Arts & Crafts Calendar
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Upcoming craft and art fairs through the holidays, listed in chronological order by weeks, Thursdays through Wednesdays. Unless otherwise noted, no admission is charged for these events.
O'AHU
Sept. 27-Oct. 3
St. Anthony Parish School Fall Fun Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, on school grounds, 148 Makawao St., Kailua. 261-3331.
Oct. 4-10
Trinity United Methodist Church Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, on church grounds, 1716 Komo Mai Drive, Pearl City. 455-9855.
5th annual Discover Mo'ili'ili Festival Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Stadium Park, Mo'ili'ili. 955-1555.
"A Fall A-Faire:" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kailua United Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road. 261-6238.
Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Dec. 26, Koko Marina Center. 396-4018.
Oct. 11-17
Pacific Handcrafters Guild's Fall Festival of Art & Fine Crafts: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kapi'olani Park. 254-6788.
Waipahu Hongwanji Mission Bazaar: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, 94-821 Kuhaulua St., Waipahu. 677-4221.
Oct. 18-24
Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1100 Alakea Plaza. 521-8865.
37th annual Food & New Products Show: presented by Pacific Exposition, 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena; $4 adults, $3 seniors and keiki, and free for children under 7. 945-3594.
M+J Creations 5th annual Holiday Flair: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 530 Kaha St., Kailua. 261-0462 or 261-1185.
2001 JN Chevrolet Hale'iwa Sea Spree: 6-11:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Hale'iwa Beach Park. 637-4309.
Pacific Palisades Community Association Gift & Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pearl City Palisades Recreation Center. 455-5182.
Koko Marina Pre-Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Koko Marina Center, Hawai'i Kai. 259-6527.
Ke'ehi Memorial Organization Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Disabled American Veterans' Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial Grounds, 2685 N. Nimitz Highway. 833-6655 or 387-0367.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Annual Arts & Crafts Fair: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, on hotel grounds, Ainahau Lobby. 922-5811.
Hawai'i's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fair: presented by Kamuela Productions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Amfac Exhibition Hall, Downtown Honolulu. 676-7775.
Oct. 25-31
Hawai'i's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fair: presented by Kamuela Productions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Amfac Exhibition Hall, Downtown Honolulu. 676-7775.
The Salvation Army Women's Ministries Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, The Salvation Army Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 N. Vineyard Blvd. 521-6551.
'Aiea United Methodist Church Annual Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on church grounds, 99-101 Lualima St. 499-5354.
Autumn Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa School. 595-6987.
Family Fun and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Waiau Elementary School, 98-450 Ho'okanike St., Pearl City. 453-6530.
Leeward Community College 12th annual Family Fun & Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, 96-045 Ale Ike, Pearl City. 455-0645 or 455-0416.
Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Square. 622-2508.
La Pietra Children's Fair 2001: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, on school grounds, 2933 Poni Moi Road. 922-2744.
Hawaii Lupus Foundation Bazaar, Plant and Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, McKinley High School cafeteria. 538-1522.
Autumn Fun Day Fest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Wailupe Valley School, 'Aina Haina. 377-2414.
Nov. 1-7
Bazaar and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 1822 Ke'eaumoku St. 532-1111.
CCH Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nu'uanu Ave. 373-1970 or 595-7541.
Season's Best Craft Fair & Gifts: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, corner of Wai'alae and 6th avenues, Kaimuki. 683-6064.
Hickam AFB Skills Development Center 26th annual Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hickam Air Force Base, 335 Kuntz Ave., Building 1889. 449-1568.
Temari's 19th Trash and Treasure Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 735-1860.
12th annual Honolulu Advertiser's Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, News Building parking lot, 605 Kapi'olani Blvd. 525-8000.
HGEA/AFSCME's 10th annual Downtown Holiday Craft and Gift Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Kendall Building, 888 Mililani St. 543-0030.
