Northwest suburban arts and crafts
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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. 27th annual Holiday Sampler Craft Show with over 250 crafters and vendors, raffles, baked goods, food concessions. Connie, (630) 878-7627.
Nov. 3
Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-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.-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-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.-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.
Holiday decoration and wreath sale: Order deadline Friday, Nov. 6. Pickup 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 28, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Benefits projects of the South Barrington Community Foundation. sbpd.net or sb-foundation.us.
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.
South Barrington wreath/decoration sale: Orders due before Friday, Nov. 6. Holiday decoration and wreath sale to benefit projects of the South Barrington Community Foundation. Place orders at sbpd.net or download from sb-foundation.us. Pickup is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 26, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane.
Wheaton Newcomers Club Holiday Bazaar: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, St. Daniel the Profit Church, 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton. Handmade jewelry, handbags, accessories, clothes, more. Raffle. $5 includes beverages. wheatonnewcomers.org.
Nov. 7
Barrington Park District Showcase of Arts & Crafts: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m.-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.
Bartlett Woman's Club Mistletoe Magic Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Resurrection Catholic Church, 30W350 Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Arts and crafts show includes crafters, vendors, bake sale, lunch menu, raffles, more. Free parking, admission $1. Supports charitable endeavors. CJ, (847) 732-8475.
Bell-Graham School PTO Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 5N505 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Unique holiday gifts, crafters, vendors, artists, bake sale, raffle. For information or an application to participate, Sugarplummarket@bgpto.org.
Business and Crafters Expo: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Park District's Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Over 20 exhibitors offering a variety of products and services including toys, pet good, health and wellness, home decor, more. (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
Christ Our Savior Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 0S501 Summit Drive, Winfield. Sponsored by Concordia Circle. Handcrafted ceramic Christmas ornaments, holiday decorations, bake sale, lunch available. (630) 665-5110.
Congregation Or Tikvah Craft Fair: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 330 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. Vendors, food, bake sale, free wine and cheese for early shoppers, raffle, silent auction. Free admission, open to the public. (847) 543-1613.
First Church of Lombard Mistletoe Mart: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. Bakery items, jewelry, crafts, white elephant, quilt raffle, lunch menu, dessert.
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.
First United Methodist Church Holly Day Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, homemade goodies, cafe, recycled Christmas room. Admission $2; $1 seniors. No strollers. Proceeds benefit the missions and ministries of United Methodist Women. fumcah.com.
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.
Kiwanis Club of Streamwood Holiday Shopping Faire: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Clare Woods Academy gym, 801 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Shop from a variety of home-party vendors, refreshments. Free. Benefits needy children in Hanover Township. Cathy, (630) 213-3660.
Lake Zurich Lions Club Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Spencer Loomis Middle School, 1 Hubbard Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Arts, crafts, gifts. Proceeds support scholarships. (847) 847-2171 or LZLions.org.
Lemont Artists Guild art show and sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Lemont Park District, 16028 127th St., Lemont. Original work in a variety of media.
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 Lady of Ranson Holiday Sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles. Variety of handcrafted items including ornaments, afghans, layettes, dolls and home decorations. Bake sale, fresh baked bread, elevator accessible. Free. (847) 823-2550.
Our Saviours' Lutheran Church Fair Trade Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Fair Trade goods include assorted giftware, coffee, tea, chocolates, more. Bake sale benefits Augusta Victoria Hospital. Sheryl, (847) 364-4834.
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, lunch 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.
RecPlex Indoor Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. Everything from baby items to toys and antiques and objects of art. Free. (847) 640-1000.
River Grove Royals Athletic Club Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, River Grove School, 2650 Thatcher, River Grove. Over 30 vendors, raffles and concessions. $2 adults; $1 students.
Rolling Meadows High School Shopping Extravaganza: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rolling Meadows Athletic Boosters host 31st annual holiday craft boutique featuring 150 indoor booths with items by local artisans, lunch, concessions, raffles, children's craft activities, spirit wear, more. Admission $3; free for students and ages 18 and under. Free parking.
St. Joseph Home for Elderly Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday bazaar, bake sale, lunch, treats, raffle, more. Free. Benefits the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the bazaar or by calling the Development office, (847) 358-5700.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church A Country Christmas: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 9 a.m.-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.
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.
West Chicago United Methodist and Congregation Women Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Handmade gifts and home decor, bake sale, white elephants. Luncheon, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., features hot roast beef sandwiches and salads and desserts for $7; $3.50 for children ages 3-12. Admission to the bazaar is free. For lunch tickets, call Roberta at (630) 653-1692.
