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BERKELEY
Artisans Holiday Open Studios: Weekends through Dec. 23, various locations. More than 100 artists and makers will open their workshops and galleries to the public. Meet the artists and buy handmade gifts, such as blown glass, clothing, leather bags and jewelry. Free. www.berkeleyartisans.com
Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9, Middle East Children’s Alliance, 1101 Eighth St. Olive oil, pottery, embroidery, shawls, scarves, olive wood products, keffiyehs, olive oil soap. Palestinian Dead Sea products, children’s clothing, toys, kitchenware, cookbooks, jewelry, hand-woven rugs, books and Arabic food. www.mecaforpeace.org
Berkeley Farmers’ Market Winter Crafts Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, 15, 22, Civic Center Park, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Find upcycled messenger bags, wooden bowls from sustainably harvested wood, jewelry, wildcrafted and natural body products. Christmas shop early while you listen to music. https://bit.ly/2Ool2us
CONCORD
Super Holiday Boutique: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road. Toys, books, clothing, jewelry, purses, holiday decorations, ornaments and more. Free admission. Photos with Santa and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen”. Holiday arts and crafts activities. https://bit.ly/2pLQe80
DALY CITY
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weekends through Dec. 23, Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave. Explore twilight-lit streets with shops, pubs, stages and dance halls filled with more than 800 Victorian characters. Free-$30. www.dickensfair.com
LAFAYETTE
Winter Girlpreneur Pop-Up Shop: 2-5 p.m. Dec. 9, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Marys Road. Handmade products such as greeting cards, bath bombs, jewelry, pet supplies and more. www.girlscrushingit.org
LOS GATOS
Holiday Craft Fair: Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 8, Old Town Center, 50 University Ave. More than 20 makers with jewelry, candles, organic body products, home goods, artwork, glass, succulents and children’s clothes. https://bit.ly/2A5XKAz
MARTINEZ
Martinez Arts Association Holiday Boutique: Through Dec. 16, Old Train Depot, end of Ferry St. Showcasing local artisans and craftspeople selling handmade gifts and treats. Free. http://bit.ly/2z0DNJJ
Hidden Valley Elementary Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, 500 Glacier Drive. Over 30 local artists, crafters and vendors. Also Santa, kids craft area, face painting, raffle, baked goods and more. www.facebook.com/HVEHolidayFair
MORAGA
Hacienda Holiday Faire: Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 2, Hacienda de Las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive. Featuring over 50 artisans from Lamorinda and the East Bay. Jewelry, local gourmet foods, ceramics and pottery, local wines, bath and body products, candles and more. http://haciendafoundation.org/hacienda-holiday-faire
MOUNTAIN VIEW
German Holiday Market – Weihnachtsmarkt: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 8, City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro St. German, European and local artisans and merchants offer unique gifts, including handcrafted ornaments, jewelry, clothing, artwork, sweets and toys. Also includes amusement games and activities, petting zoo, face painting, live entertainment and more. http://bit.ly/2OOBQLe
OAKLAND
The Crucible Holiday Gift Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 15 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16, 1250 Seventh St. Unique gift items made by more than 60 local artists and craftspeople. Food, drinks, entertainment, glass-blowing demonstrations and more. www.thecrucible.org/gifty-2018
PALO ALTO
Holiday Ceramics and Jewelry Sale: 10 a.m. Dec. 1, Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Jewelry and ceramics created by local artists. Free. https://bit.ly/2qvYvgS
PLEASANT HILL
Super Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive. Toys, books clothing, jewelry, purses, holiday decorations, ornaments and more. Free admission. Photos with Santa and Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen”. Holiday arts and crafts activities. https://bit.ly/2pLQe80
SAN FRANCISCO
Holiday Crafts Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. Roll beeswax candles, make handmade lip balm and gift soaps, build a toy train, create a candy house and more. Kids from infant through 12 with their families. Free. www.randallmuseum.org
Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts and Food Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 15, The Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St. Featuring Asian and Pacific Islander themed arts & crafts and food from over 90 vendors. www.kimochi-inc.org
SAN JOSE
Holiday Arts and Gifts Sale: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Alameda Artworks, 1068 The Alameda. Small works, jewelry, textiles, home goods, toys, glass, soft sculptures, prints and more. www.thealamedaartworks.com
Makers Market at Santana Row – Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1, 377 Santana Row, Suite 1120. More than 30 local artists, DIY workshops, live music. https://bit.ly/2PSYVc6
San Pedro Craft Fair: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 15, San Pedro Square, 87 N. San Pedro St. 30 local artists and live music. Jewelry, handbags, ceramics, glassware, soaps, candles and more. http://bit.ly/2JklNip
SAN MATEO
St. Gregory Women’s Club Christmas Boutique: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 2715 Hacienda St. Vendors offering Christmas items, jewelry, specialty foods and lotions. http://bit.ly/2D3cItV
SARATOGA
A French Holiday Market: 10 a.m. Dec. 15, Westhope, 12850 Saratoga Ave. French vendors and arts. Gourmet food: crepes, pastries, tartes flambees and more. Santa, bouncy house, live holiday music and French songs. Free. https://bit.ly/2DkRV52
WALNUT CREEK
Lindsay Wildlife Alliance Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 1931 First Ave. Featuring amaryllis, jewelry, scarves and more. http://bit.ly/2ShzylH