2007 Chicagoland and Surrounding Area,
Holiday Craft/Bazaar/Bake Sales List
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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.
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.
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.
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.
First United Methodist Church Holly-Day Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, bake sale, hot lunch, Christmas Again room. Handicapped accessible. Admission $2; seniors $1. Amy (847) 392-0903.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Fair Trade Holiday Market: Nov. 3 from 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
United Methodist Church of Antioch Holiday Gift Fair: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 4 from noon-3 p.m., 848 Main St., Antioch. Gift items, Appalachian crafts, fair trade items, Christian books for adults and children. (847) 395-1259.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Create a Holiday Craft, Naturally
Crabtree Nature Center
Sunday, November 04, 2007
1:30 p.m.
Families Make your own ornaments,wreaths and other decorations using natural material.
3 Stover Rd., Barrington
(847) 381-6592
Bartlett Woman’s Club 25th annual Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Fair: Nov. 3 from 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 $1. (630) 289-6533.
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
Handmade in Hanover, Holiday Craft Show/Sale
Friday, November 16, 2007 thru Saturday, November 17, 2007
9 AM -4 PM
Handmade scarves, quilts, blankets, candles, ornaments, wearable art, and more, by our local artisians. “Homemade in Hanover Cookbook” will be available for purchase.
Location: Hanover Township Senior Center
240 S. IL Route 59 Bartlett, IL
(630) 483-5600
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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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. (217) 854-6663 http://www.CarlinvilleChristmasMarket.com
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.
Glenbard North High School Athletic Boosters Holiday Hodge Podge Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Featuring 85 crafters and party vendors, hands-on demos, chair massages, lunch, cookies with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hands on demos include making beaded jewelry, and learning to crochet. Cookies and juice with Santa from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Home made crafters and assortment of party vendors on hand. Free supervised children’s activity room. Special performance by the McNulty Irish dancers at 1:00pm. Massage therapist giving 10 minute massages throughout the day. Bake sale, raffles, door prizes and concessions, free child-care. Admission $3.
Kuhn and Lies roads Carol Stream,
990 N. Kuhn Road-Cafeteria
(630) 681-3378.
http://www.gbnboosters.org/
Cary United Methodist Church Cookie Walk: Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 500 N. First St., Cary. (847) 639-7627.
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
Martin Luther Church
Holiday Fair
November 10
6850 W. Addison St., Chicago
773-777-8821
12th Annual Christkindlmarket
Chicago
Christkindlmarket hours are:
Thanksgiving Day, November 22 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 23 to December 23
Mondays – Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
December 24 – 11 am to 4 pm – only
Experience a traditional German Christmas at the 12th Annual Christkindlmarket, inspired by the famous Nuremberg Christmas market dating back to 1545. Just as it has in the past, this outdoor market offers exquisite handmade gifts, unique ornaments, rare European fabrics and textiles and the opportunity to devour German delicacies like brats, goulash, potato pancakes, cookies and Gluhwein (a warm spiced wine). Admission is free.
http://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale
Sunday, December 02, 2007
9am – 3 p.m.
Families
Cost: $8, $4 kids for breakfast. Other events are free.
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Avenue
Chicago, IL
(773) 282-7035
On the Web: http://www.irishamhc.com
9th Annual Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Saturday, December 08, 2007 thru Sunday, December 09, 2007
11 AM to 5 PM
Sponsored by Remember to come check out our unique gifts at the 9th Annual Bucktown Holiday ArtShow The ArtShow opens at 11 AM and lasts until 5. Tickets are $2 at the door.
at the Holstein Park Fieldhouse
2200 N. Oakley Ave.
Location: Holstein Park Fieldhouse
2200 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 772-6009
Fax: (773) 772-3210
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
Holiday Inn Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 800 S Route 31, Crystal Lake. Featuring 125 booths of unique and creative handcrafted items. Admission $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.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.
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.
