The Superstition Mountain Museum’s holiday boutiques are returning in December.

The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 means big holiday shopping and savings opportunities for visitors to the museum. It also is a great opportunity to keep the family in the holiday spirit and enjoy all of the old-fashioned decorations that blanket the barn and museum, according to a release.

The Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 E. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, annually hosts an Old-Fashioned Celebration featuring artists and crafters displaying and selling their unique handmade items. Tables will be placed amidst the decorations and on the museum patio and grounds. The museum is a nonprofit facility organized and run by the Superstition Mountain Historical Society.

Admission to the Holiday Barn Boutique, ore mill demonstration and parking are free.

In the museum gift shop you’ll find unique, investment-quality Native American hand-crafted pieces and silver jewelry made with amethyst from the Four Peaks Amethyst Mine in Arizona. As a nonprofit organization, the shop does not charge sales tax.

Bring a toy or dog and cat food for our Christmas drive benefiting Apache Junction Animal Control. A wish list of the most-needed items: dry cat or dog food; canned cat food; cat litter; dog and cat toys/treats; dog collars and leashes; dryer sheets; cleaning supplies; liquid dish soap; liquid laundry detergent; bleach; and Clorox wipes.

The museum is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week, closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Go to https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org or call 480-983-4888.

Vendor opportunities If you are interested in participating as an artist or crafter at this season’s Holiday Boutiques, fill out and submit the application found at https://www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org.