Nov. 8-14
HGEA/AFSCME's 10th annual Downtown Holiday Craft and Gift Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Kendall Building, 888 Mililani St. 543-0030.
Kuakini Medical Center Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, on hospital grounds, 347 N. Kuakini St., Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, Kuakini Liliha Campus. 547-9168.
Merrymakers' Boutique: 3-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 120 Ku'upua St., Kailua. 262-4109.
Lanakila Rehabilitation Center's Annual Gift Fair: 3-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at the center, 1809 Bachelot St. 531-0555.
Pearlridge Elementary School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, 98-940 Moanalua Road. 732-6182.
Diamond Head Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Kapi'olani Community College, corner of Diamond Head Road and Makapu'u Avenue. 733-7371.
A Taste of Waipahu: Plantation Culture Lives!: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Waipahu Depot Road, in the parking lots of the former Big Way Supermarket and Arakawas. 677-6939.
Hawai'i's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fair: presented by Kamuela Productions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Amfac Exhibition Hall, Downtown Honolulu. 676-7775.
Nov. 15-21
Hawai'i's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fair: presented by Kamuela Productions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Amfac Exhibition Hall, Downtown Honolulu. 676-7775.
Ft. Shafter Arts & Crafts Christmas Craft Sale: 1-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ft. Shafter Arts & Crafts Building 339. 438-1071 or 438-1315.
23rd annual Holiday Boutique: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon p.m. Saturday, 755 Nunu St., Kailua. 254-2767.
The Original Holiday Faire: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 735-2186.
Hanalani Schools Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, 94-294 Anania Drive, Mililani. 625-6656.
Dole Middle School Craft/Fun Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, 1803 Kamehameha IV Road. 832-3340.
Holiday Plant Sale and Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Lyon Arboretum. 988-0456.
Windward HSTA Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Benjamin Parker Elementary School, 45-259 Waiakalua Road, Kane'ohe. 262-7765 or 239-7085.
Winter Treasures Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa School. 595-6987.
Bazaar and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. 623-1114.
Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kapi'olani Park, by the Bandstand in Waikiki. 622-2508.
Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 1100 Alakea Plaza. 521-8865.
Nov. 22-28
15th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3.50 general, $1 ages 6-12. 623-4050.
Windward Potters' Christmas Sale: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kailua Elementary School cafeteria. 239-5045.
Hawaii United Okinawa Association: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 'Uke'e St., Waipi'o Gentry. 676-5400.
Annual Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Mission Houses Museum, 533 S. King St. 531-0481.
20th annual World Art Bazaar: Saturday through Dec. 9; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Academy Art Center at Linekona, 1111 Victoria St. 532-8700.
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
2nd annual East-West Center Christmas Craft Fair: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, John Burns Hall, corner of Dole Street and East-West Road. 944-7111.
The Queen's Medical Center's 47th annual Festival of Trees: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, $35; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, $1 suggested donation; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Ward Warehouse, 2nd floor Kewalo and Kaka'ako rooms. 547-4397.
Country Sisters Christmas Craft Fair 2001: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kahuku Village Association Community Center, 56-576 Kamehameha Highway. 293-3288 or 293-2974.
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa School. 595-6987.
Season's Best Craft Fair & Gifts: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, corner of Wai'alae and 6th avenues, Kaimuki. 683-6064.
Lanikai Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lanikai Community Center, corner of Aalapapa and Kai'olena drives, Kailua. 263-1925.
Pacific Handcrafters Guild's Christmas Festival of Art & Fine Crafts: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Square. 254-6788.
"Impressions" Annual Open Studio: presented by the Honolulu Printmakers, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Academy Art Center, Honolulu Printmakers Workshop, 1111 Victoria St. 536-5507.
21st annual "A Family A-Fair:" presented by the State Council on Hawaiian Heritage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, McKinley High School. 536-6540.
Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, 1100 Alakea Plaza. 521-8865.
Downtown Christmas Faire: presented by Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Amfac Center; also, Fort Street Mall. 521-8941.