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Holy Cross Women’s Club “Christmas Remembered 2007″ 34th annual Craft and Gift Fair: Ladies night benefit Nov. 2 from 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Cross Pastoral Center, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield. Suzanne at (847) 945-5994, or Cindy at (847) 374-1340. E-mail g.gherardini@comcast.net or tobinfam95@comcast.net
Friendship Park Conservatory Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Featuring 25 exhibitors in a variety of media, atrium and gardens open. Admission free. (847) 298-3500.
Miracle House Holiday Boutique: Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Variety of crafters and vendors along with an animal communicator (bring a photo of your pet).
Christ Church,
Henry and Cora streets, 1492 Henry Avenue Des Plaines.
(847) 803-2901
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.
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.
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
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School 22nd annual “Doorway to the Holidays” Craft Show: Nov. 3 from 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.
Highland Christian Academy 16th annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3 from 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.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church Shawl Ministry “Tea and Treasures” sale: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 36W957 Highland Ave., Elgin. Hand-knotted children’s items and other handmade gifts, bake sale. (847) 695-7695.
St. Thomas More School’s annual “Holiday in the Halls” Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3 from 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.
Silent Auction : Nov 4
You’re invited to join in the excitement at FCC as you place bids on baked goods, crafts, gifts, and more. Proceeds provide holiday food baskets for area families in need.
Venue: First Christian Church
Address: 1125 Summit Street (Route 58)
For More Information:
Phone: 847-742-4340
Email: churchoffice@ourlord.com
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.
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.
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.
Red Bird Mission Craft Fair :
Nov 18 -Nov 19
Kentucky Artisans will have crafts and hand made goods available as part of a sustainable economic program through UMC Global Ministries. Products will be available 9am-3pm Sun. and 9-11am Monday. Excellent Christmas Gifts!
For More Information:
Phone: 847-931-5400
Venue: Epworth UMC Elgin
Address: 37w040 Highland Ave
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.
Elk Grove High School Parent Foundation’s 25th annual Holiday Sampler Arts & Crafts Show: Nov. 4 from 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 $2 at the door. Benefits post prom activities, scholarship awards and student activities. Leonor (847) 806-0585 after 5 p.m.
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.
Annual Holiday Faire
Nov 3-4, 2007
Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation & RGL Marketing for the Arts Annual Holiday Faire – Marketplace of fine arts, crafts & seasonal gifts at York High School Adults $5, Students $5
Info: (630) 617-2328.
http://www.elmhurst.org/
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.
The Evanston Art Center’s 2007 Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
Friday, November 30, 2007 thru Sunday, December 16, 2007
The Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Rd
Evanston, IL
(847) 475-5300
http://www.evanstonartcenter.org/expo.htm
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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.
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.
St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women Craft Show: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1555 N. Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. Includes bake sale, face painting, photos with Santa, white elephant, lunch. Admission $1 for adults; free for children under age 12. (630) 469-6300.
Grove National Historic Landmark Craft Fair: Nov. 1 and 2: 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.
Heifer International Quilt Auction and Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 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.
A Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 01, 2007
9am – 3pm
Come do your Christmas shopping with us! There will be unique gift ideas-pottery, jewelry, Quillows, baked goods and more. CRAFTERS NEEDED! To sign up or for more info, call Rev Tam’may Coleman at
In The Upper Room Ministries MBC
760 W Holbrook Rd Glenwood, IL
Phone: (708) 709-0728
Fax: (708) 709-2934
http://www.iturm.com
Grandwood Park Preschool fifth annual Craft Show and Business Expo: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grandwood Park Community Center, 36630 Hutchins Road, Gurnee. Crafters and small business vendors. Pam at (847) 356-6512 or grandwoodparkps@comcast.net
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s A Country Christmas” bazaar: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 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 served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Admission free. (847) 438-7709 or www.stmatts.net
St. James School Fall Craft Show
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Families. Event includes juried crafters, bake sale, raffle, book fair and food concessions.
Cost: $1, kids under 12 free
140 North Avenue, Highwood
(847) 433-9455
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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
Bethany United Methodist Women Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 400 N. Walnut, Itasca. Variety of vendors, bake sale, lunch plate available, Santa visits from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3. (847) 806-1655.
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Women’s Club of Inverness “Jingle My Bells” Holiday Fair: Nov. 6 from 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 cost is $40, reservations required. Kathy (847) 358-5663.
