Holiday Bazaars 2007

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November

Holiday Splendor Vendor Fair: Nov. 11: 1-4 p.m., Park Central Banquet Hall, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Featuring 10 vendor representatives. Free admission, raffle prizes. Zquack@comcast.net.

St. John Lutheran Church Harvest Days Craft Fair: Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1800 Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg. Variety of handcrafted items, luncheon, home baked goods, barbecue beef and apple slices for sale. Free admission. Helen (630) 529-6915.

Presbyterian Women of Knox Presbyterian Church "So Many Treasures" Fall Bazaar: Nov. 9 from 6-10 p.m., Naperville Country Club, Naperville. Dinner, silent and live auction, holiday decor, baskets. $40, reservations required. Carolyn (630) 898-4738.

St. Gilbert's Heavenly Holiday Craft Fair: Nov. 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Crafts, homemade food, raffles. Admission $1. (847) 912-1888.

Mechanics Grove School PTA fifth annual Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 10: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1200 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Crafters, home-based vendors, raffle, bake sale, refreshments. Free admission. (847) 949-9680.

St. Mark's Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 10: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Crafts, Christmas items, bakery, white elephant, lunch. Admission free (630) 584-8638.

Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies Guild 18th annual Crafter's Paradise: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Juried craft and folk art fair. Free admission. (630) 961-2030.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, West Chicago Court 432, Crafts and Treasures Bazaar: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW Hall, Route 59, one block north of Walgreens, West Chicago. Featuring 18 crafters, bake sale, used treasures table, lunch, raffle. Free admission. Kathy (630) 231-2036.

Gavin Central Elementary School's annual Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 36414 Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Featuring 40 vendors, concessions, raffles, children's arts and crafts area. Admission free. Nicole (847) 740-1266. www.gavinpta.org.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $3; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Ladies Auxiliary of Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298 Holiday Arts and Crafts Show: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 117 S. First St., West Dundee. Admission free. Lois (847) 695-9411 or Frances (847) 426-2205.

Lake County Haven 10th annual Holiday Boutique: Nov. 10 from noon-4 p.m., 1461 Minard Lane, Green Oaks. Jewelry, purses, belts, spa products, pewterware, kitchen accessories, stationery, clothing, shoes, candles, more. Admission $15. Benefits Lake County Haven. Sarah (847) 549-1832.

Mayslake Peabody Estate Home Jewelry and Craft Fair: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Arts and crafts, vendors, for more information at artisticfairs@sbcglobal.net.

Mothers Club of Geneva 33rd annual Arts and Crafts Show: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Geneva High School, 415 Logan Ave., Geneva. Juried arts and crafts in a variety of media, luncheon, raffle, drawings, bake sale. Downtown location, plenty of parking.

Museum Guild of the DuPage County Historical Museum Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Handmade ornaments, gifts, scarves, fall and holiday arrangements, Granny's Attic, antiques, more. Admission free. Benefits the museum. (630) 682-7343.

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Women's Club Queen of Peace Guild 35th annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale: Nov. 10 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles. Handmade crafts, grand raffle, bake sale, turkey booth, Christmas stocking tree, home baked bread, more. Benefits the parish. (847) 823-2550.

Polish American Cultural Club Christmas Bazaar: Nov. 10, VFW Hall No. 6869, 2622 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside. Elizabeth (708) 442-6244.

Resurrection High School's Fall Arts and Craft Fair: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. Featuring over 200 booths of handcrafted items, refreshments. (773) 775-6616, ext. 142 or amartorano@reshs.org.

Rolling Meadows High School Athletic Boosters 29th annual Holiday Craft Boutique: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Featuring 150 booths in a variety of craft media, concessions, lunch, children's craft activities, raffle, handicap accessible, free parking. Admission $2. Benefits athletic programs. Joanna (847) 420-4626.

St. Isidore Catholic Church 19th annual Council of Catholic Women Holiday Craft Show: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ministry Center, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Handcrafted items, sandwiches, bake sale, raffle. Special performance by the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus at 12:15 p.m. and Lynn's Dance Academie at 1:15 p.m. Admission $2. Cathy (630) 682-4146 or Liz (630) 894-1843.

St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly Auxiliary and Little Sisters of the Poor Holiday Bazaar and Raffle: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Handcrafted items and holiday gifts, homemade hot lunch, bake shop, grand raffle. Admission free. Raffle ticket can be purchased at the bazaar or by calling the Development Office (847) 358-5700.

