GET OUT NOVEMBER: Start Your Holiday Shopping

Ongoing
110 Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale: The oldest exhibition of its kind in the nation, Little Pictures features original artworks sized below 16” x 16” for prices at $300 or less. All sales of original fine art in the State of RI are also tax free. All are welcome to attend the opening reception from noon-4pm on Sunday, November 16th, for this century-old tradition. Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas St., Providence. providenceartclub.org
Saturday 8
Cornucopia Fine Arts and Crafts Show: Sixty-one artisans will display, for sale, their works of art including woodworking, jewelry, clothing, pottery, photography, home decor and other fine crafts. Cornucopia is a juried show and artisans are selected based on the quality and uniqueness of their art. 9am – 4pm, Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. pennfield.org
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9
Unique Boutique Artisans Craft Fair: A gathering of local professional crafters who offer hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items including children’s/adult clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand bags/totes, knitting, vintage linens, stained glass, wooden items and home décor. 10am – 4pm, Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport. visitri.com
Fri 14 – Sun 16
Holidays in Arnold Mills Country Fair: Homemade foods and handmade crafts, Country Cafe with coffee, muffins and lunch, stained glass candy, baked or frozen apple pies, fudge, baked beans, dried soup mixes, baked goods, packaged cheeses, holiday decorations, placemats, teacher gifts, pet items, stocking stuffers, books, plants, CDs and DVDs, a treasure table and more. 8am – 3pm, Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland. amumc.org
Saturday 15
Holiday Spectacular Artisan Craft Fair: An indoor holiday shopping spectacular, featuring upscale New England artisans. Included will be home and holiday decor, handmade jewelry, pottery, children’s apparel and much more. 10am – 4pm, Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St., Newport. cherishTheMoments.net
Sunday 16
Craftopia: A twice yearly, curated, day of art, crafts, food and fun. Known for its festive atmosphere and the quality of its 60+ juried vendors from around New England, the event makes available a varied collection of high-quality handmade goods including jewelry, clothing, handbags and bath products. 10am – 4pm, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. rhodycraft.com
Saturday 22
Mariner Marketplace Holiday Craft Fair: Shop the market to pick up crafty gifts from a wide variety of area artisans and enjoy some savory samplings from local gourmet shops and restaurants. Including handmade crafts and jewelry, arts and crafts, botanical skin care and health and wellness products, cards and stationery and more. 10am – 4pm, Narragansett High School, 245 South Pier Rd. Narragansett. narragansettpto.blogspot.com
Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair: Holiday shopping with unique creations and products. Eat, shop and drink all in one place with something for everyone on your list. 10am – 4pm, 1418 Plainfield Pike, Cranston. cherishthemoments.net
25th Annual Christmas Shopping Stroll: Visit all of your favorite Block Island retail shops, take advantage of incredible sales, and possibly win one of the many fabulous raffle prizes. The Stroll begins Friday and goes through Sunday with local retailers opening their shops from 10am – 5pm to offer discounts for all strollers. On Saturday, the 10th Annual 5K Turkey Trot will begin at the Fred Benson Town Beach. For more information, contact the Block Island Chamber of Commerce at 401-466-2474.
Sat 22 – Sun 23
Bazaar on Broadway: A holiday sale featuring a wide variety of upcycled crafts, creative holiday greenery, fine knitted fashions, cozy afghans, unique accessories, home and hostess gifts, handcrafted jewelry, a kiddie boutique, personalized ornaments, homemade baked goods, a penny social, used books and an encore performance of gently used Christmas decorations. Santa will make a special visit on Saturday. There will be children’s grab bags and a holiday craft area to keep the kids entertained. An International Café will feature coffee, pastry and lunch items including Korean specialties prepared by parishioners. All proceeds to benefit the ministries of the Church of St. Mary. Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 2pm, Church of St. Mary, 538 Broadway, Providence. stmaryonbroadway.org
Fri 28- Sat 29
Ocean State Holiday Craft Festival: Featuring affordable, unique, handmade gifts from over 100 local artisans and crafters. Begin a tradition of making high quality, locally crafted gifts the first stop in your holiday shopping. All proceeds donated to local charities. Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 4pm. Knight Campus, CCRI, 400 East Ave., Warwick. oceanstateartisans.com
Fri 28- Sun 30
Christmas in the Valley: A juried holiday arts and crafts show known for unique handcrafted items and fine art. The three-day event features live music, a Sunday visit from Santa, restaurant specials and a raffle. Proceeds support Swamp Meadow Community Theatre. Fri 5 – 9pm. Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 4pm. Foster Country Club, 67 Johnston Rd., Foster. christmasinthevalleyri.com
Fri 11/28 – Wed 12/31
Craftland Show: Thousands of gifts for everyone on your list! Featuring products from 170 artists from around New England and the entire country. The show is filled-to-the-brim with thousands of thoughtfully made items from handmade housewares and masterfully crafted handbags, to adorable stuffed animals, cozy crocheted and knitted goods, one-of-a-kind art pieces, beautiful books, clothing, and a “now-famous” print wall, featuring dozens of screen printed pieces in a variety of prices and sizes. 235 Westminster St., Providence. craftlandshow.com
Thurs 12/4 – Sun 12/14
Foundry Artists Holiday Sale: A collective of individual artisans and craftspeople offering a wide array of original works of fine art and functional crafts in every type of medium. A unique blend of creatively designed items linking the arts and crafts to the RI area public. Next door, you’ll find the affiliated Mad Dog Artist Studios & Gallery Holiday Sale, which also serves as a tour of the working spaces of numerous Pawtucket artists. that opens with a wine and cheese event on the 4th at Mad Dog Gallery, 65 Blackstone Ave. Pawtucket. The Pawtucket Armory, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. foundryshow.com
Saturday 12/13
The RISD Alumni and Student Holiday Art Sale: Thousands of items designed and created by current students and alumni from all over the country. Including prints, photographs, apparel, ceramics, glass, textiles and more. RI Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. risdalumnisales.wordpress.com