OutYouth LGBTQIA+ Youth Market

OutYouth is bringing back its annual LGBTQIA+ Youth Market to the Austin Public Library Central Library on Saturday, October 3, from 1 PM to 4 PM. It's a one-day event, and the whole thing is run by young LGBTQIA+ creators from across the city.

The market is a showcase of handmade art, ceramics, zines, and jewelry. The people behind the tables are local LGBTQIA+ youth entrepreneurs, and the age range is wide—creators from 9 to 23 set up shop side by side. It's a good spot to pick up something handmade and see what young makers in the city are working on.

There's more to it than just the shopping, too. The organizers describe the market as a showcase of agency, talent, and storytelling, where these young creators share their craft on their own terms. It's as much about the people behind the work as it is about the things they're selling. If you're a young creator yourself, you can also sign up to be a vendor.

It all happens at the Austin Public Library Central Library on Saturday, October 3, from 1 PM to 4 PM. It's a short window—three hours on a Saturday afternoon—so if you're planning to stop by, you'll want to make it a priority.