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.
Genoa Community Women's Club: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Genoa-Kingston High School, Route 72, west of Genoa. Local and out of town crafters, local clubs, organizations and businesses, food, door prizes. Visit Santa from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $1; students 50 cents. Benefits the Genoa Community Women's Club Scholarship Fund. For booth space, call Nancy, (815) 761-0515.
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.
St. Joseph School 27th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8 a.m.-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.
Unique Expressions: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. A showcase of artists with special needs is being held before the Buffalo Grove Symphony Band's Fall Concert. Free. All proceeds directly benefit the artists. Disabled artists and crafters are invited to make an application to participate. Call the village manager's officer at (847) 459-2518 or bgarts@vbg.org.
Nov. 11
Brand Name Consignments winter children's maternity sale: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Like new, name brand, children and maternity clothing, baby and children's furniture, equipment, bedding, toys, accessories, more. brandnamecosignments.com.
Nov. 12
Anshe Tikvah Holiday Boutique: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Hawthorn School, 200 Glendale, Wheeling. sonia.edelman@hmhpub.com.
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.
Handmade in Hanover Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Hand made items in a variety of media, home baked goods, raffle, Santa photos and live turkeys from the Turkey Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Tracey, (630) 483-5673.
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Juliette Low Elementary School, 1530 Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. Over 40 home-party vendors and crafters in a variety of media, gourmet bake sale, raffles. Admission $2. mando0925@wowway.com.
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
Alden Estates of Barrington Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1420 S. Barrington Road, Barrington. Unique gift items, decorations, crafts, toys, food items, collectibles, raffle, complimentary gift wrapping, refreshments, fresh baked goods, Santa visits from 1-3 p.m., more. Jehd, (847) 382-6664, ext. 5207.
Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church Craft Faire: Saturday, Nov. 14, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. For exhibitor information or an application to participate, call Virginia, (847) 212-7619.
First United Methodist Church Craft Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Variety of handcrafted fall, Christmans and miscellaneous items, home baked goods. (847) 359-1345.
Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Marketplace: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 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.
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.
Kirk of the Lakes Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1500 W. Hawley, Mundelein. Variety of arts and crafts, homemade soups, salads and bakes goods. Spaces $45. For information, call Lori, (847) 370-8711.
Our Lady Episcopal Church Craft Faire: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 5727 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. Variety of handcrafted items, original jewelry, photography, wood crafts, more. raffle, food available for purchase. Virginia, (847) 212-7619.
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.
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-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.
North Suburban Mennonite Church Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 N. Church St., Libertyville. Ten Thousand Villages handicrafts bazaar features nativities, ornaments, home decor jewelry, baskets, carvings, toys, fair trade coffee, more. (847) 566-8386.
Ross/Sullivan PTO Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Variety of hand crafted items and holiday gifts, more. Admission $1. Benefits the Ross/Sullivan PTO. For vendor applications or information, call Bonnie, (847) 870-3868.
South Church Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 501 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. Crafts, vendors, jewelry, food and more. (847) 253-0501 or mciske@earthlink.net.
St. Isidore CCW Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Ministry Center, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Hand made arts and crafts, bake sale, lunch refreshments. Admission $2, free parking. (63) 529-3045 or stisidoreparish.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Roosevelt and Westmore-Meyers roads, Lombard. Hosted by the Mary Martha Guild. Handmade Christmas and fall themed crafts, Martha's Attic treasures, more. Marilyn, (630) 347-9739.
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.
Temple Beth-El Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Exhibitors offer hand painted clothing, jewelry, personalized stationary and gifts, ceramics. (847) 205-9982.
Nov. 19
District 76 PTO Holiday Boutique: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Diamond Lake School, 25807 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Unique items created by local artisans and products from home-based businesses. Vendors and crafters wanter. Visit, district76pto.org.
Nov. 20
Ladies Philoptochos Society Bazaar: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. Crafts, gifts, CDs jewelry, raffle, coffee shop, homemade Greek pastries. Santa visit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. both days; dinner from 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday only. (847) 647-8880.
Merry Makers Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 816 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Unique handmade crafts, holiday decor and baked goodies. Free. Karen, (847) 888-2230.
Northwest Bible Baptist Church Christmas Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin. Handmade items, crafts, baked goods, concessions, Grandma's Attic, Grandpa's Shed, more. Free admission and parking. (847) 931-7222.
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
Center of Concern Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. (847) 823-0453 or centerofconcern.org
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.
