Lake Co. crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Oct. 9
Na'Amat USA garage sale: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, 511 Thorndale, Buffalo Grove. Clothes, toys, books, household items, and more.
Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10 and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Fiction, nonfiction and children's books; CDs; DVDs; books on tape; and special collection items are available. No entry fee. On Sunday, all items are half price. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Oct. 10
Harvest Fest: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 10, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Family carnival and craft fair. Includes a petting zoo, games, food, pumpkins, bake sale, preschool open house, and a performance by the Kingswood Puppet Team at 3 p.m. Events are free. Visit kingswoodumc.com or call (847) 398-0770.
Used book sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Fremont Library 1170 N. Midlothian, Mundelein. For information, call (847) 918-3225.
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Arleen, (847) 537-1441 or the church, (847) 398-0770.
Oct. 15
Congregation Beth Am Fall Boutique: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Shop from over 20 vendors including fused glass, jewelry, personalized items, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Creative Memories, needlepoint, art work, children's items, more. For information, jane.rosenblum@yahoo.com.
Oct. 16
Used book sale: Members-only preview sale on Friday, 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; open to the public 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will sell children's and adults books and videotapes, with a $3 per grocery bag sale on Oct. 18. Nonmembers can join on the spot for $3 for an individual and $5 for a family membership to shop at the Oct. 16 preview sale. For information, call (847) 459-4100.
Clothing and Toy Sale: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 and 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Butterfield School, 1441 W. Lake St., Libertyville. Sale items include fall and winter clothes, toys, Halloween costumes, books and videos and baby equipment. Half price on select items on Saturday.
Oct. 17
Glenview United Methodist Women Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Variety of crafters, lunch, bakes sales, door prizes. Admission $3. (847) 729-1015.
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.
Rummage sale and pancake breakfast: Breakfast 8-11 a.m., rummage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct., 17, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St, Mundelein. Held by Mundelein High School's Student Leadership organization. For information, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1552.
GNHS Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Grayslake North High School, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. Call (847) 986-3100.
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.
Nov. 3
Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: 9 a.m. to 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. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. to 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. to 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
Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Business and Craft Expo Exhibit. Admission is free to the public. For information, call Nora, at (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
Barrington Park District Showcase of Arts & Crafts: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m. to 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.
Mundelein Park District Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Free. Call Nora, (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church A Country Christmas: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 9 a.m. to 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.
Nov. 8
St. Joseph School 27th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8 a.m. to 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.
Nov. 13
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m. to 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.
Nov. 14
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 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.
Nov. 21
College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 a.m. to 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.
Ongoing
Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Road, Gurnee. Over 23 vendors sell will sell home grown, organic or one-of-a-kind foods, crafts and produce. For information, call (847) 623-7788, or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Farmers Market at Prairie Crossing: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until mid-October, Station Square, Prairie Crossing, 32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake. Fresh organic vegetables, fruits, and other produce from local farms will be for sale. For more, contact Dorie Roth at (847) 548-4062, ext. 11, or droth@prairiecrossing.com.
Farmers market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Wednesday through Oct. 14, Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Community, 3700 Dundee, Northbrook. A weekly farmers market will feature dozens of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, organic foods, artisan cheeses, baked goods and more. Samples will be available. (847) 272-5686 or at www.olbparish.org.