Holiday Bazaars 2008

Cool winds and changing fall colors can only mean the holiday shopping season is once again upon us.

Welcome to our annual listing of bazaars and craft shows. Pull it out, tack it up and refer to it all season while you make that list, check it twice and hunt for those perfect holiday gifts.

If you're in the mood to travel far and wide to satisfy your craft show bug, visit dailyherald.com to find a complete listing from all the Daily Herald circulation areas.

If your group has an event not included in this list, e-mail the details to Norrine Twohey at ntwohey@dailyherald.com and we will include it in the our weekly calendar listing of crafts and bazaars.

October

Community Presbyterian Church Arts & Crafts Festival: Oct. 4: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Food tent, bake sale, pumpkin patch. (847) 392-3111.

Euclid Elementary School Fall/Holiday Craft Show: Oct. 4: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1211 N. Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect. Variety of handcrafted items. Ann (847) 253-0626.

Lake County Festival of Arts and Crafts: Oct. 4-5: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 W. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Over 200 indoor booths of handcrafted items. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Windy City PMC Guild Fall Fine Art Sale: Oct. 4: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 911 N. Pine Ave., Arlington Heights. Fine and sterling, copper work, fused glass, wire wrapping, fiber art, beadwork, gemstones and sculptures by local artisans. Free. amangi5133@wowway.com.

Schaumburg High School VIP Club Art and Craft Fair: Oct. 4: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Over 120 crafters and artists, concessions, bake sale, free parking, handicapped accessible. $1 adults; free for children/students. St. Alphonsus Craft Fair: Oct. 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Denise, (847) 828-2111.

Blackberry Farm Craft Show: Oct. 11-12: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Handmade arts and crafts. (630) 892-1550

Central Baptist Village Holiday Craft Festival: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4747 N. Canfield, Norridge. Featuring 35 crafters/vendors, bake sale, lunch, giveaways, more. Karen, (708) 583-8519.

Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Bazaar: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted decorations, bake sale, raffle. Free. (847) 882-7580.

Dundee Township Park District Senior Oil Painting Sale: Oct. 11: Noon-4 p.m., 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Over 100 paintings by artists ages 56-90. (847) 551-4301.

Gifts of the World Festival of Nativities: Oct. 11-12: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. (847) 895-3676.

Holmstad Residents Association Bazaar: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fabyan Parkway and Route 31, Batavia. Crafts, books, plants, quilt raffle, baked goods, lunch. Free admission and parking. (630) 879-4444.

Kingswood United Methodist Church Harvest Fest: Oct. 11: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Crafts, bake sale, entertainment, food, pumpkin sale, petting zoo. Free. (847) 398-0770.

St. John the Baptist Holiday Fair: Oct. 11-12: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12, 0S233 Church St., Winfield. Home baked goods, crafts, religious items, raffle, "This and That" shop.

St. Eugene Fall fundraiser/craft bazaar: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shaunessy Center, 7900 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Craft/rummage items, food, bakery, Christmas items, toys, more.

St. John's Couples Club: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., recreation hall, 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 824-2603 days, or (847) 299-2721 after 5 p.m.

Winchester House Arts, Crafts, Gift Show: Oct. 11: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1125 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Handmade items, raffles, bake sale. Free. (847) 377-7224.

Villages of Bloomingdale Charity Auction: Oct. 16: 6:30 p.m., Bloomingdale Golf Club, Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. Collectibles, food items, home accessories, handmade holiday items. Maureen, (630) 351-3345.

Cedar Village Bazaar: Oct. 17-18: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts, crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411.

Heartland Creative Arts and Craft Show: Oct. 17-19, Spring Hill Mall, routes 31 and 72, West Dundee. Handcrafted items from local artists. (847) 428-2200.

Batavia Mothers Club Autumn Arts and Crafts Show: Oct. 18: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mooseheart Fieldhouse, Route 31 near Batavia. Artisans with fine art, glass, photography, quilting, woodwork, and more. Bake sale, limited breakfast and lunch, and raffle. Admission $3. (630) 748-1501.

