Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay If you're looking for treasures for your furry buddies or yourself, stop by Animal Aid's garage sale on Saturday, August 23, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Most items for sale are name-your-own-price. Proceeds from this annual Odds & Ends Garage Sale for Furry Friends go toward Animal Aid's programs. … Continue reading Annual Odds & Ends Garage Sale August 23 in Portland
More than 20 Pacific Northwest authors will be selling their books at the Historically Hip Author Fair at the La-Z-Boy furniture store in downtown Issaquah, Washington, on Sunday, December 1, from noon until 3 p.m. The event will be in the Home Collections room at the store. Admission is free. The store's address is 628 … Continue reading Historically Hip Author Fair in Issaquah December 1
Photo by Cheryl Landes Get a head-start on holiday shopping for the book lovers on your list at the first annual Written in the Northwest Book Fair at the Lynnwood Event Center on Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. More than 85 authors from the Pacific Northwest will be there selling their … Continue reading Written in the Northwest Book Fair in Lynnwood November 23
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Support Native American entrepreneurs by shopping for beautiful art, jewelry, traditional medicines, and other items at the NAYA Native Made Pop-up Saturday, July 27. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), 4636 NE 42nd Avenue in Portland. Admission and … Continue reading NAYA Native Made Pop-up July 27 in Portland
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay More than 100 vendors will sell food, crafts, and other merchandise at the eleventh annual Montavilla Street Fair in Portland on Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Stark Street between 76th and 82nd Avenues. The fair also features 21 bands on four stages and four … Continue reading Eleventh annual Montavilla Street Fair July 28
Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay Now in its second year, the Columbia River Author Festival celebrates local writers at the Longview Public Library on Saturday, May 18. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., hear pop-up readings, meet the authors, take your children to story time, and shop at the book fair. This year's featured speaker … Continue reading Second annual Columbia River Author Festival May 18 in Longview
Image by Cheryl Landes The last Saturday in April is Independent Bookstore Day. Celebrate by shopping at your favorite local independent bookstores. If you aren't sure where the closest bookstore is where you live, search on the Indie Bookstore Finder or browse this map. Learn more about Independent Bookstore Day at IndieBound.org.
Image by Anja from Pixabay Bring a knitting project you're working on or start a new one and watch Netflix today at the Boston Public Market at 5-6 p.m. The event is free. The Boston Public Market is at 100 Hanover Street in downtown Boston. Learn more about upcoming events at the market by checking … Continue reading Knit while watching Netflix today at the Boston Public Market
Image by Luna-Lucero from Pixabay Spend some time in the country and get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping on Saturday, September 17, at the Pickintoly Country Junk Market in Waltham, Minnesota. The market will feature 25 artisans selling handmade or reclaimed vintage items. Other highlights include a food truck, a coffee bar, and live … Continue reading A country junk market in Minnesota returns on September 17
A mini pizza at Vinnie's Pizza in downtown Vancouver, Washington, one of many restaurants to enjoy during the First Friday Art Walk (photo by Cheryl Landes) Come to downtown Vancouver, Washington, any first Friday to enjoy rotating art exhibits at the galleries, delicious food, live music, pop-up merchants, happy hour drinks, and activities for the … Continue reading First Friday Art Walk fun in downtown Vancouver, Washington
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