Crafts, bazaars and markets
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Oct. 17
American Legion Auxiliary of Roselle Craft Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle. Jams, jellies, home baked goods, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, fine art, hospitality table, more.
Cedar Village Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts, crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411.
Heartland Creative Arts and Craft Show: During mall hours Friday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 19, Spring Hill Mall, routes 31 and 72 in West Dundee. A variety of handcrafted items from local artists feature a variety of handcrafted items, such as fabric, wood, candles, jewelry, portraits, oil and acrylic paintings, soft sculpture, sport plaques/pictures, and other works. Call (847) 428-2200.
Oct. 18
Bartlett High School Art and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett High School Jazz Choir performs, concessions, breakfast and lunch, variety of crafters. Benefits fine art programs at the school. $4 adults; $3 students and seniors; free for children under age 12. Mary, (630) 823-7759.
Batavia Mother's Club Foundations's Autumn Arts and Crafts Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Mooseheart Fieldhouse, on Route 31 near Batavia. With 100-plus artisans featuring handmade fine art, glass, photography, quilting, woodwork, floral items and more. Bake sale, limited breakfast and lunch, and raffle. Admission is $3. bataviamothersclub.org or call (630) 748-1501.
Center of Concern Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 18; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. Handcrafted items, gift baskets, home-based vendors. (847) 823-8755.
Conant High School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafts, raffle, food, over 100 booths. Free parking, admission $1. (847) 619-3992.
Epworth Methodist Church Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, Randall Road and Highland Ave., Elgin.
Glenview United Methodist Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Over 40 crafters, lunch, bake sale. $2 admission includes raffle entry for door prizes. (847) 729-1015.
Immanuel United Church of Christ Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call (630) 837-7337 or (630) 837-0190.
Peace Memorial Manor Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 3737 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Bake sale, white elephant, handcrafted items, lunch, raffle. Benefit the manor's community fund.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ Country Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Crafts, bakery items, silent auction, drawings, and lunch. Free admission. Crafters are being sought to participate in this 35th annual fair. For information or an application, call the church at (815) 459-5096 or e-mail LuAnn at Hoponhop@gmail.com.
United Faith Church Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 6525 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Crafts, homemade bakery items, raffle. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $4.50. (773) 283-2326.
Oct. 19
Gingerbread Lane Bazaar: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Epworth United Methodist Church, Highland and Randall in Elgin. Sweets, treats, hand-crafts and decor will be showcased by local crafters and confectioners. Jellies and jams, candies and holiday items will be available. Still time to reserve a space for all interested crafters. Call (847) 931-5400 for details on registration. Visit epworthumcelgin.org.
Oct. 23
Bartlett Chamber Women's Business Council holiday shopping event: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Firebarn in Bartlett, 218 S. Main St. Featuring over 20 home-based vendors, gift items, raffle, appetizers and desserts, cash bar. Fundraiser for local food pantries. (630) 830-0324 or bartlettchamber.com.
Crafting with your computer: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Create gifts and decorations using the computer, scanner, digital camera and inkjet printer. Register at (847) 923-3347.
Oct. 24
Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Includes bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free admission and parking. Benefits the residents special program fund. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate. For an application or information, call Sharon at (847) 437-8070 or e-mail spushckar@pathwaysl.com.
Schaumburg Township Deaf Services holiday crafts: 5:30-9:30 -p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Make several different holiday-themed projects. $20 in advance includes materials, light snack, and drink. Send check or money order before Friday, Oct. 24, to: Sarita Phadke, Schaumburg Township Deaf Services, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.
Trinity United Methodist Quilt Group show: 2-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. New and antique handmade quilts will be on display. Admission free. Carmen, (847) 390-6143.
Stamp Camp: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; or 9-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Class is open to ages 18 and over. Learn how to make hand stamped and decorated cards using rubber stamps, card stock, ink and embellishments. $20 residents; $25 nonresidents. Advanced registration required. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.
Oct. 25
Community Woman's Club Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Villa Park Historical Museum, 220 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Bazaar, bake sale, white elephant.
