Your guide to arts and crafts
October
Christkindlmarket Oak Brook: Through 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.
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: Through Sunday, 33 W. State St., Sycamore. Includes decorated pumpkins on display, crafts, antique and art show, house walk, health fair, carnival, haunted house, more. Visit www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.
Trinity United Methodist Church Holiday Rummage Sale: Today: 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville. Holiday decorative items, rummage sale items, clothing, silent auction. $3 bag sale today.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fare: Today: 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: Today: 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.
Central Baptist Village Holiday Craft Festival: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4747 N. Canfield, Norridge. Featuring 35 crafters and vendors, bake sale, give-away table, lunch. Karen (708) 583-8519.
Community Woman's Club of Villa Park Bazaar: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Villa Park Historical Museum, 220 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Bake sale, white elephant, "Chance" tree.
Elgin Church of the Nazarene Home Party and Craft Fair: Today: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 12N101 Berner Road, Elgin. Featuring 50 vendors/crafters, lunch.
Ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church October Craft Fair: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., three blocks south of St. Charles Road on Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. Featuring 40 booths of handcrafted items, homemade baked goods, refreshments, snacks and light lunch. Admission and parking free. Visit www.trinityvp.org.
Messiah Lutheran Church of Park Ridge Messiah Harvest Festival: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge. Craft and vendor fair, children's Halloween activities and craft projects, bake sale, free raffle ticket with a donation to the food pantry. Free admission. Call (847) 823-6984 or visit www.messiahparkridge.org.
Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church Crafts and More: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, refreshments, cafe, raffles. Admission is $1, includes raffle ticket. (847) 459-4440.
St. Alexander's Council of Catholic Women Crafters Holiday: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. (630) 941-8592 or (630) 834-2183.
Warren Township High School Band Boosters 13th annual Craft Show: Today: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Almond Road campus, 34090 Almond Road, Gurnee. Featuring 125 crafters in a wide variety of media, bake sale, raffle, concessions, retail booths. Free parking, handicapped accessible. (847) 548-9575 or lagramer@sbcglobal.net.
Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Monday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., hospital Conference Center, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Parking and admission free. (847) 437-5000, ext. 4753.
Elk Grove Village Jaycees Home and Hearth Vendor Fair: Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Home party vendors and local small businesses share holiday ideas. Includes raffle, door prizes. Benefits Kenneth Young Foundation. www.egvjaycees.org.
Hilton Holiday Showcase: Sunday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn. Individual rooms of handmade crafts, holiday decor, gifts and accessories. Children's items, gourmet foods jewelry, garage sale, more. Admission is $2; children under age 10 free. (708) 425-7800.
McHenry County College Craft Fair: Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. (815) 455-8580.
Unity Northwest Church Art Fair: Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. Wide range of handcrafted items, light lunch available.
November
Des Plaines Garden Club's annual "Holiday Happenings": Thursday: 11 a.m., Manzo's Banquets, 1517 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Crafts, bakery, raffles, floral demonstration and family-style lunch at noon. $28, reservations required. Call (847) 824-4949.
Grove National Historic Landmark Craft Fair: Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 3: and 4: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 8 and 9: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 10 and 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Adults $5; children, $1. Handmade crafts, baked and gourmet foods, refreshments, no strollers.
Almost Home Foundation's "Almost Home for the Holidays" vendor fair: Friday: 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.
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Senior Synaxis Fall into Christmas Bazaar: Friday and Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade crafts and boutique items, Greek food and pastries for dine in or carry out. Free admission. (847) 482-1200.
Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, Holiday Bazaar: Friday: 3-8 p.m.; Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. Handcrafted fall and Christmas items, Christmas decorations, gift baskets, homemade candy and baked goods, barbecue beef meal. (847) 566-4000.
Arden Courts of Elk Grove Village 10th annual Gift and Craft Fair: Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1940 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafts, gifts, raffle, bake sale, food sales. Benefits Alzheimer's Association. Free admission. (847) 534-8815.
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.
Chevy Chase Country Club Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Featuring 125 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission is $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
First United Methodist Church Holly-Day Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, bake sale, hot lunch, Christmas Again room. Handicapped accessible. Admission is $2; seniors $1. Amy: (847) 392-0903.
Friendship Park Conservatory Craft Fair: Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Featuring 25 exhibitors in a variety of media, atrium and gardens open. Free admission. (847) 298-3500.
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.
Grandwood Park Preschool fifth annual Craft Show and Business Expo: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grandwood Park Community Center, 36630 Hutchins Road, Gurnee. Crafters and small business vendors. Pam: (847) 356-6512 or grandwoodparkps@comcast.net.
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.
Heifer International Quilt Auction and Craft Fair: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Auction begins at 10 a.m., items available include quilts, hangings, baby items. Also featured arts and crafts in variety of media, silent auction. $3 for bidding program. Tom: (847) 724-2259 or Beryl: (847) 724-1694.
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.
