Your guide to arts and crafts
October
Christkindlmarket Oak Brook: Today-Nov. 11: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, Oakbrook Center, Corner of Route 83 and Cermak Road, Oak Brook. Artisans from Germany selling a variety of handcrafted items, German foods, beverage garden, entertainment. Admission free. www.oakbrookcenter.com or call (630) 573-0700.
Glendale Heights Junior Woman's Club 24th Fall Extravaganza Auction and Craft Fair: Today: 6:15 p.m., Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights. Dinner, live auction, crafts. To order tickets, call Becki at (630) 660-0935.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: Today- Sunday, 33 W. State St., Sycamore. Includes decorated pumpkins on display, crafts, antique and art show, house walk, health fair, carnival, haunted house, more. www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.
Trinity United Methodist Church Holiday Rummage Sale: Today: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville. Holiday decorative items, rummage sale items, clothing, silent auction. $3 bag sale Oct. 27.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fare: Today and Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m., 330 Griswold St., Elgin. Decor, baskets, jewelry, toys, bake sale, fair trade foods including oil, coffee, sugar and cocoa. (847) 931-9774.
Arbor of Itasca Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale: Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 535 S. Elm St., Itasca. Christmas items, all-season crafts, baked goods, door prizes. Free admission. Benefits the resident's activity fund. (630) 773-9416.
Elgin Church of the Nazarene Home Party and Craft Fair: Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 12N101 Berner Road, Elgin. Featuring 50 vendors/crafters, lunch.
November
Almost Home Foundation's "Almost Home for the Holidays" vendor fair: Nov. 2: 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 3 and 4: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 609 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Featuring over 15 vendors. Benefits homeless animals. Kelly (630) 251-2255.
Faith Community Church Bazaar: Nov. 2 and 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 910 Main St., West Chicago. Handcrafted gifts and household items, holiday decorations, attic treasures, bake sale, coffee shop. Benefits mission work. (630) 231-8230.
Our Savior Preschool Ladies Night Out event: Nov. 2: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream. Shop from 30 crafters/vendors, food, desserts, beverages, door prizes, silent auction. Tickets $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Benefits the preschool. Linda (630) 736-1430.
Agape Children's Center Jolly Holly Craft/Vendor Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bower Elementary School, 4S241 River Road, Warrenville. Crafters, food, bake sale. Benefits the center's preschool children.
Bartlett Woman's Club 25th annual Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Eastview Middle School, Oak and Lake streets, Bartlett. Featuring 72 craftsmen and vendors in a variety of media, bake sale, lunch menu, raffle, photos with Santa. Free parking, admission is $1. (630) 289-6533.
College of DuPage Holiday Happening Craft and Art Fair: Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 4: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the gym, corner of Park Boulevard and College St., Glen Ellyn. Admission $350; free for children under 12. (815) 878-2728. Craftproductions.yackley.org
Fox Meadow PTO fifth annual Craft Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fox Meadow School, 1275 Jenna Drive, South Elgin. Featuring 40 crafters/vendors, bake sale, raffles, concessions. Free admission. Paula: (847) 489-5241.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School 22nd annual "Doorway to the Holidays" Craft Show: Nov. 3: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christian Life Center, Nesler Road and Route 20, Elgin. Handcrafted items, home baked goods, cookie walk, luncheon. (847) 741-7795.
Habitat for Humanity Craft Show: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin. Featuring 35 crafters, bake sale, raffle, cafe. Benefits Habitat for Humanity-New Hope. Free admission.
Highland Christian Academy 16th annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Highland Fellowship Church, 2250 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Variety of handicrafts and art work, home baked goods, refreshments. (847) 741-5530.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Home-baked cookies sold by the pound, holiday decorations, Granny's Attic, children's toys and novelties, lunch. Package check, free admission.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church Shawl Ministry "Tea and Treasures" sale: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 36W957 Highland Ave., Elgin. Hand-knitted children's items and other handmade gifts, bake sale. (847) 695-7695.
St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. All-day raffles, bake sale, refreshments. Judy: (847) 891-1255 or jambrose@stmatthewparish. org.
St. Thomas More School's annual "Holiday in the Halls" Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Featuring 80 booths, raffles, door prizes, food and refreshments. Free admission. Laura (847) 888-4363.
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