Conant High School Craft Fair: Oct. 18: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafts, raffle, food. Over 100 booths. Admission $1. (847) 619-3992.

Glenview United Methodist Country Market Craft Fair: Oct. 18: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Over 40 crafters, lunch, bake sale. $2, includes raffle ticket. (847) 729-1015.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Craft/Holiday Fair: Oct. 18: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. (630) 837-7337 or (630) 837-0190.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Craft Fair: Oct. 18: 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Over 40 crafters, quilt drawing, raffles, silent auction, bakery, lunch. Handicapped accessible, free. (815) 459-5096.

Gingerbread Lane Bazaar: Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 37W041 Highland Ave., Elgin. Treats, crafts, holiday items, and decor. (847) 931-5400.

Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: Oct. 24: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free admission/parking. Sharon, (847) 437-8070.

Community Woman's Club of Villa Park Bazaar: Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Villa Park Historical Museum, 220 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Bake sale, white elephant, chance tree.

North Suburban Carvers Artistry in Wood Show: Oct. 25-26: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., DuPage Country Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Hand-carved items, raffle, auction, more. Free parking. Terri, (847) 458-2919.

Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church Crafts & More Fair: Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, cafe, raffles. $1, includes raffle ticket. (847) 459-4440.

St. Charles Episcopal Church Arts & Crafts Festival: Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 994 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles. Juried arts and crafts, baked sale. Free. (630) 584-2596.

St. Paul's Art and Craft Show: Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Craft and holiday items, baked goods, bargain boutique, refreshments, lunch. Free.

Zion Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fair: Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 26: Noon-3 p.m., 330 Griswold St., Elgin. Handmade clothes, purses, baskets, jewelry, gift items, food, more. zionelginil.com.

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Oct. 26-27: 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Benefits scholarships and health education programs. (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847.

November

Almost Home Foundation vendor show: Nov. 1-2: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg. Home party and shopping vendors. Colleen, (773) 631-1491.

College of DuPage Craft Fair: Nov. 1: Glen Ellyn. Karen, (815) 878-2728.

Doorway to the Holidays: Nov. 1: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Nesler Road and Route 20, Elgin. Craft show, luncheon, bake sale, cookie walk. (847) 741-7795.

First Presbyterian Church Global Market Place: Nov. 1-2: 9 a. m.-2 p.m. Nov. 1, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted fair trade items from 30 countries, home baked goods. Free. (847) 956-4385.

First United Methodist Church of Lombard: Nov. 1: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, lunch. 155 S. Main St., Lombard. (630) 930-7696 or (630) 627-1668.

Our Saviour's Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 1: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 701 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Crafts, baked goods and cookies, Granny's Attic, luncheon. Free. (847) 352-8181.

Palatine Moms Group Fall Shopping Boutique: Nov. 1: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Twin Lakes Golf Club, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Road, Palatine. Handmade gifts, books, gourmet food, more. jill@daisybags.com.

St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: Nov. 1: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hughes Center, 999 Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Over 46 crafters, raffle, bake sale, refreshments. $1. (847) 891-1255 or e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Bazaar: Nov. 1-2: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Crafts, gifts, religious items, bakery, lunch. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net.

Warrenville Museum Guild Christmas Fest: Nov. 1: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Tavern, 3S540 S. Second St., Warrenville. Handmade crafts, decorations, gifts, baskets, baked goods, rummage sale, refreshments. Free. Connie, (630) 462-9444.

Elk Grove High School's Holiday Sampler Show: Nov. 2: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Over 200 crafters and vendors, baked goods, food concessions, raffles. $2; free for Elk Grove High School students with I.D. and children under 12. Connie, (630) 878-7627.

