n SEACOAST ARTISANS’ 8TH ANNUAL FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS HOLIDAY SHOW will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Portsmouth High School. A juried fine arts and crafts show will feature more than 70 professional artisans. Proceeds to benefit the New Franklin School PTO.

n EDGEWOOD CENTRE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 928 South St., Portsmouth. There will be holiday baskets, hand-knitted woolens, baked goods, quilting, giftware, wreaths, paper art, and lunch in the Merry Morsel Caf?. 436-0099.

Hampton

n JINGLE BELL FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton. Coffee and muffins at 8:30 a.m. Cliff’s famous chowder at 11 a.m. There will be pictures with Santa with stories for the very young read by Santa’s helpers. There will be handmade crafts, holiday-decorating and gifts, American Girl Doll clothing and Webkins scarves, specialty foods including both a cookie walk, attic treasures, gift basket, kids’ crafts and a silent auction of local goods and services (bidding will close at 1 p.m.). There will be a special appearance by Bubba the Clown. 926-2837.

Kittery, Maine

n SAINT RAPHAEL’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 6 Whipple Road, Route 103, Kittery. There will be hand-crafted items, gift baskets, homemade food items, specialty raffles, silent auction, white elephant garage, kids corner and great eats at the Knight’s Caf?. (207) 439-0442.

n ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 60 Government St., Kittery, will hold its Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Santa Claus will be available from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be crafts, gifts of all kinds, jewelry, holiday decorations, trinkets and treasure, caf?, a silent auction and more. (207) 439-9686.

York, Maine

n INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at York Middle School, 84 Organug Road, York. Shop early for unique New England and international gifts, crafts, jewelry, antiques and more. Buy your holiday greens, baked goods and lunch at the International Women’s Club of New England’s annual benefit for local women’s and children’s charities. (207) 363-4167.

Elsewhere

n EAST HAMPSTEAD UNION CHURCH, 225-229 East Main St., Route 121A, will hold its Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 and 17. The fair will feature a cookie walk, baked goods, light luncheon, crafts, decorations, and Sandown Community Giving Tree. 378-0683.

n A HOLIDAY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 10 at Saint James Episcopal Church, 120 Main St., Amesbury, Mass. All new crafts, Christmas ornaments, bake table, Bruin raffle tickets, white elephant table and trinkets/treasures table. (978) 750-2918.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

Durham

n DURHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH, UCC, 17 Main St., will hold a Fair Ware ? Holiday Alternative Gifts, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 in Fellowship Hall. Nov. 11 in Fellowship Hall. purchase one-of-a-kind Fair Trade items from around the world. All proceeds go to the very hands that made them. Items from Africa, Latin America, Afghanistan and more. 868-1230.

FRIDAY, NOV. 16

Raymond

n JINGLE BELL FAIR will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Raymond United Methodist Church, 51 Main St., Raymond. There will be hand-crafted items, children’s toys, floral arrangements and assorted decorations, a white elephant table and Country Store with jewelry and other collectibles. 895-2253, 895-2304.

Kittery, Maine

n SECOND CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF KITTERY, 33 Government St., will hold its annual Evergreen Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Highlights of the fair will include a Country Store, home-baked goods, raffle prizes including a Gourmet Basket, a Triple Irish Chain Quilt, gift certificates, and more. A gourmet dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10. For tickets call the church office at (207) 439-3903.

Saturday, Nov. 17

Portsmouth

n The Portsmouth College Women’s Club will hold its 23rd annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Masonic Temple on Middle Street. It will feature craft and gift items, raffle table, pie and bake sale, silent auction, Santa’s Attic. Refreshments and lunch will be available. A $1 donation at the door is requested. All proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund.

n CORPUS CHRISTI WOMEN’S CLUB craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Catherine’s Church, 845 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth. There will be a raffle, hand-crafted items, herbals, boxwoods, quilts and more. Breakfast and lunch throughout the day.

Brentwood

n ROCKINGHAM COUNTY NURSING HOME will hold its annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Green Atrium. The fair will feature corn chowder, hand-cut donuts, assorted baked goods and a raffle with proceeds to benefit the residents’ Christmas fund. Space available for rent to handcrafters. 679-9320.

Epping

n ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Joseph Church hall, Route 27, Epping. There will be handmade gifts, baked goods, kids craft table, breakfast/lunch including fried dough, one-half cord of wood raffle, various raffles, 50/50, silent auction, pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and more. 895-3006.

Exeter

n HOLIDAY FINE ARTS FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Exeter Center for Creative Arts, 30 Linden St., Exeter. The fair will feature the works of local artists. Pottery, paintings, fine fiber arts, jewelry and more. 778-8441.

Hampton

n CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB of Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, presents its annual Holly Days Fair with 40 vendors of arts and crafts from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. At 4 p.m., the Holy Name Society serves its spaghetti dinner and salad. Tickets for the dinner are $7.50 for adults and $3 for children, kindergarten and younger are free. 926-8609.

n SNOWFLAKE FAIR will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at First Baptist Church in Hampton, 36 Winnicunnet Road. A continental breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tea, coffee and pie from 2 to 4 p.m. The fair will feature homemade crafts, gift baskets, cookie walk, white elephant table and baked goods. Donations for the food pantry will also be accepted. Call 926-3200 for information.