St. Mark Lutheran Church Holiday Home Party and Craft Fair: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1822 Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Featuring 20 vendors, raffle prizes, concessions available. Free admission. Karen (262) 862-2414 or kgerold@wi.rr.com

St. Paul's Art and Craft sale: Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Crafts and holiday items, baked goods, bargain boutique, decorating accessories, coffee and doughnuts, lunch. Admission free. (630) 980-9196 before noon Monday-Friday.

Arbor Lakes Holiday Shop-A-Thon: Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the club house, 4248 N. Bloomington, Arlington Heights. Arts and Crafts, community garage sale, vendors, raffles. (847) 471-5886.

Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights Global Market Place: Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted fair trade items from over 30 countries. Free admission. Phyllis (847) 577-6565.

St. John Brebeuf's Guild of the Nativity Women's Club Holiday Craft Fair: Nov. 11 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in the parish center, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Handcrafted items for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Judi (847) 296-6421.

Ultimate Athletics Vendor Fair: Nov. 11 from 1-9 p.m. and Nov. 12 from 5-9 p.m., 3093 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst. Variety of home shopping vendors. Benefits sending cheerleaders to Nationals. Admission free. (847) 327-9414.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin Alternative Gift Fair and Winter Farmer's Market: Nov. 11 from 1-4 p.m., 39W830 Highland Ave., Elgin. Arts and crafts and locally produced meats, cheeses, honey, dried fruit, soap and more. Music, treats and a chance to donate to local and national organizations. Free admission. (847) 888-066 or www.uuce.org.

25th annual Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair: Nov 15 and 16 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Odeum Sports and Expo Center, 1033 N. Villa Road, Villa Park. Juried fair, voted one of the Top 100 shows in the country by Sunshine Arts Magazine, offers fine art paintings and home decor, quilts, jewelry and more. Admission $8 for adults; $7 seniors; free for children under age 10.

Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Holiday Boutique and Food Festival: Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Lake Avenue and Wagner Road, Glenview. Wide variety of items by local artisans, homemade Greek cuisine and pastries, coffee shop. Dinner served from 5-7:30 p.m., carry out available. Admission $2; free for children age 12 and younger. (847) 729-2235.

Providence Baptist College Christmas Market: Nov. 15 from 3:30-8 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Bible Baptist Church, 9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin. Handcrafted items from a variety of vendors, home baked goods. Free admission and parking. (847) 931-7222.

Hanover Township Senior Center "Handmade in Hanover" Holiday Craft Show: Nov 16 and 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Beautiful knits, crochet, quilts, fine art pieces, crafts, raffle, goodies, more. Tracey (630) 483-5673 or tcolagrossi@htonline.info.

Stampin' Up Demonstrators Holiday Craft Show and Stamp Camp: Nov. 16 from 6-9 p.m., and Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon, St. Hugh's Episcopal Church, Randall Road and Highland Avenue, Elgin. Crafts, raffles, scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamping gift baskets. Admission to the craft show free. Stamp Camp $20, reservations required. Proceeds buy phone cards for soldiers overseas. Bobbi (847) 254-2623.

Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Artists, crafters and vendors, bake sale, raffle, light lunch menu. Rose (630) 213-0100 or rsimone@pathwayseniorliving.com.

Crystal Lake South High School Christmas in the Country Bazaar: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1200 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Juried show features handmade items, bake sale, raffles, refreshments. Admission $1. (815) 477-9258.

DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states. Admission $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

ExtraCare for families living with Alzheimer's 14th annual Craft Fair: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18530 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake. Craft fair, pancake breakfast hosted by Boy Scout Troop 672, Tiny Treasure's Preschool bake sale, cookie walk, Santa visits, lunch. Dee (847) 223-9309.

Faith Lutheran Church "Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice" Gingerbread House Bazaar: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Cookies sold by the pound, candies, crafts, holiday decorations, ornaments, jewelry, snacks, Cookie Cafe. (847) 253-4839.

Miracle House Holiday Boutique: Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Christ Church, Henry and Cora streets, Des Plaines. Variety of crafters and vendors along with an animal communicator (bring a photo of your pet).

Our Lady of the Wayside Home Decor, Crafts and More Show: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Father Mackin Center, Ridge and Park streets, Arlington Heights. Featuring 60 crafters and vendors, homemade bake sale, lunch cafe, raffle. Admission $2; free for children.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Women's Group's 28th "Christmas in the Country" Bazaar: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Featuring 75 juried crafters and artisans, bake sale, food court, Advent calendars, Oplatek, raffles. Admission $1. (815) 477-9258.

