Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe you still have a few last minute gifts to pick up? Take a peek at some of the great events taking place this weekend! If there’s one in your neck of the woods, be sure to stop by and see what your local elves have been busy creating in their workshops!
Vancouver, BC: You won’t want to miss the One of A Kind Show and Sale, taking over the New Vancouver Convention Centre this weekend. Open daily at 10:00 am until Sunday (closing at 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 5:00pm on Sunday). Tickets are $10.00 each, or $6.50 for seniors/students. Click here to purchase & print your tickets online to save $2.00. Sarah sent rave reviews after her first visit yesterday, and I know she’ll be heading back later this weekend to give her feet (and likely her wallet!) another workout.
Vancouver, BC, part deux: It may be smaller, but no less awesome, don’t forget about Shiny Fuzzy Muddy. The 11th annual Holiday sale is happening at Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver) this Saturday and Sunday. Hours are from 11:00 am to 9:00 on Saturday, and 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. Take a sneak peek at the blog, then visit the show, admission is free!
Edmonton, AB: The University of Alberta’s Butterdome hosts their Christmas Craft Sale. Doors will be open from 11:00 am to 10:00pm today, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Directions, transportation, and parking details can be found here.
Ottawa, ON: Visit the Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Show and Sale. The 36th annual show is being held at Lansdowne Park from now until December 19th (but closed this coming monday -dec 13th). Stop in on weekdays from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, or on the weekends from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Adult tickets are $7.00, Seniors and Youth are $4.00. Lansdowne is at the intersection of Bank Street and the Rideau Canal (onsite parking is $5.00).
London, ON: Dig yourself out from all that crazy snow, and stop by An Artists Affair at the Convergence Centre (999 Collip Circle, Western Research Park). Running on Saturday only from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $5.00, but if you bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank (and we suggest you do!), it’s only $3.00.
Winnipeg, MB: It’s the Last Chance Christmas Craft Sale, coming to the Canad Inns (Club Regent Casino Hotel). This event is running on Sunday only, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Click here for a map to the location. Admission is only $2.00 with half going to support Cancercare MB.
As always, happy shopping! And thank you for continuing to support Canadian artists and crafters!
Cheers,
~Jennifer
