NW suburban crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Sept. 5
Church of the Holy Family Crafts and More Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. Crafters, vendors, lunch. Contact Faye Melton, (847) 693-8813 or femelton@comcast.net.
Buffalo Grove Days Arts and Crafts Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Free admission. (847) 459-2500 or vbg., org.
Schaumburg Septemberfest Arts and Crafts Fair: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive, Schaumburg. Arts and crafts show, carnival, entertainment, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, nightly fireworks, parade and the Miss. Septemberfest competition. Free. (847) 923-3636 or septemberfest.org.
Sept. 7
Barb's Boutique: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics and more. Benefits Victory Centre resident programs. (630) 213-0100.
Sept. 10
Knitting Extravaganza: Thursday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Sept. 13, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg. Over 150 booths of the latest knitting supplies, book signings, demonstrations, style show and free clinics. Also includes knitting experts, designers, authors, educators and suppliers. For information, KnittingUniverse.com/Events/.
Sept. 11
Winfield Good Old Days Celebration: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 11; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 12; 1-6 p.m. Sept. 13, Beecher Avenue and Church Street, Winfield. Carnival, entertainment, craft show, beer garden, parade, more. (630) 682-3712 or winfieldchamber.biz.
Sept. 12
An Art Affair Around the Square: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Towne Square, at the corners of Smith Street and Palatine Road, downtown Palatine. Variety of arts forms, music, refreshments, wine tasting Sunday, Sept. 13, more. Sponsored by the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council. palatineinvernessarts.org.
Anderson Animal Shelter Jewelry Faire: 10 a.m. preview; show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, American Legion Hall, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. New, old and costume jewelry, watches, handbags, bake sale. Benefits the shelter. (847) 697-2880, ext. 25 or andersonanimalshelter.org.
Antioch Arts & Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. on Toft Street and in the adjoining parking lot, Antioch. Features 150 booths of handcrafted wares. Free. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.
Bloomingdale Septemberfest Craft Show: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Old Town Park, 111 Third St., Bloomingdale. Fest also includes parade, entertainment, car and motorcycle show, food, more. villageofbloomingdale.org.
Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Main and Curtiss streets, Downers Grove. Juried art show and sale. Free. (630) 725-0991 or downtowndg.org.
Fall Family Fest: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, crafts, more. $8 per child, ages 3 and under; $4 per child, ages 1-2. Free for adults. carypark.com.
Festival of the Vine Fine Arts & Crafts Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Held in conjunction with the 28th annual festival. genevachamber.com.
Gorgeous Gourds, A Fall Harvest of Natural Art: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Gourd art. genevachamber.com.
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 160 booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Immanuel Lutheran School Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 832 Lee St., Des Plaines. Craft tables, children's games, hot dog lunch. Darlene, (847) 952-8915.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration Arts & Crafts Show: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, Lee Street between Touhy and Howard, Des Plaines. Des Plaines Park District and The Mexican Society of Illinois host 12 annual Festival! A Celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which includes an arts and crafts show, live music, singing, authentic dancing and games and food. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
RMHS Garage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rolling Meadows High School Music Department Garage Sale, in the school's front parking lot.
Sept. 13
Blackberry Farm Fall Harvest: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Harvest treats, carriage rides, authentic arts and crafts, live music, more.
Rally Day Craft Fair: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Also includes car, bike and motorcycle show. (847) 437-2666 or monika4food@yahoo.com.
Yesterday's Farm Museum Harvest Fest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 850 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Craft fair, music, pony rides, petting zoo, historical re-enactors, corn roast, more. Free; donations accepted. (630) 595-8777.
Alexian Brothers Parking Lot Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Unit 114, Arlington Heights. Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health will present a parking lot/garage sale to benefit children and adolescent programs, and services for the uninsured. Call (847) 952-7464.
Sept. 15
Advocate Condell Medical Center Jewelry Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15-Thursday, Sept. 17, 755 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Semiprecious stone, shell and pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets as well as scarves and ladies' purses. (847) 990-5615.
