EDITOR'S PICKS: Shop in Framingham at the 6th Annual Holiday Marketplace, Fountain Street Open Studios

Many weekends there are more things to do in Framingham than hours in the day, and this weekend is one of them.

There are lots of my favorite events this weekend including the high school's Annual Holiday Marketplace and both the Saxonville and Fountain Street Open Studio events.

Below are my editor's picks for things to do today, Saturday, Dec. 7

Feel free to add events you think are worthy in the comment box below or post a event in the Framingham Patch calendar.


SATURDAY: 

• Holiday Marketplace: This is one of my favorite events of the holiday season. With almost 100 vendors the 6th Annual Holiday Marketplace is a great place to start (or finish) your holiday shopping. The event supports Framingham High athletic programs. Doors opens at 10 a.m. at Framingham High and close at 4 p.m. Admission fee to enter. There will also be raffles, concessions and Flyer gear for sale.
• Fountain Street Open Studios: Today is the final day of the 19th Annual Fountain Street Open Studios event. Select artists' studios will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a great event to pick up a unique holiday gift. Free parking.
  
• Snow Queen and Doughnuts: The Framingham Public Library's dads & Donuts program has a special quest this morning. Elaine Kessler, as the Snow Queen, will stop by the program for children ages 2-6 at 10 a.m. Join the group to sing, dance and have a snack. Siblings and moms welcome too to the free program.
• Saxonville Studios Open House Weekend: Artists' at the Saxonville Studios will hold an open house today from noon to 5 p.m.
  
• Nutcracker Performances: Mass Ballet's 2013 Nutcracker has two performances today at 1 and 7 p.m. The final two shows are tomorrow. Tickets available at http://www.massballet.com/ 
• Wreaths & Centerpieces: The Framingham Garden Club's Annual Greens Sale concludes today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cushing Maintenance Building in Cushing Memorial Park. Attendees are asked to use the Winter Street entrance by Keefe Tech Regional High School. Proceed support our scholarship and community outreach and beautification projects.
• Alternative Gift Fair: Edwards Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting an alternative gift fair today beginning at 1 p.m. The fair will feature fair trade chocolate, tea, and coffee, handicrafts from Artists' Coops around the world, Furry Friends 2014 calendar to support NEADS (Assistance Dogs) and more. Click here for more details.
• Beauti & Bling: The Artistic Edge Hair Salon is hosting Beauti & Bling Holiday Extravaganza Saturday night, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9. The event, open to the public, is an opportunity to do some holiday shopping, with gift wrapping included. A portion of the proceeds raised will go to The American Heart Association and to The Learning Center for the Deaf. Click here for more details.