Beacon Hill’s Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. Arts and crafts, boutique items, Christmas dÈ©cor, bake sale, raffle, lunch. Benefits the retirement home’s social committee. (630) 691-4007.

Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren Global Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 783 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Handmade items from around the world distributed by Serv International Handcrafts, silent auction, environmentally-friendly products, Habitat for Humanity and Heifer Project International products, refreshments, lunch. (847) 741-5124.

South Elgin High School Parent Booster Foundation's Storm Artisan Expo: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 760 E. Main St., Elgin. Unique and original gifts, artisan designs, crafts in a variety of media, home baked treats, raffle, concessions. Admission free, plenty of parking. Melanie (847) 289-3760, ext. 3663.

Elmhurst Ladies Chorus Advent Bazaar: Nov. 18: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 711 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Handcrafted items, German-style lunch and homemade cakes, German Christmas songs.

Congregation Or Shalom Sisterhoods Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawthorn Middle School, 201 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. Handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and giftware, vendor representatives, raffles. Free admission. Debbie debc54@hotmail.com or Or Shalom (847) 362-1948.

Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fair: Nov. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Nov. 19 from 8-11:30 a.m., 285 E. Washington St., Grayslake. Fair trade handcrafts from around the world. Benefits Lutheran World Relief. Kathy (847) 223-4111 or rlymanjr@juno.com.

Queen of the Rosary School Family Fall Festival: Nov. 18, 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Includes craft fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Family Fun Day from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (847) 437-3322.

Hampshire Middle School Santa Comes to Hampshire Craft Show: Nov. 23 from 4-8 p.m., 560 S. State, Hampshire. Crafts, Santa photos, entertainment, food, games. (847) 683-4444.

Holiday Craft and Gift Show: Nov. 23 and 24 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wisconsin Exposition Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. Craft show of handcrafted original work and commercial gifts show which includes gifts, products and imports. Admission $5; children ages 6-12 $2; under age 6 free. (414) 321-2100 or www.craftfairusa.com.

Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society 33rd Les Artisans Arts and Crafts Show: Nov. 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School, 700 W. North Street, Bradley. Pam (815) 432-2639.

Christkindlesmarkt 2007: Nov. 23 and 24: noon-11 p.m.; Nov. 25: noon-5 p.m., North Park School, Arlington Heights. Held in two large heated tents, this outdoor holiday marketplace includes craft vendors, food and entertainment. www.vah.com.

Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 50 Highway 45, Grayslake. Offering 250 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Admission $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. 847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Marion Christmas Craft Show: Nov. 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Juried show features 158 crafters in a variety of media, food service, raffles, bake sale. Admission $3 for adults over age 12. No strollers, babysitting available. (630) 897-6936.

Christkindlesmarkt: Nov. 24: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 25; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Schaumburg Town Square, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. European-influenced open-air holiday market, crafts, vendors, food, Santa and family entertainment. Admission free. (847) 923-3605.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair: Nov. 25: 1 to 4 p.m., Grace Community Church youth room/warehouse, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Includes raffle and silent auction. Fundraiser to support local mom fighting ovarian cancer. For information, JillyMay@comcast.net.

Buffalo Grove Fitness Center's sixth annual Holiday Boutique: Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. and from 4-8 p.m., 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Local artisans and regional vendors. Admission free. (847) 353-7500.

Wyndemere Retirement Community's Holiday Shopping Day: Nov. 27 from 3-7 p.m., 200 Wyndemere Circle, Wheaton. Crafters and gift vendors. Paulette at (630) 681-4132.

the Incarnation United Methodist 29th Creative Hands Boutique: Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 30 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Juried fair features unique handcrafted items, homemade soups, refreshments, Christmas tree and wreath sale. Benefits Habitat for Humanity, Spring of Life Partnership. Admission $3. (847) 956-1510.

Friendship Park Conservatory Santa's Workshop Vendor Show: Nov. 29 from 5-9 p.m., 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Wide variety of home party vendors featuring gift ideas, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, visit the decorated atrium (847) 298-3500.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital 11th annual Craft and Vendor show: Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., main lobby and ground level meeting rooms of the hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Benefits area food pantries. Lynette (847) 381-0123, ext. 26-5058.

Main Street Market Holiday Boutique: Nov. 30: 4-9 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Handmade crafts and artwork, gifts, silent auction, refreshments, entertainment, more. $2 entry free benefits local food pantry. (630) 307-0949 or mainstreetroselle@yahoo.com.

