Fall is here — time for our annual list of seasonal fairs on and off the island, and points beyond.
Get your pen and circle the ones that strike your fancy, whether in Montreal, Quebec City or Dalkeith, Ont.
Visiting a fair allows you to stock up on homemade food and get an early start on holiday shopping, while supporting local churches, charities and community organizations.
Keep your eyes on this space next weekend for updates, omissions and corrections.
OCTOBER 8
Fall family fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 75 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R. Collectors’ corner, art, jewelry, baked goods, games of chance and children’s activities. Café and BBQ, meals: $5 to $6.
OCTOBER 12
Rummage sale, 10 a.m. to noon, St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave., Pointe-Claire. Clothing for the whole family. Coffee and goodies.
OCTOBER 13
38th annual Bôite de Noël, 6 to 9 p.m. Large variety of juried crafts from over fifty artisans. Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
OCTOBER 14
38th annual Bôite de Noël, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Large variety of juried crafts from over fifty artisans. Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
OCTOBER 15
38th annual Bôite de Noël, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large variety of juried crafts from over fifty artisans. Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
Rummage sale, 10 a.m to 1 p.m., St. Matthias Church, 10 Church Hill Ave., Westmount. Linens, clothing, toys, housewares, shoes.
Annual bazaar, sponsored by the 50 Plus Club of N.D.G., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6870 Terrebonne Ave. Nearly new, white elephant, books, jewelry. Hot lunch: $10.
Craft fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 735 Miller St., Greenfield Park. Forty exhibitors present their handiwork. Lunch and snack bar.
Super bazaar, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval. Decorative and housewares, hand-knits, books, toys, Christmas crafts, electronics. Café.
Used book sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Côte-St-Luc Public Library, 5851 Cavendish Blvd., Côte-St-Luc. All types of books and CDs for everyone.
Gathering of artisans craft fair, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Baie-d’Urfé Curling Club, 63 Churchill Rd. and at the Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Rd., Baie-d’Urfé. Thirty-five juried crafters display their handiwork. Decorative painting, jewelry, photography, woodworking, fused glass, soaps. Light lunch.
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An Empty Bowls fundraiser at St-Columba-by-the-Lake Presbyterian Church in Pointe-Claire on Oct. 1, 2016. Another such fundraiser will take place Nov. 5 in Beaconsfield.
Craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste-Claire Ave., Pointe-Claire. More than 20 vendors display their handiwork. Garden décor, jewelry, hand-knits, preserves, greeting cards. Lunch.
Book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Veronica’s Church, 1300 Carson Ave., Dorval. Books, CDs, puzzles, board games.
Garage sale, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Anglican Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe-Claire. All kinds of things! Light lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Orchidfête 2016, presented by the Eastern Canada Orchid Society, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., CEGEP André-Laurendeau, 1111 Lapierre St., LaSalle. Plants, seedlings, jewelry, artwork. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors and children 12 and under. (A $2 rebate can be downloaded from ecosorchids.ca.)
OCTOBER 16
38th annual Bôite de Noël, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Large variety of juried crafts from over fifty artisans. Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
Used book sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Côte-St-Luc Public Library, 5851 Cavendish Blvd., Côte-St-Luc. All types of books and CDs for everyone.
Gathering of artisans craft fair, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Baie-d’Urfé Curling Club, 63 Churchill Rd. and at the Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Rd., Baie-d’Urfé. Thirty-five juried crafters display their handiwork. Decorative painting, jewelry, photography, woodworking, fused glass, soaps. Light lunch.
Autumn food & art fair, sponsored by the Dalkeith Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1841 Dalkeith Rd./Country Rd. 23, Dalkeith, Ont. Alpaca and llama products, beeswax candles, Dutch food, silk scarves, stained glass, pies, vintage hats. Soup and sandwich lunch: $5.
Orchidfête 2016, presented by the Eastern Canada Orchid Society, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CEGEP André-Laurendeau, 1111 Lapierre St., LaSalle. Plants, seedlings, jewelry, artwork. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors and children 12 and under. (A $2 rebate can be downloaded from ecosorchids.ca.)
