Located in the heart of Walnut Creek, CA, Broadway Plaza is an open-air, upscale shopping center featuring more than 80 premier retailers and specialty shops, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple and lululemon. Guests can enjoy a diverse mix of dining options such as True Food Kitchen, Boudin, Cholita Linda, and Original Joe’s. The center is also home to Industrious co-working space and luxury fitness destination, Life Time Walnut Creek. Consistently recognized by Diablo Magazine as the “Best Shopping Center” in its annual “Best of the East Bay” issue, Broadway Plaza offers an unparalleled retail and lifestyle experience.
“Vanessa Levin interviews Jerry Tomlinson for the 34th Anniversary of the San Francisco Crystal Fair”. Welcome Back to How to Use Your Pendulum Part II. Picking up from where we left off last month; have you been practicing your “yes” and “no” answers? Are you noticing that they have become more consistent? If not, practice using the techniques I gave in February's Article a bit more and try cleansing and aligning your pendulum with the steps at the bottom of this article. The more you find a consistent yes and no answer, the more you will trust its answers when working with it. And the more fun it becomes. I recommend making statements to your pendulum instead of asking questions.
The Arts and Crafts Show is a Santa Barbara classic that has been a local tradtion for decades. It is strictly held as a an eclectic mixture of arts and crafts. It is a wonderful Sunday afternoon - check out the art show, stroll down the wharf to get Museum's Sea Center and then wander out the end of the wharf to watch the pelicans catch fish off the pier. Many of the artists are
Outdoor makers market at The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-22): open. Current application fields enabled. Apparel vendors extremely limited; no merchandise competing with resident shops. Food/beverage prepackaged only.
Dreamers Markets pop-up at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach, featuring local makers, artisans and food vendors. Vendors apply for this individual date and provide their own setup.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-22): open. Current application lists this exact separately selectable date and location; reviewed without submitting. Each market has separate approval. Vendors supply setup materials.
Juried winter craft fair at Miners Foundry for handmade and vintage vendors.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-10-05): open. The active 2026 application accepts vendors until full. Booths range from $100 for 4 by 6 feet to $180 for 10 by 12 feet, plus a $15 registration fee. Product and booth photographs are required; food applicants are restricted to nonprofits.
The Loomis Christmas Market, part of the Lucky Find Market series, is set for November 28 and 29 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Proceeds from each Lucky Find event help fund Not By Luck Ranch, a sanctuary caring for rescued wild burros, and shoppers can browse vendor booths of holiday gifts and handmade goods.
The Encinitas Makers Market is FREE to attend so come enjoy and support our local creative community! Mark your calendars for the next Encinitas Makers Market! Support local artists and artisans while finding unique and handmade holiday gifts, at the next Encinitas Makers Market. The market is FREE to attend so come enjoy and and be part of our local creative community. There will be everything from handmade soap to gorgeous wood carvings, along with live music and diy crafts. There is plenty of free parking at the beautiful Encinitas Community Park, which is located behind the Von’s shopping center just off the 5 freeway at 425 Santa Fe Dr. There is something special about meeting the person whose hands made something you use or look at every day. There is a sense of connection in knowing exactly where and how it was made, as well as the maker’s story behind it. There is a whisper of...
The annual Gingerbread House Contest is back! Gingerbread houses will be displayed in the lobby of 316 Vernon Street from December 2–11. The community will vote for its favorites, and the top winner in each category will receive a prize! Winners will be announced on our website.
Help bring the magic of the holidays to the annual Tree Grove! Local businesses, organizations, community groups, and schools are invited to decorate a tree in the square and showcase their creativity and holiday spirit.
Celebrate the magic of the season at our beloved Tree Lighting event! Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening filled with heartwarming holiday cheer, including photos with Santa, community stage performances, children’s games and activities, hot cocoa, and more! The tree will be lit at 7:30pm.
Join us for Roseville’s annual Tree Lighting and help bring the magic of the holiday season to our community! Local businesses and craft vendors are invited to participate.
Vendors must provide their own 10' x 10' canopy, tables, chairs, and all necessary equipment. Electrical access is not available. Holiday-themed booth decorations are highly encouraged!