Dec. 6-12
Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 1100 Alakea Plaza. 521-8865.
Downtown Christmas Faire: presented by Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Amfac Center; also, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Fort Street Mall. 521-8941.
Hawai'i's Biggest Holiday Gift & Food ExposÚ: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3.50 general. 676-7775.
Kailua High School's Annual Breakfast with Santa/Craft Fair: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, 451 Ulumanu Drive. 266-7900.
Koko Marina Christmas Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Koko Marina Center, Hawai'i Kai. 259-6527.
Moanalua Winter Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Moanalua High School. 737-0092.
Friends Craft Fair, Health Fair & Antiques: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Community Center. 734-7021.
Dec. 13-19
3rd annual Twilight Craft Fair: 1-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Bishop Museum, Shop Pacifica; $14.95 adults, $11.95 children ages 4-12, $7.95 resident and military and $6.95 seniors (includes museum admission). 848-4160.
Moanalua Shopping Center Xmas Craft Fair & Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Moanalua Shopping Center. 422-7555.
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa School. 595-6987.
Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission Fujinkai Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 164 California Ave. 622-1429.
Season's Best Craft Fair & Gifts: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, corner of Wai'alae and 6th avenues, Kaimuki. 683-6064.
Ben Franklin Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Enchanted Lake Shopping Center, Kailua. 261-4621.
Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ala Moana Park, Diamond Head side. 622-2508.
BIG ISLAND
Oct. 11-17
Hawai'i Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
Oct. 25-31
Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo, throughout mall common areas. (808) 959-3555.
Hawai'i Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
Nov. 8-14
Hawai'i Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
Nov. 15-21
14th annual Christmas Craft & Food "EG"stravaganza: 5-10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Edith Kanaka'ole Multi-Purpose Stadium and Seven Seas Lu'au House in Hilo; $2. (808) 959-7389.
PEARL HARBOR KAI ELEMENTARY FAMILY FUN FAIR, 3-6 p.m. Friday, at the school, 421-4245.
Nov. 22-28
19th annual Christmas Treasures: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, King Kamehameha, Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona. (808) 325-5155.
Hawai'i Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
2nd annual Na Makana O Kalikimaka--"The Gifts of Christmas:" 10-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hale Halawai, Kailua-Kona. (808) 325-5155.
Dec. 6-12
Christmas Arts/Crafts & Food Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
Dec. 13-19
Christmas Arts/Crafts & Food Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Kaiko'o Mall, Hilo. (808) 981-0518.
Dec. 20-26
Last Minute Christmas Shopping Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lanihau Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. (808) 981-0518.
KAUA'I
Nov. 1-7
'Ele'ele School Craft and Book Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, on school grounds, cafeteria and library. (808) 335-2111.
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Kaua'i Museum Christmas Craft Fair: noon-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, on museum grounds, 4428 Rice St. (808) 245-6931.
Dec. 20-26
Christmas Craft Fair & Gifts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wilcox School cafeteria, Lihu'e. (808) 822-7989.
MAUI
Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Maui's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 879-7594.
Oct. 4-10
79th annual Maui County Fair: 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku; $3.50 general admission. (808) 242-2721.
Oct. 11-17
Maui's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 879-7594.
Oct. 18-24
Autumn Craft and Food Fair: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. (808) 244-0406.
Maui's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 879-7594.
Oct. 25-31
Maui's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 879-7594.
Nov. 1-7
"Maui's Own" Gift & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 877-3100.
Nov. 15-21
"Maui's Own" Gift & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kalama Park, Kihei. (808) 877-3100.
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
It's a Maui Christmas Fair: 9-3 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku. (808) 877-3100.
Dec. 6-12
No Ka Oi Gift Fair: 10-3 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku. (808) 877-3100.
Dec. 13-19
Maui's Best Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m .Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 879-7594.
Dec. 20-26
"Maui's Own" Gift & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; $1. (808) 877-3100.