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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Holiday Events

Posted on October 23, 2026 in: News, Events

Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Holiday Events

Church Fairs, Bazaars & Holiday Events

Use the Handy List Below to See Where
Church Fairs, Bazaars and Special Seasonal Events
Are Being Held Throughout the Diocese.

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Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7

St. Luke Christmas Bazaar

St. Luke Church, Ellington

Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

Crafts, country store, attic treasures, raffles, free pictures with Santa, children’s activities, baked goods, vendors and food for purchase. For more information, call 860-875-8552.

 

St. Bernard Women’s Guild Christmas Bazaar

St. Bernard Church Hall, Rockville

Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

Shop jewelry, crafts, toys, holiday decor, religious items, books, housewares and baked goods, including rosettes. The popular Tiffany Table returns, and lunch will be available for purchase.

 

Saturday, November 7

St. Patrick Church Christmas Bazaar

St. Patrick’s Parish Center, East Hampton

8 AM – 2 PM

Get a start on your Christmas shopping with jewelry, gifts and treasures, Christmas decorations, basket raffles and a bake sale.

 

Our Lady of Mercy Fall Bake Sale and Craft Fair

Notre Dame Church, Durham

9 AM – 2 PM

Join us for this fall fair featuring delicious baked goods and unique gifts.

 

Divine Mercy Parish Holiday Craft Fair

Divine Mercy Parish, Quaker Hill

10 AM – 2 PM

Dozens of crafters will offer handmade wreaths, embroidered aprons, jewelry, pet accessories and more. Easy parking and lunch available.

 

Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8

Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Festival

Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry

Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – Noon

Shop handmade Christmas items, decorations, jewelry, baked goods and more. A homemade lunch featuring soups, sandwiches and dessert will be served Saturday from 11 AM – 2 PM.

 

Saturday, November 14

Christmas Bazaar

St. Mary Church, Stonington

9 AM – 2 PM

Holiday items, household treasures, jewelry, baked goods, Portuguese sweet bread, local crafters, basket raffle and silent auction. Lunch includes chili, pizza and soup.

 

Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair

St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford

9 AM – 2 PM

Handcrafted items, jewelry, raffles, wood products, pet gifts and homemade baked goods. Sandwiches, pierogies and soup will also be served.

 

Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Fair

St. Mary Church Hall, Coventry

9 AM – 2 PM

Craft vendors, bake sale, raffle and more. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch.

 

Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Jewett City

9 AM – 3 PM

The annual Christmas fair features local gifts and crafts for all.

 

St. Andrew Ladies Guild Christmas Fair

St. Andrew Church, Colchester

9 AM – 3 PM

Join the St. Andrew Ladies Guild for its annual Christmas Fair.

 

Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21

Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar

St. Matthew Church Hall, Tolland

Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM

Shop handcrafted items, baked goods, knit and crochet apparel, doll clothes, pet gifts, jewelry, Attic Treasures and raffles. Photos with Santa, sandwiches, homemade soup and apple pies will also be available.

 

Saturday, November 21

The Festival of Angels Fair

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middletown

8:30 AM – 2 PM

Cash and teacup raffles, 16 artisan crafters, breakfast and lunch, bake shop, Christmas attic treasures and a jewelry boutique.

 

Angels & Elves Christmas Fair

St. John School, Old Saybrook

9 AM – 2 PM

Join St. John School for the Angels & Elves Christmas Fair featuring seasonal shopping and holiday fun.

 

39th Annual Heart of Christmas Fair

St. Mary of the Visitation, Clinton

9 AM – 2 PM

Crafts, gift baskets, raffle, bake sale, food and a children’s shopping room. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 10 AM. Handicapped accessible.

 

Annual Snowflake Fair

Sacred Heart Church, Norwich

9 AM – 2 PM

Enjoy festive shopping, delicious treats, exciting raffles, great prizes, lunch, hidden treasures and fellowship.

 

St. Peter Church Christmas Fair

St. Peter Church, Higganum

9 AM – 3 PM

Cash raffle with three chances to win $1,500, plus baskets, baked goods, attic and holiday finds. Lunch will be available from 11 AM – 1:30 PM.

 

St. Maurice Church “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair

St. Maurice Church, Bolton

9 AM – 3 PM

Homemade treats and crafts, stocking stuffers, evergreen baskets, raffles, apple pies, many crafters and a hot lunch. Handicapped accessible.

 

Tuesday, November 24

Bolton Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service

St. Maurice Church, Bolton

7 PM – 8 PM

Join the churches of Bolton as they gather for an ecumenical service of Thanksgiving prayer. Bishop Richard F. Reidy will be a special guest.

 

Saturday, December 5

Padre Pio Foundation of America Annual Christmas Open House

Padre Pio Foundation of America, Cromwell

9 AM – 2 PM

Enjoy refreshments, browse the Padre Pio Gift Shop and spend time in prayer in Our Mother of the Holy Innocents Chapel.

 

The Ladies of St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar

St. Joseph Church, Vernon

9 AM – 2 PM

Crafts, vendors, raffles and more. Stop by to start — or finish — your Christmas shopping!

 

Saturday, December 12

12th Annual Cookie Sale and Basket Raffle

Our Lady of La Salette, Brooklyn

9 AM – 1 PM

More than 40 varieties of homemade cookies will be sold by the pound, along with more than 50 beautiful baskets available to win.

 

St. Joseph Christmas Pierogi Sale

St. Joseph Church, Norwich

10 AM – Noon

Pre-orders will be taken in November. Potato-and-cheese and sauerkraut pierogi will be available in time for Christmas. For information, call 860-887-1565.

 

Christmas Cookie Sale

St. Mark Church Hall, Westbrook

9 AM–Noon

Platters of homemade cookie assortments. Proceeds support the Walk With Haiti ministry.

 


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