Weekend guide to craft fairs

Check out some of the craft fairs and bazaars happening around the suburbs, featuring handmade items, vintage goods, artwork, and seasonal decorations.

Friday, Oct. 23

Chicagoland and Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show: Early Bird preview and dealer setup from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive N, Schaumburg. Vendors offering antique slot machines, jukeboxes, antique advertising, penny arcade machines, posters, pinball machines, vinyl records and more. $10 or free for 14 or under; $50 for early bird and admission both days. chicagolandshow.com.

A Country Christmas Arts & Craft Show: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake South Booster Club’s 51st annual show features a variety of juried arts and crafts. Raffles, door prizes, free parking. Admission: $4; ages 12 or younger are free. craftshowcls.org.

Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Yorktown Center, 203 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Indoor event featuring local, independent businesses and merchants will be featured specializing in food, drinks, jewelry, handmade crafts, home decor, fashion, art, wellness, design, and more. Free. hometownvendormarket.com.

Masquerade Market After Dark: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Valley Ridge Golf Course, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. A Halloween and fall-inspired marketplace featuring over 75 local artisans, makers, boutiques, bakers, and small businesses offering unique finds, handmade goods, seasonal decor, gifts, treats, jewelry, apparel, self-care products, and more. Food, drinks and clubhouse offerings available for purchase. Seasonal photo opportunities. Costumes encouraged. Free admission. thesocialmarketco.com.

18th annual Art of the Land: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Starline Factory, 306 W. Front St., Harvard. Fine artists and artisans will be selling works inspired by the local landscape. 30% of all art sales support The Land Conservancy’s preservation work in McHenry County. conservemc.org.

Saturday, Oct. 24

Autumn Craft & Treasures Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Sycamore High School field house, 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore. The annual show, sponsored by the Sycamore Music Boosters, is part of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival weekend. Admission: $3; $1 for students and seniors; free for ages 4 and younger. sycamoremusicboosters.com.

Crafters’ Holiday and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Alexander Parish Hall, 230 S. Cornell in Villa Park. Hosted by the Council of Catholic Women, this year’s sale will have a variety of crafts for the home, for gifts, for fun, as well as a bake sale with homemade goodies. Also a concession area with lunch and snack items. Free admission; ample parking available. stalexanderparish.org.

Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25529 W. Route 134, Ingleside. A holiday craft fair with 25 crafters offering handmade items, plus lunch and door prizes throughout the day. trinityonthehill.org.

Grayslake North Fall Craft & Vendor Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Grayslake North High School field house, 1925 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach. Shop from over 70 vendors. Free raffle ticket as you enter the show for crafter/vendor gifts. north.d127.org.

Round Lake Harvest Fest & Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on Cedar Road in downtown Vernon Hills. Harvest-themed activities, live music, food, and one-of-a-kind finds at the makers market Makers Market featuring local artisans, crafters, bakers, and small businesses. Free. facebook.com/Hometowneventspopup.

Third annual Autumn Craft Fair: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. More than 30 talented local artisans will showcase a selection of handcrafted goods and unique creations. Shoppers can browse seasonal decor, handmade accessories, gifts, and more. Free admission. gepark.org/gepdevent/autumn-craft-fair/.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Fourth annual Fall Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. Hosted by Huffman Vendor Fairs LLC. huffmanvendorfairs.com.

Spooky Fun Artisan Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at More Brewing Co., 126 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Outdoor market on the side and back lots featuring more than 30 local artists and small businesses. Family-friendly event curated by Streetz Artz Alliance's Paula Krizek. Find original art, woodworking, jewelry, candles, records, oddities, crocheted creations, apparel, home decor, self-care products, coffee, hot sauces, pickles, cookies, candy and plenty of Halloween-inspired creations. More unusual finds include the BooBrigade ghost sculptures from FrankenWerks Studios, spooky and whimsical artwork from Gunderstorm Art, supernatural feline artwork and books from Art of Alex Kujawa, candles made inside vintage beer cans from Special K's BeerCandles, original art and oddities from Villa Park's own Vintage Voodoo Tattoos, Antiques and Oddities, and crystals, skull candles and wire-wrapped jewelry from Primtentions. There will be plenty for shoppers without spooky tastes, too. DK Custom Woodwork creates cutting and charcuterie boards from domestic and exotic hardwoods, The Plush Paw offers crocheted stuffed animals and stress toys, Roczilla Records will bring crates of vinyl, and Gigawatt Coffee Roasters will have freshly roasted coffee and cold brew. Participating businesses support causes including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Dark Horse Dogs, The Trevor Project, League of Enchantment Chicago and H2O Heart Haven Outreach. Costumes and trick-or-treaters welcome. Free admission and parking. streetzartzalliance.com.