Sept. 18
Children's Memorial Hospital Housewalk Boutique: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Honquest Furniture for Living, 1455 S. Barrington Road, Barrington. Boutique and housewalk to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital. Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild quilt show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Biennial quilt show. Admission $6. nsqg.net.
West Dundee Heritage Fest: 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Route 72 and the bank of the Fox River, West Dundee. Entertainment, arts and crafts, games, children's activities, car show, business expo, antique fair, more. Free. (847) 551-3800 or wdundee.org/heritagedays.
Sept. 19
Algonquin Commons Art Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Algonquin Commons, 1900 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Art show includes children's activities, live music. Free. Diane, (312) 310-9156.
DuPage Convalescent Center Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Craft show, 5K run fundraiser, food, children's activities, more. Proceeds benefit the center's residents. (630) 665-6400 or co.dupage.il.us/convo/.
Fall Fest Family Fun Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Cabin Nature Center, 111 S. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Craft show, hay rides, games, children's activities, pony rides, entertainment, more. Free. (630) 595-9333 or wooddaleparkdistrict.org.
Miraculous Multiples Mothers of Twins Club resale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Holiday Inn, Crystal Lake. Fall/winter kids' resale includes clothing, toys and baby gear.
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, Naperville Riverwalk, Main and Jackson streets, Naperville. Art, food, more. Free admission. napervilleartleague.com. .
St. John Craft Fair and Flea Market: Saturday, Sept. 19, St. John United Church of Christ 1475 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Variety of craft items; new and used tools, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing, games, books, more; lunch and refreshments available. $1 per vehicle parking donation.
Sept. 20
Harvest Fest Craft Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Woodstock Square, Van Buren and Benton streets, Woodstock. Also includes Farmers market, fiddling contest, historical demonstrations, more. Free. awaketowoodstock.com.
Sept. 25
Des Plaines Fall Fest 2009: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27; Lake Park, on Lee Street, between Howard and Touhy avenues. Festival includes live music, food, beer and beverages, KidZone, car shows, open air market, arts and crafts, vendors. fallfestdesplaines.com.
Country Folk Art Festival: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Historic crafts, reproductions of American antiques, Halloween and Christmas items, whimsical folk art, some original antiques. $8; free for children under 15. (630) 858-1568 or folkartfest.com.
Sept. 26
Art in the Barn Festival: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Sept. 27. Fine arts and crafts. advocatehealth.com/gshp.
Harvest Pow Wow: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 26; noon-5 p.m. Sept. 27, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Native American dancing, cultural demonstrations, children's games and crafts. Admission charged. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org.
Johnny Appleseed Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, downtown Crystal Lake, Main Street, Crystal Lake. Children's games, petting zoo, craft fair, music, pumpkin bowling, food, more. Free. (815) 479-0835 or downtowncl.org.
Sept. 27
Oakhurst Forest Preserve Harvest of the Acorn Moon: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Hayrides, pumpkin painting, naturalist guided hikes, nature crafts, games, folk music. Free. Registration required. kaneforest.com or (847) 741-8350.
Oct. 3
Autumn Harvest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Family festival includes crafts, food vendors, entertainment, petting zoo, scarecrow building contest more. For information, (847) 506-7141.
Community Presbyterian Fall Arts & Craft Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 3. at the church, 407 N Main St. Mount Prospect. Unique holiday gifts, brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks available. (847) 392-3111.
Euclid Elementary School Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Wheeling Road at Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect. Ann, (847) 253-0626 or ann.glad@yahoo.com.
Heritage Day Fall Fest Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville. Craft fair and farmer's market. Kelli, (630) 766-7015, ext. 2004.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 225 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Tri City Evergreen Veterans Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Post 2298,117 S. First St., West Dundee. The Ladies Auxiliary host annual arts and craft show. Fran, (847) 426-2205 or Jessie at (847) 428-9006.
Oct. 4
St. Alphonsus Liguori Fall Fest and Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Lisa, (847) 644-1914 or Lgould5934@aol.com.
