Seattle, WA

One of the things I love most about Christmas is the shopping. In particular I love all the Holiday bazaars and markets, be they big or small. Even the church bazaars with all their home made goodies.

In light of that here is a list of upcoming bazaars and markets:

ARCHIPELAGO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Filipino Community Center of Seattle
December 1, 2007, 10 - 5pm, Free
More than a dozen Asian American artists, craftspeople, online retailers and businesses who will offer a unique holiday shopping experience.

URBAN CRAFT UPRISING
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 216-0877
Saturday, December 1 2007, 11:00am - 5:00pm
This annual show (now in its third year) is renowned for drawing the most creative, unique, and cream-of-the-crop crafters from around the region-and even some vendors from as far away as Boston and Toronto! The uprising is truly a unique showcase for rising indie craft stars, and a venue for holiday shoppers to marvel over one-of-a-kind, avant-garde creations, and at no charge to the public.

A VICTORIAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
-The Puyallup Fairgrounds
-November 28 - December 2, 2007
-Wednesday-Saturday 10am to 9pm
-Sunday 10am to 6pm. Free Parking
A Victorian Country Christmas Festival is an unforgettable event that will leave you infused with the spirit of Christmas. Step back in time as the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup are transformed into a Victorian Village filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Shop at over 530 Victorian stores filled with the most beautiful handcrafted and specialty items; share in a delicious meal at the food pavilion; take a carriage ride through a holiday wonderland, enjoy over 20 professional stage shows daily featuring the best music, dance, comedy and more; and don’t forget to get a picture with Santa at the North Pole or enjoy the spectacular “Living Nativity” featuring over 100 singers and dancers in a music extravaganza celebrating the best music of the season.

What: Winter Festival and Crafts Fair
When: Sunday, Dec 2nd
Where: 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle WA 98103
$$$: Members $2 plus a can of food; Non-members $4 plus a can of food; Children (under 13) free
The popular event features high-quality crafts booths, photos with Frosty, live entertainment, a bake sale, and holiday cheer. A full entertainment schedule is available on the website.

THREAD SEATTLE // XMAS SHOPPING SPECIAL
Fremont Studios, 155 North 35th Street, Seattle, WA
Sunday, December 9th, 2007, 11am-6pm
$7 at the door, but, $5 when you RSVP
THREAD brings a selection of over 65 independent fashion & accessory designers from around the country to the savvy and style-conscience men and women of the Northwest. Come get first dibs and buy direct from designers showcasing wares you wont find at the mall.

HILLTOP HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
Northwest Arts Center (Directions), 9825 NE 24th Street, Bellevue, WA
November 28, 29 and 30, 2007 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December 1, 2007 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Many new vendors this year, the show will feature thousands of quality crafts from more than 80 selected Northwest craftspeople.

MOKAS HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
329 Fairview Ave. N, Corner of Fairview Ave. & Harrison, Downtown Seattle
Directions:
From I-5 North or South - Take the Mercer St. Exit.
Stay in the far left lane and turn left onto Fairview Ave. N.
Go 2 blocks. Mokas will be on the right.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, 10am - 3pm
Handcrafted gifts, Christmas cards, jewelry and MORE!

Looking for a Christmas Tree? Check out the local Christmas Tree Farms.

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