Get jump on holiday shopping at festive local events
St. John’s Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Third and Wanamaker avenues, Essington, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Many activities will be featured, including children’s photos with Santa Claus, kids’ crafts, tombola table, food, cookie walk, tombola, handmade crafts, grandmom’s jewelry table and more. Everyone is welcome.
Green Sunday Craft Fair
Support local artists and craftsmanship at the
8th Annual Green Sunday Holiday Fair 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Media Providence Friends School, 125 W. Third St., Media. People can get a jump on holiday shopping in a festive, relaxed and friendly space, an eco-friendly alternative to the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Hosted by Transition Town Media, Green Sunday is a juried craft show of over
40 unique booths, featuring a variety of handmade gifts by local artisans, including ceramics, jewelry, art, clothing, purses & bags, soaps, candles, home furnishings, and more. Kids can make their own holiday gift or decoration at the children’s craft spaces. There will be lots of free household items, toys and more at the FreeStore table.
Shoppers can enter a raffle to win gift baskets loaded with items from the vendors and enjoy food, drinks, and sweet holiday snacks. There is no charge for admission. Entrance and parking are behind the school on 4th Street between Olive and Orange streets.
For more details about this event, visit greensundayfair.com, or email info@ transitiontownmedia.org.
Brookhaven Town Watch Craft Fair
A Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by Brookhaven Town Watch will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven. Unique craft items will be offered by over 50 vendors.
Enjoy lunch prepared by the Town Watch chefs. A limited number of vendor spaces are still available by calling 610-872-3294.
Aston Township Lioness Club holds craft and vendor fair
Aston Township Lioness Club will host a craft and vendor fair 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Aston Community Center,
257 Concord Road, Aston. Admission is free.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Ladies Shopping Night
Ladies Shopping Night Out will be held 6:309:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 2545 Franklin Ave., Secane. Products from various vendors will be featured for holiday shopping. Everyone is welcome. The evening will also include raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Shoppers are asked to bring a can of food to donate to Loaves and Fishes Food Bank or pay $1 at the door. For more information, call 610-544-2707.
St. James Episcopal Church Canterbury Market
St. James Episcopal Church, 11th and Lincoln avenues, Prospect Park, will hold a Canterbury Market 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 30. Everyone is invited to celebrate the holiday season with a cookie walk, English tea room, book nook, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, attic treasures and face painting for the kids. The market will also have a silent auction, children’s auction, and raffles. Visitors can enjoy a hot dog or hot toast beef sandwich.
Dunwoody Village Holiday Bazaaar
Dunwoody Village is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The bazaar features a wide array of items from which to choose, including unique handcrafted items, holiday decorations, attic treasures, costume jewelry, baked goods, house plants, and much more. Visitors can also take a chance on baskets of cheer.
Brunch will be available in Dunwoody’s Lincoln Dining Room between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The bazaar is the culmination of year-long preparation by Dunwoody’s residents, who organize the event as well as collect and create the items to be sold. All proceeds from the event are used to enhance Dunwoody resident programs.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located at 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. For more information, visit www.dunwoody.org.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 199 W. Baltimore Ave., Clifton Heights, will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23. Homemade crafts, attic treasures, baked goods and a cookie walk will be featured. Soup and sandwiches will be available for lunch. Santa will visit 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Interboro craft fair
Interboro High School will hold its annual craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, inside Interboro High School, 500 16th Ave.,Prospect Park.
Ridley Park Presbyterian holds annual holiday bazaar
Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, will have a Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The bazaar will feature an assortment of vendors, second hand treasures, a jewelry table, Hearts to Hands quilting gifts, baked goods, raffles, gift baskets, donuts, coffee, soup, sandwiches, children’s games and photos with Santa. For more information, call 610-532-9400.
Williamson College of Trades holiday bazaar
The public is invited to begin holiday shopping early when Williamson College of the Trades’ Auxiliary holds its Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Rowan Hall dining room.
Crafters and vendors will be selling their wares and there will be raffles, food, and fun for everyone. Williamson is located at 106 S. New Middletown Road,
Middletown. All proceeds will benefit the young men of Williamson.
For more information, contact Terri Dugan at 610329-6427 or terrimojo@ gmail.com or Mary Slawter at 610-757-5366 or mslawter4kids@yahoo.com.
Christ Church Christmas Fair
Christ Church Ridley Park, 104 Nevin St., Ridley Park, will hold its annual Christmas Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov 16. The fair will offer a Christmas White Elephant, country store, baked goods, Pollyanna gifts, stocking stuffers, holiday linens, crafts, gift baskets, kids korner, gingerbread decorating, and pictures with Santa.
The Church will host its third annual cookie walk. Shoppers are urged to come early for the best selections.
Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering soups, sandwiches, hot dogs and soft pretzels. Cash and check will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. Contact the church office with questions at 610-521-1626.
St. Timothy Church Christmas Bazaar
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston, is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the church social hall. The bazaar will feature many unusual gifts for the upcoming Christmas season. Crafters are still welcome. For more information or to reserve a place, call Janet Anderson, 610-459-0783 or email Jla726@gmail.com.
Molding Disciples Ministries Christmas craft fair
Molding
Disciples
Ministries,
211 W. Brookhaven Road, Rose Valley, will host a Christmas Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. Vendors are wanted. Cost is $25 for one day and $40 for both days. For information, call 484444-2201 or e-mail TheMDMChurch@gmail.com.
O’Hara craft show
Cardinal O’Hara High School will hold its annual craft show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24. The school is at 1701 Sproul Road, Springfield. The multi-day fair, which benefits the Cardinal O’Hara band, will host more than 80 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts. Additionally, there will be 50/50, basket raffle, baked goods, food and more.
St. Joseph Christmas Bazaar
St. Joseph Parish, 3255 Concord Road, Aston will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. The event will feature flea market items, toys, jewelry, books, lunch, baked goods, basket raffles, pictures with Santa and more. For more information, email joamis326@ gmail.com.