Things to do
Shows and expos
• The Kane County Flea Market is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $5 each day. (630) 377-2252.
• The Grayslake Antique Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $5 admission. Early admission is 6 to 8 a.m. and $25. Call (715) 526-9769 or visit zurkopromotions.com for more information.
Retail and auction events
• Design Studio Furniture donates 10 percent of all sales to the National MS Society Greater Illinois Chapter in honor of its move to its new location 307 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, from Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. Call (847) 272-6070 or visit designstudiofurniture.com for more information.
• Mastro Auctions conducts a live "connoisseur" auction of decorative art, Lalique glass and more at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Dec. 13, at company headquarters 7900 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge. Call (630) 472-1200 or visit mastroauctions.com.
Contest
• The St. Charles Park District invites homeowners to compete in its Annual Holiday Lights House Decorating Contest. Entry forms must be completed and returned by noon, Thursday, Dec. 16. Visit st-charlesparks.org or call (630) 513-4329 for more information.
Housewalk and tours
• The Garfield Farm Museum holds its annual Candlelight Reception from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. It is off Route 38 on Garfield Road, La Fox. The event is free. Call (630) 584-8485 for more information.
• Family Fun Days at Frank Lloyd Wright's Home in Oak Park features Victorian Christmas Tours with hot chocolate and holiday music. Tours are free and run from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and 20, at 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. Reservations recommended. (708) 848-1976.
- Scott C. Morgan