It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. Don’t miss out on getting the perfect gift for a family member, friend, teacher or co-worker or anyone else that deserves something fun or yummy this season. Mark your calendar now for the events you will be attending this year.

OCTOBER

Silverbrook Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27, Silverbrook Manufactured Housing Community Clubhouse, 2300 E. Main St., Niles. Homemade crafts of all kinds, holiday items, baked goods and more.

Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28, New Carlisle United Methodist Church, 300 E. Compton, New Carlisle. Homemade rag rugs, holiday décor, Scentsy, soaps, handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, more. Bake sale. Lunch available.

NOVEMBER

Bazaar, Craft and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Portage Prairie United Methodist Church, 2450 Orange Road, Niles. Jewelry, signs, wreaths, crocheted items, baked goods, more.

Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4, VFW Post 360, 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka. Lunch available.

Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Sisters of Strength Women’s Group, First United Methodist Church of Middlebury, 720 S. Main St., Middlebury. Vendors, activities, craft items. Breakfast and lunch available. Proceeds benefit Middlebury Food Pantry and Bashor Children’s Home.

Holiday Auction and Boutique, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Trinity on Jackson, south entrance, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. One-of-a-kind gifts for children and adults, decorated trees, theme baskets, Harley memorabilia, more. Silent auction, boutique shopping, refreshments. Live auction from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US Highway 12 East, Edwardsburg. More than 75 vendors, unique gifts, seasonal décor, sweets, treats and a raffle. Coffee café. Breakfast and lunch available.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4, West Side Church of Christ, 22987 Edison Road, South Bend. 45 tables on two floors (a chair lift is available for those who need help with stairs) with a wide variety of items to choose from. Bake sale with kieflies. Lunch available.

Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4, Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. Twenty local vendors, unique, artistic items. Free with paid admission to Fernwood. More information at fernwoodbotanical.org/calendar.

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Soup of Success Store, Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart. Sample our soup, cookie and dip mixes, try on mittens, enjoy soy candles and trees. All products made by Soup of Success participants and volunteers.

Jingle Bell Square, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4, First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16495 Ireland Road, Mishawaka. Holiday and gift items, raffle, and bake sale.

Studios at LOGAN Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, LOGAN Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Items made by artists with developmental disabilities, local vendors. Prints, clay items, soap, flavored coffee, ornaments, pet items and more. Artists earn a commission on sale of their work.

Woodland Whimsy Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart. Variety of vendors, crafts, clothing, art, seasonal items and more. Enjoy the sanctuary, meet wildlife ambassadors, and attend informative wildlife programs. Lunch available.

6th Annual Christmas Bonanza Craft Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4, St. Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 S. Scott St., South Bend. Over 65 vendors. Concessions available all day. Free shopping bags to first 50 adult shoppers.

6th Annual Fall Pop-Up Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Elkhart Parks & Recreation, High Dive Pavilion, 500 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart. Artisans, crafts, sales.

48th Annual Holiday Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, Bourbon United Pentecostal Church at Triton Elementary School, 200 Triton Drive, Bourbon. Holiday and home décor, skincare, wood items, pottery, clothing, Christmas items, baked goods, homemade cookies, and more. Breakfast and lunch available.

Bake Sale-Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, First Presbyterian Church, 401 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka, 574-259-7874. Cookies by the pound, homemade noodles, cheeseballs, and baked goods. Holiday crafts, home good vendors, direct sales products and more.

Bells Are Ringing Church Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11, Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Ninth and Marion Streets, Elkhart. Christmas decorations, nearly new items, theme gift baskets, mincemeat, cookies, baked goods, much more. Concessions: egg casserole, fruit, muffins, and coffee available.

Bethlehem Market Annual Craft Show, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, First United Church of Christ, 321 N. Center St., Plymouth. Homemade local crafts and art. Baked goods. Light lunch available. To rent a space, call 574-936-3571 or 574-936-3010.

Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 County Road 18, Goshen. Our famous peanut brittle, homemade candies, crafts, novelty items, cheese balls, wood products, Discovery Toys, Christmas décor and much more. Breakfast and lunch available.

Cookie Sale and Soup Lunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 26824 County Road 4, Elkhart. Fill a box of homemade cookies, $8. All you can eat soup, $8. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Gingerbread Lane Artisan Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Ginger Valley Garden Center, 15065 Indiana 23, Granger. Free admission.

