Handmade for the Holidays

Handmade for the Holidays

The 7th Annual Handmade for the Holidays Crafts Fair

Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Get more details and view our vendor list for Handmade for the Holidays.

Don't miss our 7th annual handmade crafts and fiber arts fair! Meet local handmade crafters and fiber artists in a relaxing, outdoor atmosphere. Ample free parking and free admission for shoppers.

Also check out our House in Bloom floral design show on September 30, 2023! 

Check out our floral design show in the Mansion, House in Bloom, while you are on-site! In collaboration with the Waltham Garden Club, Gore Place is pleased to announce the return of its annual flower show. This is a rare opportunity to experience the spectacular 1806 Gore Mansion filled with classical and contemporary floral designs displayed throughout the 12 first-floor rooms. Each designer will create an arrangement inspired by the historic home’s beautiful architecture and furnishings. Visitors will walk through the house at their own pace. 

More information about these events:

Event location: 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA

Visitor parking: There is ample free parking on-site in our meadow parking area. Use our main entrance at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA. Follow the signs directing you to event parking.

Accessible parking for vehicles with HP placards: Accessible parking spaces are located in our Carriage House parking lot for vehicles with state-issued HP parking plates or placards. Use our main entrance at 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA. Follow the signs directing you to event parking.

Public transportation: Gore Place is accessible by public transportation via the MBTA 70 and 70A bus at the Warren Street stop.

Restrooms: There are wheelchair-accessible modern indoor restrooms in our Carriage House near the crafts fair.

Pets: Pets are not allowed at Gore Place. We welcome service animals.

Questions? Please call us at (781) 894-2798.

 


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"Sheepshearing...catches the “going somewhere interesting”... in the annual shift from winter to summer and brings a general public together in a colorful festivity..."

- VSB

Did You Know?

Gore Place is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, representing the industry’s highest mark of distinction.

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The mission of Gore Place is to preserve and promote the 1806 country estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique community resource that tells the story of early 19th century American life.

Latest News view all news

Gore Place Appoints New Executive Director

November 20, 2023

Gore Place, the historic house museum and farm in Waltham and Watertown, Massachusetts, today announced the selection of Gavin Kleespies as its next Executive Director, effective January 2, 2024.

House in Bloom 2023

October 30, 2023

Sixteen local floral artists showcased their work at Gore Place's annual House in Bloom show, which over 300 guests visited!

Gore Place Executive Director to Retire in December

July 17, 2023

Gore Place announced today that Executive Director Susan Robertson will retire in December after 37 years at Gore Place, making her the longest-serving Director since Gore Place was founded in 1935. 

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Gore Place
52 Gore Street
Waltham, MA 02453
USA