Great Stuff: Giftable art by 35 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 17 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.
St. Pius X Elementary will hold their annual Christmas craft fair Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. The fair will feature local artists and crafts, handmade gifts, baked goodies, kids craft table and raffles.
Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will launch its 16th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, Nov. 21-Dec. 9. North Vancouver drop-off locations: Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave., Monday-Friday, 6: 30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. and Miccaro Designs, 3022 Markham Pl., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Starry Nights: Park Royal's annual holiday shopping night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7: 30-11 p.m. in the north mall and Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7: 30-11 p.m. in the south mall. There will be entertainment, food, prizes and surprises. Tickets are $10 each or $15 for both nights and are available at guest services.
Candy-Land Christmas: Celebrate Santa's arrival at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, gingerbread men cookie decorating, candy crafts, a play dough station, musical guests and performances by Pro Arte Centre's sugar plum fairies.
Christmas Bazaar: Kiwanis Care Center will hold a sale of baking, crafts, gift items and poinsettias Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2444 Burr Pl., North Vancouver. There will also be a silent auction. All money raised goes directly to fund resident programs, events and equipment.
Deck the Walls: Eighteen local artists will hold an original fine art exhibit and sale Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 195 Studios, 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. There will be refreshments, cookies, live music and door prizes. Info: www.195studios.ca.
Dundarave Festival of Lights: This annual event will start at noon on Saturday, Nov. 26 with a Christmas fair and the official tree lighting at dusk. View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver and make donations to support Lookout Emergency Aid Society's North Shore shelter. On Saturday evenings there will be free family concerts. Info: www.dundaravefestival.com.
Silver Harbour will hold their annual Christmas bazaar Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. There will be Christmas whimsies, traditional crafts, bake sale, refreshments, books, white elephant, raffles and more. Free admission.
