Holiday fair – Thursday, Nov. 29, 3-8:30 p.m., Pond Cove School, 12 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Sponsored by the Pond Cove Parents Association. Raffle, gifts, products and services from more than 35 local artists and businesses, including handmade jewelry, health and beauty products, scrapbooking, clothing, ceramics, photography and artwork.

Prelude Fine Art and Craft Show – Friday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Arundel Masonic Lodge, corner of Temple and North streets, Kennebunkport. Also Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Village Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bar Mills Parish House, Route 4A, Bar Mills. Greens, crafts, baked goods, candy and raffles. Sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship, First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill).

Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland. Antiques, art, fresh greens, crafts, ornaments, books, CDs, DVDs, cheese and baked treats, jewelry, kids room, gourmet lobster stew lunch and the raffle of a Sony 40-inch-LCD TV.

Church fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, UCC, Main Street, Raymond. Cookie walk, handmade items (sweaters scarves, pottery), wreaths, homemade baked goods, children’s shopping room, attic room, fragrances, jewelry, maple syrup, afghan raffle and breakfast and lunch served.

Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Route 26, New Gloucester.

Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Windham. Hand-sewn and knitted goods, homespun crafts, baked goods, silent auction, activities for the kids, and more. Lunch counter with lobster rolls and homemade soup.

Holiday fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., West Cumberland Methodist Church Parish Hall, Blackstrap Road, West Cumberland. Crafts, gifts, preserves, antiques, white elephant table and bake sale.

Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Scarborough United Methodist Church, corner of Route 1 and Church Street, Scarborough. Handmade crafts, cookie bakery, gift certificate wreaths, grandma’s attic, ready-to-give gift baskets, silent auction, hand knits, decorated evergreen wreaths, bake sale, and “a little taste of Maine” chowder and blueberry crisp luncheon.

First Parish Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Lasanga luncheon, Santa, sleigh rides, crafts, greens, silent auction, knit items, jewelry, baked goods, toys, candy, face painting and more.

Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., South Windham Community Church, 31 Main St., Windham. Raffle laptop computer and tables with baked goods, crafts and new and used items.

Yuletide fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Crafts, handmade knits, gifts, candy, food, holiday greens and gently used “almost” antiques. Luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring fish chowder or beef stew, biscuits, beverages and homemade desserts. $5. Takeout available.

Coastal Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peoples Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Baked goods, jewelry, candy, trash and treasure, knits and crafts. Luncheon of hot dogs, crabmeat rolls, corn chowder, lobster stew and chili.

Annual Shaker Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Shaker home-baked holiday goodies (fruitcakes, herb biscuits, breads, cookies, pickles, jellies and relishes), white elephant room, gifts including handcrafts for people of all ages.

Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 179 Ridgeland Ave., South Portland. Home-baked goods and candy, knit goods, jewelry, white elephant table, 2008 calendars, Rada cutlery and children’s grab bags. Clam chowder and hot dogsl uncheon.

Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. Twentieth annual fair. Homemade haddock chowder luncheon, including chips, drink and desserts, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; craft tables, baked goods, wreaths, boxwood arrangements, pet products, dog biscuits and dog and cat toys, gifts from the sea of driftwood and seaglass art pieces, knitted items (hats, sweaters, afghans) gourmet cookies, painted wood decorations, photo prints and note cards, angle pins, raffles and more. Coffee provided by Freaky Bean. Pictures with Santa from 10 a.m.-noon, $5 donation.

Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec.1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, corner of River and Windham Center roads, Windham. Crafts, baked goods, silent auction, greens, jewelry, confections, children’s activities and lasagna luncheon.

Craft fair – Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Westbrook High School cafeteria, Stroudwater Street, Westbrook. To benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Santa visits 11 a.m.-1 p.m., both days. Collecting toys to be delivered to childen in the hospital for Christmas.

Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, Route 22, Buxton. Handmade crafts, gifts, raffles, handmade wreaths, Christmas baskets, bake sale and fish chowder luncheon.

Jolly Snowman Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Road. Baked goods, candy, crafts, knit goods, attic treasures, and a silent auction for special events, weekend getaways, hand-crafted products and gift certificates for special services. A lobster and crab roll lunch also will be offered.

Country Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, corner of Portland Road and Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Quality handcrafts, wreaths, greens, fancy food and candy, children’s only shopping, treasures old and new, and brunch all day.

Jewelry box craft fair – Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 15 State St.(across from Holly’s Gas), Westbrook. To benefit residents of subsidized housing.

Christmas fair – Sunday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Food concession and handicapped accessible.

Holiday artisan show – Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Center Stage Performing Arts, Raymond. Handmade crafts, jewelry, pottery, artwork, hand-knitted items, decorative ornaments, candles and more. Crafters wanted, call 761-2938.

Holiday artisan fair – Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Scarborough High School. More than 30 professional artisans will be representing their work. Also included are hands-on art activity tables for kids, Victorian carolers, a raffle table and seasonal bake sale. Benefits the nonprofit Fiddlehead Center for the Arts.

Nonprofit organizations can send information on their fairs and festivals 10 days in advance to [email protected]