The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones. Don’t settle for generic presents from big box stores – this year, explore the unique and handmade offerings at craft bazaars. These events are a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artisans and small businesses. With a wide variety of vendors and products, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. So mark your calendars and get ready to shop till you drop at the upcoming craft bazaars in your area.
52nd Annual Dayton Book Fair
Montgomery County Fairgrounds 1043 S Main St, Dayton, OHThe Book Fair Foundation is a non-profit organization that collects donated books year-round for our annual Book Fair, the biggest second-hand book sale in Ohio.
$10 on Friday; Free Admission Saturday; Bag Sale Day – Sunday Free admission – $10 per bag. Plenty of free parking is available.
Our books are sorted into over 75 different categories, and we also offer records, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and more. Proceeds raised from the sale benefit Dayton-area non-profits.
This year’s beneficiaries are Breast Wishes Foundation, CityHeart and the Human Race Theatre Company.
November 11 10am – 6pm
Yuletide Winters Gathering
Downtown Tipp City Main Street, Tipp City, OHA Holiday Shopping Experience in Tipp City Join the Tipp City shopkeepers as they invite you to kick off the off the winter shopping season with their annual holiday open house, a Tipp City tradition for more than 25 years!
Check out the fun….
- Santa will be arriving by fire truck for the lighting of the Christmas Tree!
- Enjoy hot chocolate, hotdogs, and kettle corn as the town comes together to celebrate!
- All our merchants will have their shops dressed for the season and their shelves filled with the most perfect holiday gifts!
- Christmas music and the smell of fresh popcorn will fill the streets!
There is no better way to get in the spirit of the Christmas season than the Tipp City Merchant Yuletide Winter’s Gathering! We hope to see you there!!!November 11 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Holiday Bazaar
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville
Shop a wide variety of Christmas crafts, holiday items, and baked goods! Join the excitement of a silent auction, basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and pick a pop. Enjoy a ‘take and heat’ lasagna dinner on Saturday, while supplies last.
All proceeds support parish projects as well as charities such as Hannah’s Treasure Chest, Oasis House, Dayton Food Bank, 4 Paws for Ability, and Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center.
Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Kettering Recreation Complex2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering
Women of Victory Church Christmas Bazaar
Victory Temple Church2443 Valle Greene Dr, Fairborn
Join us to shop until you drop from dozens of different vendors. From well known brands to locally made crafts and treats, you’ll find what you need or maybe don’t need for the Christmas season. Breakfast, lunch, and snack options will be available
a holiday affair-handmade gifts
Tipp Center855 N. 3rd Street, Tipp City, OH
Come explore a wide variety of handcrafted holiday and gift-giving items created by local vendors—just in time for holiday gifting! With over 40 vendors onsite, you will be sure to find those special items for the special people in your life.a holiday affair is part of Tipp City’s annual Yuletide Winter’s Gathering event. The Yuletide Winter’s Gathering is a great opportunity to browse and buy at all of Tipp City’s downtown stores and restaurants and then travel just a few blocks north to a holiday affair at the Tipp Center. This larger venue will allow us to host more vendors to enhance your shopping experience.
Stock Up Wednesday
2nd Street Market600 E 2nd St, Dayton
4th Annual Christkindl Market!
Front Street 1001 East second street, Dayton, OHJoin us for the 4th Annual Christkindl Market! We have a lot of holiday shopping and fun in store this…