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holiday craft shows
holiday vintage market
Geneva Commons, Commons Dr, Geneva, IL
DATE: December 18, 2021 | 11am - 6pm
DETAILS: Find Vintage Holiday Gifts Galore! Come to the Geneva Commons Holiday Vintage Market and find something unique for everyone on your list. Shop from over 30 vendors, selling the best vintage picks and finds around. Vintage Market will be held in the former restaurant spaces across from the Fireplace.
COST: FREE!
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shop small holiday market
Cafe & Barr, 407 S. Third Street, Unit 150, Geneva, IL
DATE: November 27, 2021 | 9am - 5pm
DETAILS: Cafe & Barr is hosting a Shop Small Holiday event, this event takes place on "Shop Small Saturday" You will find amazing artisans and small business goods including Holiday Cards, Accessories, Apparel, Glassware, Jewelry, Resin art and goods, Candles, and of course some fun drinks from the Cafe. Pop by when you are downtown doing your holiday shopping!
COST: FREE!
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Windy acres farm craft fair + santa visit
Windy Acres Farm, 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL
DATE: December 4 & 5, 2021 | 10am - 4pm
DETAILS: Local Vendors, Handmade Crafts, Food Trucks, Mulled Wine and Open Bar, Hot Chocolate Bar, Hot Cider, S’Mores Kits on the open fire, Wreaths, Roping, Door Swags, Holiday Greenery Arrangements, Hot Churros, Freshly Baked Fruit Pies, Windy Acres Holiday Train Ride Express, Petting Zoo Pets, photo opportunities, fun for the whole family, … and a visit with Santa Claus!
COST: Free entry to the craft fair. Entry donations will be accepted. 100% of donated proceeds go to Foster Organizations in the local area: SecondBridge.org and Guardian Angel Community Services gacsprograms.org.
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winterfest art market
Water Street Studios (160 S. Water Street) and Boardwalk Shops (114 E. Wilson Street), Batavia
DATE: December 10, 2021 from 6 - 9pm | December 11, 2021 from 10am - 5pm, | December 12, 2021 from 10am - 2pm
DETAILS: A three-day art and fine craft sale in collaboration with Water Street Studios, Artisan Collective Batavia, and Batavia MainStreet. Join us for the ultimate winter celebration and shopping experience: Fine art. Unique crafts & curated goods. Delicious food & beverages. Full details of participating artists and artisans and food/drink offerings to come! Mark your calendars now, you don't want to miss this!
COST: FREE!
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Holiday artisan market at Fine Line studios
Fine Line Creative Arts Center | 37W570 Bolcum Rd, St. Charles, IL
DATES: December 2, 2021 | 6pm - 9pm, December 3, 4, 6, 7 | 10am - 6pm, and December 5 | 10am - 2pm
DETAILS: The annual Artisan Gift Sale, is one of the major events for Fine Line Creative Arts Center. Fine Line is home to a diverse community of highly skilled artists, which is reflected in the full range of items at this sale. Here you will find many one-of-kind items you will not see anywhere else, as well as the more traditional items such as handwoven scarves, pottery, jewelry and seasonal decorations. This is a great place to shop for gifts and support local artists and Fine Line.
COST: FREE ENTRY!
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christmas on the fox Arts & Crafts Show
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL
DATE: November 27-28, 2021 | 10am - 4pm
DETAILS: This show will be held in Robinson Hall at the Kane county Fairgrounds. Robinson Hall is the building that can be seen from Randall Road. We are looking forward to creating warm country Christmas vignettes with our live trees and, of course, our sleigh - as well as filling the building with the best arts and crafts! Lighted trees, Christmas music and an antique sleigh help create holiday ambiance. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. Christmas floral and candies abound. A wide variety of jewelry, unique photography, paper crafts, a wide variety of wearing apparel and accessories will also be featured. Whimsical folk art with holiday themes, homemade soup and dip mixes, handmade soap, wood signs and knitting are just some of the items that would make great Christmas presents.
COST: FREE!
