Name: Community Vendor Fair
Start: 2026-11-22T11:00:00-05:00

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Spend the afternoon browsing more than 20 local vendors under one roof.
Every visit helps support VFW Post 1506 and our membership drive.
Knits and crochet • Watercolor cards and art • Jewelry • Sewn bags and pouches • Pet portrait gifts • Holiday décor • Vintage finds and more

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Community Vendor Fair

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Spend the afternoon browsing more than 20 local vendors under one roof.
Every visit helps...

Unitarian Universalist Church

The Kris Kringle Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St., Reading, MA. Sales will take place indoors as well as under the tent. Booths include Jewelry, Attic Treasures, Toys and Kids Books, Silent Auction, Potpourri (new items), Boutique (handmade items), Raffle, Live Music, Baked Goods, Country Store, Snack Bar and Puzzles. All spaces are handicap accessible.
The Silent Auction will be on app.bidbeacon.com. Use the code TDYUBK to find the Kris Kringle Fair Silent Auction 2026. All items will be on display during the fair. Bidding will open November 9 and close at 3 pm on November 14. Pick up your winnings on November 15 between 11:30 am and 2 pm.
Among this year’s Raffle items are a $200 Amazon gift card, $100 worth of lottery tickets, and a beautiful patchwork quilt designed and made by the UUCR Quilters. This year’s quilt is “Sending You Light.”
Come at 9 to enjoy fresh-baked scones from the Snack Bar while they last, or come at lunchtime to enjoy homemade vegan chili, hot dogs, and many other treats. All of the Snack Bar offerings are nut-free. The Kris Kringle Fair is the church’s biggest fellowship event and fundraiser of the year. When the fair comes around each fall, everyone at UUCR organizes, donates, bakes, cooks, sings, plays music, greets, staffs tables, or shops—working side by side to make this daylong fair a much-anticipated and enjoyed event for the church, for Reading, and for surrounding communities.
Church services and Religious Education classes are held in person on Sunday mornings at 10 am. Services are also broadcast on YouTube. All are welcome.
For more information about UUCR, the Kris Kringle Fair, and a photo of the raffle quilt, visit our website: <a href="https://uureading.org/donate/kris-kringle-fair/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uureading.org/donate/kris-kringle-fair/</a>.

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Local Event: 10 th annual free Open Studio Tour 11/14-11/15 

10 th annual free Open Studio Tour 11/14-11/15 

The Beebe Estate

This November, the Beebe Estate Gallery is pleased to feature four fine artists in a show titled "Expressive Visions”. Please visit and meet the artists.The Beebe Estate Gallery will be open each Saturday in November, from 11AM to 3PM. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/235+West+Foster+St.+Melrose?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">235 West Foster St. Melrose</a>.&nbsp; Karen Poon, originally from Hong Kong, brings refreshing images in watercolor, acrylic and pen &amp; ink. Her city life has given her a deep appreciation for nature where she paints plein air.Elaina Bates-Egan creates bold, colorful paintings with movement describing the natural world. She has received several awards for her work and maintains a studio at Arts Collaborative Medford.


 Samantha Bartelemy is showing her collection that bridges the gap between reality and abstraction translating a photograph into a mixed-media collage. “Riptides" is layered with watercolor and textured papers, captures a coastal landscape through the literal lens of the camera and the artistic lens of her eye.
Constance Festo Lafond's artistic career spans 50 years evolving into an artist without one specific style. Her paintings are impressionistic, abstract, figurative and contemporary.Her one constant is her expressive use of color and composition. She has been in galleries and exhibitions throughout New England.

Local Event: "Expressive Visions" art show 

"Expressive Visions" art show 

This November, the Beebe Estate Gallery is pleased to feature four fine artists in a show titled "Expressive Visions”.   Please...

Melrose Public Library

Hello Everyone, It's swap time again, and this round is all about Games &amp; Puzzles! <img alt="🎉" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f389/72.png"> Do the kids have board games they've outgrown? Have a puzzle that's been completed one too many times? Looking to freshen up family game night without spending a dime? Bring your gently used games and puzzles and trade them for something new-to-you at the Melrose Public Library!&nbsp; &nbsp;November 14, 2026 &nbsp;Drop-off: 12:30 PMSwap: 1:30 P - 4:00 PM Melrose Public Library
Bring a game, take a game, and discover a new favorite while helping keep perfectly good puzzles and games in circulation. We hope to see you there!&nbsp;Happy swapping! <img alt="😊" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f60a/72.png"> If you would like to volunteer, we would greatly welcome the help! Sponsored by Melrose Affordable Initiative.

Local Event: Games & Puzzles Swap

Games & Puzzles Swap

Hello Everyone, It's swap time again, and this round is all about Games & Puzzles!  Do the kids have board games they've...

Mount Hood Golf Course

Heard about Heat Pumps, but haven’t made the move? Come to our free pizza party and kick start your learning in the new year! <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/AaiMKcP21T" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP Now</a>
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Local Event: Heat Pump Pizza Party

Heat Pump Pizza Party

Heard about Heat Pumps, but haven’t made the move? Come to our free pizza party and kick start your learning in the new year!...

Molly's Bookstore Melrose

Join us on November 18th at 7:00pm in celebrating the release of "A World Apart," Meghan Nesmith's debut novel.
If you love fae, romantasy, and doors into hidden worlds, you'll love "A World Apart." Come hear about Meghan's writing process, inspiration, and dive into the realm of the Veil.
This is a FREE event!

Local Event: Author Event: "A World Apart" with Meghan Nesmith

Author Event: "A World Apart" with Meghan Nesmith

Join us on November 18th at 7:00pm in celebrating the release of "A World Apart," Meghan Nesmith's debut novel.
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Melrose City Council

Learn how to retain tenants with funded energy saving Initiatives. <a href="https://bit.ly/melrose-landlords" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/melrose-landlords</a>
How much of a weatherization project do you actually pay for? Come find out.
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Built for owners of 1-4 unit rental properties. Whether you own one two-family or several buildings, this one is for you.
Cannot make it? Register anyway and we will send you the recording.

Local Event: Melrose Landlord - Energy Saving Workshop

Melrose Landlord - Energy Saving Workshop

Learn how to retain tenants with funded energy saving Initiatives. bit.ly/melrose-landlords
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