Best fairs, festivals for presents

Napa Gifts ’n Tyme Holiday Faire

The North Bay marketplace highlights 82 local artists offering original crafts, artworks, holiday gifts and food items. Enjoy live holiday music and entertainment as you stroll the hall and visit with the merchant/makers. The fair will also include food vendors.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17-18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Free admission, reservations recommended. Chardonnay Hall, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. 530-347-8040. https://napachamber.com

Sacramento Harvest Festival

The juried marketplace will showcase handmade creations for sale. There will be a kid zone, artistic demonstrations, live entertainment, food vendors and more.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17-18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. $4-$9, reservations recommended; under 13 free. Advance registration encouraged. Cal Expo Pavilion, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. https://harvestfestival.com

Wonder and Delight: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Step back in time to Victorian London at the festive, annual holiday fete. Mingle with costumed performers entertaining amid the backdrop of music halls, pubs, a Christmas tree lot, an ice-skating rink and browse unique shops with seasonal wares and decor.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends from Nov. 18-Dec. 17. $18-$45, under 5 free. Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City. https://dickensfair.com

West Coast Craft Winter Holiday Markets

Artists and craftspeople will gather to sell fine artistic and functional wares, artisanal foods and more at a series of indoor and outdoor markets to be held on the Fort Mason Center campus.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 18-19 (inside Festival Pavilion); 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2 and 16 (outside market). Free admission. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. www.westcoastcraft.com

Holiday Mercantile at Crane Cove

In partnership with Sunset Mercantile, the Park Market’s holiday-themed edition will feature shopping at the local makers marketplace, food and drink vendors, family-friendly activities, and live music and entertainment in the Dogpatch neighborhood’s new waterfront park.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.  Free admission. Crane Cove Park, 18th and Illinois Streets, S.F. https://sanfranciscoparksalliance.org

Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon

Discover and taste premium, gourmet chocolates and confections for the holidays. The yummy event will include more than 25 vendors and exhibitors. Find the perfect gift for your favorite chocoholic, while tasting your way around an event made for chocolate lovers. 

11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. $11.50-$20, reservations recommended. San Francisco County Fair Bldg., 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park S.F. www.fallchocolatesalon.com 

Christmas in San Francisco Crystal Fair

More than 50 vendors offer crystals, minerals, gemstones, jewelry and metaphysical healing tools. Find unusual and exotic gifts from around the country and the globe.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. $11-$14, reservations recommended; under 13 free. County Fair Bldg., Ninth Ave and Lincoln Way, S.F. www.crystalfair.com 

Craneway Craft Fair

Get a head start on holiday shopping and meet the makers with more than 200 unique exhibitors/vendors. There will be live entertainment, a KPFA live broadcast booth and more. Support Small Business Saturday weekend with a purchase of jewelry, clothing, decor, toys, body products, food and other artisanal products.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 25-26. Free admission; donations to KPFA encouraged. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond. www.cranewaycraftfair.com

Christmas and Kwanzaa Holiday Gift Show

Get some holiday shopping in the bag as Black businesses and vendors offer gifts for family and friends. Organized by the African American Business Exchange, the event will also include holiday arts activities and live entertainment.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 25-26. $15, under 12 free; reservations recommended. Oakland Marriott Convention Center, 101 Broadway, Oakland. 510-866-2214. https://theaabe.com 

Feathered Outlaw Black Hat Saturday

Shop for crystals, candles, jewelry, ritual supplies, clothing and other oddities from over 30 locally-owned businesses. Enjoy reiki sessions, tarot readings and more onsite. The Fireside Lounge will have drinks and live DJ sets happening next door. 

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. Free admission. Al Fresco Dining Park, 1435 Webster St., Alameda. 510-239-4593.www.featheredoutlaw.com

Winchester Mystery House: Menagerie Holiday Oddities Market

The weekly event is set to include vendors selling odd and unique collectibles, strange stocking stuffers, live entertainment and yuletide treats. Attendees may take a candlelight tour through the mystery house for an additional cost.