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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 http://www.woodlandacademy.org
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
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
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Senior Synaxis Fall into Christmas Bazaar: Nov. 2 and 3 from 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.
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
First United Methodist Church of Lombard 28th annual Holiday Craft Show: Nov. 3, Main and Maple streets, Lombard. Handmade arts and crafts. Alice (630) 930-7696 or Gene (630) 627-1668.
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 décor, bake sale, raffle, lunch. Benefits the retirement home’s social committee. (630) 691-4007.
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.
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Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 2 from 3-8 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, corner of Hawley and Prairie, Mundelein. Handcrafted fall and Christmas items, Christmas decorations, gift baskets, homemade candy and baked goods, barbecue beef meal. (847) 566-4000.
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.
Morris Craft Show
Dec 1, 2007
An annual event that displays a large array of handmade gifts and crafts.
1000 Union St., Morris, 60450
Phone: (815) 941-5359
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Community United Methodist Church 17th annual Harvest of the Hands Arts and Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 20 N. Center St., Naperville. Featuring 30 crafters, bake sale, musical entertainment by the children’s choir. Toni (630) 369-9693.
Grace United Methodist Church United Methodist Women Mistletoe Marketplace: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Crafts, home baked goods, silent auction before 11 a.m., quilt drawing at noon, brunch available, homemade cinnamon rolls. Benefits mission projects. Admission free. (630) 355-1748.
Tabor Hills Crafty Ladies Craft Sale: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Semerad Pavilion at Tabor Hills, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Home and holiday items, book and bake sale, party vendors, homemade fudge, raffle. (630) 778-6677, ext. 1295 or 1296.
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.
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.
Holiday Bouquets
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: Kids 3-12
Cost: $48, $32 resident
Naperville Park District, 305 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville
Phone: (630) 848-5000
On the Web: http://www.napervilleparks.org
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.
St. Peter Community Church “Festive Faire” Bazaar: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. Baked goods, deli table, lunch. (847) 272-2236 or secretary@stpeternorthbrook.org
Temple Beth-El Holiday Boutique: Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 3610 W. Dundee Road, Northbrook. Vendors of Judaic art, personalized gifts and stationary, ceramics, children’s items, jewelry, clothing, Entertainment Book sale, food. (847) 205-9982.
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.
Polish American Cultural Club Christmas Bazaar: Nov. 10, VFW Hall No. 6869, 2622 Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside. Elizabeth (708) 442-6244.
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Christkindlmarket Oakbrook
Oct 26 – Nov 11
Following an over 500-year old German tradition, Oakbrook Center hosts Christkindlmarket. Germany traditional huts will feature artisans from Germany to sell Christmas items including hand-carved nutcrackers, glass-blown ornaments, cuckoo-clocks, beer steins, European chocolates, toys, jewelry, lace table linens and a wide variety of holiday ornaments. Indulge in delicacies including potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, stolen, strudel, pretzels and more.
Oakbrook Shopping Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 60523
Phone: (630) 573-0700
http://www.oakbrookcenter.com/html/EventDetail.asp?ecd=127637
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
Wreaths, Garlands & Centerpieces
Green View Nursery
November 17, 2007 , 10:00am
Holiday Decorating Seminar. Please call to reserve seating. Green View Nursery 1501 Ogden Avenue West, Oswego, IL 630-898-0200
www.greenview.com
Elegant & Simple Holiday Ideas for Festive Gatherings
Green View Nursery
December 8, 2007 , 10:00am
Holiday Decorating Seminar. Please call to reserve seating. Green View Nursery 1501 Ogden Avenue West, Oswego, IL 630-898-0200
www.greenview.com
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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.
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. http:// www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
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.
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.
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.
St. Paul of the Cross Church Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Nov. 4,
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Juried art and craft fair.
320 S. Washington Ave., Park Ridge.
Aileen at (847) 318-0917
(847) 825- 7605.
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Orphans of the Storm Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 3 and 4 from 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.
