The Christmas shopping season is officially underway. Several area groups and churches are offering bazaars around the Tri-Cities to help shoppers cross items off their gift lists:

Saturday, Dec. 9

Winterfest Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kiona-Benton City High School, 1205 Horne Road, Benton City. Free admission.

Hawthorne Court Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hawthorne Court, 524 North Ely, Kennewick. A variety of vendors selling clothing, crafts, baked goods and more. For more information call 509-783-8313. Free admission.

Confections Selection & Gift Emporium: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Grace United Reformed Church, 2500 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick. Holiday baked goods available by the pound. Handmade gifts, jewelry, decor, etc. All proceeds go to You Medical. Visit graceurc.org/confectionselection.

Marche de Noel: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 2500 Chester Road, Richland. A French Christmas market with more than 30 vendors, food, kids crafts and a visit from Pere Noel (Santa Claus). Visit bonvoyagefrance.com. Free admission.

CBRC Winter Bazaar: 1 to 6 p.m. at Columbia Basin Racquet Club, 1776 Terminal Drive, Richland. Gift items and crafts. Kids activities for ages 3-6.

Pasco Winter Fest: 2 to 6 p.m. at Volunteer Park, 1125 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco. Food, homemade and retail vendors, entertainment and more. Free admission.

Sunday, Dec. 10

West Richland Chamber Holiday Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sandberg Event Center, 331 S. 41st, West Richland. Donations of nonperishable canned goods, new toys or new/gently used clothing being accepted. Free admission.

Bazaar with a Purpose: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clover Island Inn, 435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick. Lots of vendors, raffles and a visit from Santa. Proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities’ Christmas program. Free admission.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Bazaar with a Purpose: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Lots of vendors, raffles and a visit from Santa. Proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities’ Christmas program. Free admission.

Dec. 23 - 24

Bazaar with a Purpose: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities, 508 E. First Ave., Kennewick. Lots of vendors, raffles and a visit from Santa. Proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center of the Tri-Cities’ Christmas program. Free admission.

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