OCTOBER 18
McGill book fair, 1 to 9 p.m, Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish St. Thousands of books on art, architecture, biographies, fiction, history, you name it, as well as CDs, DVDs and vinyl.
OCTOBER 19
McGill book fair, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish St. Thousands of books on art, architecture, biographies, fiction, history, you name it, as well as CDs, DVDs and vinyl.
OCTOBER 20
McGill book fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish St. Thousands of books on art, architecture, biographies, fiction, history, you name it, as well as CDs, DVDs and vinyl.
OCTOBER 21
Quilt show, sponsored by the West Island Quilters Guild, 1 to 6 p.m., 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe-Claire. Quilts, quilts and more quilts. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
Annual bazaar, 1 to 9 p.m., St. Willibrord’s Parish, 325 Willibrord Ave., Verdun. Antiques, jewelry, crafts, sporting goods, baked goods.
Pre-sale book fair, for handicapped people in wheelchairs, or with walkers and canes, as well as mothers with babies in strollers only, sponsored by the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club, 2 to 5 p.m., Veterans Hall, 141 Chemin du Grand Moulin, Deux-Montagnes. Thousands of books in all categories, in both languages. Snack bar.
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Check out the quilts on offer at several events.
OCTOBER 22
Quilt show, sponsored by the West Island Quilters Guild, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe-Claire. Quilts, quilts and more quilts. Tearoom. Admission: $2.
Annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Willibrord’s Parish, 325 Willibrord Ave., Verdun. Antiques, jewelry, crafts, sporting goods, baked goods.
Book fair, sponsored by the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Veterans Hall, 141 Chemin du Grand Moulin, Deux-Montagnes. Thousands of books in all categories, in both languages. Snack bar.
Bazaar and craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, 34 34th Ave., Lachine. Raffle, jewelry, paintings, baking, white elephant. Lunch room.
Craft sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, 321 Empire Ave., Greenfield Park. All kinds of handicrafts. Snack bar.
OCTOBER 23
Book fair, sponsored by the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Veterans Hall, 141 Chemin du Grand Moulin, Deux-Montagnes. Thousands of books in all categories, in both languages. Snack bar.
Bazaar and craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, 34 34th Ave., Lachine. Raffle, jewelry, paintings, baking, white elephant. Lunch room.
OCTOBER 27
Fall bazaar, sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Lakeshore General Hospital, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 160 Stillview Ave., Pointe-Claire. Baked goods, preserves, hand-knits, books, decorations. Lunch.
OCTOBER 28
Salon des métiers d’art St-Bruno, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Centre Marcel Dulude, 530 Clairevue Blvd. W., St-Bruno. Fifty-five artisans present their handiwork. Snack bar. Admission: $1, free for children under 14.
OCTOBER 29
Salon des métiers d’art St-Bruno, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Centre Marcel Dulude, 530 Clairevue Blvd. W., St-Bruno. Fifty-five artisans present their handiwork. Snack bar. Admission: $1, free for children under 14.
Annual craft fair, sponsored by Women’s Time Out, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, 141 Chemin du Grand Moulin, Deux-Montagnes. All types of crafts. Tearoom.
Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Michael’s & St. Anthony’s Church, 105 St-Viateur St. W. Gently used clothing, books, toys, Polish food.
Annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, 750 St. Joseph Blvd. E. White elephant, baked goods, books.
Fall fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maisonneuve Presbyterian Church, 1606 Letourneux Ave. New clothing for the whole family, linens, books, baked goods. Light lunch.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Simon & St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, 3544 du Souvenir Blvd., Laval. Nearly new, baked goods, books. Lunch.
Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Monica’s Church, 6405 Terrebonne St. New and used items, toys, crafts, baked goods. Lunch and snacks.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kensington Presbyterian Church, 6225 Godfrey Ave. Jewelry, baked goods, crafts, ornaments and decorations. Soup luncheon: $6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral, 615 Stuart Ave., Outremont. All new merchandise, clothing, lingerie, jewelry, crafts. Armenian food and pastry.
Arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Thomas à Becket Parish, 4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds. Jewelry, paintings, photography, decorations, hand-knits. Café.