Holiday Bazaar and Artisan Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Beulah Missionary Church and Women’s Ministry, 57595 Old County Road 17, Goshen. Eighty to 100 vendors, craft items, jewelry, wood items, PaperPie children’s books, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tupperware, Colorstreet, Scentsy, pet items, acrylic paintings and more. Coffee bar and lunch available.

Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST Nov. 11, New Prairie Middle School Gym, 5325 N. Cougar Road, New Carlisle. Concessions available. Admission $2 or a non-perishable food item. Proceeds benefit New Prairie Cub Scout Pack 350.

Holiday Fantasy Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Osceola United Methodist Church, 431 N. Beech Road, Osceola. Many craft vendors, second time around items, apple products, books, Country Kitchen. Snacks and lunch available. Sponsored by United Women in Faith.

Holiday Potpourri Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 W. State St., Cassopolis. Area crafters, bake sale, used books, “White Reindeer” table and lunch, with carryout available.

Queen of Peace Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka. A variety of crafts and items from 100 vendors. Concessions available. Masks optional. No smoking on the premises.

Sugar and Spice Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11, St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, 601 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Traditional cookie walk with candies and fresh baked items, craft vendors, silent auction, Gramma’s Attic items. Proceeds going to restoration of church’s stained-glass windows.

14th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Granger Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 51521 Elm Road, Granger. Bake sale, too.

26th Annual Arts & Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Dowagiac Middle School, 57072 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac. Variety of homemade crafts from local artisans, baked goods, and direct sales vendors. Doughnuts and lunch menu available. Sponsored by Theta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

33rd Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Evangel Heights United Methodist Church, 114 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Attic treasures room (a rummage sale, no clothing), bake sale, food, silent auction, kettle corn.

Craft and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville. Handmade Christmas ornaments, aprons, blankets, quilt items, some new and gently used items. Baked goods include cakes, pies, cookies, breads and more. Proceeds benefit the LUM Church Missions.

Annual Craft Fair, 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18, The Village at Arborwood, 820 E. Cleveland Road, Granger. Featuring local artists and vendors.

Elkhart Northside Craft and Vendor Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene, 53569 County Road 7, Elkhart. Fifty-four vendors from small businesses to crafters, and everything in between. Bake sale. Lunch and snacks available. Proceeds benefit new playground equipment.

Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18, St. Matthew Cathedral School Gymnasium, 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend. More than 80 vendors and direct sales. Something for everyone. Concessions available.

Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18, Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Artisans, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, music, food, homemade concessions, door prizes and raffle. Free children’s area to include crafts and a visit from Santa.

Holiday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 616 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Crafts, jewelry, quilts, holiday décor and “world famous” peanut brittle.

Made with Grace Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend. Ceramics, machine embroidery, baked goods, handcrafted resin and wood, jewelry, purses, much more. Facebook.com/MadewithGraceSB.

Osolo Holiday Craft Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Osolo Elementary School, 24975 County Road 6, Elkhart. Homemade crafts of wreaths, clothing, purses, soaps/lotions, jewelry, holiday decorations, toys, homemade candy/cookies and much more. Snack area with coffee, doughnuts and lunch items

43rd Annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Corpus Christi School, 2822 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend.

Holiday Craft Fair and Christmas Tree Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25, Mishawaka Res, 13950 Scout Lane, Mishawaka. Vendors include Sourpurse, Sweet Designs, Craft Shoppe and more. Woodworking pieces, wreathes, ornaments and more. Fraser fir, Canaan and Balsam trees will be for sale. Vendor space still available. Contact Facebook page or the Res for more information.

Christmas in New Carlisle, 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Fire Station, 204 E. Michigan St. and throughout downtown. Holiday craft fair with more than 25 booths, Santa at the Old Republic from 1 to 4 p.m., parade at 6 p.m. Food and entertainment.

DECEMBER

Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart (formerly the Countryside Farmers Market). Over 50 local artisan vendors and over 100 permanent antique, craft and food vendors. 

Alternative Gift Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, 53105 N. Ironwood Road, South Bend. Jewelry, purses, baked goods, soup mixes, books, Ten Thousand Villages, St. Margaret’s House, Unity Gardens and more.

Be Your Own Santa! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Ignition Park — Catalyst Two Building, 1165 Franklin St., South Bend. Sponsored by South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program. Local vendors, gifts, photos, live music, food.

