Buy local, and support your local artists and crafters! Many of these great shows also support local schools and arts organizations. Happy shopping!
- Holly Days Craft Fair
When: 9a.m. - 3p.m. Saturday, November 5
Where: Brown Deer High School, 8060 N. 60th St.
Cost: $2
What: Holiday vendors, photos with Santa, baked goods and more
- St. Therese Parish Harvest Craft Fair
When: 10a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday, November 5 and 9a.m. - 2p.m. Sunday, November 6
Where: St. Therese Parish, 95th and Bluemound Rd.
Cost: Free
What: All handmade items, raffle to benefit Hunger Task Force, Entertainment Book sales
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Autumn Artisan's Fair
When: 10a.m. - 4p.m. Saturday, November 12
Where: Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale
Cost: $3
What: Silent auction, holiday items, crafts and food. Presented by the students of the Nicolet Special Education Life Skills program.
- Celtic Christmas Boutique
When: 9a.m. - 3:30p.m. Saturday, November 19
Where: Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave.
Cost: Free
What: Crafts, jewelry, holiday items, food.
- Saint Thomas More High School 20th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
When: 9a.m. - 3p.m. Saturday, November 19
Where: 2601 E. Morgan Ave. (at Kinnickinnic Ave., between Oklahoma and Howard)
Cost: $2
What: Unique handcrafted treasures, sumptuous home made baked goods, raffles, lunch cafe and more! Free parking and easy accessibility. Call 414/481-8370 for more information.
- Holiday Craft and Gift Expo
When: 9a.m. - 7p.m. Friday, November 25; 9a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday, November 26; 10a.m. - 4p.m. Sunday, November 27
Where: Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave.
Cost: $5, $2 kids 7-12, free kids 6 and under
What: the Midwest’s new largest indoor art, craft and gift show.
- Art vs. Craft
When: 10a.m. - 6p.m. Saturday, November 26
Where: Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1047 N. Broadway
Cost: $4
What: giant indie, DIY craft and art show.
- Holiday Artisan Market
When: 10a.m. - 4p.m. Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4
Where: Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.
Cost: Free
What: one-of-a-kind, hand crafted works from local artisans
- Shorewood Art & Craft Fair
When: 10a.m. - 4p.m. Saturday, December 3
Where: Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Dr.
Cost: $4
What: 100+ juried artists from the Midwest
- Rep Artisan Craft Fair
When: 1 - 8p.m. Saturday, December 10
Where: Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Stiemke Studio, Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St.
Cost: Free
What: Milwaukee Repertory artists selling hand-made goods
