As November begins and the holidays approach, there are many opportunities to find unique gifts at area craft shows, vendor shows, open houses, and farmers market events. Lynchburg Macaroni Kid has rounded up the best of holiday shopping to make your holidays simpler and less stressful.
As always, you'll find complete details on each event on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar so get ready, get set, and shop till you drop!
November
Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 - Holiday Reveal at Amherst Vintage Market - Friday/Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sunday from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 1 - 15th Annual Craft Fair at Heritage United Methodist Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 1 - Christmas on the Farm at Falls Farm in Amherst from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 1-2 - 7th Annual Christmas Open House at BVA Mercantile - Nov. 1 from 10 AM - 4 PM; Nov. 2 from 11 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 1 - Hometown Christmas Open House at Old Soul Vintage from 11 AM - 6 PM
Nov. 2 - Deep Roots Milling Mill Race Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 3 - Seven & James Christmas Party at River Ridge Mall from 5 PM - 8 PM
Nov. 7-8 - Lynchburg Art Club Holiday Bazaar - Nov. 7 from 10 AM - 2 PM and 4 PM - 7 PM; Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 7-8 - Christmas Open House at Nanny's Prims and Decor - Nov. 7 from 10 AM - 6 PM; Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 7 - Historic Courthouse Holiday Market: Rustburg from 4 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 8 - Jefferson Choral Society Holiday Craft Fair at Moose Lodge 715 from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Fall Festival and Bazaar at Timberlake Christian School from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 8 - Merry Market at Bible Baptist Church from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - The Giving Project Fall Market at Lyn-Dan Heights VFD from 9 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale at Emerson Creek Pottery from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Madagascar Marketplace at LCA Auxiliary Gym from 10 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 8 - Holiday Bazaar at Emmanuel United Methodist Church from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - Santa Claws Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 8 - 12th Annual Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Nov. 12 - Holiday Art Pop Up at Findings Art Gallery from 4 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 14-15 - CHRISTmas in the Country at Mountain View Vintage Market - from 2:30 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 15 - Handmade for the Holidays Market at City Armory from 8 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Christmas Makers Market at LaHaye Event Space at Liberty University from 9 AM - 1 PM
Nov. 15 - Bedford Woman's Club 50th Annual Holiday Mart from 9 AM - 3 PM *Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 15 - Bloom's Annual Christmas Open House from 9 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Nov. 15 - Holiday Bazaar at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 15 - Flannel Fest and LoveLYH Market at The Water Dog from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 15 - Apple Butter Making Festival at Bryant's Cidery and Brewery from 12 PM - 6 PM
Nov. 20 - Holiday Market at Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market from 3 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 21-23 - "Shop Small First" Shop Crawl in Downtown Lynchburg during regular business hours
Nov. 21-22 - 14th Annual Kriskindlmarkt at Clifton Forge School of the Arts - Friday from 2 PM - 8 PM; Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM *Santa event
Nov. 22 - Greenview’s Annual Fall Festival from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 22 - Holiday Craft and Vendor Market at Nelson United Methodist Church in Arrington from 8 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Market at Forest Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Nov. 22 - Christmas At The Barn at Seneca Lake Venue from 10 AM - 3 PM
Nov. 22 - A Christmas Gathering in Downtown Appomattox from 10 AM - 4 PM
Nov. 23 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM *Santa event
Nov. 26 - Palmera House Holiday Market at Casa Nueva from 2 PM - 7 PM
Nov. 29 - Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market (also Dec. 6, 13, and 20)
Nov. 29 - Peaksview Holiday Market at University of Lynchburg from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 29 - Creative Kids Christmas Market in Bedford from 9 AM - 2 PM
Nov. 29 - Mistletoe Makers Market at Bower Center for the Arts from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa and Mrs. Claus event
Nov. 29 - Holiday Makers Market at Academy Center of the Arts from 10 AM - 4 PM
December
Dec. 3 - Happy Earth Market at Randolph College from 12 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 4 - Santa and Holiday Market at Rustburg Ruritan Community Farmers Market from 3 PM - 7 PM *Santa event from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 4 - Monelison Middle School Holiday Bazaar from 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 5-6 - Lynchburg Art Club Holiday Bazaar - Dec. 5 from 10 AM - 2 PM and 4 PM - 7 PM; Dec. 6 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 6 - The Summit Holiday Brunch and Market - 9 AM and 10:30 AM reservations *Santa event
Dec. 6 - Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church 6th Annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 AM - 1 PM - Canceled due to weather
Dec. 6 - The Happiest of Holidays Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 6 - Timberlake Garden Club Holiday Gift and Craft Bazaar at the Barn from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 6 - Very Merry Vendor Fair at the Jamerson YMCA from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 6 - Christmas Vendor Fair at Brookville High School from 9 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 6 - St. Mark's Episcopal Church Cookie Walk and Christmas Bazaar from 9 AM - 2 PM - Rescheduled for Dec. 13 due to weather
Dec. 6 - Winter Market and Fair at West Edge Apartments from 10 AM - 2 PM *Santa event
Dec. 6 - A Very Merry Market at Smith’s from 10 AM - 3 PM
Dec. 6 - Holiday Art & More at Monroe Community Center from 10 AM - 3 PM *Santa event
Dec. 6 - Christmas at the Orchard at Drumheller's Orchard from 10 AM - 4 PM *Santa event
Dec. 6 - Pleasant Vista on Dancing Creek Christmas Market from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 6 - Christmas on the Farm at Bryant's Cidery and Brewery from 12 PM - 5 PM *Santa and Mrs. Santa event from 1 PM - 3 PM
Dec. 6 - Bedford Farmers Market December Holiday Market from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 6 - Freedom Market at Venue 4/24 from 5 PM - 7 PM *Santa event
Dec. 7 - Deep Roots Milling Mill Race Market from 12 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 13 - Lynchburg Community Market Mistletoe Market from 8 AM - 3 PM *Santa event from 9 AM - 2 PM (also Dec. 20)
Dec. 13 - Holiday Market at Forest Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 13 - Vendor Fair at Fairview Christian Church from 9 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 13 - St. Mark's Episcopal Church Cookie Walk and Christmas Bazaar from 9 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 13 - Holiday Market at Mountain Run Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 13 - A Hometown Christmas at Hometown Finds from 10 AM - 5 PM
Dec. 13 - Pancakes With Santa at Bold Rock Hard Cider from 11 AM - 5 PM - *Santa and Mrs. Claus event from 11 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 13 - Merry Market at Loose Shoe Too Brewery from 2 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 20 - Lynchburg Community Market Mistletoe Market from 8 AM - 3 PM *Santa event from 9 AM - 2 PM
If you have an event to add, please reach out to us on our Facebook page or use the submit event feature on our website.
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Check out our December Holiday and Christmas Event Weekly Guides:
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