Holiday craft shows guide
From large markets such as the German-style Christkindlmarkt to small bazaars held by local churches, these Lehigh Valley craft shows have much to offer. From paintings to Christmas decorations to wood bowls to glass vases, these items are easy to find in the region from November and December. Here’s a guide to help you shop.
Reading-Berks Guild Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival
What: 71st annual show offers museum-quality examples of contemporary and traditional Pennsylvania folk artwork.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7
Where: Kutztown University O’Pake Fieldhouse, Trexler Avenue and Baldy Street
Admission: $6 free, ages 11 and under
Info: www.rbcrafts.org.
Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association Fall Craft Fair
What: Over 130 crafters will be exhibiting and selling their handmade crafts such as jewelry, holiday items, food, woodworking and more. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase through Sodexo food service. NCC’s H.O.P.E. food pantry will be collecting donations of nonperishable canned items and toiletry items that will be given to students who need them.
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6. Where: Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center located at their Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road. Admission: $2; $1, seniors, NCC students; free, ages 12 and under. Info: 610-861-5088
Fork’s Area Art Society Holiday Art and Fine Craft Show
What: Artists and fine crafters from around the region feature art and hand-made, artisan crafts in various mediums.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Where: Park Plaza Atrium Sullivan Trail, Forks Township, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton.
Admission: Free
Info: 610-905-1767
Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary
Craft Show
What: Explore the innovative work of 195 artists. The show will be a combination of in person and online participation with 170 artists appearing at the Convention Center and the balance online only through the show’s website.
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 5; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall F,1101 Arch
St., Philadelphia, Online event at pmacraftshow.org
Admission: $20, one day; $25, two days, $5, 11 and under.
Info: pmacraftshow.org
Forks Area Art Society Holiday Show and Sale What: One-of-a-kind art works and fine crafts, baked goods. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Where: Park Plaza (outdoor atrium), 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton.
Admission: Free
Info: forksart.org
St. Joseph The Worker Holiday Boutique
What: St. Joseph the Worker Women’s Guild craft fest crafters, unique gift baskets, homemade candy and baked goods. Lunch available (11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6). Where: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7.
Admission: Free
Info: 610-432-2186
First Baptist Church Student Ministry 36th Annual Christmas Boutique
What: Hand-made crafts, vendors, food, baked goods. Benefits youth mission trips. Where: First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden St., Bethlehem.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6.
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Admission: Free.
Info: 610-216-6624 or humbertson94@rcn.com, www. fbc-bethlehem.org
Holly & Ivy Craft Show
What: Annual show features thousands of handcrafted items. Little shoppers shop and homemade food and baked goods.
When: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6. Where: Lehigh Christian Academy, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township. Admission: Free
Info: www.lcamustangs.org/ special-events/holly-and-ivy
St. John’s Holiday Art Show
What: Fine arts and fine crafts by regional artists.
When: noon-3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 19.
Where: The Gallery at St. John’s Lutheran, 330 Ferry St., Easton. Admission: Free
Info: 610-905-1767
Christmas Huts on Main
What: Shop holiday-themed wooden huts filled with unique holiday gifts ideas. Stroll festively decorated Downtown Main Street and visit charming retail shops, gourmet restaurants, and historic Moravian museums. New locations at Central Moravian Church and The 1750 Smithy. When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 11-Dec. 26.
Where: Main Street, Bethlehem. Info: getdowntownbethlehem.
com/get-christmas/huts-onmain
Christkindlmarkt
What: ArtsQuest’s annual German-style market spread out on the SteelStacks campus. Christkindlmarkt offers a wide variety of gifts and decor from fine art photos of the Christmas City to handmade Moravian glass stars, as well as holiday items and collectibles, food vendors, food trucks. music and St. Nicholas. When: Opens Nov. 19, runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Through Dec. 19.
Where: SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem.
Admission: $10, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays; $12, Saturdays, free ages five and under.
Info: 610-332-1300, christmascity. org/christkindlmarkt
Hidden Treasures Artisans Studio Tour
What: Self-guided tour features three 30 artists at eight studios throughout the Lehigh Valley selling clay, metal, glass, wood, fiber and more. Artists will be on site to talk and demonstrate their work.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14.
Where: Studios throughout Lehigh Valley, from Bath to New Tripoli.
Admission: Free
Info: Map and directions at