OCTOBER 30
Salon des métiers d’art St-Bruno, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Centre Marcel Dulude, 530 Clairevue Blvd. W., St-Bruno. Fifty five artisans present their handiwork. Snack bar. Admission: $1, free for children under 14.
Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Michael’s & St. Anthony’s Church, 105 St. Viateur St. W. Gently used clothing, books, toys, Polish food.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral, 615 Stuart Ave., Outremont. All-new merchandise, clothing, lingerie, jewelry, crafts. Armenian food and pastry.
Arts and crafts fair, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Thomas à Becket Parish, 4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds. Jewelry, paintings, photography, decorations, hand-knits. Café.
Fall fair, sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Jewish General Hospital, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pavilion A, Auditorium, 5750 Côte des Neiges Rd. All-new merchandise, housewares, antiques, shoes, clothing, fabric, vintage furs.
OCTOBER 31
Fall fair, sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Jewish General Hospital, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pavilion A, Auditorium, 5750 Côte des Neiges Rd. All-new merchandise, housewares, antiques, shoes, clothing, fabric, vintage furs.
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Many bazaars are a good place to look for Christmas gifts, including jewelry.
NOVEMBER 3
Jingle bell fair, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Auxiliary of St. Mary’s Hospital, 3830 Lacombe Ave. Country kitchen, jewelry, crafts, odds and ends. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
NOVEMBER 4
Annual bazaar, 1 to 5 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 4322 Wellington St., Verdun. Arts and crafts, baked goods, jewelry. Light lunch.
Pottery exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Baie-d’Urfé Potters Guild, 7 to 9 p.m., Whiteside Taylor Centre, 20551 Lakeshore Rd., Baie-d’Urfé. Decorative and functional handmade pottery for everyone.
Fall bazaar, 6 to 8:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 496 Birch Ave., St-Lambert. Jams and jellies, frozen food, baked goods, books, decorations. Dinner: $10.
Craft fair, sponsored by Catholic Womens League, 7 to 9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Parish, 295 McLeod St., Châteauguay. Jewelry, chocolate, soaps, quilts, decorations, ceramics. Tearoom.
Craft & Christmas sale, 6 to 9 p.m., Westview Bible Church, 16789 Pierrefonds Blvd., Pierrefonds. More than 80 vendors, handmade goods, jewelry, baked goods. Café.
Country corner fair, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave, Pointe-Claire. Meat pies, hand-knits, attic treasures, quilts, cards. Supper at 6 p.m.
Salon des Artisans Dorval, noon to 9 p.m., Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. More than 20 artisans present their handiwork, baked goods. Light lunch and tearoom.
Annual gem and mineral show, hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club, noon to 9 p.m., Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchetière St. W. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 65, $6 for students, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Over 100 dealers with precious, semi-precious stones, jewelry, beads, carvings, sculptures.
NOVEMBER 5
Empty Bowls fundraiser, sponsored by the Leadership and French classes of Place Cartier Adult Centre to benefit On Rock, noon to 3 p.m., 257 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield. Guests choose pottery bowls which they take home after they have eaten from them. Cost: $25 per person, $50 for families. Free for children under 12.
Fall tea and sale, sponsored by the Trinity-St. Philips ACW, 2 to 4 p.m., 2687 Chemin des Quatre Bourgeois, Quebec City. Hand-knits, books, plants, nearly new. Afternoon tea: $5.
Annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 4322 Wellington St., Verdun. Arts and crafts, baked goods, jewelry. Light lunch.
Pottery exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Baie-d’Urfé Potters Guild, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whiteside Taylor Centre, 20551 Lakeshore Rd., Baie-d’Urfé. Decorative and functional handmade pottery.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 496 Birch Ave., St-Lambert. Jams and jellies, frozen food, baked goods, books, decorations. Luncheon: $10.
Craft fair, sponsored by Catholic Womens League, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Parish, 295 McLeod St., Châteauguay. Jewelry, chocolate, soaps, quilts, decorations, ceramics. Tearoom.
Craft & Christmas sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Westview Bible Church, 16789 Pierrefonds Blvd., Pierrefonds. More than 80 vendors, handmade goods, jewelry, baked goods. Café.