Victorian Holiday at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
Dec 1 & 2, Dec 8 & 9
See the historic 1865 Tinker Swiss Cottage lavishly decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Enjoy hot cider, homemade cookies tours of the Cottage, kids crafts, and musical entertainment.
411 Kent St., Rockford, 61102
(815) 964-2424
info@tinkercottage.com
http://www.tinkercottage.com
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
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. 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.
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.
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Our Saviour’s United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 3 from 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.
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.
St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. All-day raffles, bake sale, refreshments. Judy (847) 891-1255 or e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org
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.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 08, 2007
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Families
Cost: $2, additional charge for some crafts.
School District 54 Nature Center
320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg
(847) 357-6338
On the Web: http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us/schools/naturecenter
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
Swing Set Preschool Holiday Market Sale: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fellow Hall of the Congregation Church of St. Charles, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Holiday gifts and decor, door prizes. Free admission. Judith (630) 945-3005.
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.
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
Fox Meadow PTO 5th annual Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fox Meadow School, 1275 Jenna Drive, South Elgin. Featuring 40 crafters/vendors, bake sale, raffles, concessions. Free admission. Paula (847) 489-5241.
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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.
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.
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. http://www.christlutheranvh.org
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Agape Children’s Center Jolly Holly Craft/Vendor Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bower Elementary School, 4S241 River Road, Warrenville. Crafters, food, bake sale. Benefits the center’s preschool children.
Warrenville Historical Society Museum Guild 23rd annual Christmas Fest: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Tavern, 3S540 S. 2nd St., Warrenville. Handcrafted items, holiday gifts, seasonal decorations, historical crafts, home baked goods, rummage sale, raffle, complementary refreshments. Benefits the Warrenville Historical Museum. Connie (630) 393-3334.
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.
Divine Infant School: “Aisle of Gifts,”
Nov. 17
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
1601 Newcastle, Westchester, (708) 865-8071.
Faith Community Church Bazaar: Nov. 2 and 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 910 Main St., West Chicago. Handcrafted gifts and household items, holiday decorations, attic treasures, bake sale, coffee shop. Benefits mission work. (630) 231-8230.
West Chicago United Methodist and Congregational Women Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Handmade gifts and home decor, bake sale, fair trade items from Latin American, white elephant. Hot roast beef sandwich luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bazaar admission free; luncheon is $7 for adults; $3 for children age 10 and younger. For luncheon tickets, call Roberta (630) 653-1692.
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.
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.
International Gift Sale
Wednesday, Nov 14, 4 – 8 PM
Thursday & Friday, Nov 15 & 16, 10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, Nov 17, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Enjoy a freshly baked roll and fairly traded coffee as you browse three floors, including hundreds of unique gifts handmade in thirty countries. You’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list, and best of all, your purchase will benefit third world artisans who make the items available at this event.
Address: 401 N. Scott St
For More Information:Phone: 630-790-1166
Email: Sharon.Coolidge@wheaton.edu
http://www.TenThousandVillages.com
Festival of Lights
Saturday, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 & 8
10am – 2pm
Thousands of twinkling lights and illuminated animal figures transform Cosley Zoo into a magical winter wonderland. Includes Christmas Tree, Wreath and gift sales. Santas Craft Corner takes place on where you can enjoy holiday crafts, a visit with santa, holiday music and refreshments.
1356 Gary Ave., Wheaton
(630) 665-5534
http://cosleyzoo.org
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.
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
Nature Crafts for Christmas
Saturday, December 08, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Families,
Cost: $12, $8 resident
Wheaton Park District-Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
Corner of Harrison and Pierce avenues
Wheaton
(630) 871-2810
On the Web: http://www.lincolnmarsh.org
Chevy Chase Country Club Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Featuring 125 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Home for the Holidays Winter Carnival
Dec 1, 2007
Families welcome to attend the annual “Home for the Holidays Winter Carnival,”. This event is sponsored by the Willowbrook-Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The day features a pancake breakfast served by local Kiwanis Club members, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games and activities for children, seasonal and business booths and crafts, entertainment and children’s karaoke.
7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook,
(630) 654-0909
http://www.wbbrchamber.org
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