Holiday Inn Festival of Arts and Crafts: Nov. 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Over 125 booths of handcrafted items. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: Nov. 4: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Boutique items, bake sale, ornaments, silent auction, raffle baskets, luncheon. Free admission; luncheon is $40, reservations required. Karen, (847) 397-8955.

Arlington Park Craft Show: Nov. 7-9: Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Karen, (815) 878-2728; visit craftproductions.yackley.org.

Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Bazaar: Nov. 7-8: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade craft and boutique items, Greek food and pastries. Free admission. (847) 482-1200.

Elk Grove Park District Seniors Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 7-8: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Al Hattendorf Center Gym, 225 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Handcrafted items, concessions, bake sale, Santa visit, raffles. (847) 364-7224.

Holy Cross Parish Craft and Gift Fair: Nov. 7-8: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 7 Ladies Night Presale, 720 Elder Lane, Deerfield. Admission: $20, includes wine, beverages, appetizers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8; adults, $4; seniors/children, $2. Kids under 3 free. Handcrafted items, raffle, bakery, Santa's kitchen. (847) 945-5994.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Harvest Days: Nov. 7-8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rodenburg and Irving Park roads, Schaumburg. Craft items, handmade quilts, wood crafts, holiday decorations, bake sale, luncheon. Free. (847) 524-9746.

St. Sophia Philoptochos Society Christmas Bazaar and Food Expo: Nov. 7: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Vendors, crafts, holiday items, and Greek food. (847) 888-2822.

W.O.F. Faith Community Church Bazaar: Nov. 7-8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 910 W. Main St., West Chicago. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, attic treasures, coffee shop. Free. (630) 231-8230.

Bartlett Woman's Club Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., World Overcomers Church, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Crafters, artists, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch menu, free parking. (847) 732-8475 or (630) 483-0285.

Bethany Lutheran Church Craft and Folk Art Sale: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.

Cary United Methodist Church Women Craft Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 500 First St., Cary. (847) 639-7627.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Crafts and Treasures: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., V.F.W. Post 6791, 431 N. Neltnor Blvd., West Chicago. Raffle, handicapped accessible. (630) 231-2036.

First United Methodist Church Holly-Day Fair: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1903 E. Eucild Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, white elephant, bake sale, lunch. $2. (847) 394-5256.

Fox Meadow School Craft Fair: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1275 Jenna Drive, South Elgin. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, raffle, food. Paula, (847) 489-5241.

Frisbie Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Crafts, lunch. Melissa, (847) 768-5944, ext. 228.

Gavin Central School Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Over 50 vendors, children's craft area, raffle, concessions. Nicole, (847) 740-1266.

Harper College Festival of Arts and Crafts: Nov. 8-9: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of handcrafted items. $3, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543.

Mechanics Grove School PTA Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1200 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Crafters, home-based vendors, raffle, bake sale, refreshments. Free. Julie, (847) 949-9680.

Our Saviour's Fair Trade Holiday Market: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Fair trade goods include arts, crafts, giftware, food, more. Also includes bake sale. Sheryl, (847) 364-4834.

Rolling Meadows Boosters Craft Boutique: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road. Over 150 indoor booths of handmade merchandise, concessions, bake sale, lunch, raffle. Admission $2.

St. Hugh of Lincoln Tea and Treasures Sale: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Highland Ave. and Randall Road, Elgin. Handmade and hand-knitted children and adult items, home treasures. Tea served beginning at 9 a.m.

St. Isidore CCW Holiday Craft Show: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Handcrafted items, sandwich cafe, bake sale, raffle. $2. (630) 529-3045.

St. Joseph's Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Handcrafted items, bakeshop, raffles, children's grab bag, lunch, more. Free. (847) 358-5700.

St. Peter Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Fall Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 43W301 Plank Road, Hampshire. Turkey casserole lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., bake sale, white elephant, crafts, home-based vendors, raffle. (847) 464-5721.

St. Thomas More Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar: Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Over 80 booths, raffles, food, refreshments, bake sale. Free. Laura, (847) 888-4363.