Country corner fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave., Pointe-Claire. Meat pies, hand-knits, attic treasures, quilts, cards. Lunch and tearoom from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Salon des Artisans Dorval, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. More than 20 artisans present their handiwork, baked goods. Light lunch and tearoom.
Fall bazaar, 9 am to 2 p.m., St. John Fisher Church, 120 Summerhill Ave., Pointe-Claire. Crafts, baked goods, hand-knits, plants, books. Lunch.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Francis of the Birds Church, 94 St-Denis Ave., St-Sauveur. Treasures, baked goods, frozen food. Lunch: $8.
Annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roxboro United Church, 116 Cartier St., Roxboro. Handicrafts, baked goods, frozen meals, preserves, flea market, books. Lunchroom.
Family Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montreal West United Church, 88 Ballantyne Ave. N. Decorations, toys, baked goods, jams. Lunch.
Fall fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3419 Redpath St. Fine china, silverware, antiques, decorations, linens, preserves. Admission is free but a non-perishable food item donation appreciated. Luncheon: $10.
Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m to 2 p.m., Greenfield Park United Church, 335 Springfield St., Greenfield Park. Crafts, books, puzzles, CDs/DVDs, baked goods. Lunchroom.
Parish bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Gabriel’s Church, 2157 Centre St. Antiques, jewelry, ornaments, new and almost-new clothing. Light lunch and snacks.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, 4020 Grand Blvd., N.D.G. Cheese, pâté, herring, canned goods, baked goods. Danish open-faced sandwiches and layer/apple cakes available all day.
Fall fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 12301 Colin St., Pierrefonds. Hand-knits, decorations, preserves, books, baked goods. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
41st annual bazaar, sponsored by the Sons of Scotland, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scottish Centre of Montreal, 1610 Stephens Ave., Verdun. Plaid pad, decorations, hand-knits, jewelry, Fibber McGee’s cupboard. Lunchroom.
Fall fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Thomas Church, 6897 Somerled Ave. Preserves, jewelry, clothing, baked goods, books. Lunch.
Hemmingford Creations Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette Ave., Hemmingford. All types of crafts, including pottery, stained glass and everything in between.
Polish bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., St. Antonin Church, 5361 Snowdon Ave. Amber, handmade jewelry, folk art, Peruvian Alpaca, clothing, cosmetics. Traditional Polish dishes and desserts.
Bazaar and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. John Brébeuf Church, 855 Bishop Power Blvd., LaSalle. New-to-you, toys, plants, baked goods, crafts. Snack bar. Pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch.
Annual gem and mineral show, hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchètiere St. W. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 65, $6 for students, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Over 100 dealers with precious, semi-precious stones, jewelry, beads, carvings, sculptures.
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Stock up on homemade preserves, including jams and jellies.
NOVEMBER 6
Pottery exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Baie-d’Urfé Potters Guild, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whiteside Taylor Centre, 20551 Lakeshore Rd., Baie-d’Urfé. Decorative and functional handmade pottery.
Salon des Artisans Dorval, 10 .m. to 4 p.m., Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Rd., Dorval. More than 20 artisans present their handiwork, baked goods. Light lunch and tearoom.
Polish bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Antonin Church, 5361 Snowdon Ave. Amber, handmade jewelry, folk art, Peruvian Alpaca, clothing, cosmetics. Traditional Polish dishes and desserts.
Bazaar and craft sale, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. John Brébeuf Church, 855 Bishop Power Blvd., LaSalle. New-to-you, toys, plants, baked goods, crafts. Snack bar.
Annual gem and mineral show, hosted by the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Place Bonaventure, 800 de la Gauchètiere St. W. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 65, $6 for students, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Over 100 dealers with precious, semi-precious stones, jewelry, beads, carvings, sculptures.
NOVEMBER 7
Annual craft show, presented by the Cummings Centre, noon to 5 p.m., 5700 Westbury Ave. One-of-a-kind crafts and woodwork.
NOVEMBER 8
Annual craft show, presented by the Cummings Centre, 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 p.m., 5700 Westbury Ave. One-of-a-kind crafts and woodwork.
