December isn’t just a big month for Christmas tree lightings, appearances from Santa Claus and holiday light displays, it is also a huge month for craft fairs! With popular holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah residing in the month of December, it’s easy to imagine why! Craft fairs and shows are an ideal place to go to browse for unique holiday gifts and ideas. Most of the vendors are local Long Islanders looking to display their talents and share their passions with other Long Islanders. By giving these holiday craft vendors your business, instead of big-name retailers, you help to support small businesses and Long Island entrepreneurs!
Check out these holiday craft fairs happening across the Island so you can cross off the rest of the names on your holiday shopping list!
Holiday Craft Fair & Gift Show
Bellmore American Legion Hall, 2750 Royle St., Bellmore, NY 11710
Friday, December 5th from 10AM - 7 PM and Saturday, December 6th from 10AM - 4PM
631-988-5319
Holiday decorations, baby items, jewelry, chocolate, candles and more will be up for sale at this craft fair and gift show. Free admission.
Oyster Bay Tree Lighting & Christmas Market
The Town of Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Saturday, December 6th from 11AM - 6:30PM
516-802-0368
Enjoy carriage rides, tree lighting festivities, a holiday market and an autograph session by actress Karolyn Grimes who played Zuzu Bailey from “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Free admission.
Holy Trinity Christmas Craft Fair
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
98 Cherry Lane, New Bridge Road & Steward Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801
Saturday, December 6th from 10AM - 4:30PM
Browse over 100 vendors who will be selling Christmas crafts, clothing, candles, bags and more! Free admission.
51st Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Art League of Long Island
107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th from 10AM - 5PM
631-462-5400
Paintings, woodcraft, ceramics, sculpture, mosaics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, wearable art, and other unique handcrafted items made by the artist will be displayed and available for sale. Free admission.
The Northport Craft Fair
Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Rd., Northport, NY 11768
Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th from 10AM - 5PM
631-846-1459
Head to this large indoor craft fair that will feature fine art, photography, crafts and many unique gifts from 200 exhibitors! Free admission.
Indoor Craft & Gift Show
American Legion
51 Juniper Ave, Smithtown, NY 11787
Sunday, December 7th from 10AM - 5PM
516-209-7386
Partake in the raffles, prizes and browse the various vendors at this indoor craft and gift show! Free admission.
West School Craft & Vendor Fair
West Elementary School Gym
91 Maryland Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561
Friday, December 12th from 6PM - 10PM
516-697-9788
Skip the mall and go shop around this craft and vendor fair! Raffle proceeds go to support the 5th grade graduating class. Free admission.
Ronkonkoma Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
3845 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Saturday, December 13th from 9AM - 4PM
631-730-0522
Browse unique items such as ornaments, bags, jewelry, personalized clothing, lotions, candles, knitted and crocheted gifts and more at this holiday craft fair! Free admission.
Smithtown Craft & Gift Extravaganza
Smithtown High School West
100 Central Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th from 10AM - 4PM
631-846-1459
Jewelry, wood crafts, clothing, accessories, candles, soaps, hand made small batch pasta, and pickles are just some of what you'll find at this big craft fair. Free admission.
Newfield High School Craft & Gift Fair
145 Marshall Drive, Selden, NY 11784
Saturday, December 20th and Sunday, December 21st from 10AM - 5PM
631-846-1459
This school run gift and craft fair will feature over 150 vendors! Free admission.
Be sure to check out our December 2014 Fun Guide for even more craft fairs, shows and other holiday happenings going on this month!
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