stART on the Street Festival

On Sunday, Worcester hosts its stART on the Street Festival, a craft and performance fair where you can shop for handmade goods, eat local foods, and, if you're a youngster, take part in crafts. Most of the vendors are Bay State artists who make everything from cloth toys to jewelry. You can never start your holiday shopping too early, folks. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date Sept. 28. Park Avenue, between Highland and Pleasant streets, Worcester, 508-963-1724. www.startonthestreet.org