experience, you will find diverse items for the home, retro paintings, records, and 1950s pinball machines.

Not the Wild West, but West Philly. Craft market favorites include Flaming Idols' LGBTQ altar candles (think Madonna, RuPaul, and Cher instead of saints) and culturally influenced jewelry from Indican.

Franklin Flea isn't the only market that calls Headhouse Square home. Billed as a maker market, Phair brings about a dozen local artisans - who show off their varied goods, like quirky jewelry, pottery, and fresh produce - all to one place.

This new market features 25 Lancaster County artists, like Melanie Hummer Photography and Kevin Bedgood Woodwork. There will be live craft demonstrations, too.

This one isn't for the weak: Rice's Market packs in hundreds of vendors on more than 30 acres stacked with a range of goods from bonsai trees to tea kettles.

More than 50 crafters hawk earthy, handmade jewelry, furniture, pottery. Come hungry: Food trucks and vendors will feed you.

Don't let the name fool you. You won't be bidding on goods here. But with 40 acres of outdoor sales space, put your bargaining hat on. Organizers say vendors expect a bit of a haggle.

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