Lake Zurich Lions Club 19th annual Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spencer Loomis Middle School, 1 Hubbard Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Featuring 150 vendors of unique and creative holiday items, raffle, food sales. Admission $3; children under 12 free. Bake sale, luncheon. www.lzlions.org.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Fair Trade Holiday Market: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Crafts, food, bake sale. Fair Trade goods include woven and beaded articles and assorted giftware from around the world, and coffee, tea hot chocolate and chocolates. Sheryl: (847) 364-4834.
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.
Orphans of the Storm Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 3 and 4: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., on the shelter grounds, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Collection of holiday items for people and pets. Jackie at (847) 602-8508.
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. Matthew Lutheran Church "A Country Christmas" bazaar: Nov. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov. 4: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Natural crafts, religious items, bakery goods, arts and crafts, gently used items, refreshments, lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3. Free admission. (847) 438-7709 or www.stmatts.net.
St. Peter Community Church "Festive Faire" Bazaar: Nov. 3: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. Baked goods, deli table, lunch, quilt raffle, handcrafted items, gifts. (847) 272-2236 or secretary@stpeternorthbrook.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.
Barrington Park District Showcase of Arts & Crafts/Wine Tasting: Nov. 4 showcase of crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; wine tasting: noon-4 p.m., Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Featuring 60 booths of juried, handcrafted mixed media exhibitors, concessions. Free admission and parking. (847) 381-0687 or www.barringtonparkdistrict.org.
Elk Grove High School Parent Foundation's 25th annual Holiday Sampler Arts & Crafts Show: Nov. 4: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in the school's cafeteria, gymnasium and field house, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Featuring 175 crafters in a wide variety of media, home-baked goods, food concessions. Admission is $2 at the door. Benefits post prom activities, scholarship awards and student activities. Leonor: (847) 806-0585 after 5 p.m.
PHD Resale Boutique Christmas Open House: Nov. 4: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 140 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday music, refreshments, holiday crafts and decorations. Benefits PHD, a counseling center for pregnancy help and education. (847) 991-1770.
Sisterhood of Temple Chai Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 4: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Checker Road, west of Arlington Heights Road, Long Grove. Featuring 80 vendors in a variety of media, lunch, entertainment and a special section for young bazaar shoppers to buy or make gifts. (847) 537-1771 or sisterhood@templechai.org.
St. Paul of the Cross Church Apostolate of Women Angels Cupboard Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Nov. 4, 320 S. Washington Ave., Park Ridge. Juried art and craft fair featuring 40 booths, cafe, bake sale, door prizes, raffle. Aileen: (847) 318-0917.
Temple Beth-El Holiday Boutique: Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 3610 W. Dundee Road, Northbrook. Vendors of Judaic art, personalized gifts and stationery, ceramics, children's items, jewelry, clothing, Entertainment Book sale, food. (847) 205-9982.
Women's Club of Inverness "Jingle My Bells" Holiday Fair: Nov. 6: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Shop 45 booths, bake sale, raffle, baskets, luncheon, more. Free admission to the fair; luncheon is $40, reservations required. Kathy: (847) 358-5663.
Ladies Night Out for the Cure: Nov. 9: 6-9 p.m., Blackhawk Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Featuring 18 vendors, crafters and local businesses. Benefits the American Cancer Society. (847) 309-3831.
St. John Lutheran Church Harvest Days Craft Fair: Nov. 9 and 10: 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.
Frisbie Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 10: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 52 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Homemade goods, holiday items, vendors, baked goods, cafe. Melissa (847) 768-6944, ext. 228.
Gavin Central Elementary School's annual Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 10: 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 11: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission is $3; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Lake County Haven 10th annual Holiday Boutique: Nov. 10: noon-4 p.m., 1461 Minard Lane, Green Oaks. Jewelry, purses, belts, spa products, pewterware, kitchen accessories, stationery, clothing, shoes, candles, more. Admission is $15. Benefits Lake County Haven. Sarah: (847) 549-1832.
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.
Rolling Meadows High School Athletic Boosters 29th annual Holiday Craft Boutique: Nov. 10: 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 is $2. Benefits athletic programs. Joanna: (847) 420-4626.
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.
St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly Auxiliary and Little Sisters of the Poor Holiday Bazaar and Raffle: Nov. 10: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Handcrafted items and holiday gifts, homemade hot lunch, bake shop, grand raffle. Free admission. Raffle ticket can be purchased at the bazaar or by calling the Development Office at (847) 358-5700.
St. Mark Lutheran Church Holiday Home Party and Craft Fair: Nov. 10: 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.
Arbor Lakes Holiday Shop-A-Thon: Nov. 11: 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.
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.
Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights Global Market Place: Nov. 11 and Nov. 18: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted fair trade items from more than 30 countries. Free admission. Phyllis: (847) 577-6565.
Ultimate Athletics Vendor Fair: Nov. 11: 1-9 p.m.; Nov. 12: 5-9 p.m., 3093 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst. Variety of home shopping vendors. Benefits sending cheerleaders to Nationals. Free admission. (847) 327-9414.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin Alternative Gift Fair and Winter Farmer's Market: Nov. 11: 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.
Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church Holiday Boutique and Food Festival: Nov. 15: 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: 5-7:30 p.m., carry-out available. Admission is $2; free for children age 12 and younger. (847) 729-2235.
Hanover Township Senior Center "Handmade in Hanover" Holiday Craft Show: Nov. 16 and 17: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Knits, crochet, quilts, fine art pieces, crafts, raffle, goodies, more. Tracey: (630) 483-5673 or tcolagrossi@htonline.info.
Providence Baptist College Christmas Market: Nov. 16: 3:30-8 p.m.; Nov. 17: 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.
Stampin'Up Demonstrators Holiday Craft Show and Stamp Camp: Nov. 16: 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 17: 9 a.m.-noon, St. Hugh's Episcopal Church, Randall Road and Highland Avenue, Elgin. Crafts, raffles, scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamping gift baskets. Free admission to the craft show. Stamp Camp is $20, reservations required. Proceeds buy phone cards for soldiers overseas. Bobbi: (847) 254-2623.
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17: 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.
College of Lake County's Holiday Art Sale: Nov. 17: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Nov. 18: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Nov. 19 and 20: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Handcrafted gifts by local artists. Free admission. (847) 543-2405 crasmussen@clcillinois.edu.
ExtraCare for families living with Alzheimer's 14th annual Craft Fair: Nov. 17: 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: 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.
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 Handicrafts, silent auction, environmentally-friendly products, Habitat for Humanity and Heifer Project International products, refreshments, lunch. (847) 741-5124.
Miracle House Holiday Boutique: Nov. 17: 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: 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 is $2; free for children.
South Elgin High School Parent Booster Foundation's Storm Artisan Expo: Nov. 17: 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. Free admission, plenty of parking. Melanie: (847) 289-3760, ext. 3663.
Congregation Or Shalom Sisterhoods Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 18: 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.
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.
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fair: Nov. 18: 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Nov. 19: 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.
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.
Santa Comes to Hampshire Craft Show: Nov. 23, 4 to 8 p.m., Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State. Crafts, free photos with Santa, entertainment, food and games. (847) 683-4444.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 24: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 25: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 50 Highway 45, Grayslake. Offering 250 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Admission is $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Buffalo Grove Fitness Center's sixth annual Holiday Boutique: Nov. 27: 9 a.m. -1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m., 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Local artisans and regional vendors. Free admission. (847) 353-7500.
Church of the Incarnation United Methodist 29th Creative Hands Boutique: Nov. 29: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov. 30: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 1: 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 is $3. (847) 956-1510.
Friendship Park Conservatory Santa's Workshop Vendor Show: Nov. 29: 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: 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.
Clearbrook Holiday Craft Bazaar: Nov. 30: 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. Free admission, 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: 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.
December
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.
Community Church of Barrington Cookie Walk: Dec. 1: 1-3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Lincoln and Grove avenues, downtown Barrington. Purchase a box for $10 and pick you own homemade cookies. Also includes a Fair Trade exhibition featuring craft items, housewares and jewelry from around the world. (847) 381-1294.
Creekside Elementary's Mall in the Halls: Dec. 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 655 N. Airlite St., Elgin. Variety of exhibitors displaying crafts, products and services, as well as raffle and bake sale. Free. (847) 830-3400.
Federated Church of Wauconda Christmas Bazaar: Dec. 1: 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. Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-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: 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. Free admission, plenty of parking. Debbie: (630) 213-0479.
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: Dec. 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 24560 Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Handmade crafts, photographs, jewelry, bake sale, raffle. Handicapped accessible, free parking. Benefits the youth group.
Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group Holiday Cookie Walk: Dec. 1: 10 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines. Buy an empty basket for $10 and fill it with 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: 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: 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: 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Soup and salad bar: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Char: (847) 854-2304.
St. Lawrence Episcopal Church Women Holiday Bazaar and Sweet Shoppe: Dec. 1 and Dec. 8: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Fireside room, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Handmade craft items, Christmas candy, baked goods, cookbooks, ornaments. Call (847) 362-2110 or visit www.stlawrencechurch.org.
St. Walter Church Fair Trade Bazaar: Dec. 1: 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 2: 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.
St. Joseph Church and School Christmas with Santa Pancake Breakfast and Craft Show: Dec. 2: 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: 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: 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: 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
Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: Dec. 8: 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: 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, call Betty at (815) 385-4243.
Miner School Arts, Crafts and Gifts Show: Dec. 8: 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. Crafters wanted, call (847) 463-8400.
Christ Lutheran Church Cookie Walk and Kid's Craft Fair: Dec. 9: 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. Free admission and parking. Benefits youth programs. (847) 367-5787. Visit www.christlutheranvh.org.
Rosemont Senior Bazaar: Dec. 9: 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 at (847) 823-5939.
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