Clearbrook Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1835 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Handmade gift items, greeting cards, pillows, jewelry, wreaths, holiday decorations, baked goods and more created by clients of Clearbrook, friends and family members. Admission free, ample parking, handicapped accessible. Audrey (847) 310-9141, ext. 222.

Elk Grove Park District Sheila Ray Adult Center annual Holiday Bazaar: Nov 30 and Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Handcrafted items in a variety of media, full meal concessions, bake sale, hand-quilted comforter raffle. (847) 364-7224.

St. Beatrice School 25th annual Craft Show: Nov. 30 from 5-9 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4141 N. Atlantic Ave, Schiller Park. Featuring 100 vendors of handcrafted items, cash raffle, Country Kitchen, bake shop, Santa photos. (847) 678-1752. www.stbeatriceschool.com

December

Norwood Park Historical Society Victoria's 20th annual Holiday Boutique and Café: Nov. 29 and 30: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 1 and 2: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., Chicago. Handmade holiday gifts and decorations, home baked soups, bread, cookies and more. Proceeds benefit the historical society. (773) 631-4633.

St. John United Church of Christ Cookie and Craft Sale: Dec. 1: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1520 N. McAree, Waukegan.

Save-A-Pet Open House and Craft Boutique: Dec. 1: noon to 5 p.m.; Dec. 2: noon to 4 p.m., 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake. Handmade crafts, gift baskets, baked goods for people and pets, more. Photos with Santa on Dec. 2; consultations with animal communicator on Dec. 1. (847) 740-7788, ext. 130 for details or an appointment with the animal communicator.

Cat Guardians Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 37 Army Trail Road, Addison. Holiday items, candy, Santa photos, pet items, gift, holiday decorations, crafts, bake sale, more. Benefits the nonprofit Cat Guardians shelter in Lombard. (630) 543-3395.

Briar Glen School 19th annual Craft Fair: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1800 S. Briarcliffe Blvd., Wheaton. Variety of crafters. Beth (630) 220-0251 or bkarmis@yahoo.com.

Cary United Methodist Church Cookie Walk: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 500 N. First St., Cary. (847) 639-7627.

Chesak and Martin Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Holiday Craft Extravaganza: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Martin Elementary School, 10920 Reed Road, Lake in the Hills. Variety of hand crafts. (847) 659 5831.

Creekside Elementary School Mall in the Halls: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 655 N. Airlite St., Elgin. Variety of exhibitors displaying crafts, products and services. Raffle, bake sale. Free admission (847) 830-3400.

Federated Church of Wauconda Christmas Bazaar: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. Christian crafts, home baked goods, handmade Christmas cards, Grandma's Attic, egg art, quilts, more. Luncheon served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Luncheon tickets $8 for adults; $3 for children. (847) 526-8471.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Women's 19th annual Cookie Walk and Craft Fair: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Wide variety of home-baked cookies sold by the box, handcrafted items. Proceeds support mission projects. Admission free, plenty of parking. Debbie (630) 213-0479.

Holiday Decorating, Gift and Baking Open House: Dec. 1 from noon-4 p.m., 3213 Julie Lane, Montgomery. Home party representatives, raffle. (630) 585-6239.

Keeler Center Christmas Craft Bazaar: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 409 W. New Indian Trail Court, Aurora. Crafts, Santa photos, baked goods, lunch. (630) 966-4252.

New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 24560 Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Handmade crafts, photographs, jewelry, more. Bake sale, raffle, handicapped accessible, free parking. Benefits the youth group.

Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group Holiday Cookie Walk: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines. Buy an empty basket for $10 and fill it with the homemade cookies of your choice. Hundreds of cookies available. Supports the youth group's summer mission trip. (847) 299-5561.

Presbyterian Church of Palatine Cookie Walk: Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Palatine and Rohlwing roads, Palatine. Home baked holiday cookies sold by the by the box.

Santa Maria del Popolo School 13th annual Holiday Craft Fair: Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Featuring 50 crafters of quality items.

St. John Lutheran Church Cookie Walk: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Homemade cookies sold by the pound, light lunch available for purchase. Free admission. Iris (847) 297-5389 or Janet (847) 296-5727.

St. John's Lutheran School Craft Fair: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Soup and salad bar served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Char (847) 854-2304.

St. Lawrence Episcopal Church Women Holiday Bazaar and Sweet Shoppe: Dec 1 and 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Fireside room, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Handmade craft items, Christmas candy, baked goods, cookbooks, ornaments. (847) 362-2110 or www.stlawrencechurch.org.

