The city of Kent is hosting the largest creative gift boutique in all the state’s senior centers when the 29th Annual Holiday Craft Market opens its doors. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7.

This juried show boasts 70 booths of handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts all in one stop at 600 E. Smith Street in downtown Kent. There is free onsite parking, the ever popular Figgy Pudding Café and bake sale, a lunch fundraiser and hourly door prizes compliments of the Craft Market artists. Also featured is festive live Christmas entertainment including the Smooth Tones (a cappella vocal ensemble), string ensembles (Rainier Christian School orchestra) as well as professional musicians Joe Mundo (Friday) and John Ansotigue (Saturday) on the keyboards.

No admission fee is charged; major event co-sponsors are Arbor Village, Judson Park, Stafford Suites, Regence and The Weatherly Inn. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Kent Senior Activity Center.

For more information about the Holiday Craft Market, call 253-856-5162.