The Straight’s weekly Shop Stalk finds the coolest deals for your closet, vanity, and home, so you don’t have to. Simply read up, show up, and stock up—no bargaining necessary.

October 20: Gastown Shop Hop

One of Vancouver’s most popular shopping events returns for its fall iteration from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight (October 20) on Water Street and the surrounding area. Featuring a lineup of 45 fashion-forward boutiques, the one-night affair offers shoppers seldom-seen discounts on eyewear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and tots, plus plenty of chic homeware options, too. Look for the white balloons—and glasses of bubbly—throughout the ’hood, which will signify that a business is participating in the hop. As for the deals? We hear Nouvelle Nouvelle is offering 25 percent off select garb and LYNNsteven is slashing 20 percent off both marked and unmarked tags—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

For more information about the Gastown Shop Hop, click here.

October 21 to 22: MEZZI sample sale

Not familiar with local fashion-tech startup MEZZI? Well, now would be a good time to get acquainted. The Vancouver-based company produces chic clutches, crossbody bags, and handbags that are made for on-the-go #girlbosses (and #boybosses) of the 21st century. Touting its totes as “wearables”, the genuine leather accessories come built-in with handy features like phone chargers, Bluetooth speakers, interior lights, and call and message notifications—because, yes, bags are now capable of relaying notifications. (What a time to be alive.) The company is hosting a sample sale this Friday and Saturday (October 21 and 22) at 89 Smithe Street, where you can check out the tech IRL and nab some deals on the goods.

October 22: Fall For Local pop-up market

Support B.C.’s small-business community at Fall For Local’s first fall market at the Pipe Shop Building (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver), where over 75 artisans and entrepreneurs will be onsite with handcrafted stationery, laser-cut jewellery, leather tote bags, and more. Our favourite vendors include Lone Goat Soap Co., which specializes in all-natural soaps; g ceramic & co., producer of contemporary tableware; and alice & hare, which turns vintage teacups into aromatic candles. Mobile fashion boutiques Little Bean + Co. and Ardillas United will also be present, as well as food vendors such as the Popcorn Bar, the Salty Cookie Co., and the insect-friendly Coast Protein in case you’re feeling peckish.

Admission is $3 in advance online and $5 at the door. For more information about Fall For Local, or to purchase tickets, click here.

Oct 23: Elemental Trends fall harvest market

Local pop-up producer Elemental Trends is hosting its final market of the year this Sunday (October 23) at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive). Stop by between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to browse items from over 30 vendors, including gemstone jewellery by Wildflower Designs, apple-spice and pumpkin-chai candles from Canvas Candle Co., all-natural body care by Pinch Skincare, sleek growler bags by Watershed Wax Co. Looking to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping? Check out the greeting cards by artist Laura Uy, patchwork totes by Itchy Ichi, and macramé wall hangings by Mesic Living Creations. The first 50 shoppers through the door will snag a swag bag loaded with goodies from the event’s vendors.

Admission is $5 at the door or $3 with presentation of the Elemental Trends postcard. Children ages 12 and under get in for free. For more information about the Elemental Trends fall harvest market, click here.

October 23: Vintage & Handmade Society’s West End fall market

The Vintage & Handmade Society is taking over Jim Deva Plaza (1200 Bute Street) for its fall market from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday (October 23). Like past VHS markets, this one will feature a host of homegrown makers hawking everything from handcrafted jewellery and accessories to ceramics and candles. Local artist Bonnie Gaskin and psychic Angel Oracle will be live-painting and conducting tarot readings onsite, respectively, and small-batch kombucha company Bucha Brew will be available to quench visitors’ thirsts. Partial vendor fees benefit Canadian Disability Resources, which assists people with disabilities by providing them with medical equipment and other means, so by shopping, you’re supporting a good deed.

For more information about the VHS West End fall market, click here.