Start now to make your gift giving easy this season. These holiday bazaars and craft fairs offer one-stop shopping where you can find a perfect and unique gift for all the special people on your list. Happy Gifting!
Nov. 3-6 & 10-13
The Grove Arts & Craft Faire 2016
Glenview: www.glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/the-grove/grove-arts-craft-faire/
Browse through the charming historic homes and buildings of The Grove National Historic Landmark, choosing your gifts from a magnificent selection of American handmade items by more than 50 juried artisans.
Nov. 4 & 5
Wilder Mansion 5th Annual Holiday Market
Elmhurst: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com/holiday-market-wilder-mansion
One of a kind arts, crafts & seasonal gifts!
Nov. 5 & 6
Showcase of Arts & Crafts
Barrington: www.barringtonparkdistrict.org
The free admission will provide a unique fair-going experience during the holiday season, including folk art, photography, stained glass, interactive works, and jewelry.
Nov. 10-13
Weed Ladies Winter Show
Naperville: napersettlement.org/index.aspx?NID=238
The Weed Ladies winter sale features holiday-themed floral arrangements and accessories. Free admission to the sale.
Nov. 11-13
“Christmas at the Mill” Holiday Boutique
Oak Brook: grauemill.org/specialevents.htm
The Mill and the Graue House will be open for a special holiday shopping event to get you in the Christmas spirit! Talented local artists will be selling handcrafted Christmas decorations, unique jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and handwoven and knitted items.
Nov. 17-20
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Villa Park: www.hpifestivals.com
Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted work. Stage entertainment, hourly gift certificate winners, plenty of food & drink, lots of family fun, and free parking!
Nov. 23
Christkindlmarket Mt. Prospect
Mt. Prospect.
Explore the Christkindlmarket in the Community Room, which welcomes an array of local vendors with creative gifts just in time for the holidays.
Thurs. – Sun., Nov. 25 – Dec. 24
Christkindlmarket Naperville
Oak Brook: www.christkindlmarket.com/naperville
The market, located on the village green in the heart of the stunning Oakbrook Center outdoor mall, is the perfect location to celebrate all the joy and tradition of the season, meet the Christkind and feast on fine German foods and drinks while enjoying the wondrous sights and sounds of our fine vendors and entertainers.
Nov. 19 – Dec. 24
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Chicago: www.christkindlmarket.com/en/
Featuring a wide range of vendors from Germany and around the world, the market features an eclectic variety of wares to delight all visitors. Including richly crafted hand-blown ornaments, nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, and beer steins, in addition, the vendors offer toys for all ages, jewelry, clothes, home décor, and wooden handcrafts.
Dec. 3
International Holiday
Kenosha: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
Enjoy an International Market with foods and gifts from around the world, children’s crafts and musical entertainment.
Dec. 3
Gingerbread Junction Holiday Craft Fair
Naperville: www.facebook.com/GingerbreadJunctionHill/
Shop unique gifts in Naperville! Join the fun with more than 60 local crafters offering handmade gifts, winter décor, pottery, jewelry, doll clothes and other items. Raffle prizes, entertainment and face painting. Bake sale and refreshments available, too.
Dec. 3-4
Marengo-Union Holiday Housewalk
Marengo & Union: www.holidayhousewalk.com
Housewalk features 50+ crafters and artists in 15 locations throughout the Marengo and Union area. Displays include a wide variety of unique handcrafted items, decorated antiques, holiday décor and local honey.
Dec. 4
Hanukkah Gift Bazaar
Lombard: congetzchaim.org
Get your holiday shopping off to a great start! Vendors include: Discovery Toys, Usborne Books, The Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-one Gifts, Longaberger, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Tupperware as well as a variety jewelry, glasswork and accessory designers. You’ll also find the widest selection of Judaica in DuPage County.
Dec. 10
Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion
Elmhurst: www.epd.org/news/santas-workshop-wilder-mansion
Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion is a special place for children where they can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for those they love!
Dec. 10 & 11
Hyde Park School of Dance
Chicago: hydeparkdance.org/bazaar
As part of their festive Nutcracker performance weekend, Hyde Park School of Dance is excited to announce its annual Holiday Bazaar! Attendees can meet characters from The Nutcracker, finish holiday shopping with local artisans, purchase holiday treats to eat, and celebrate the season at this festive family event!