Christmas Cookie Sale and Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka. Park in large lot and enter building through the glass doors. Seventeen kinds of cookies, $4/half dozen. Pre-order Kieflies by the dozen Oct. 25-Nov. 22 by calling 574-259-4136 or email [email protected]. Pre-payment of $16 required. All cookies available until sold out. Craft Bazaar: ceramics, ornaments, stained glass, gift baskets, breads, jams, caramel corn and more. Concessions available (frozen packages of sloppy joe available for purchase in 2 pound bags).

Cookie Walk and Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2, Bremen Church of the Brethren, 921 Woodies Lane, Bremen. Variety of cookies, $8/lb. Craft vendors, wood products, jewelry and more.

Cookie Walk and Christmas Décor Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Dowagiac First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., Dowagiac. Purchase a box and fill it with homemade cookies, baked goods, candy and fudge. Gluten-free items available. Cookie box, $8; candy box, $6. Gently used Christmas decorations, figurines, collectibles, lights and artificial trees.

Holiday Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST Dec. 2, LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Local artisans offering ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, fiber art and more. The Museum gift shop will also be open. Entrance to the fair is free.

Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Brandywine Project Graduation 2024, Brandywine Jr./Sr. High School, 1700 Bell Road, Niles. Home décor vendors, homemade items including candies, baked goods, crochet items, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, Paparazzi Jewelry and more. Concessions available. Bring a non-perishable food item to be entered into a prize drawing.

Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., Buchanan. Over 20 vendors selling holiday décor, jewelry, pottery, scarecrows made by the Buchanan Scarecrow Charities, and more. Pulled BBQ pork or chicken sandwiches available for purchase.

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Soup of Success Store, Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart. Sample our soup, cookie and dip mixes, try on mittens, enjoy soy candles and trees. All products made by Soup of Success participants and volunteers.

Indoor Winterfest Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Elkhart Health & Aquatics, 200 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. Handmade artisan goods, local artists, holiday market, baked goods.

Lydick Holiday Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 2, Lydick United Methodist Church, 26510 W. Edison Road, South Bend. Cookies: $6.50 per pound. Kieflies: $7.50 per half dozen; $15 per dozen. Cash or check accepted. Pre-order, prepaid Kieflie orders ($15 per dozen; 3 dozen maximum) accepted until Nov. 15. Must pick up pre-orders by 11 a.m. Dec. 2. Mail your Kieflie order and check payable to: Lydick UMC, 26510 W. Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46628.

Pet Refuge Bazaar and Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Pet Refuge, 4626 S. Burnett Drive, South Bend. Vendors of all kinds, bake sale, adoption event, pictures with Santa. Free food.

Pokagon Art Extravaganza and Holly Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Southwestern Michigan College, Mathews Conference Center, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac. Unique handcrafted items, pottery, paintings, jewelry. Free gift wrapping, craft activities and visit with Santa. Hosted by Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Art Committee and Zagbëgon Academy.

St. Peter’s Cookie Walk and Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 915 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. An array of vendors. Homemade cookies sell out early. Concessions: doughnuts, coffee, lunch options.

Trinity Cookie Walk/Craft Bazaar, 8 to 11:30 a.m., or when sold out, Dec. 2, Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. All types of baked goods and candies, home-crafted greeting cards, quilt raffle.

Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Washington High School cafeteria, 4747 W. Washington, South Bend. Local handcrafters and direct sales. Booth space available, email [email protected]. Sponsored by Washington Panther Athletic Boosters Inc.

Holiday Craft Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Unity Gardens Welcome Center, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend. Twenty-five local craft vendors. Concessions and lunch available.

Annual Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 9, St. Monica Catholic Church, Parish Activity Center, Door S6, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. Cookies are $7/lb. Parking available in the municipal lot. 

Jingle Bell Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9, North Liberty Tri Kappa Zeta Pi, North Liberty Community Building, 300 S. Main St., North Liberty.

Kieflie Sale, East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St., Mishawaka. Cost: $15 a dozen or $7.50 a half-dozen. All orders must be received by Dec. 1. Pick up will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at the church. Payment must be made with cash only. To place an order, call the church office at 574-255-9445 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, starting now. Please leave your name, phone number and your order. 

16th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Ireland Road Church of God, 16555 Ireland Road, Mishawaka. Over 50 tables of handmade items. Bake sale. Concessions available. Proceeds benefit church’s youth group.