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The rustic fox holiday market
The Rustic Fox Furniture & Decor, 1790 Towne Center Dr, North Aurora, IL
DATE: November 13, 2021 | 10am - 6pm
DETAILS: Join us for our second annual HOLIDAY MARKET! Over 150 vendors offering the best in HOLIDAY decor, one of a kind gifts, clothing, accessories, kids & baby, artists, makers, jewelry, vintage, and SO MUCH MORE! Dapper Brews will be on site serving up their coffee and other beverage selections! Santiago’s Taco Truck will be there serving up authentic Mexican food!!
COST: FREE!
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marmion christmas craft show
Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL
DATE: November 27, 2021 from 9am - 4pm | November 28, 2021 from 10am - 2pm
DETAILS: This year’s show will feature over 200 crafters and vendors in a 48,000+ square foot shopping area. Make a day of it - enjoy lunch prepared by Belgio’s Catering and get your freshly baked pie sold by the Flannigan Rifles Drill Team. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older with plenty of FREE parking. A Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar will be available on Sunday only for those 21 and older.
COST: $5 for ages 12+
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Misteltoe Market at Cantigny
Cantigny Park, 1 S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
DATE: November 19, 2021 | 1pm - 7pm
DETAILS: Shop the cheery displays of local crafters and artists offering one-of-a-kind items for holiday gift giving. The marketplace coincides with Cantigny’s festive Shades of Crimson poinsettia sale and display at the park’s greenhouse. The First Division Museum will remain open until 7pm for this event.
COST: FREE with parking ($5 for parking)
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kris kringle market at obscurity
Obscurity Brewing Beer Garden, 113 W. North St. Elburn, IL
DATE: November 26 - 28, December 3 - 5, 10 - 12, 17 - 19, 2021
DETAILS: Visit a variety of local vendors while enjoying live music, coffee & cocoa, beer & cocktails, delicious eats, and holiday movies, kid and adult activities in the beer garden! Christmas trees will be for sale. Visit Santa at select times. See website for more details!
COST: FREE!
elburn
artisan christmas market
Shady Hill Gardens, 42W075 IL-38, Elburn, IL
DATE: November 20 - 21, 2021 | 9am - 4pm Saturday, and 11am - 4pm Sunday
DETAILS: See an assortment of artists and makers set up in the greenhouses of SHADY HILL among the home grown poinsettias. Do some holiday shopping and find some truly one of a kind pieces from these talented artisans.
COST: FREE!
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3:11 project holiday market
Mike & Denise's Pizzeria & Pub, 728 Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville, IL
DATE: November 13, 2021 | 12pm - 7pm
DETAILS: Mike & Denise's Pizzeria & Pub is proudly partnering with the 3:11 Project for this event and a portion of the proceeds will go towards helping local families in need.
COST: FREE
yorkville
frost on the fox holiday experience
Kendall County Fair Association, 10826 IL-71, Yorkville, I
DATE: November 14, 2021 | 11am - 3pm
DETAILS: Join us for a Moms4Moms Vendor Events Collaborative Holiday Event co-hosted with Spots On The FOX! Shop local, small businesses, while enjoying the holiday sounds of Pianist Raluca Bojor - Musician. Sip on your choice of hot beverage and shop handmade goods, crafts and artisan items, made by local crafters. Be one of the first 50 to arrive for your chance at a swag bag filled with vendor goodies too! Check out live demonstrations, a visit with Santa and more! As always, 100% of our Silent Auction proceeds will go to a local charity or organization in need. The beneficiary for this event will be the Kiwanis Club of the Greater Fox Valley Area. Be sure to visit their booth to learn more on how to get involved as well
COST: FREE
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flight deck the halls
Flight Deck Bar & Grill | 1207 W Gurler Road, Rochelle, IL
DATE: December 5, 2021 | 9am - 2pm
DETAILS: Fun for EVERYONE! Christmas holiday meals and drinks at Flight Deck Holiday shopping with crafts, treats, and activities for the kids Gift Wrapping Station Dance performances Holiday spirits and hot chocolates Holiday music echoing the halls and... FREE PHOTOS with SANTA from 11am to 2pm with Lifeworks Photography Studio!
COST: FREE
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