Holiday Craft Shows
Aurora
Holiday Artisan Craft Fair
LOCATION: Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
DATES: December 16, 9am - 1pm
DETAILS: The Naperville Junior Woman's Club is excited to host our first Holiday Artisan Fair this December 16th. There will be over 40 vendors to shop from and help you find the perfect gift for those special people on your holiday list. There will be crafts, gifts, jewelry, and raffles throughout the event.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the NJWC scholarship fund and CASA of DuPage County.
Visit the link below for more information.
FEE: $3 entry fee which includes 1 raffle ticket and 12 & under are FREE
Plainfield
Holiday Treasures Craft & Vendor Show
LOCATION: Community Christian Church Plainfield, 24035 W. Riverwalk Court, Plainfield
DATES: November 10, 10am - 4pm
DETAILS:
Join #TouchedByAMoment and 150+ other crafters & vendors at another amazing event hosted by "Events by Stacy K" that benefits the community! Come out and shop unique gifts for the holiday season with something for everyone!! FREE face painting and FREE pictures with Santa
All admission fees benefit the Community Cares Program at Christian Community Church
FEE: Doesn't say on website
North Aurora
The Rustic Fox Holiday Market
LOCATION: The Rustic Fox Furniture & Decor, 1790 Towne Center Dr, North Aurora
DATES: November 3 - 5t 10am - 6pm
DETAILS: Over 150 vendors INSIDE & OUTSIDE offering the best in HOLIDAY decor, one of a kind gifts, clothing, accessories, kids & baby, artists, makers, jewelry, vintage, and SO MUCH MORE! Food Trucks will be on site to feed you when you get hungry! Live music will be playing while you shop the outdoor vendors and eat some delicious food! Come inside to hear more holiday music and shop over 120 vendors.
FEE: FREE!
Batavia
Winterfest Art Market
LOCATION: Water Street Studios (160 S. Water Street) and Boardwalk Shops (114 E. Wilson Street), Batavia
DATE: November 10, 6pm - 9pm; November 11, 10am - 5pm, November 12, 10am - 2pm
DETAILS: Join us for a unique shopping experience featuring artisan crafts, fine art, food, beverages, makers workshops, and live entertainment hosted by Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios.
Curated ARTISANS will be selling handmade, vintage, and repurposed goods alongside ARTISTS selling original works of art, prints, and gifts throughout the stunning space of Water Street Studios and The Dock (150 First Street).
FEE: FREE!
St. Charles
Holiday Artisan Market at Fine Line Studios
LOCATION: Fine Line Creative Arts Center , 37W570 Bolcum Rd, St. Charles
DATES: November 30, 6 - 9pm, December 1, 2, 4 & 5, 10 a m - 6pm, Deember 3, 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.
FEE: FREE!
St. Charles
Christmas on the Fox Arts & Crafts Show
LOCATION: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles
DATES: November 18 - 19, 10am - 4pm
DETAILS: This show will be held in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane county Fairgrounds. 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. There will be Holiday greens for sale from Heinz Brothers Greenhouse.
FEE: FREE!
Elburn
The Artisan Craft & Food Fair
LOCATION: Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Rd #9415, Elburn
DATES: November 11, 9 am - 3 pm, November 12, 11 am - 3 pm
DETAILS: The Artisan Craft & Food Fair at Heritage Prairie Farm is a curated event filled with local artisans. This event is truly a local market for great holiday shopping. We feature Chicagoland vendors that handmake their goods, from mittens and jams, to art, jewelry, soaps, and so much more.
FEE: FREE!
North Aurora
The Rustic Fox Kris Kringle Holiday Market
LOCATION: The Rustic Fox Furniture & Decor, 1790 Towne Center Dr, North Aurora
DATES: December 1 -3, 10am - 6pm
DETAILS: Join us for our First Annual Chris Kringle Holiday Market! We will have our parking lot filled with amazing shopping and activities! Over 200 vendors. Santa will be there for photos from 12pm-4pm both days! Enjoy live holiday music outside, Food Trucks & Tents, Face Painting for the kids and more!
FEE: FREE
Aurora
Marmion Christmas Craft Show
LOCATION: Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora
DATES: November 25, 9am - 4pm and November 26, 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.
A Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar will be available on Sunday only for those 21 and older.
FEE: $5 for ages 12+
Wheaton
Firefly Market Holiday Edition
LOCATION: DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton
DATES: November 11, 10am 4pm, November 12, 10am - 3pm
DETAILS: Get your holiday shopping started at the Firefly Market! Enjoy shopping from 100+ handcrafted vendors! Music will be flowing through the heated indoor Firefly Market as shoppers look for one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade jewelry, home decor, handcrafted pottery, soy candles, holiday items, farmhouse finds, delicious food, warm and cold drinks, beautiful body care, bath bombs, pillows, leather goods, wooden artisan goods, mobile boutiques and so much more!
FEE: $6 ($5 advanced purchase)
Aurora
Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park
LOCATION: 360 N. Broadway, Aurora
DATES: November 17 - December 24
Thursdays: 11am – 7pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 11am – 9pm
Sundays: 11am – 6pm
Special Hours:
Monday (Dec. 18) – Wednesday (Dec. 20): 11am – 7pm
Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) & Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 11am – 4pm
DETAILS: The Christkindlmarket Chicago is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events & intercultural activities.
FEE: FREE
Naperville
Holly Jolly Days at Naper Settlement
LOCATION: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville
DATES: December 8, 3 - 8pm, December 9, 12 - 8pm, December 15, 3 - 8pm, December 16, 12 - 8pm
DETAILS: Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the museum’s one-room Schoolhouse. End your visit with a special family photo at our Victorian Christmas photo stop at Pine Craig Mansion. Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must be accompanying a child.
FEE: $5 per person, children under 4 are FREE
Naperville
Weed Ladies Winter Sale
LOCATION: Naper Settlement's Daniels House, 523 S. Webster, Naperville
DATES: November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 10am - 3:30pm
DETAILS:
The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society.
The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society volunteer group. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society.
Admission to the sale is free. Please enter the Pre-Emption House Visitor Center and inform the Guest Services Team that you are attending the sale.
FEE: FREE
Aurora
Holiday Craft Show Fox Valley Mall
LOCATION: Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora
DATES: December 2 - 3, 10am - 6pm
DETAILS: Holiday craft show at the Fox Valley mall December 2-3 during mall hours each day. We will have 20-30 local crafters, handmade items, and special holiday gifts to chose from. Bring out those holiday lists and find those special and unique gifts.
FEE: FREE
Geneva
Geneva Women's Club Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Market
LOCATION: Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva
DATES: November 12, 9am - 4pm
DETAILS: Come check out the crafts and art. Proceeds support the local charities in the Fox Valley and Geneva District 304
FEE: $5 per person, Kids are FREE