NW suburban crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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.
Fairview School Craft Fair: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 300 N. Fairview St., Mount Prospect. Unique craft items and popular vendors. Hosted by the Fairview School PTA.) 847) 394-7320.
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.
Conant High School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Thirtieth annual fair includes over 100 vendors, concession stand, raffle, more. Admission $1. Free parking. (847) 619-3992.
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.
Glenview United Methodist Women Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Variety of crafters, lunch, bakes sales, door prizes. Admission $3. (847) 729-1015.
Grayslake North High School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. (847) 986-3100.
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. Over 40 crafters, bakery goods, homemade relish, raffle, silent auction, cookbook sale, more. Handicapped accessible. (815) 459-5096 or stpaulsucccl.org.
Oct. 23
Cedar Village Craft and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411 or sandyayyad@netzero.com.
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. Alexander Crafter's Holiday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, parish hall, 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. Bake sale, raffle, refreshments, crafts, sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women. Pat, (630) 941-8592 or Marianne, (630) 834-2183.
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. 28, 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. 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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. 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
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.
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.
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.
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. 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
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.
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.
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. 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
Dec. 3
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. $2. (847) 956-1510.
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.
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.
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.
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 auciton, white elephant table, lunch available. Free. Marie, (847) 562-9519 or Janet, (847) 296-5727.
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.