Flea market runs in Palatine
Morton Arboretum
The following events are scheduled to take place at the Morton Arboretum, on Route 53 at I-88 in Lisle. For more details including admission rates, see mortonarb.org.
• “Holiday Trees,”9 a.m.-4 p.m. through January. Indoor display of trees decorated by professional artists and designers along with the Arboretum's very own botanical arrangers. The Arboretum Tree is the tallest at 14 feet, featuring dried leaves in wine and fiery orange, some coated in gold coloring; bird feathers, ribbons, ornaments and more. Visitor Center.
• Rent a pair of snowshoes from the Visitor Center (rental is $8 for up to three hours, limited quantities) or bring your own cross-country skis to trek to areas not available during warmer months. Snowshoeing allowed only when there is 4 inches or more of snow on the ground. All ages, rentals at Visitor Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Flea markets, antique shows
• Wolff's Indoor Flea Market, 1775 N. Rand Road, Palatine (old Menard's store), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $1, 50 cents for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Call (847) 524-9590 or visit wolffs.com.
• Grayslake Antique Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission $6; free parking. zurkopromotions.com.
• Chicagoland Premier Antique Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, DuPage Expo, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. zurkopromotions.com.
ŸWheaton Antique Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. Plus Holiday Creators Market. Admission $5. Early buyer, $15, for admission starting at 6 a.m. zurkopromotions.com.
• Chicagoland Premier Antique Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, DuPage Expo, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. zurkopromotions.com.
• Wheaton Antique Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. Plus Holiday Creators Market. Admission $5. Early buyer, $15, for admission starting at 6 a.m. zurkopromotions.com.