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As the commercialism of Christmas becomes more overwhelming it is easy to forget the true spirit of the Holiday season. The focus on marathon gift shopping for friends, family, and co-workers can overshadow the importance of giving back to our community and those less fortunate.

Looking for unique handcrafted gifts rather than tired Mall fare? In Prescott, several Holiday Bazaars provide the perfect way to meld gift shopping with charity. Your purchases contribute much-needed support to local non-profit organizations and charities from the Prescott area.

Next time you're downtown, why not head over to...

Ring in the Holidays

Prescott Fine Arts Gallery
208 N. Marina St (Willis Street side)
Downtown Prescott

The entire gallery is a visual feast for the shopper as it turns into a holiday wonderland for the entire family, with one of the largest local selections of handcrafted gifts.The PFAA Gallery is open daily Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free to the public.

On Friday, November 28th the gallery will stay open from 5:00 to 7:30pm for Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk. Enjoy refreshments while you listen to holiday music from Chuck Bussey and Cat Crass. The duo indulges in a wide variety of musical styles, utilizing guitars, harmonica, mandolin, the recorder, and sweet harmonies.

For over 36 years, PFAA has been a driving force in cultural life of Prescott. In addition to bringing to life hundreds of wonderful theatre productions, their art gallery has been instrumental in promoting local artists to tourists and community residents. PFAA also actively supports arts education for Prescott children and teenagers through scholarship programs and apprentice workshops.

 

After you finish your weekend grocery shopping drop by the...

Rainbow for Girls Holiday Bazaar

Aztlan Lodge, above the Bank of America Building
1028 Willow Creek Road
Prescott

A Prescott tradition, the Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Rainbow Girls, features special handcrafted Christmas gifts and one-of-a-kind holiday decorations. This annual show is held the Friday and Saturday, after Thanksgiving (28th and 29th) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Forty talented crafters and artists will display their handiwork on the two floors of the Aztlan Lodge, above the Bank of America Building at 1028 Willow Creek Road.

No matter the weather, you can shop in comfort, listen to the sounds of Christmas, and have your picture taken with Prescott’s best Santa Claus. Steaming coffee and cocoa, baked goods, and lunch will be available to purchase as well. There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

Rainbow Girls is a non-denominational youth service organization for young women aged 11 to 20. The girls are often found helping out at community events, including preparing and serving meals with the Salvation Army, volunteering at Alzheimer’s Walk, or making crafts for the Sharlot Hall Folk Art Fair.

 

If you're still looking for that last minute gift, head over to the...

Last-Minute Non-Profit Stocking-Stuffer Bazaar

Prescott Activity Center "The Old Armory"
824 E. Gurley
Prescott

Solve your last-minute holiday gift giving problems while supporting non-profit agencies that do so much to help our community. More than 50 non-profit organizations, scout, school or service groups will be selling new one-of-a-kind gifts, crafts, baked goods, raffle chances, and more!

The Last Minute Bazaar is held Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carolers will entertain with songs of the season while kids can visit Santa from noon to 2:00 p.m. Free gifts will be provided for youngsters visiting Santa with an adult.