Noon-9 p.m. Saturdays from Nov. 25-Dec. 30. $5, under 5 free; reservations recommended. Winchester Mystery House, 525 South Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408-247-2000. www.themenagerieodditiesmarket.com

de Young and Legion of Honor Museum Store Sunday and Holiday Trunk Show

Get a head start on holiday shopping as the museum stores offer special items and local artisan trunk shows at both locations.

9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. Free admission. de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.  Legion of Honor Museum, 100 34th Ave., S.F. 415-750-3600. www.famsf.org

Christmas at Kohl Holiday Boutique

Over 50 local vendors will be in attendance for a marketplace hosted at the historic Kohl property. The venue will be all decked out with abundant holiday lights and decor, refreshments, live holiday music and docent-led tours.

5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. $15. Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. 650-343-3631. www.mercyhsb.com

Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair

Support Berkeley businesses with artisan wares from more than 25 vendors and enjoy complimentary, eco-friendly gift wrapping courtesy of the Berkeley Rotary Club.

3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Free admission. Hotel Shattuck Plaza, 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley. 510-549-7000. www.berkeleychamber.com

Gamble Garden Winter Festival Marketplace

Shop for handcrafted items from local artisans at a charming, European-style holiday marketplace held under twinkling lights at the historic home and garden campus.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2. $5, under 13 free, reservations recommended. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. 650-329-1356. www.gamblegarden.org

Dance Palace Artisan Craft Fair and Holiday Market

The popular North Bay holiday local artisan market is set to include artistic gifts and local food vendors offering organic eggnog, baked goods and more.

4-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2-3. Free admission. Dance Palace Community Center, 503 B St., Pt. Reyes Station. 415-663-1075. https://dancepalace.org

Pacifica Winter Elf Market

Shop for handmade wares from local artisans and celebrate the holiday season with caroling, festive decorations and visits to Santa at his workshop with craft activities and cookie decorating. 

6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Free admission. Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr., Pacifica. 650-738-7300. www.cityofpacifica.org

Mercatino di Natale | Italian Christmas Market

Find holiday gifts for your loved ones, including artisanal Italian foods, jewelry, Italian fashion, art and handcrafted items.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 2-3. Free admission. Museo Italo Americano, Bldg. C, Ft. Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. S.F. 415-673-2200. https://museoitaloamericano.org

Swedish Christmas Fair

Shop for Swedish traditional and modern handmade crafts, books, clothes, jewelry and decor as the whole family enjoys food and drinks including gingerbread and spiced wine, kids cultural activities, a Santa visit and a live, candlelit musical procession celebrating Santa Lucia’s day and marking the start of winter holiday season.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. $5-$10. St. Mary Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., S.F.  https://sanfrancisco.swea.org

San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair

Local artisan vendors will offer wares, including Baltic-style breads and cakes, traditional straw ornaments, jewelry, clothing, books, holiday decorations and more. Visit with Santa and hear Christmas carols from the S.F. Estonian Community Choir. Raffles and crafting activities will be held throughout the day.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Free admission. Latvian Hall, 425 Hoffman Ave., S.F. www.sfestonians.org

Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair

Shop for unique, handmade fine art, crafts and holiday treats from local artists and organizations, including the Muir Beach Quilters, to fill stockings and put under the tree. There will be live music, as well as food and beverages available.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Free admission. Muir Beach Community Center, 19 Seacape, Muir Beach. 415-595-7411. www.muirbeachartsfair.com

Hometown Holidays 2023

Enjoy carnival rides, Santa visits and live entertainment. Get your holiday shopping in check with loads of seasonal, craft and food vendors. Wrap up the day with a jolly downtown parade at 4:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Free admission. Courthouse Square, downtown Redwood City. 650-455-5144. https://redwoodcitydowntown.com

Sunset District Holiday Mercantile