North Suburban Carvers Artistry in Wood Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 26, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Hand-carved items, raffle, auction, more. Free parking. Terri, (847) 458-2919.
Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church "Crafts and More"fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 300 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, refreshment cafe, raffles. Admission $1 includes raffle ticket. For information, contact the church office at (847) 459-4440.
St. Charles Episcopal Church craft fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. (Route 25), St. Charles. Juried show; only hand crafted-items considered. Visit www.stcharlesepiscopal.org.
St. Paul's Art and Craft show: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Craft and holiday items, baked goods, bargain boutique, more. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch available for purchase. Free admission.
Warren Township High School Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Almond Campus, 34090 Almond Road, Gurnee. Over 125 crafters of handmade items, bake sale, raffle, concessions, retail booths, food, more. Free parking, handicapped accessible. Crafters are being sought to participate, call Laurie at (847) 548-9575 or e-mail lagramer@sbcglobal.net.
Zion Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fair: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25; Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 330 Griswold St., Elgin. Handmade clothes, purses, baskets, jewelry, gift items, food, more. zionelginil.com.
Oct. 26
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.
Oct. 31
Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Craft Fair: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 960 Army Trail Road, Addison. Space available. $20 per space; $5 table rental. Call Dukie, (630) 539-1972 or dukie260@sbcglobal.net.
Nov. 1
Almost Home Foundation vendor show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, Doubletree Hotel, 800 National Parkway, Schaumburg. Home-based vendors. Benefit the animal rescue foundation. (773) 631-1491 or (773) 315-2406.
Barrington Park District Arts and Crafts Showcase: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Over 60 booths of artisans. Free admission and parking, concessions available. (847) 381-0687 or barringtonparkdistrict.org.
College of DuPage Craft Fair: Nov. 1 and 2, College of DuPage Glen Ellyn. Crafters are being sought. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottaway, Ill., 61350.
Doorway to the Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Nesler Road and Route 20, Elgin. 23rd annual fundraising craft show and luncheon, as well as a bake sale and cookie walk. Crafters are needed. (847) 741-7795 or visit goodshepherd-elgin.org.
First Presbyterian Church Global Market Place: 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: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. Crafts, bake sale, lunch, home made pies, white elephant, quilt raffle. Free. (630) 930-7696 or (630) 627-1668.
First United Methodist and Congregational Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, white elephant, lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $7 adults; $3.50 children. (630) 231-3344.
Friendship Park Conservatory Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Holiday gifts and decorations, handmade items, more. Also enjoy the conservatory's atrium. Free. (847) 298-3500.
Glenbard North Craft Fair and Holiday Hodge Podge: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Kuhn and Lies roads, Carol Stream. Lunch and cookies with Santa from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., crafters, home party vendors, children's activity room. Admission $3. (630) 681-3378.
Habitat for Humanity Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin. Bake sale, raffle, cafe, 35 crafters. Free. Benefit Habitat for Humanity-New Hope.
Lake Zurich Lions Club Holiday Bazaar and Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Old McHenry Road and Abbey Glenn Drive, Lake Zurich. Over 100 booths of holiday related arts, crafts ad gifts, bake sale, raffle, hot lunch. Free parking, admission $3. For vendor applications or information, visit LZLions.org or call (847) 847-2171.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Homemade baked goods and cookies by the pound, Granny's Attic, craft and holiday items, luncheon. Free. (847) 352-8181.
Palatine Moms Group Fall Shopping Boutique: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 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: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Raffle, bake sale, refreshments. Crafters of hand made goods are being sought to participate. Cost for crafter space is $40 for an eight- by six-foot space with two chairs. For information call July at (847) 891-1255 or e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Warren Tavern, 3S540 South Second St., Warrenville. Handmade craft items, home baked goods, seasonal decorations, holiday gifts, rummage sale, raffle, more. Connie, (630) 462-9444.
Nov. 2
Elk Grove High School 26th Holiday Sampler show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Over 200 crafters and vendors, raffles, baked goods, food concessions. $2 admission; free for Elk Grove High students with I.D. and children under age 12. Crafters are being sought to participate, call Connie at (630) 878-7627 or e-mail conniegroat@yahoo.com.