Rain or shine, we swap! For the best shopping, swapping and auto viewing, we recommend arriving early. Remember, "the early bird gets the worm." The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is a one-day event held at Fairplex in the City of Pomona, California. Do you have car parts from a restoration project lying around? Are you cleaning out your garage and need to get rid of spare parts, old tools, or other auto related items? Or do you have a car related business with lots of stuff you want to get rid of and turn into cash? If so, you should become a vendor at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show! Bring your classic car to our next show, park in the middle of the action, and see for yourself why Pomona is the best place to sell your classic car or truck. Since 1975, hundreds of thousands of classic cars & trucks have come and gone through the gates of the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic C...
Dreamers Markets pop-up at Old Town Tustin in Tustin, featuring local makers, artisans and food vendors. Vendors apply for this individual date and provide their own setup.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-22): open. Current application lists this exact separately selectable date and location; reviewed without submitting. Each market has separate approval. Vendors supply setup materials.
FJS Productions brings its vintage and handmade shopping market to Ventura County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor booths measure 10 by 15 feet.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-10-11): open. $425 booth fee. Vintage and handmade exhibitors are juried; current category exclusions apply.
Celebrate the magic of the holidays at Oakland First Fridays’ Season of Joy! Telegraph Avenue will come alive with winter wonderland vibes, soulful holiday sounds, festive activations, and community cheer. As we wrap up our season of giving, join us for a night of joy, connection, and a holiday spirit that brings Oakland together.
Come to Forestville for our Holiday Faire on Front Street! Restaurants and shops will be open, and vendors will be awaiting you along the street with unique gifts and food. Enjoy wandering brass bands playing holiday music, and see festive dancers spreading the holiday spirit. And rumor has it Santa will be joining us!
Eat, drink, shop, and be merry in downtown Forestville!
Kick off the holiday season at the 7th Annual Elk Grove Illumination Festival, bigger and better than ever. After a major increase in attendance, this year’s festival is expanding its footprint and offerings to deliver an even more magical experience for the community.
The Illumination Festival promises an evening of free, family-friendly fun with something for everyone. Explore a vibrant tapestry of global holiday traditions, shop for unique gifts, enjoy bounce houses, go ice skating, and gather for the grand tree lighting ceremony that officially ushers in the holiday season.
Unwrap the magic of the Elk Grove Illumination Festival this December.
The Holiday Artisan Faire is planned on December 7th, in our most popular venue, the Yountville Community Center. We are also offering cookie decorating and picture opportunities by the Town Christmas tree that same day, so Town will be bustling with holiday cheer, and shoppers! We invite you to join us in displaying your handcrafted and artisan items for our first annual Holiday Artisan Faire. Be a part of the excitement, offering Yountville residents and visitors the opportunity to shop for gifts and treasures.
This is an incredible opportunity for member artists of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center to display, demonstrate, and sell their work. We hold the Arts and Craft Faire in our Koch Courtyard. It is an art experience for shoppers as there are so many types of artistry present. In prior years, we have featured mediums such as woodworking, basketry, photography, painting, sculpture, assemblage, printmaking, weaving and fiber arts, pottery, jewelry, bonsai, handmade cards, stained glass art, and more. The marketplace is generally held on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. June 27th, 2026 - Extra event during the Rods & Roses Car Show and City Independence Parade Please send our Volunteer Arts & Craft Fair Volunteer Organizer Louise Sciutto at louises3@cox.net photos of the handmade product that you wish to sell, along with a picture of you in your workspace c...
Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows proudly celebrates 53 years as a family-owned, heritage event, touring premier indoor venues in major markets. Built on a tradition of supporting artists, makers, and small businesses, the 2026 tour continues throughout Northern and Southern California, bringing high-quality, handcrafted work to established, high-traffic markets. All exhibitors are juried for handmade products, with thoughtful category limitations in place to protect product integrity, reduce direct competition, and increase each exhibitor’s opportunity for success. As a full-service producer, we continue to take pride in offering professional electrical service and pipe-and-drape booth setups, ensuring a polished, consistent, and high-quality show environment for both exhibitors and attendees from load-in to close. Our shows are held in a climate-controlled indoor environm...
Dreamers Markets pop-up at Newport Coast Plaza in Newport Beach, featuring local makers, artisans and food vendors. Vendors apply for this individual date and provide their own setup.
Vendor applications (checked 2026-09-22): open. Current application lists this exact separately selectable date and location; reviewed without submitting. Each market has separate approval. Vendors supply setup materials.
City guides with the venues that host festivals, who issues the permits, what the weather does to an outdoor season, and the local vendors worth calling.
