Whatcom County holiday bazaars offer arts, crafts
Bakers and crafters have been working around the clock the past few months preparing for annual fall bazaars in Whatcom County. Here's a list you can take with you as you shop for unique and handmade holiday gifts. Many of these nonprofits give back to the community as well. Events are in Bellingham with free admission unless noted.
Lynden VFW Auxiliary Craft Show & Bake Sale
Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
VFW Post 9301, 7011 Hannegan Road, Lynden.
Lunch served all day, both days; breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday only.
Homespun Holiday Bazaar
Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cabin Antiques, 2355 Burk Road, Blaine
35th Annual Wiser Lake Bazaar
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
Ten Mile Grange, 399 Hannegan Road, Lynden, 360-398-7431
Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24.
4145 Meridian St., in the same shopping center at Burlington clothing store, 360-676-8548
Hosted by Allied Arts of Whatcom County
St Joseph Catholic Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 205 12th St., Lynden, 360-398-2351
Rome Grange and Foothill Crafters Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2821 Mount Baker Highway, 360-820-9708
Laurel Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Road, 360-398-1761
Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, 360-676-2500
Gardenview Montessori Ninth Annual Family Friendly Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hillcrest Chapel, 1400 Larrabee Ave., 360-733-8400
Bazaar & Holiday Craft Market
Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pioneer Meadows Montessori, 2377 Douglas Road, Ferndale, 360-778-3681
Homemade Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Blaine Senior Center, 763 G St., Blaine, 360-332-8040
Visit with Santa 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Annual Pacific Arts Holiday Market
Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., continuing 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 20
Sunset Square Shopping Center, 1125 E. Sunset Drive
Holiday Craft Sale and New Toy Drive
Friday, Dec. 4, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
American Legion Post 86, 4580 Legion Drive, Blaine, 360-371-7311
Please bring new and unwrapped toys to the Legion at any time during the event.
Lummi Island Christmas Bazaar
Friday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lummi Island Grange, North Nugent Road, Lummi Island, 360-758-7844
Holiday Make.Sale
Friday, Dec. 4, 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 5, 12-6 p.m.
Make.Shift, 306 Flora St., 360-389-3569
Bazaar- Ebenezer Christian School’s Annual Wreath & Bake Sale
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
North County Christ the King, 1816 18th St., Lynden, 360-318-9446
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 510 E. Sunset Drive, 360-734-8745
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Holiday Faire
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., 360-733-2890
Winter Carnival Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-7 p.m.
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, 8251 Kendall Road, Maple Falls, 360-599-3944
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Holiday Faire
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, 941 Austin St., 360-733-3164
Each activity costs from $1 to $3. Free parking at The Firs at 4605 Cable St. A free shuttle brings people to and from the school.
This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 6:12 AM with the headline "Whatcom County holiday bazaars offer arts, crafts."