Holiday Inn Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Offering 125 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items from four states. $2, under age 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Nov. 3
Three panel photo frames: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Glenda Travelstead from Independent Stampin' will help you make a wall hanging using chipboard, rubber stamps, designer papers, eyelets, brads and more. $25; $30 nonresidents. Advance registration required. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.
Nov. 4
Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Boutique items, bake sale, ornament sales, silent auction, raffle baskets, luncheon, more. Free admission to the fair, luncheon is $40, reservations required. Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Nov. 5
Schaumburg Township District Library Craft Fair and Flea Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Handmade items, second hand treasures, holiday decorations, art work, clothing, more. Kathy, (847) 923-3353.
Nov. 6
Little Angels of Good Shepherd Vendor Fair and Bake Sale: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Assortment of vendors, fresh home baked goods.
Nov. 7
Arlington Park Craft Show: Crafters are needed for a show Nov. 7-9 at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit www.craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottaway, Ill., 61350.
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Fall Bazaar: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade crafts, boutique items, Greek food and pastries. Free admission.
Community Protestant Church Holiday Bazaar: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 481 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. Fall and holiday crafts, gift baskets, BBQ dinner and lunch, baked goods, more. (847) 566-4000.
Elk Grove Park District Seniors Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, 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 Christmas Remembered Craft and Gift Fair: Ladies Night Presale 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7; 720 Elder Lane, Deerfield. Admission: $20, includes complimentary wine, beverages and appetizers; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Admission: adults, $4; seniors/children, $2. Kids under 3 are free. Handcrafted items, raffle, Mrs. Claus' Bakery, Santa's Kitchen. Call (847) 945-5994.
Newcomers of Wheaton Holiday Bazaar: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, St. Daniels Church, 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton. $5 entry includes beverages and snacks. Wine sale, raffle, local vendors. wheatonnewcomers.org.
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Harvest Days: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, Rodenburg and Irving Park roads, Schaumburg. Variety of craft items including handmade quilts and hangings, woodcrafts, holiday decorations, more. Bake sale, luncheon items. Free admission, plenty of parking. (847) 524-9746.
St. Sophia Philoptochos Society Christmas Bazaar and Food Expo: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Vendors from jewelry to designer handbags; handcrafted items such as holiday decorations and floral assortments; Greek Gourmet Shop; Greek cuisine and pastries, Greek and American coffee; and Grandma's Attic. Free. (847) 888-2822.
W.O.F. Faith Community Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, 910 W. Main St., West Chicago. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, attic treasures, coffee shop. Free. (630) 231-8230.
Nov. 8
Bartlett Woman's Club Arts and Crafts Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, World Overcomers Church, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Crafters, artists, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free parking. CJ, (847) 732-8475 or Peggy, (630) 483-0285.
Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies' Guild Crafters' Paradise craft and folk art sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Crafters are being sought to participate. For details or an application, call (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.
Bethany United Methodist Women's Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 400 N. Walnut, Itasca. Variety of home-based vendors, crafts, bake sale, lunch plate available. Cary United Methodist Church Women Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 500 First St., Cary. (847) 639-7627.
Cary United Methodist Women Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 500 First St., Cary. Gifts, home decor, holiday items. Free. (847) 639-7627.
Catholic Daughter of Americas Crafts and Treasures: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, V.F.W. Post 6791, 431 N. Neltnor Blvd., West Chicago. Includes raffle, handicapped accessible. (630) 231-2036.
First United Methodist Church Holly Day fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, white elephant, bake sale, hot lunch. Benefits women's and children's charities. Admission $2. Crafter applications welcome. (847) 394-5256 or HollyDayFair@gmail.com.
Fox Meadow School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1275 Jenna Drive, South Elgin. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, raffle, food. Call Paula, (847) 489-5241.
Frisbie Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Lunch, more. Melissa, (847) 768-5944, ext. 228.
Gavin School PTA Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Gavin Central School, 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Crafters are being sought to participate. $30 for 10 x 8-foot area. $5 for table rental; $5 for electric. Call Nicole at (847) 740-1266 or GavinPTA.org.