Genoa Community Women's Club Craft Show: Nov. 9: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Genoa-Kingston High School, 980 Park Ave., Genoa. Crafters, local clubs, organizations and businesses, food, door prizes, Santa visits 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $1; students, 50 cents. Cathy, (815) 784-4183.

St. Joseph's School Crafts and Vendor Fair: Nov. 9: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. Paula, (847) 456-5196.

St. Thomas Woman's Club Labor of Love Craft Auction: Nov. 11: 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E. Anderson, Palatine. Crafts, holiday decorations, original art, baked goods, refreshments. Elayne, (847) 358-0089.

Elgin Area Women's Connection Fall Craft Luncheon: Nov. 12: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Craft/bake sale, auction, luncheon. Luncheon program $15, reservations required. Jan, (630) 837-2632.

Hanover Township Senior Center Holiday Craft Show: Nov. 14 and 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Over 40 crafters, food concessions, home baked goods, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Tracey, (630) 483-5673 or e-mail tcolagrossi@hanover-township.org.

Antioch United Methodist Church Holiday Gift Fair: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 848 Main St., Antioch. Fair trade items from around the world, crafts, children's games, food, books, more. (847) 395-1259.

Christ Community Mennonite Church Quilt auction: Nov. 15:10 a.m., 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Over 64 Amish and Mennonite handmade bed quilts and wall hangings. (847) 895-3676.

Corron Elementary School Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15:10 a.m.-3 p.m., 455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin. Over 50 vendors, raffles, concessions, bake sale. $2. Julie, (847) 888-2823.

Devonshire of Hoffman Estates Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Home party vendors, raffles, refreshments, more. (847) 884-1704.

DuPage County Historical Museum Guild Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Handmade ornaments, gifts and decorations, Granny's Attic, antiques. Free. (630) 682-7443.

Faith Lutheran Church Women of Faith Bazaar: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Crafters and vendors, home-baked cookies by the pound, refreshments, more. Free. (847) 253-4839.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15: 10 a. m.-4 p.m., 1500 W. Hawley, Mundelein. Arts and crafts, baked goods, homemade soup. Free. Lori, (847) 277-1495.

Messiah Lutheran Church Harvest Festival: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge. Holiday gifts, children's activities and entertainment, snacks. Free. (847) 823-6984 or messiahparkridge.org.

Miracle House Holiday Boutique: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Asbury Court Retirement Community, 1750 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Handmade crafts, home-based vendors, bake sale, refreshments, raffle. Free.

Mother's Club of Geneva Arts and Craft Show: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. Over 100 crafters, raffle, bakery, lunch. book signing, more. $4, children under 12 free. No strollers. Lisa, (630) 208-8707.

Palatine High School Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15: Opens 9 a.m., 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Gift and holiday items, bake sale, free parking. (847) 755-1600.

Ross/Sullivan PTO Holiday Boutique: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Handcrafted items, jewelry, vendors, more. $1. Bonnie, (847) 870-3868.

St. Mark's Lutheran Women's Guild Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Holiday and handmade crafts, white elephant, baked goods, lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., refreshments. Handicapped accessible, free. (630) 584-8638.

South Church Craft and Vendor Showcase: Nov. 15: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 501 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. (847) 253-0501.

Queen of the Rosary Fall Craft Show: Nov. 16: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Cooking demo for kids and adults, kids' craft room, face painting, bake sale, concessions. Raffle ticket with $1 admission. Kids 13 and under free.

JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 17: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 800 Clavey Road, Highland Park. Gift vendors, variety of merchandise. Free. (847) 433-6001.

Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: Nov. 21-22: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch. Free admission/parking. Rita or Rose, (630) 213-0100.

Campanelli YMCA Craft Fair: Nov. 22: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Craft booths, food drive, bake sale, concessions. Free admission with canned good donation. Lisa, (847) 891-9622.

