Whether you celebrate Christmas, or Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, holiday craft fairs and wreath sales are starting and now is your chance to snag that perfect unique handmade item and do some good with your holiday dollars by supporting local artists and artisans. Happy shopping!

MARIN

The Village Craft Market, November 10, 1:30pm, Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley

Artisan's Fair, November 12 & December 10, Northgate Mall, San Rafael

Wreath Silent Auction, Caffe Acri, 1 Main Street, Tiburon

Holly Fair, November 11-12, San Geronimo Community Presbyterian Church

Art From the Heart A LOCAL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR, November 12, Twin Cities Community Preschool, 56 Mohawk Drive, Corte Madera

Mediterranean Holiday Bazaar, November 12, Nativity Of Christ Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 1110 Highland Drive, Novato

Holiday Bazaar, November 12, 10am-3pm, Mt. Tam United Methodist Church, Mill Valley

Tam Valley Arts & Crafts Fair, November 18-19, Tamalpias Valley Community Center, Mill Valley

Institute for Sufi Studies, November 19, 3:30-6:30pm, Institute for Sufi Studies, 14 Commercial Blvd, Suite 10, Novato

Santa's Glass Workshop, 11am-5pm, Stained Glass of Marin, Novato

Christmas Concert/Alternative Christmas Faire, November 27, Redwoods Presbyterian Church, Larkspur

Marin Center Holiday Craft and Art Sale, San Rafael

Winter Open Studios, December 2-4, Industrial Center Building, Sausalito

Holiday Craft Fair, December 2-4, Dance Palace Community Center, Point Reyes Station

Holiday Crafts Faire, December 2-3, Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato

Winter Faire, December 3, distinctive vendors market that is rich in arts, crafts, toys, and seasonal items, Greenwood School, Mill Valley.

Holiday Craft Fair, December 3, Mill Valley Community Center

Holiday Art & Craft Sale, December 3, Landmarks Art & Garden Center, Tiburon

Spirited Marin Holiday Marketplace, December 3-4, Studio 333, Sausalito

Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair, December 3-4, Muir Beach Community Center

Bolinas Winter Fair, December 9-10, Bolinas Community Center

The Children's Cottage Cooperative's Holiday Bazaar & Festivities, December 10, Larkspur Landing

Holiday Bake Sale, December 10, 10am-2pm, Pixie Park, Ross

Fairfax Craft Faire, December 10, Fairfax Pavillion

Marin Indoor Antique Market Christmas Show, December 10-11, Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael

Holiday Wreath Making and Potluck, 11am-5pm, Pavillion, Fairfax

NORTH BAY

Christkindlmarkt, November 27, Hermann Sons Hall, Petaluma

Fair Trade Gift Festival, December 3, United Church of Christ, Petaluma

SAN FRANCISCO

The Renegade Craft Fair November 19-20, Fort Mason Center 

Style Lounge, November 20, Fort Mason

Treasure Island Flea, November 26-27, Treasure Island

Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium, November 26-27, Pier 70, San Francisco

Swedish Christmas Fair, December 3, 1111 Gough Street

Mercato di Natale, December 3-4, (Italian Christmas Market) December 5-6, Museo Italo Americano, Fort Mason

EAST BAY

Craneway Crafts Fair December 17-18, Craneway Pavillon, Richmond Marina

Temescal Holiday Fair, December 4, Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.

California Indian Market, November 4-5, featuring jewelry, baskets, prints and more, Oakland Museum, 1000 Oak Street.