Harper College Festival of Arts and Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of handcrafted items. $3, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543.
Holiday in the Halls: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. More than 80 booths, raffles, food and refreshments will be available, as well as a bake sale. Free admission. Applications for crafters are still available. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.
Mechanics Grove School Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1200 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Crafters, home-based vendors, bakes sale, raffle, refreshments. Free. admission. Benefit students. Julie (847) 949-9680. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Fair Trade Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. Fair Trade goods including crafts, food, more. Sheryl (847) 364-4834.
Rolling Meadows Boosters Holiday Craft Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road. Over 150 indoor booths of handmade merchandise, concessions, bake sale, lunch, raffle. Admission $2; students ages 18 and under are free. Free parking. Candy, (847) 259-7180.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Tea and Treasures Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Highland Ave. and Railroad Road, Elgin. Handmade and hand-knit children and adult items, home treasures. Tea served beginning at 9 a.m.
St. Isidore CCW Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Handcrafted items, sandwich cafe, bake sale, raffle. $2. (630) 529-3045.
St. Joseph Home for the Elderly Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday gifts, floral creations, jewelry, dolls and doll clothing, children's grab bag, bake shop, raffles, lunch, refreshments, more. (847) 358-5700.
St. Peter Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Fall Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 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 in the Hall's Craft Fair and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Over 80 booths, raffles, food and refreshments available, bake sale. Free. Crafter are being sought to participate. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.
Wood Dale Park District Holiday Craft/Gift Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 111 E. Foster Ave., Wood Dale. Variety of arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment and activities for children. For an application to participate or for information, call (630) 595-9333.
Nov. 9
Genoa Community Women's Club Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 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.
Lake Villa Timberwolves Cheer/Pom Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Gavin North School, 37850 N. Route 59, Lake Villa. Bake sale, home-party vendors. Toni, (847) 310-4170.
Lisle Senior High School HSO Holiday Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1800 Short St., Lisle. Over 25 crafters, fresh baked goods, Santa photos. Held in conjunction with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (630) 493-8212.
St. Joseph's School 26th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. Crafters and vendors wanted. Call Paula (847) 456-5196.
Nov. 11
St. Thomas of Villanova Labor of Love Craft auction: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1201 E. Anderson, Palatine. Crafts, holiday decorations, original art, bakes goods. Refreshments. Benefits the work of St. Thomas Women's Club. Elayne (847) 358-0089.
Nov. 12
Elgin Area Women's Connection Fall Craft Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Craft/bake sale, auction, luncheon. Luncheon program $15, reservations required. Jan, (630) 837-2632.
Nov. 13
Lake Forest Hospital Women's Board Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday Nov. 13; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Deer Path Inn, 225 Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Over 30 u; nique vendors, special Gentlemen's Quarters with gifts for men. Special Preview Party from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12 with tickets $50 in advance: $60 at the door. Call Karin (847) 535-6921.
Nov. 14
Handmade in Hanover Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Over 40 crafters, food concessions, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Crafters of handmade items, who live in Hanover Township, are invited to participate. Space is limited. For information or an application, contact Tracey Colagrossi at (630) 483-5673 or e-mail tcolagrossi@hanover-township.org.
Nov. 15
Alden of Waterford Holiday Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1955 Randi Drive, Aurora. Unique crafts, gifts, decorations, toys, more. Gift wrapping, refreshments, raffle, more. Free. (630) 851-19880.
Antioch United Methodist Church Holiday Gift Fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 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: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Over 64 Amish and Mennonite handmade bed quilts and wall hangings. (847) 895-3676.
Corron Elementary School Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin. Over 50 vendors, raffles, concessions, bake sale. $2. Julie, (847) 888-2823.
Devonshire of Hoffman Estates Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15, 1515 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Home party vendors, raffles, refreshments, more. (847) 884-1704.
DuPage County Historical Museum Guild Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Handmade ornaments, gifts and decorations, Granny's Attic, antiques. Free. (630) 682-7443.
Faith Lutheran Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Cookies sold by the pound, baked goods, crafts. snacks. Free admission. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in the church's annual bazaar. Tables cost $50. Call the church office at (847) 253-4839 for information or to request an application.
Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15; Asbury Court Retirement Community 1750 Elmhurst Road (near Oakton) in Des Plaines. Benefits Miracle House in Des Plaines, a halfway house for women recovering from alcoholism. Handmade crafts, home party plan representatives, bake sale and coffee, dollar raffle and 50/50 raffle. Animal communicator on site, bring a picture of your pet.
Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church craft show and bake sale: 10 a. m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the church, directly next to Mundelein High School. Crafters are being sought to participate. Booth space, $45. For an application, call Lori, (847) 277-1495.
Messiah Lutheran Church Harvest Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge. Holiday gifts, children's activities and entertainment, snacks. Free. (847) 823-6984 or messiahparkridge. or
Miracle House Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Asbury Court Retirement Community, 1750 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Handmade crafts, home party representatives, bake sale, raffle, refreshments. Becky, (847) 296-5258.
Mother's Club of Geneva Arts and Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 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: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Hosted by the Student Council and features a variety of quality gift and holiday items, bake sale and free parking. (847) 755-1600.
Ross/Sullivan PTO Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Handcrafted items, jewelry, vendors, more. $1. Bonnie, (847) 870-3868.
Ross/Sullivan PTO Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters and vendors in a variety of media including jewelry, purses, gifts, clothing. Admission $1. Bonnie, (847) 870-3868.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Hosted by the Women's Guild the bazaar will feature holiday and handmade crafts, greenery, white elephant, homemade goodies, lunch items, refreshments. Benefit the ministries of the church. Handicapped accessible. (630) 584-8638.
St. Mark's Lutheran Women's Guild Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 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: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 501 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. (847) 253-0501.
Nov. 16
Queen of the Rosary Fall Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 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.
Nov. 17
JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 800 Clavey Road, Highland Park. Shop a wide variety of gift vendors with items for babies, youth, adults, and home. Includes accessories, jewelry, clothing, stationary, books, more. (847) 433-6001.
Nov. 21
Ladies of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. Crafts, gifts, raffle, coffee shop, homemade Greek pastries, lunch, dinner on Friday Nov. 21. (847) 647-8880.
Main Street Market Holiday Boutique: 3-8 p.m. Friday Nov. 21; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Trinity Family Life Center, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Over 75 vendors, crafts, art, photography, wine tasting, food and drinks. $2. (630) 307-0949.
Not Just Stickers Holiday Craft Show: noon-7 p.m. Friday Nov. 21, and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Grace Lutheran Church, 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Over 70 booths of crafters and artists, home party vendors. $2. Free parking. notjuststickers.com or (630) 592-4891.
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch. Free admission and parking. Rita, (630) 213-0100.
Nov. 22
Campanelli YMCA Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 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 & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted treasures. $2, under 12 free. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
ExtraCare Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake. Boy Scout pancake breakfast, preschool cookie walk, Santa visits from 8 a.m.-noon, crafters, lunch. Dee, (847) 223-9309 or extracare.us.
Leggee Elementary School Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 13723 Harmony Road, Huntley. Kathy or Jennifer, Leggee2008@yahoo.com.
Lincoln Park Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, Lincoln Park, Chicago. Over 70 vendors, crafts, arts, edibles, vintage items. Street parking or valet service at 2300 N. Lincoln Park West. (312) 666-1200. modernvintagechicago.com.
Mount Prospect Park District Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Home party vendors. (847) 298-3500.
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 24560 Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Handmade crafts, jewelry, photos, skin and body care, more. Raffle and bake sale. Handicapped accessible, plenty of parking.
Saints Peter and Paul Holiday Faire: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 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 Storm Artisan Expo: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 760 E. Main St., South Elgin. Original gifts and designs, crafts, jewelry, wood, pottery, home baked treats, more. (847) 289-3760, ext. 3663.
Nov. 23
Temple Beth-El Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Exhibitors offering hand painted clothing, jewelry, personalized stationary, giftware, ceramics, fused glassware, more. (847) 205-9982.
Westmont Holly Days Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, Community Center, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Crafts, handmade items, raffles, bake sale, pancake breakfast, concessions. (630) 963-5252.
