Greek luncheon and bake sale

A Greek luncheon and bake sale will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nicholson Hall at 7 Harris St. in Newburyport. Shop from local vendors and artisans selling wares, such as custom soaps, jewelry, American Doll clothing, doll furniture, dipping oils, quilts, jams, gourmet chocolate and candy and more. The Greek luncheon starts at 11 a.m. and features stuffed grape leaves, gyro, avgolemono soup, spanakopita and moussaka. Holiday sweetbread and pastries, such as kourabiedes and Greek nutcake, will also be available.

Coastal Connections fair in Byfield

Coastal Connections is hosting its second annual craft fair on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfield. There will be a white elephant table, bake sale and silent auction. Coastal Connections is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities in their communities. Proceeds will support the activity fund, which defrays the cost of individuals to attend community events. Call Annie at 978-462-4902.

Old Merrimac Fair at Pilgrim Church

The Old Merrimac Fair takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church St., Merrimac. The holiday fair with old-fashioned flair will feature a children's workshop, children's crafts, a cookie walk, home-baked goodies, a general store, a silent auction, greenery and decorations for the holidays, and a cafe with snacks and lunch.

Rowley's Olde Tyme Country Fair

An old-fashioned Church Fair will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St. (Route 1A). The event will feature Christmas crafts, handcrafts, plants, kissing balls and wreaths, baked goods, books, attic treasures, a raffle table, a silent auction, cookie decorating and a "For Kids Only" shopping room. Santa will visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a spaghetti supper will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.

Angel Gabriel Fair of Newburyport

The Angel Gabriel Fair is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at People's United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport. The fair will feature handcrafted items and crafts by the Angel Gabriel quilters, costume jewelry and collectibles by Barbara and Carolina, and attic treasures, including Pilgrim cranberry glass, vintage jewelry, and hats and handbags by Jan Marcotte. There will also be "Newburyport Revisited" photos and collectibles by Duncan MacBurnie, notecards by Marilyn Wescott Photography and Jeanne Dierickx, handcrafted jewelry by Carol McPhee, and baked goods and sweets, including homemade desserts by Aunt Pat. Local authors, including Ghlee Woodworth, author of "Tiptoe through the Tombstones;" and Robert Campbell, author of "Humor is Life's Lubricant," and artists, including watercolor artist David McPhee and oil painter Herbert Crooks will also be on hand. There will be a luncheon with homemade fish chowder, sandwiches, chips and beverages, as well as free coffee, tea and doughnuts.

Port's Country Rehab craft fair

Country Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 180 Low St., Newburyport, will hold its craft fair Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature jewelry, Christmas decorations, food and crafts of all kinds. To rent a table, call Dorothy Lemire at 978-465-5361.

Atria Merrimack Place craft fair

Atria Merrimack Place at 85 Storey Ave. in Newburyport hosts its annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are available for crafters. Call 978-462-7324.

Hold Redeemer Parish Holiday Fair

The Holy Redeemer Parish Holiday Fair (West Newbury/Merrimac) will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nativity Parish Hall on Green Street in Merrimac. Tables featuring baked goods, candy and fudge, homemade, knit and crocheted items, gift baskets, linens, jewelry and more will be available. There will be gift bags, crafts and games for the kids. A Cake Walk, a game similar to musical chairs with a chance to win a free cake, will begin at 10 a.m., and be held every 20 minutes until 2 p.m. Lunch featuring homemade soups, chowders, baked beans, chop suey, salad and rolls will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A silent auction and raffle are also planned.

Women's Fellowship fall craft fair

The Women's Fellowship at Old South Church in Newburyport is hosting a Fall Craft Fair Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 29 Federal St. The church is handicapped-accessible from the Beck Street parking lot.

Artisans in the Open 12th annual fair

Artisans in the Open's 12th annual Holiday Fair is set for Friday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. The fair will feature pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, woodwork, sculpture, bird houses, blow glass and other handmade works by New England craftsmen. A percentage of sales will benefit the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society based in Salisbury. Call 978-465-2985 or 603-978-4841.

Rowley's Pine Grove crafts fair in Rowley

The 37th annual holiday crafts fair will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Grove School, Route 1A in Rowley. More than 150 professional craftsmen from New England will exhibit, demonstrate and sell their crafts. Sponsored by the Rowley PTO, the event will feature no nut products. Admission is free. The blizzard date is Sunday, Dec. 6.

Laurel Grange holiday fair

Laurel Grange #161 is holding a holiday fair on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 21 Garden St., West Newbury. There will be a bake sale table, live music, Christmas wreaths and other handmade items. Crafters interested in renting a table should call Jackie Carter at 978-352-2986 or e-mail midnight721@verizon.net. Table rentals are $20. The grange will also be collecting coats for the Pettengill House winter coat drive at the fair.