Find holiday items, Christmas gifts and tasty treats at the numerous parish Christmas bazaars throughout the Diocese in the coming weeks! Visit this page frequently for additional updates as more events are added.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council of Catholic Women in Cornwall will have their annual Christmas bazaar on November 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Join us for our mega white elephant stand, assorted crafts, men’s name-brand hats, basket raffles, baked goods & sweets, all-cash raffle and more. Breakfast and lunch items will be available.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Quarryville will have its annual holiday bazaar on November 22 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition to selecting crafts from our 33 vendors, you can choose items from our Santa’s attic, gift baskets and our 2025 Christmas mouse. We will be offering breakfast burritos, hot dogs, meatball subs, chili, soup, Philly soft pretzels, and baked goods.
Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton will have its holiday bazaar in the Parish Center on Sunday, November 16, from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Chicken corn soup, Italian wedding soup and ham and bean soup will be available for purchase by the quart. Vendors will be on site with their crafts and there will be a multitude of cookies, cakes, pies and strudels. We’ll keep the kids busy with crafts while you shop our “Grannies Attic Treasures.” Interested vendors should call the parish office at 717-985-1330.
The annual Christmas bazaar at St. Peter Church in Columbia will be held in the Parish Center on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The bazaar will feature handmade items and themed gift baskets along with a “White Reindeer” table containing gently used and new items for purchase. A full-course pasta dinner will be served on Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., eat-in or take-out. Baked goods provided by members of the parish will also be available. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the church office. The Parish Council of Catholic Women sponsors the bazaar with assistance from the men of the parish.
St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle will have is annual Christmas craft fair market in the Parish Activity Center on December 6 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Check off your Christmas shopping list while supporting talented local artisans, crafters and small business owners. Event includes a Christmas cookie sale and concessions for sale throughout the day.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in York will have its holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, November 16, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The following Friday, November 21, will begin its annual Christmas Thrift Store Sale, which will run until December 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving Day.
St. Columba Parish in Bloomsburg will have its annual Winterfest, Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a variety of foods including soups, haluskies, lasagna, chili, barbecue, pizza, hoagies and pierogies. Our bake sale features mouthwatering homemade baked goods with nut rolls, Italian cookies, apple dumplings and more. Chances will be available on many wonderful items in the basket raffle, with the drawing at 1 p.m. The event will include the popular “Dollar Tree,” and craft vendors will be on hand for holiday shopping.
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in McSherrystown will have its annual Christmas bazaar in the school hall on Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy crafts, a gift card tree, a lottery tree, raffle baskets, wreaths, baked goods and more seasonal goodies. Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase. Event made possible by the Women of Mercy and Joy.
St. John the Baptist in New Freedom will have its Christmas bazaar on November 7 from 4-8 p.m., November 8 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and November 9 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ground floor spaces of the Main Church: the Bazaar Room, the St. Elizabeth Center, and the adjacent hallways. Silent Auction items are available for bidding in the Main Church Atrium from now until 1 p.m. on November 9. Bazaar includes vintage housewares and keepsakes, home entertainment items, select items from Father Sylvan Capitani’s estate, gift-wrapped baskets, children’s items, decorated Christmas trees and select furniture.
St. Joseph Parish in Berwick will host a holiday craft, vendor and food fair on Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature a variety of handmade crafts for fall, winter and the holidays, Scentsy products, pet treats and much more. St. Joseph’s award-winning menu includes stuffed shells and meatballs dinner; fireball, sausage and porkette sandwiches; haluski, hotdogs and sauerkraut. Food is take-out only. The Council of Catholic Women will have a bake sale and a sweet treats table. A mini health fair will be offered by senior nursing students from Commonwealth University’s Bloomsburg campus, featuring blood pressure screenings and educational tips for a healthy lifestyle.
The Council of Catholic Women of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey will have their Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Parish Social Hall. Join us for a great day of early Christmas shopping at unbeatable prices. Christmas decorations, jewelry, grandma’s attic treasures and vintage items, handmade crafts, homemade pies, cakes, cookies and candy. Basket raffles and money tree, flea market items along with delicious homemade breakfast and lunch will be available.
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Gettysburg will have its gift fair and holiday bazaar, Saturday, November 8, at Saint Francis Xavier Center from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Local vendors, crafters and artisans, collectibles, holiday gifts, bake sale, fair trade marketplace, door prizes, raffles and more. Call 717-309-2482 or visit www.stfxcc.org for details. A Latino and American breakfast and lunch menu will be prepared by the Hispanic community.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville will have its annual holiday craft bazaar on Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This beloved tradition brings together local artisans, bakers and holiday enthusiasts for a joyful day of shopping, dining and festive fun. The bazaar proudly features only handmade goods, perfect for decorating your home or finding that special one-of-a-kind gift. From cozy crafts and holiday décor to unique creations made with care, shoppers will find something for everyone on their list. Guests can also try their luck at our popular basket raffle, filled with beautifully curated prizes, and our Sweet and Bake Shop will be fully stocked with homemade pies, cakes, cookies, candies, jams, and jellies crafted with love by parish volunteers. The Holiday Kitchen will be open for a warm and hearty lunch.
St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in Lebanon will have its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked goods, rolls, cookies, candy, basket raffles, Christmas shop tables and three turkey raffles. Various food will be available for purchase, including hotdogs, haluski, halupki, tamales, empanadas, rice with pigeon peas and roast pork, and homemade soups.
St. Cecilia Parish in Lebanon will have its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 22, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parish hall on State Drive. Come enjoy a festive day filled with shopping, food, raffles, homemade candies and baked goods, sugar cookies, strudel, a handbag boutique, jewelry, artisan crafts, a chance booth, cookbooks and a Christmas booth. Light lunch will be available. and Christmas cheer. The men of the parish will be selling potato filling and pepper cabbage for take-out only.
St. James Parish in Lititz will have its Christmas bazaar on Friday, November 21, from 3-8 p.m., and Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., throughout the building. Admission is free and open to the public. In addition to crafts, wreaths, floral arrangements, grandma’s attic treasures, knitted and religious items, and jewelry, there will be fun activities for people of all ages including a white elephant sale, children’s workshop with opportunities to make gingerbread houses, a bake sale, a basket raffle, silent auction, 25-cent bingo, fish bowl, and a raffle drawing (drawn at a new time of 6 p.m.) for fabulous prizes. Parish-made pierogies (frozen-only and sold by the dozen) will be available until sold out. The St. James Café will be open Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday’s menu includes light breakfast options, pulled pork sandwiches, and salads for lunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A ham/turkey dinner will be served Saturday from 5 p.m. until sold out. For more information, call the parish office at 717-626-5580.
The Columbiettes of St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg will have their 12th annual Christmas Fest on Saturday, November 22 from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Parish Life & Education Center. There will be more than 45 vendors with an array of handmade and commercial items; baked goods and pie sale; silent auction and ticket raffle; 50/50 raffle; decorated Christmas trees, children’s face painting; and food for purchase.
The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Philip the Apostle Parish Millersville will host its 30th annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church. Handmade craft items from over 70 vendors will be available, including jewelry, stained glass, textiles, candles, pottery, wood crafts, pet accessories, candies, homemade baked goods and many more. The Knights of Columbus will be offering food and drink items for purchase. Parking is free.
