Shopping Time
Arts and crafts boutiques and fairs abound this time of year. For those looking to get a head start on the holiday gift-giving, you’ll find an endless supply of unique, nifty and thoughtful gifts at these fairs where items are usually hand crafted by locals. Support California, shop local! As an added bonus, many of these events are fundraisers for local school programs and non-profit groups.
November 12, 2014
ORANGE: Annual Craft Fair. Location: OCTA Headquarters, Orange, CA. Hours: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: Rancho Santa Margarita Holiday Boutique. Location: Bell Tower, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. smhs.org
SALINAS: Holiday Chic Boutique. Location: Salinas, CA, Salinas Sports Complex. Come to the 3rd annual Holiday Chic Boutique at the Salinas Sports Complex. Hosted by California Rodeo Salinas. $10 wine tasting! carodeo.com
November 13, 2014
COSTA MESA: Costa Mesa Holiday Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival, November 13-15, 2014. Location: Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. sugarplumfestivals.com
FAIR OAKS: Christmas to Remember, November 13-15, 2014. Location: The Serbian Hall, Fair Oaks, CA,
LOS ANGELES: Downtown Los Angeles Holiday ArtWalk. Location: Los Angeles, CA, Downtown
THOUSAND OAKS: St. Patrick’s Christmas Boutique, November 13-14, 2014. Location: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, Thousand Oaks, CA.
November 14, 2014
FRESNO: The Holiday Show, Nov. 14-16, 2014. Location: Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, 848 M Street, Fresno, CA Fairgrounds
LIVERMORE: LAA Gallery Holiday Boutique. Held in the Carnegie Building, 2155 3rd Street, Livermore.
NORTHRIDGE: Northridge Holiday Traditions, November 14 -15, 2014. Location: Northridge Women’s Club, 18401 Lassen St. Northridge, CA.
OCEANSIDE: Queen Bee Market. Held at the QLN Conference Center. Fun, fresh craft boutique.
SAN JOSE: San Jose Holiday Boutique, Nov. 14-15, 2014. Location: San Jose, CA, Evergreen Community Center.