Fall Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 539 Canyon Drive, Romeoville. Crafts, vendors, raffles, door prizes. Free admission. kathyoleary.myctmh.com.
Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Hosted by the Mount Prospect Park District the market features home-party vendors including Avon, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and Longaberger. Free. (847) 298-3500.
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.
Our Lady of the Wayside Crafts & More Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Father Mackin Center, Ridge and Park streets, Arlington Heights. Over 55 crafters/vendors, homemade bake sale, cafe, raffle, more. Admission $2, kids free.
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. 22
Congregation Kneseth Israel Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and 13, 330 Division, Elgin. Variety of gift items for children and adults including T-shirts, jewelry, purses, serving dishes, toys and Judaica items. (847) 741-5656.
Nov. 28
Christmas of the Fox Art & Craft Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29, Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Juried show with over 90 artists and craftspeople, lunch and pastries available. $2. (815) 772-3279.
Elgin Junior Woman's Club Home Decor Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Epworth United Methodist Church, Randall Road and Highland Ave., Elgin. Home-based vendors, craft and bake sale, more. Benefits Children's Research Foundation. (847) 224-4318 or slr735@comcast.net.
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
Dec. 1
Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafters, vendors, live entertainment in the atrium. Free. (847) 985-2115.
Dec. 2
Mothers Club of Woodlands Academy Holiday Housewalk and Gift Boutique: Houses open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; boutique from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 W. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Admission to the boutique is free; admission to the housewalk and luncheon is $60 per person. A preview night boutique with a cash bar will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. For all reservations, (847) 234-4300, ext. 226.
Dec. 3
Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire and Wheeling/Prospect Heights chambers Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Retail chamber members sell items suitable for holiday gift-giving, lunch available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission free. (847) 541-7790.
Church of the Incarnation Creative Hands Boutique: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Juried arts and crafts featuring handmade items, soup kitchen, refreshments, Christmas tree lot, more. Donation $2, benefit Habitat for Humanity. (847) 956-1510.
Multi-Chamber Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Open to the public.
Dec 4
Christmastime at the Fine Line: 7 p.m. opening reception Friday, Dec. 4, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles. Variety of handmade items for purchase. Continues through Saturday, Dec. 12. Free. (630) 584-9443 or finelineca.org.
Elk Grove Park District Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, Sheila Ray Adult Center, 499 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Handcrafted items in a variety of media, holiday gifts, full meal concessions, bake sale. (847) 364-7224.
Lambs Farm Holiday Art & Craft Show: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Admission and parking $6 each. Fine art and craft work from more than 600 vendors. lambsfarm.org. or arlingtonpark.com.
Dec. 5
District 73 PTO Winter Boutique: Sunday, Dec. 5. Artists are being sought to participate. Application and guidelines are available at hawthornpto.org. For information, call Michelle at (847) 276-4117 or Nina, (847) 816-0087.
First Congregational Church of Dundee Cookie Walk: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 900 S. Eighth St., West Dundee. Homemade holiday cookies and candies sold by weight, cookbook sale, free admission. (847) 426-2161, ext. 210 or fccdundee.com.
Garfield Farm Museum Homespun Holiday Market: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, La Fox. Handmade craft items, bake sale, more. Benefits the museum. garfieldfarm.org.
Good Shepherd Cookie Walk and Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. 21st annual cookie walk and craft fair. (630) 830-3003.
Holiday Cookie Walk: 9:30 a.m. until cookies are gone, Saturday, Dec. 5, Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Home bakes cookies sold for $10 a box.
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Kankakee Country Fairgrounds, 213 W 4000 S Road, Kankakee, Ill. Sponsored by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. Pam, (815) 432-2639.
Prince of Peace Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 930 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Crafters, vendors, more. l.billhymer@comcast.net.
Santa Maria del Popolo Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the school, 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Quality handmade items from over 50 crafters. (847) 949-2335.
St. John Lutheran Cookie Walk and Boutique: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Homemade cookies sold by the pound, gift baskets, silent auction, white elephant table, lunch available. Free. Marie, (847) 562-9519 or Janet, (847) 296-5727.
St. Patrick Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the school, 15020 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus the fair features 40 craft booths, refreshments and free admission.
Dec. 12
Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters featuring a variety of high quality items, concessions, lunch, more. Free. Proceeds benefit student organizations and athletic teams. (847) 622-4406 or fremdcraftfair@gmail.com.
St. Matthews Christmas Craft and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1555 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. (630) 469-630.