Nov. 29
Elgin Junior Women's Club Vendor and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin. The club is looking for crafters and vendors with holiday items interested in participating. If interested, call Loretta Revesz at (847) 224-4318. Lake County
Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Offering 250 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Marmion Academy Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 and 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Features more than 150 crafters. Admission is $3 for those 12 and older. Complimentary baby-sitting service both days. Visit, marmion.org/alumni/alumni.html.
Dec. 2
Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafter and vendors, live entertainment. Free. (847) 985-2115.
Dec. 4
Church of the Incarnation United Methodist: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6; Church of the Incarnation, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Features juried arts and crafts items, homemade soups and refreshments and Christmas tree lot. Donation, $2. (847) 956-1510.
Dec. 6
Bell-Grahm PTO Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 5N505 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Unique holiday gifts, handcrafted items, bake sale. Free. Stopen@comcast.net.
Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society Arts/Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Kankakee Country Fairgrounds, 213 W. 400 S. Road, Kankakee. (815) 432-2639.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church cookie walk and craft show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Over 30 crafters/vendors in a variety of media, sale of home baked cookies. Admission free. Benefits education programs. Tamara or Samantha at (630) 830-3003.
Jane Adams Band Boosters Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Bolingbrook. Over 80 crafters, homemade cookies, live entertainment. Free. To participate or for information, Tiffany (630) 378-4680.
Mall in the Halls: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Creekside Elementary School, 655 N. Airlite St., Elgin. Third annual show features variety of exhibitors displaying crafts, products and services as well as raffles and bake sale. $1 admission. Crafters still needed. E-mail creeksidepto.info@gmail.com.
Marklund's Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Marklund Hyde Center, 1 South 450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Crafters, food and home party vendors. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate, call (630-593-5431.
Native American Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St., Evanston. Native American artists and traders. $5; $2.50 for seniors, students, and children. (847) 475-1030.
Plank Holiday Promenade: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6, Plank Junior High School, 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego. Crafters, vendors, lunch with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., book fair, children's craft workshop and music. Crafter and vendor boots are available for $60. For information or an application, call Debbie (630) 554-5777 or e-mail plankholidaypromanade@yahoo.com.
Presbyterian Church of Palatine Cookie Walk: Doors open 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Rohlwing and Palatine roads, Palatine. Sale begins at 9:30 a.m. Benefits mission projects.
Santa Maria del Popolo School Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Parish Center, 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Showcase of crafters and vendors, kid's holiday shop and craft corner, visit with Santa, bake sale, raffles. Admission. For information, call Maria (847) 219-9234 or Emmy (847) 414-7765.
St. John Lutheran Church Cookie Walk and Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Homemade cookies sold by the pound, vendor booths, lunch available for purchase. Free. Iris, (847) 297-5389 or Janet, (847) 296-5727.
St. John's Christmas Cookie Sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 200 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Variety of homemade cookies, baked goods, raffles, poinsettia baskets, alpaca items from Ecuador, more. Free recipe booklet with a canned good donation. (847) 392-1700 or stjohns-mtprospect.org.
Dec. 7
Kenneth Young Center Resale Shop Holiday Bazaar: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 1150 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Holiday items, unique merchandise, vendors, refreshments. Betty, (847) 524-8800, ext. 156.
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 950 N. Grace St., Lombard. Free. (630) 932-9640.
St. Joseph Church and School Craft Show: 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 7. Crafts, pancake breakfast with Santa. For an application to participate, call the school, (630) 279-4211.
Dec. 10
Palatine Township Seniors Cookie Walk/Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Home baked cookies, more. (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.
Dec. 13
Fremd Viking Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 150 booths of crafters featuring holiday gift items, seasonal decor, food, scented pieces, jewelry and more. Concessions available. Benefits students. Free.
Lake Park High School Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, West campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Over 100 booth of handcrafted items and holiday decorations, food concessions. Benefits the Lake Park German Exchange program and the junior class council. For information or an application to participate, call (630) 295-5313.
United Methodist Church of Antioch Cookie Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 848 Main St., Antioch. Homemade cookies and confections. (847) 395-1259.