Kensington

n THE 46TH ANNUAL KENSINGTON CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the American Legion Post on Route 150 in Kensington. Santa will visit about 1:30 p.m., arriving by the Kensington fire truck. You can have your picture taken with him. A huge selection of country crafts and homemade baked goods will be featured, plus raffles and several door prizes. 772-6632.

Newfields

n NEWFIELDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is holding its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit its fifth-grade enrichment program. Crafters are needed. Tables are available for $25. If you are interested in participating, please call 773-2262. Newfields Elementary School is located on Route 87 at 9 Piscassic Road.

Newington

n NEWINGTON TOWN CHURCH FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Newington Town Hall on Nimble Hill Road. A silent auction, live greenery arrangements, hand-crafted items and more will be featured. Fish chowder and sandwiches lunch at 11 a.m. Snacks and beverages. 436-6196.

Raymond

n CHAD HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Raymond, behind the Ben Franklin Plaza. Space rentals are still available for $25 a week. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hospital of Dartmouth. 895-0066 (days), 895-2149 (evenings).

n JINGLE BELL FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Raymond United Methodist Church, 51 Main St., Raymond. There will be hand-crafted items, children’s toys, floral arrangements and assorted decorations, a white elephant table and Country Store with jewelry and other collectibles. 895-2253, 895-2304.

Stratham

n EXETER AREA GFWC hosts its 30th annual Yuletide Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Cooperative Middle School, Academic Way, Stratham. Enter to win unbelievable raffle prizes.

Eliot, Maine

n A CHRISTMAS CAROLE FAIR will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at First Congregational Church, 1361 State Road (Route 103), Eliot, Maine. Featured will be bags for every occasion, crafts and gifts, cookie walk, fudge and candy, unique boutique, Christmas items, country store, and more. There will also be a snack bar featuring breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, lobster rolls, hotdogs, fish chowder and desserts.

Elsewhere

n EAST HAMPSTEAD UNION CHURCH, 225-229 East Main St., Route 121A, will hold its Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The fair will feature a cookie walk, baked goods, light luncheon, crafts, decorations, and Sandown Community Giving Tree. 378-0683.

n HOLIDAY FESTIVAL will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Lee Church Congregational, center of Lee on Route 152. Special this year will be fall and holiday arrangements of all sizes and prices, custom-decorated balsam wreaths by floral designer, Christine Burke, homemade fresh doughnuts to order. There will be one-of-a-kind crafts and gifts. There will be a visit by Santa at 10 a.m. Lunch will feature a variety of homemade soups, hotdogs and a choice of desserts. 659-3951.

n FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 122 Main St., Plaistow, will hold their Annual Village Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. Santa will be there from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 382-5075.

Sunday, Nov. 18

Greenland

n 17TH ANNUAL PIE FESTIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Greenland Central School, 70 Post Road, Greenland. Free parking and admission. Sponsored by the Greenland Women’s Club. 431-0056.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

Portsmouth

n DESIGNING WOMEN ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW, a craft guild featuring an all-woman membership, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at South Church, 292 State St., Portsmouth. Proceeds to benefit A Safe Place Shelter for Women. A $2 donation at the door. Lunch will be served by South Church’s Senior Youth Group. (207) 363-8163.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Portsmouth

n NORTH CHURCH OF PORTSMOUTH HOLLY SHOPPE FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 in the Parish House at 355 Spinney Road in Portsmouth. Silent auction will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The greenery will feature wreaths, kissing balls and swags. There will be handmade crafts, hand-knits, baked goods, cookies, candles, Rada Cutlery and more. Lunch will include lobster roll, chowder, hotdog or chicken salad and dessert. 772-1724.

Greenland

n GREENLAND COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Parish House on Post Road/Route 151 in Greenland Center. No admission. The event will feature two floors of merchandise and activities. No table rentals for outside vendors. 431-4966, e-mail: HeidiD4660@aol.com.

Hampton

n TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH’S HOLLY BERRY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 200 High St., Hampton. There will be some new additions as well as many of the old favorites. There will be a silent auction also. At Hobbs House there will be the famous cookie walk with many delicious cookies. A new addition this year is the “Nearly New” table. There will be a luncheon also.

New Castle

n NEW CASTLE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 in the parish hall of New Castle Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 1B). There will be refreshments, booths featuring fresh holiday wreaths and greens, holiday baskets, handcrafted ornaments and gifts, candy store and bake table and more. There will be a raffle and silent auction and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. 431-8672.

Newmarket

n NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 137 Main St., across from the Post Office. Come enjoy a chowder lunch, baked goods, crafts, raffles, grab bag table, children’s craft-making events, and more.

Rye

n WEBSTER AT RYE, at 795 Washington Road, will hold its annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The fair is open to the public and will include a raffle, baked goods, handcrafted items and more.

Seabrook

n 3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Seabrook School cafeteria on Walton Road. Tables are $30 for one or $50 for two. The event will include crafts, demonstrators, food, raffles and more. For a reservation request form, call Stacy at 929-1091.