NOVEMBER 9
Rummage sale, 10 a.m. to noon, St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave., Pointe-Claire. Clothing for the whole family. Coffee and goodies.
Annual craft show, presented by the Cummings Centre, 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 p.m., 5700 Westbury Ave. One-of-a-kind crafts and woodwork.
NOVEMBER 10
Artisan sale and bazaar, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Contactivity Centre, 4965 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Hand-knits, cards, toys, scarves, preserves, jewelry, clothing. Light lunch and refreshments.
NOVEMBER 11
Craft and book sale, sponsored by the New Hope Senior Citizen’s Centre and Kensington Church, 7 to 9 p.m., 6225 Godfrey Ave. All kinds of crafts and books. Soup and sandwiches.
Christmas bazaar, 1 to 8 p.m., St. Clare’s Church, 820 Montarville St., Longueuil. New and used items, baked goods, candy, harvest table, games. Snack bar.
Christmas sale, 5 to 9 p.m., Norwegian Association of Montreal, 5065 Sherbrooke St., Lachine. A variety of Norwegian specialties including cheese, chocolate, pewter, glass gifts, knitwear. Open-faced sandwiches in the cafeteria.
NOVEMBER 12
Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ste. Geneviève United Church, 4697 St-John’s Blvd., D.D.O. Decorations, crafts, baked goods, new-to-you. Lunchroom.
Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Matthias Church, 10 Church Hill Ave., Westmount. Attic treasures, baked goods, jams and jellies, jewelry. Lunch: $11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Christmas bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste-Claire Ave., Pointe-Claire. Baked goods, gift baskets, decorations, hand-knits. Lunch and refreshments.
Country Christmas sale, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Church, 321 Empire Ave., Greenfield Park. Decorations, preserves, country corner, baked goods. Hot lunch: $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 7505 Sherbrooke St. W. Linens, preserves, candy, baked goods, books. Lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Christmas bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mount Royal United Church, 1800 Graham Blvd., T.M.R. Jewelry, baked goods, gently used clothing, frozen casseroles. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Craft and book sale, sponsored by the New Hope Senior Citizen’s Centre and Kensington Church, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6225 Godfrey Ave. All kinds of crafts and books. Soup and sandwiches.
Christmas sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norwegian Association of Montreal, 5065 Sherbrooke St., Lachine. A variety of Norwegian specialties including cheese, chocolate, pewter, glass gifts, knitwear. Open-faced sandwiches in the cafeteria.
Fall fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. George’s Church, 162 St-Francis Blvd., Châteauguay. Jewelry, books, baked goods, attic treasures. Tearoom.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Bayview Centre, 27 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. All kinds of treasures.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northlea United Church, 123 des Prairies Blvd., Laval. All kinds of crafts, baked goods, preserves. Lunch.
Annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Thomas More Parish, 978 Moffat Ave., Verdun. Decorations white elephant, fudge, jams, baked goods. Tearoom.
Artisans Westmount, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. All types of artisans.
Annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3594 Jeanne Mance St. Household items, books, clothes, cakes, squares and noodles. Hot lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Annual bazaar, hosted by the Armenian Relief Society, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Armenian Community Centre, 3401 Olivar-Asselin St. All-new merchandise, clothing, shoes, crafts, gifts, jewelry, linens, toys, decorations. Armenian delicacies.
NOVEMBER 13
Artisan fair, sponsored by the West Island Italian Association, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marcel Morin Community Centre, 14068 Gouin Blvd., Pierrefonds. Decorations, wind chimes, dream catchers, pillows, fused glass, wreaths, antiques, mirrors.
Annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to noon, St. Thomas More Parish, 978 Moffat Ave., Verdun. Decorations white elephant, fudge, jams, baked goods. Tearoom.
Artisans Westmount, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W. All types of artisans.
Annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Cross Parish, 202 Chemin de la Grande Côte, Rosemere. Crafts, baked goods, treasures. Meals: $8-$10.