DuPage Expo Festival of Arts and Crafts: Nov. 22: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 23:10 a.m.-4 p.m., 4050 W. Main St., St. Charles. Over 170 booths of handcrafted items. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543.

Leggee Elementary School Craft Fair: Nov. 22:10 a.m.-4 p.m., 13723 Harmony Road, Huntley. Kathy or Jennifer, Leggee2008@yahoo.com.

New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: Nov. 22:10 a.m.-3 p.m., 24560 W. Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Handmade crafts, jewelry, photos, vendors, bake sale, raffle. Handicapped accessible, plenty of parking.

Saints Peter and Paul Holiday Faire: Nov. 22: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview. Crafts, homemade Greek cuisine and pastries, silent auction, children's breakfast with Santa from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Santa photos. Reservations and fee required for breakfast, call Dena (847) 668-3607. Admission $1; under 12 free. (847) 729-4263.

South Elgin High School Artisan Expo: Nov. 22: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 750 E. Main St., South Elgin. Original craft items, jewelry, wood, pottery, home-baked goods, raffle. (847) 289-3760, ext. 3663.

Temple Beth-El Holiday Boutique: Nov. 23: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Exhibitors in clothing, jewelry, giftware, stationary, glassware, more. (847) 205-9982.

Elgin Junior Woman's Club Vendor/Home Decor Fair: Nov. 29: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, Randall Road and Highland Ave., Elgin. Home-based vendors, craft and bake sale items. (847) 224-4318.

Lake County Festival of Arts and Crafts: Nov. 29-30: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. 150 indoor booths of handcrafted items. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543.

Marmion Academy Alumni Craft Show: Nov. 29-30: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Juried show, 156 crafters, food service, bake sale. $3 adults and children over age 12. No strollers, baby-sitting available. (630) 897-6936.

December

Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 2: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafters, vendors, live entertainment. Free. (847) 985-2115.

Carlinville Christmas Market: Dec. 5-7: 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, Carlinville, Ill., about 40 miles south of Springfield. Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, carriage rides, trolley tours, visit Santa. CarlinvilleChristmasMarket.com.

Bell-Graham PTO Holiday Market: Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 5N505 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Unique holiday gifts, handcrafted items, bake sale. Free. Stopen@comcast.net.

Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society Arts/Crafts Show: Dec. 6: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kankakee Country Fairgrounds, 213 W. 400 S. Road, Kankakee. (815) 432-2639.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Cookie Walk/Craft Show: Dec. 6: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Over 30 crafters/vendors, home-baked cookies. Free. Tamara or Samantha, (630) 830-3003.

Mall in the Halls: Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Creekside Elementary School, 655 N. Airlite St., Elgin. Crafts, products and services as well as raffles and bake sale. $1 admission. creeksidepto.info@gmail.com.

Plank Junior High School Holiday Promenade: Dec. 6: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego. Crafters, vendors, lunch with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m., book fair, children's craft workshop, entertainment. Debbie (630) 554-5777.

Santa Maria del Popolo School Christmas Bazaar: Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Parish Center, 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Crafters/vendors, kid's holiday shop and craft corner, visit with Santa, bake sale, raffles. Admission. Maria, (847) 219-9234 or Emmy, (847) 414-7765.

Kenneth Young Resale Shop Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 7: noon-4 p.m., 1150 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Vendors, refreshments, holiday items, more. (847) 524-8800.

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church Craft Show: Dec. 7: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 950 N. Grace St., Lombard. Free. (630) 932-9640.

St. Raymond de Penafort Holiday Art Boutique: Dec. 7: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 301 S. I-Oka, Mount Prospect. st-raymond.org.

Palatine Township Seniors Cookie Walk/Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 10-11: 10 a.m.-noon, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Home-baked cookies, more. (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: Dec. 13: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 booths of crafters in a variety of media, concessions. Free, plenty of parking.

United Methodist Church of Antioch Cookie Sale: Dec. 13: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 848 Main St., Antioch. Homemade cookies and confections. (847) 395-1259.