The annual open house at the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Saturday will feature an “urban market“ with vendors selling clothing, crafts, jewelry and more for the first time.

The Manoa Experience-University Preview Day attracts a wide range of students and prospective students from local high schools and out of state, as well as transfers and educators.

“Over 180 academic programs and student services will be represented by faculty, staff and current students in tents along the tree-lined McCarthy Mall. Attendees can enjoy interactive hands-on activities, demonstrations and displays that showcase the vast opportunities at UH Manoa. The Office of Admissions will also be open for prospective students to check on their application status or to pay tuition deposits,” a UH news release said.

The Art + Flea urban market, sponsored by the Ka Leo campus newspaper and UHM Student Media Board, will be held at the Campus Center Courtyard.

“The Manoa Experience provides an excellent opportunity for the community and prospective students to interact with our faculty and staff,” said Ryan Yamaguchi, associate director of admissions. “This open house is designed to highlight the exciting programs that the University has to offer and how it impacts our community. Because of events like the Manoa Experience, we saw an increase in the number of incoming freshmen from Hawaii in fall 2016.”

The open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration, required for prospective students and groups to receive a free parking pass, is free. For additional information and to register, visit bit.ly/mex-2017.

To view the event program, visit bit.ly/mex-pdf.