Oct. 9
St. Charles Scarecrow Festival: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Main and 4th streets, St. Charles. 24th annual festival features more than 100 handcrafted scarecrows, juried craft show, carnival, food, children's activities and live entertainment. Free admission and parking with shuttle. (800) 777-4373 or scarecrowfest.com.
Oct. 10
Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday and home decorations, bake sale, raffle. Free. (847) 882-7580.
Fall Diddley: 9 a.m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Boone County Fairgrounds, routes 20 and 76, Belvidere. Juried craft show features artisans from all over the U.S. $6 ages 12 and older. Benefits the Mental Health Resource League of McHenry County. (815) 385-5745 or mhrl.org.
Friendship Park Conservatory Fall Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Crafters and artisans in a variety of media. Free admission and parking. (847) 298-3500
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Arleen, (847) 537-1441 or the church, (847) 398-0770.
Old Time Country Harvest Day: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, South Harrison and Washington streets, downtown Algonquin. Craft fair, farmers market, kids games, pumpkin contest and sidewalk costume parade at 2 p.m. downtownalgonquin.org or algonquin.org.
St. Eugene Rummage/Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Shaunessy Center, 5220 N. Canfield, Chicago. Cafe, raffles, rummage items (no clothing), reasonable prices. (708) 583-9359.
Oct. 11
Danada Fall Festival Art and Photo Show: 11 a. m-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton. Also includes multiple-breed horse show, equestrian drill team, stable tours, demonstrations, children's activities, more. Free; fees for hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting and food. (630) 668-6012 or danada.info.
Oct. 16
Autumn Drive: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 18, Garden Valley Road, 1 mile north of Route 176, Woodstock. Antiques, arts and crafts, pumpkins, hayrides at 12 county farms in McHenry County. (815) 923-2415 or autumndrive.net.
Oct. 17
Batavia Mother's Club Autumn Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road, Batavia. Twenty-fourth annual show features juried selection of arts and crafts designed and created by the artists. (630) 748-1501 or bataviamothersclub.org.
Cedar Village Craft and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411 or sandyayyad@netzero.com.
Dundee Township Park District Fall Art Show: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Over 100 paintings by a variety of artists. (847) 551-4307.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ Country Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 485 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Crafts, bakery goods, homemade relish, raffle, silent auction, more. (815) 459-5096 or stpaulsucccl.org.
Oct. 24
Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Sixth annual fair includes crafts, cookie walk, more. Free admission. Pam, (815) 308-5313 or pamp8207@comcast.net; LaVerne, (630) 837-7337or l_ryman@yahoo.com; or the church at (630) 837-0190.
Spooktacular Fall Festival: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 24, Park Avenue north St. Charles Road, Lombard. Trick-or-treating; in-store activities and specials, entertainment, food vendors, exotic animal show, craft vendors, hayrides, pumpkin patch, games, more. Free. (630) 620-8063 or lombardtowncentre.org
St. Charles Episcopal Church Craft fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 994 N. Fifth Ave., (Route 25), St. Charles. Fourth annual juried craft fair. Fay, (630) 497-8799 or stchalresepiscopal.org or call.
St. Paul's Church Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Craft fair, bargain boutique, bake sale, lunch available. Free. (630) 894-8052.
Oct. 25
Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 800 Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village. Proceeds benefit scholarships and the foundation to assist in community needs and health education. (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847 or tobar531@att.net.
Oct. 28
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Holy Rosary Council of the Knights of Columbus. Variety of vendors, raffle and refreshments. Free. Maureen, (847) 394-1941.
Nov. 1
Elk Grove High School 27th Holiday Sampler Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Connie, (630) 878-7627.
Nov. 7
First United Methodist Church of Lombard Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 7, 115 S. Main St., Lombard. Alice, (630) 930-7696 or Gene, (630) 627-1668.
Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Marketplace: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 300 E. Gartner, Naperville. Crafts, bale sale, quilt drawing at noon, silent auction. Hosted by the Grace United Methodist Women. Free. Margaret, (630) 355-1748, ext. 241.