Annual bazaar, hosted by the Armenian Relief Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Armenian Community Centre, 3401 Olivar-Asselin St. All-new merchandise, clothing, shoes, crafts, gifts, jewelry, linens, toys, decorations. Armenian delicacies.
NOVEMBER 16
Annual bazaar, hosted by the Tekeyan Cultural Association Ladies Auxiliary, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 825 Manoogian St., St-Laurent. Giftware, baked goods, Armenian delicacies. Lunch.
Christmas extravaganza, hosted by Kaolyn’s Kloset, a non-profit thrift shop supporting West Island seniors, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., 17B Cartier Ave., Pointe-Claire. Clothing, shoes, boots for men and women.
NOVEMBER 18
Christmas bazaar, 7 to 9 p.m., Anglican Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe-Claire. Crafts, books, jams and jellies, attic treasures, jewelry.
Christmas tea and sale, sponsored by St-Lambert United Church Women, 2 to 4 p.m., Memorial Hall, 415A Mercille Ave., St-Lambert. Homemade meals, gifts, baked goods. Afternoon tea: $9.
Marché St. Columba, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Columba by the Lake Presbyterian Church, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe-Claire. Frozen meals, baked goods, crafts, international cuisine, jams and jellies. Dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Christmas bazaar, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Lakeview St., St-Bruno. Bric à brac, baked goods, crafts. Turkey dinner.
Claycrafters exhibit and sale, 7 to 9 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Blvd., Pointe-Claire. Decorative and functional pottery.
Cercle des Fermières Boucherville, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Ste. Famille Church Hall, 553 St-Charles St., Boucherville. Jewelry, cards, candles, hand-knits and wovens. Refreshments.
Exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Weavers and Potters Guild of Lachine, 6 to 10 p.m., Maison du Brasseur, 2901 St-Joseph Blvd., Lachine. Paintings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated eggs, hand puppets. Light lunch and refreshments.
Artisan sale, to benefit the Douglas Mental Health University Institute Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6875 LaSalle Blvd., Verdun. Jewelry, body products, books, doggie treats. Lunch.
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Let the thought of tourtières get you motivated to head out.
NOVEMBER 19
Christmas bazaar, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Veronica’s Church, 1300 Carson Ave., Dorval. Crafts, baked goods, white elephant.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Anglican Church of the Resurrection, 99 Mount Pleasant Ave., Pointe-Claire. Crafts, books, jams and jellies, attic treasures, jewelry. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Christmas shopping sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hungarian United Church, corner of Jean-Talon St. W. and l’Acadie Blvd. Antiques, household items, jewelry, baked goods. Hungarian cuisine, eat in or take out.
Christmas dinner and sale, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. George’s Anglican Church, 1101 Stanley St. Crafts, jams, baked goods. Complete turkey dinner from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children under 10.
Marché St. Columba, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Columba by-the-Lake Presbyterian Church, 11 Rodney Ave., Pointe-Claire. Frozen meals, baked goods, crafts, international cuisine, jams and jellies. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Lakeview St., St-Bruno. Bric à brac, baked goods, crafts. Light lunch.
Claycrafters exhibit and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. Decorative and functional pottery.
Cercle des Fermières Boucherville, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ste. Famille Church Hall, 553 St-Charles St., Boucherville. Jewelry, cards, candles, hand-knits and wovens. Luncheon.
Exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Weavers and Potters Guild of Lachine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maison du Brasseur, 2901 St-Joseph Blvd., Lachine. Paintings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated eggs, hand puppets. Light lunch and refreshments.
Holly craft and bake sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SouthWest United Church, 1445 Clemenceau St., Verdun. Crafts, preserves, baked goods. Lunchroom
Bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anjou United Church, 7951 Dade Ave., Anjou. Baked goods galore.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, 11775 Filion St. Jewelry, books, baked goods, new-to-you. Luncheon.
Howick craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howick Elementary School, 5 Lambton St., Howick. Over sixty crafters display their handiwork. Lunch.
Christmas rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s United Church/St. Edward the Confessor Mission, 98 Aurora Ave., Pointe-Claire. Christmas decorations, books, gently used clothing, baked goods. Tearoom, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Treats & treasures bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave., Westmount. More than thirty artisans display their handiwork, baked goods. Light lunch.
