Now it’s November, it’s officially not too early to start holiday shopping. Boutiques put on by community organizations are a good place to look for gifts, while supporting small businesses and local artists. Here are a few coming up around the Bay Area:
Fremont Elks Lodge Holiday Market
40+ tables, crafts, decor, jewelry. Snack bar and bake sale
Saturday, Nov. 15
9am – 3pm
Fremont Elks Lodge 2121
38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont,
fremontelks.org
Hayward Senior Center pop up Holiday Boutique
Vendors selling one-of-a-kind items and unusual treasures
Friday, Nov. 21
1 – 4pm
Hayward Area Senior Center
22325 North 3rd St., Hayward
haywardrec.org
Holiday Boutique
Handmade jewelry, holiday crafts, ceramics
Saturday, Nov. 22
10am – 4pm
Ruggieri Senior Center
33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City
Mistletoe Madness
50+ vendors selling handcrafted items
Saturday, Nov. 29
10am – 4pm
Veterans Memorial Building
1105 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro
Believe Holiday Boutique
Items from local items and crafters, bake sale prize drawing
Saturday, Dec. 6
9am – 3pm
American High School
36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
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