Habitat for Humanity Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin. Thirty-five crafters, bake sale, raffle, cafe. Free. Benefits Habitat for Humanity-New Hope.
Mundelein Park District Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Free. Call Nora, (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday items, decorations, home baked goods, cookies by the pound, Granny's Attic, teen and children's items, lunch and package check available. Free. (847) 352-8181.
Park Central Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 3000 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Vendors, crafts, concessions. $2; free to club members. rmparks.org.
St. Joseph Home for Elderly Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday bazaar and raffle. Free. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the bazaar or by calling the Development office, (847) 358-5700.
St. Matthew Parish Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Hughes Center, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. 12th annual fair includes refreshments, bake sale, raffles. $1; free for children under 12. jambrose@stmatthewparish.org.
St. Pius X Christmas Kaleidoscope Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Westmore/Meyers Road and Madison Street, Lombard. Handmade crafts and vendors, bake sale, lunch available, raffle. Carol, (630) 495-2647 or stpiuslombard.org.
St. Thomas More School Holiday in the Halls: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Craft fair and bake sale with more than 80 booths. Laura, (847) 888-4363.
The Swing Set Preschool Holiday Market Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Congregational Church of St. Charles, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. For details, swingsetpreschool.org.
Nov. 8
Book and Paper Guild Annual Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Warren Tavern, 3S540 Second St., Warrenville. Unique hand-bound books, note and holiday cards, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, fiber and clothing items.
Holiday Inn Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Featuring 125 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Nov. 12
Best Seats in Town auction: Thursday, Nov. 12, Cotillion Banquet Hall, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce auctions off decorated park benches for charity. Visit palatinechamber.com or call (847) 359-7200.
Nov. 13
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade crafts and boutique items, dine on Greek food and homemade pastries. Admission free. Kay, (847) 482-1200.
Juliette Low Elementary School Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13, 1530 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. E-mail mando0925@wowway.com for information.
Nov. 14
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Mothers Club of Geneva Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. Annual show features variety of arts and crafts, luncheon, bake sale, raffle. mothersclubofgeneva.com.
Nov. 15
St. John Brebuef's Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, May Parish Ministry Center, 8307 North Harlem Ave., Niles. Hosted by the Catholic Women's Club. Handcrafted items for the holidays. Judi, (847) 296-6421.
Nov. 20
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Over 30 vendors, bake sale, raffle and lunch menu. Free parking and admission. Benefits special resident programs. Rita, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
Nov. 21
College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Library Glass Atrium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Works in various fine arts media sponsored by the cultural committee of the CLC Foundation to benefit the Community Gallery of Art and to fund scholarship programs. Christina, (847) 543-2405 or crasmussen@clcillinois.edu.
DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Faith Lutheran Church Cookies, Crafts & More Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Home bakes cookies sold by the pound, baked goods and candies, crafts, refreshments, more. Free. (847) 253-4839.
Island Lake Holiday Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Over 50 crafters selling a variety of quality handcrafted gift items for the holidays, food, refreshments, a seniors bake sale, Santa visits from noon-4 p.m. both days. $1 admission includes a raffle ticket.
Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Marklund Hyde Center, 1 S. 450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. Variety of crafters, cosmetics and food vendors, Marklund booth features items handcrafted by Marklund's developmental training clients, raffle. Peggy, (630) 593-5475 or pszarzynski@marklund.org.
Prince of Peace Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Variety of home-shopping vendors. Call Betty, (847) 356-1076.
Nov. 28
Christmas of the Fox Art & Craft Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29, Kane County Fairgounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Juried show with over 90 artists and craftspeople, lunch and pastries available. $2. (815) 772-3279.
Marmion Academy's Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Juried show with 158 crafters, bake sale, Santa visits from noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Lunch available. $3, free for children 12 and younger. No strollers, baby-sitting offered. (630) 897-6936, ext. 228, or visit marmion.org.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 270 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com