Seaway Valley artisans fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Centre Sportif Multisports, 3093 de la gare Blvd., Vaudreuil-Dorion. Forty juried crafters display their work including decorative painting, jewelry, photography, woodworking, fused glass, soaps.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kahnawake United Church, Old Malone Highway, Kahnawake. Handicrafts, baked goods, dollar table. Light lunch.
Bazaar and book sale, 9 a.m to 2 p.m., Summerlea United Church, 225 50th Ave., Lachine. Gift baskets, books, baked goods, toys, tourtières. Lunchroom.
Giant book sale, sponsored by Friends of the Westmount Library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., Westmount. Books for everyone.
Fall bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 2550 Gascon Ave. New clothing for the whole family, jewelry, books, toys. Polish delicacies and pastries.
Art Etc. craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Montreal West Town Hall, 50 Westminster Ave. S. Juried show of more than thirty artisans displaying their handiwork. Tearoom.
Weekend of crafts and fine art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dollard Centre for the Arts, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd., D.D.O. Stone carvings, dog clothing, cutting boards, soaps and lotions, artisanal teas, jewelry. Tearoom.
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From antiques to soaps to slightly used hats: the goods are there for those patient enough to explore.
NOVEMBER 20
Christmas shopping sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hungarian United Church, corner of Jean-Talon St. W. and l’Acadie Blvd. Antiques, household items, jewelry, baked goods. Hungarian cuisine, eat in or take out.
Fair trade fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John Brebeuf Church, 855 Bishop Power Blvd., LaSalle. Fair-trade goods and crafts from around the world. Tearoom.
Claycrafters exhibit and sale, 1 to 5 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. Decorative and functional pottery.
Cercle des Fermières Boucherville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ste. Famille Church hall, 553 St-Charles St., Boucherville. Jewelry, cards, candles, hand-knits and wovens. Refreshments.
Exhibition and sale, sponsored by the Weavers and Potters Guild of Lachine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maison du Brasseur, 2901 St-Joseph Blvd., Lachine. Paintings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated eggs, hand puppets. Light lunch and refreshments.
Giant book sale, sponsored by Friends of the Westmount Library, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. W., Westmount. Books for everyone.
Fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 2550 Gascon Ave. New clothing for the whole family, jewelry, books, toys. Polish delicacies and pastries.
Art Etc. craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Montreal West Town Hall, 50 Westminster Ave. S. Juried show of more than thirty artisans displaying their handiwork. Tearoom.
Weekend of crafts and fine art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dollard Centre for the Arts, 12001 de Salaberry Blvd., D.D.O. Stone carvings, dog clothing, cutting boards, soaps and lotions, artisanal teas, jewelry. Tearoom.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alexander von Humboldt German International School, 216 Victoria St., Baie-d’Urfé. Decorations, wreaths, German specialties and refreshments.
Holiday craft and food sale, sponsored by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 1 to 4 p.m., 8155 Rousselot St. Handicrafts, baked goods, food. Tearoom.
NOVEMBER 25
T.M.R. craft fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Schofield Hall, 90 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R. Stained glass, pottery, woodworking, chocolate, scones, honey. Tearoom.
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Homemade food for the taking, first come first served.
NOVEMBER 26
T.M.R. craft fair, 10 am. to 5 p.m., Schofield Hall, 90 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R. Stained glass, pottery, woodworking, chocolate, scones, honey. Tearoom.
Artisans fair, to benefit Merlin’s Hope Rescue, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Terra Nova, 298 Brookhaven Ave., Dorval. More than twenty juried artisans display their handiwork.
Tibetan cultural fair and bazaar, hosted by the Canada Tibet Committee, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Santa Cruz Church, 60 Rachel St. E. Tibetan crafts, foods, workshops. Admission: $5, $3 for seniors and children under 12.
Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Father Dowd Home, 6565 Hudson Rd. Crafts, hand-knits, white elephant. Tearoom.
Annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maywood Residence, 33 Maywood Ave., Pointe-Claire. Household items, toys, decorations, CDs, DVDs, books.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 642 Main Rd., Hudson. Wreaths, decorations, baked goods, attic treasures. Tearoom.
