Earth Day and month draw attention to honoring the Earth and protecting all natural environments. An important way to do that is to decrease trash and the Trashy Earth Market offers the perfect chance for that with an artisan market of re-claimed goods on April 27, 2024. Help promote zero-waste … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Month at Trashy Earth Market
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Sauced Night Market
Welcome spring with shopping, food, music and vibes at the first night market of the season, Sauced Night Market, on April 19-20, 2024 at Half Acre Brewery. This roving market supplies over three dozen vendors selling hand-crafted artisan goods and food. With the theme of … [Read more...] about Sauced Night Market
Things To Do In Chicago in May
With spring weather warming up more consistently and the lakefront thawing into lovely aquamarine waves, May is a favorite time to explore Chicago before the large summer tourist crowds arrive. Consider these free or low-cost activities for your Chicago May adventures. Besides the essential … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Chicago in May
Randolph Street Market Festival
One of Chicago's signature spring events is the opening of the Randolph Street Market in the West Loop. Named the largest urban antique market in the country, this year's market opens May 25-26, 2024. Celebrating 21 years, the Randolph Street Market Festival features an intriguing mix … [Read more...] about Randolph Street Market Festival
Andersonville Insidewalk Sale Event
Get ready for spring and stock up on deals for seasonal goodies at a variety of shops and cafes in the Andersonville neighborhood during the Andersonville Insidewalk Sale on March 22-24, 2024. Forget about braving chilly sidewalks and browse inside the eclectic shops that line Clark Street in … [Read more...] about Andersonville Insidewalk Sale Event
Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Hunt for Easter eggs as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds at the free Easter Vintage Eggstravanganza Fest hosted by Windy City Market on March 30-31, 2024, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Celebrate the Easter holiday by browsing through 100 vendors displaying vintage clothes, housewares, … [Read more...] about Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Head to Navy Pier to browse a collection of one-of-a-kind art pieces, accessories, jewelry and more designed by Black creatives in honor of Black History Month at the free Black Makers Market every Saturday in February. Every Saturday in February from noon to 6 pm, Navy Pier's Family Pavilion … [Read more...] about Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley for Ravenswood Events
Hop aboard the Ravenswood Holly Jolly Trolley and roll through the neighborhood for Small Business Saturday holiday shopping and three pop-up markets on November 25, 2023. Feel the spirit of the season as you ride on three different trolleys across the neighborhood from 11 am- 5 pm. Stops … [Read more...] about Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley for Ravenswood Events
Chicago Artisan Market
Start shopping for the holidays and discover the best in Chicago's handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on November 25-26, 2023, in the Ravenswood neighborhood and December 3, 2023, in the West Loop. Shop for one-of-a-kind, fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated … [Read more...] about Chicago Artisan Market
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 17, 2023. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Free Festival del Arte Popular at National Museum of Mexican Art
Start your holiday shopping early by checking out the masterful work of Mexican artisans at the annual Festival del Arte Popular at the National Museum of Mexican Art on October 13-22, 2023. Witness live demonstrations of intricate Mexican folk art and meet artists from all over … [Read more...] about Free Festival del Arte Popular at National Museum of Mexican Art
Chicago Summer Market for Makers
Celebrate the work of independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, fashion, art, design, food and more at the Chicago Summer Market for Makers on July 22-23, 2023, in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Score one-of-a-kind deals and support small businesses at this market, which supplies a … [Read more...] about Chicago Summer Market for Makers