St. Walter Church Fair Trade Bazaar: Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Francis Hall, 201 Maple St., Roselle. Handmade crafts from artisans across the world, fair trade coffee, chocolate and tea. John (312) 353-1149.

Christ the King Parish Council of Catholic Women Holiday Fair: Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Parish Life Center, 1501 S. Main St., Lombard. Crafters and home-show representatives. Cathy (630) 495-1804.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church Christmas Faire and Auction: Dec. 2 at 11 a.m., 250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Brunch with Santa, homemade cookies sold by the dozen, hostess items and live basket auction. Brunch tickets are $6; free for children under age 5. Reservations required before Nov. 28. (630) 510-0145.

Village Park of Palatine-Holiday Shop-A-Thon: Dec. 2: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 30 crafters/vendors will set up in the club house of the complex in Palatine. Gina.falconetti@sbcglobal.net

Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Pancake Breakfast and Santa and Holiday Gift Bazaar: Dec. 2: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Round Lake High School cafeteria, 800 N. High School Drive, Round Lake. Breakfast, photos with Santa, raffles, holiday craft and gift bazaar, entertainment. Breakfast is $5 for adults; $4 for children/seniors. (847) 546-2202 or www.rlchamer.org.

St. Joseph Church and School Christmas with Santa Pancake Breakfast and Craft Show: Dec. 2 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 330 E. Fullerton Ave., Addison. Craft show and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. $4 per person. Cherie (630) 279-4211.

Village Park of Palatine Holiday Shop-A-Thon: Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., in the club house 860 W. Panorama Drive, Palatine. Vendors and crafters. Gina (847) 471-5886.

Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Schaumburg Corporate Center Atrium, 1515 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Featuring 35 crafters and vendors, live entertainment. Free admission. (847) 985-2115.

Woodlands' Winter Wonderwalk Holiday Gift Boutique: Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 W. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Hosted by the Mothers' Club of Woodlands Academy and features unique crafts and gift items. Benefits scholarships and programs. Deb (847) 234-4300, ext. 224 www.woodlandacademy.org

One of a Kind Show and Sale: Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m., Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chicago's Merchandise Mart. $10. Kathleen (312) 527-7642. www.merchandisemart.com/oneofakindshow.

St. Francis de Sales PTA Holiday Boutique: Dec. 6: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Artisans and vendors, refreshments, café. Free admission to the boutique. Held in conjunction with the PTO Holiday Housewalk from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and 5-8 p.m. Housewalk tickets at the door, $35; $30 for seniors. In advance $30; $25 for seniors. Advance tickets available after Masses on Nov. 17, 18, 24, 25 and Dec. 1 and 2. (847) 726-4786.

Carlinville Christmas Market: Dec. 7: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 8: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 9: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Carlinville, Ill. Heated arts and crafts tent, food, caroling, entertainment, carriage rides, trolley tours, Santa visits, more. www.CarlinvilleChristmasMarket.com. (217) 854-6663.

Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Featuring 180 booths of handcrafted items in a variety of media, concessions. Benefits the Viking Booster Club.

Lake County Home and Community Education annual Cookie Sale: Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. until all cookies are sold, University of Illinois-Extension Auditorium, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Home baked holiday-type cookies sold by the pound, containers provided. For pre- orders contact Betty (815) 385-4243.

Miner School Arts, Crafts and Gifts Show: Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1101 E. Miner, Arlington Heights. Wide variety of craftsmen, artists and vendors. Refreshments, lunch available, raffle. Benefits children with disabilities. (847) 463-8400.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Cookie Walk: Dec. 8: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Cookies sold by the pound. (630) 837-0190.

United Methodist Church of Antioch Cookies Confections: Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 848 Main St., Antioch. Sale of home baked cookies, peanut brittle and other sweets. Admission free. Carol (847) 265-1214 or ccichonski@comcast.net.

Christ Lutheran Church Cookie Walk and Kid's Craft Fair: Dec. 9 from noon-2 p.m., 595 Deerpath Drive, Vernon Hills. Dozens of home baked cookies plus a wide variety of holiday craft items created by the youth of the church. Admission and parking free. Benefits youth programs. (847) 367-5787. www.christlutheranvh.org.

Rosemont Senior Bazaar: Dec. 9 from noon-8 p.m., 6336 Kirchoff, Rosemont. Crafts and vendor representatives, bake sale, refreshments. Christmas lighting at 6 p.m. Benefits Helping Hands. For vendor/crafter table information, call Verna (847) 823-5939.

Village Green Book Club Bake Sale: Dec. 15 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 605 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Homemade cookies and fudge. Free admission. (847) 844-3801.