Community Calendar

This community celebration of North Carolina's rich fossil heritage brings together amateur fossil hunters, collectors, students, and educators for a day of discovery, learning, and sharing.

Whether you're a lifelong collector with a cabinet full of finds or you're just getting curious about what's buried beneath our state, there's something here for you. Browse show-and-tell tables, swap tips on where and how to hunt for fossils, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids.

Unlisted Arts is a new market from Upcycle Arts featuring local artists and makers you won't find anywhere else. As a creative reuse nonprofit and supply shop, we get an insider's view of a creative scene most of the city never sees, and Unlisted Arts is our chance to let the rest of Charlotte in on it.
The market brings together seasoned vendors and a cohort of artists selling their work for the very first time. These newcomers are part of our First-Timer's Market Program, a free program funded by Wells Fargo. Through a series of workshops and four months of personalized mentorship from established Charlotte makers, 24 local artists learn how to price, display, and market their work. On November 8, at Unlisted Arts, they make their debut.
Shoppers can expect 60+ vendors selling handcrafted goods, including fine art, stationary, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, accessories, and more!
Black Cat Coffee will be vending, as well as several local food trucks. There will be live art, crafts, and music.
Unlisted Arts is special because...The First-Timer’s Market Program a free, grant-funded opportunity designed to empower brand-new artists and creative hobbyists as they take their first steps into entrepreneurship. This initiative will nurture individuals who have never sold their work before, pairing hands-on business education with real-world application. Participants will gain essential small-business skills —tailored specifically for artists—that they will immediately put into practice at the Unlisted Arts Market.

12TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL BAZAAR
Indoor Holiday Art Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Join the Arts Council of Chester County as we host the Jingle Bell Bazaar, an annual Indoor Holiday Art Festival featuring lots of artists and vendors!
Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Gateway Conference Center (3200 Commerce Dr, Richburg, SC).
**Turn into the BP Gas Station and take an immediate left to follow the frontage road.
Enter building at covered main entrance.**

Kick off the holiday season with this opportunity to buy unique, handmade gifts & seasonal decor.

Shop from many different artists and vendors with handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments, paintings, wreaths, pottery, candles, soaps, woodworking, and much more!

We will have King of Fire Pizza Truck serving delicious meals, and Parkin' Latte will also join us with their mobile beverage trailer, serving specialty coffees!

Free admission to the public. Free parking.
Remember, not all vendors accept credit cards, so cash is preferred.

***Questions about this event? Visit www.artschester.com for details, or contact Arts Council of Chester County at artschester@gmail.com.***

Start the Holiday Season with a delightful art show! The Charlotte Art
Collective invites you to see the handcrafted and unique work by our
local artisans at our HOLIDAY ART SHOW, Saturday November 14 th at
Avondale Family Life Center, 2821 Park Road. Enjoy a wide variety of
functional and decorative artwork! The show features skilled local
artists in painting, watercolor, mixed media, photography, pottery,
glass, jewelry, leather, wood, metal, fiber arts, basketry, and whimsical
sculptures. Win a basket filled with original artwork by entering our
Sweepstakes. Donations benefit the Youth Group at Avondale Church.
The show is not to be missed! Save the Date: Saturday, November 14 th ,
10 AM - 4 PM.

Owl & Ember Collective presents its inaugural Holiday Artisan & Wellness Market on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1–6 p.m. indoors at Griffith Hall at Lenny Boy Brewing, 3000 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28217.

Spend the afternoon meeting regional artisans and independent makers, exploring original handmade work and select wellness offerings, and finding gifts while supporting small businesses.

Bring friends and family, browse the market, and stay for tacos from White Duck Taco Shop and drinks from Lenny Boy Brewing, including nonalcoholic options. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

The Joshua Project, a nonprofit organization serving young men ages 13–17, will host an information table where visitors can learn about its work.

Admission is free.

Event information: https://owlandembercollective.com/