Lake County arts and crafts
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Oct. 2
Glass signing: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, Mangels of Long Grove, 421 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Glass ornament designer Margaret Cobane will sign her hand-painted blown glass pieces purchased that day. For information, call (847) 634-3731.
Oct. 3
GLMV Arts and Crafts Fair: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Vernon Hills Metra Station parking lot, 75 Route 45, Vernon Hills. Held by the The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Village of Vernon Hills Oktoberfest. Free admission. Visit glmvchamber.org.
Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Community Christian Church, 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Clothing, sports equipment, books, toys, antiques, collectibles, and more. For details, call (847) 945-8824. Visit ccclincolnshire.org.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; 10 a.m. to 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.
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.
Oct. 4
Chaverot Group Hadassah North Shore Holiday Boutique: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Del Webb lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein. Thirty vendors offering unique gift items for holiday giving. Admission free, door prizes. For information, call (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Oct. 9
Na'Amat USA garage sale: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, 511 Thorndale, Buffalo Grove. Clothes, toys, books, household items, and more.
Oct. 10
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Arleen, (847) 537-1441 or the church, (847) 398-0770.
Oct. 15
Congregation Beth Am Fall Boutique: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Shop from over 20 vendors including fused glass, jewelry, personalized items, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Creative Memories, needlepoint, art work, children's items, more. For information, jane.rosenblum@yahoo.com.
Oct. 17
Glenview United Methodist Women Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Variety of crafters, lunch, bakes sales, door prizes. Admission $3. (847) 729-1015.
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.
Nov. 3
Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Over 50 vendors with unique boutique items, silent auction, bake sale, special ornaments, raffle baskets, luncheon. Free admission; luncheon is $40. Reservations required, call Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Nov. 5
Allendale Boutique: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest. More than 20 specialty retailers display a full range of goods including women's apparel; gift for teachers, children and friends; jewelry; holiday and home decor; menswear; more. $10, benefits the Allendale Association. Allendale4kids.org.
Northbrook Park District Holiday Bazaar: 10 a. m-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Handmade craft items, new gifts, vendors. For vendor reservations or information, call (847) 291-2988.
Nov. 6
Community Protestant Church Holiday Bazaar: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein. Craft items, homemade candies, baked goods, vintage collectibles, tasty treats, beef barbecue lunch. (847) 566-4000.
Holy Cross Craft and Gift Show: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield. Ladies Night Presale on Friday, Nov. 6, is $20 and includes wine and appetizers, must be 21 and over. General admission on Saturday, Nov. 7, is $4 adults; $2 seniors and students; age 3 and under, free. For information, call Cindy, (847) 374-1340.
Nov. 7
Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Business and Craft Expo Exhibit. Admission is free to the public. For information, call Nora, at (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
Barrington Park District Showcase of Arts & Crafts: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Over 60 juried mixed media exhibitors, food concessions. Free admission and parking. (847) 381-0687 or barringtonparkdistrict.org.
Mundelein Park District Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Free. Call Nora, (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church A Country Christmas: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Krueger Hall, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Natural crafts, needlework, ornaments, gifts, religious items, bakery goods, woodworking, more. Refreshments, lunch. Hosted by St. Matthew Ladies Aid. Free. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net.
Nov. 8
St. Joseph School 27th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. 27th annual fair. Crafters and vendors are wanted. Call Paula, (847) 456-5196.
Nov. 13
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m. to 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.
Nov. 14
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 24560 W. Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Craft fair, bake sale, blood drive. Handicap accessible, free parking. Proceeds benefit phone cards for soldiers overseas.
Nov. 21
College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 a.m. to 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.
Ongoing
Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Road, Gurnee. Over 23 vendors sell will sell home grown, organic or one-of-a-kind foods, crafts and produce. For information, call (847) 623-7788, or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Farmers Market at Prairie Crossing: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until mid-October, Station Square, Prairie Crossing, 32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake. Fresh organic vegetables, fruits, and other produce from local farms will be for sale. For more, contact Dorie Roth at (847) 548-4062, ext. 11, or droth@prairiecrossing.com.
Farmers market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Wednesday through Oct. 14, Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Community, 3700 Dundee, Northbrook. A weekly farmers market will feature dozens of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, organic foods, artisan cheeses, baked goods and more. Samples will be available. (847) 272-5686 or at www.olbparish.org.
Wauconda Farmers' Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, Main Street, from Liberty Street to the village hall, Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, and other products, with live entertainment. Visit waucondachamber.org.