Gently used toy sale, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Edmund Canterbury Church, 105 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield. Toys, toys and more toys.
Girl Guide Christmas fair, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hemmingford Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette Ave., Hemmingford. Quilts, hand-knits, plants, jewelry, stained glass. Soup and sandwich lunch.
Craft fair and Christmas sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Gabriel’s Parish, 5070 Gilbert St., St-Hubert. Arts and crafts, books, baked goods. Tearoom.
German Canadian Christmas market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hemmingford Elementary School, 548 Champlain Ave. (Route 202), Hemmingford. Imported chocolate and cookies from Germany, cards, jewelry, crafts, paintings, woodworking. German-style lunch: $12.
Pointe Claire annual artisan show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. Clothing, stoneware, stained glass, accessories, wall art, pottery. Tearoom.
NOVEMBER 27
Traditional Christmas market, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3594 Jeanne Mance St. Traditional German Christmas market specialties, mulled wine, food and crafts.
T.M.R. craft fair, 10 am. to 5 p.m., Schofield Hall, 90 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R. Stained glass, pottery, woodworking, chocolate, scones, honey. Tearoom.
Pointe-Claire annual artisan show, noon to 5 p.m., Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe-Claire. Clothing, stoneware, stained glass, accessories, wall art, pottery. Tearoom.
Ukrainian Christmas bazaar, hosted by the Ukrainian Women’s Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3270 Beaubien St. E. Christmas gifts, oraments, traditional Ukrainian food and pastries. Lunch: $12.
German Canadian Christmas market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hemmingford Elementary School, 548 Champlain Ave. (Route 202), Hemmingford. Imported chocolate and cookies from Germany, cards, jewelry, crafts, paintings, woodworking. German-style lunch: $12.
DECEMBER 2
Craft and bake sale, to benefit Suitcases for Africa, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 to 7 p.m., Core Fitness Club, 275 Elm Ave., Beaconsfield. All kinds of crafts and baked goods.
DECEMBER 3
Breakfast and sale, Dix Mille Villages pancake breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 496 Birch Ave., St-Lambert. Fair-trade items for sale. Breakfast: $10.
Artisan fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave., Pointe-Claire. Arts, crafts, baked goods, books. Tearoom from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Craft and bake sale, to benefit Suitcases for Africa, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Core Fitness Club, 275 Elm Ave., Beaconsfield. All kinds of crafts and baked goods.
German Christmas bazaar, hosted by the German Society of Montreal, noon to 5 p.m., T.M.R. Town Hall, 90 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R. Traditional German Christmas food and pastries, decorations, gifts, used books.
Christmas fair, hosted by the Parents Guild of Sacred Heart School, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3635 Atwater Ave. Alpaca items, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, baked goods. Lunch.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 1960 Jolicoeur St., Ville-Émard. Decorations, jewelry, white elephant, baked goods. Tearoom.
DECEMBER 4
Craft and bake sale, to benefit Suitcases for Africa, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Core Fitness Club, 275 Elm Ave., Beaconsfield. All kinds of crafts and baked goods.
Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Holy Cross Church, 1960 Jolicoeur St.,Ville-Émard. Decorations, jewelry, white elephant, baked goods.
Annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centennial Regional High School, 880 Hudson St., Greenfield Park. Soaps, ceramics, decorations, candles, stained glass, woodwork. Breakfast and lunch.
DECEMBER 5
Craft and bake sale, to benefit Suitcases for Africa, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 3 to 7 p.m., Core Fitness Club, 275 Elm Ave., Beaconsfield. All kinds of crafts and baked goods.
DECEMBER 9
Rummage sale, 10 a.m. to noon, St. John’s United Church, 98 Aurora Ave., Pointe-Claire. Clothing for the whole family. Coffee and goodies.
DECEMBER 10
Artisan fair, to benefit Animatch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave., Pointe-Claire. More than 25 juried artisans display their handiwork. Lunch.
DECEMBER 11
Flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 94, 205 Empire St., Greenfield Park. All kinds of new-to-you.