Kick off your holiday shopping experience and discover the best in Chicago's handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on December 14, 2025, in the West Loop. Shop for one-of-a-kind fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated specialty marketplace. This flagship holiday market … [Read more...] about Chicago Artisan Market
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Handmade Market at Empty Bottle
Head to a classic Chicago tradition to supply your shopping for the holidays and beyond at Handmade Market at the Empty Bottle. This month's market opens on December 14, 2024, but the market returns on the second Saturday of the month through April 2025. Handmade Market connects the makers of … [Read more...] about Handmade Market at Empty Bottle
Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art
Add the colors and traditions of Mexico to your holiday shopping with a visit to the Mercado Navideno at the National Museum of Mexican Art on November 29-December 1, 2024. Explore hand-crafted gifts from Mexico including ornaments, nativity scenes, art, jewelry, apparel and toys. You won't have … [Read more...] about Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art
Target Circle Week Returns With Deep Discounts
Photo: Target Take aim for big savings for one week, Target shoppers! Circle back and head to Target this fall for the return of the store’s popular Target Circle Week — from Oct. 6 to 12, 2024. Find lots of deals on … [Read more...] about Target Circle Week Returns With Deep Discounts
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
Spring Fling Artisan Market
Celebrate the fresh energy of the season with a visit to the Spring Fling Artisan Market at Third Space community center on May 20, 2023. This Lakeview neighborhood market will offer a curated mix of over 20 local creative vendors. Located in the Third Space community hub, the market … [Read more...] about Spring Fling Artisan Market
Ravenswood Mother’s Day Gift Market
Your Mother's Day gift shopping just got an exciting dose of creativity thanks to the Ravenswood Mother's Day Gift Market on May 10, 2023, from 4-8 pm. Wander through the open-air market of artisan gifts and hand-crafted goods including flower baskets, artwork, jewelry, beauty … [Read more...] about Ravenswood Mother’s Day Gift Market
Chicago Food Stop Pop Up
Chicago is a city that's synonymous with great food, from deep-dish pizza to jibarito sandwiches, this is truly a foodie paradise. Now food fans have the chance to explore the city's newest food products as well as learn about Chicago's food history at the Chicago Food Stop pop-up. With a premium … [Read more...] about Chicago Food Stop Pop Up
Logan Square Makers Market & Bar Hop
The beloved past-times of shopping and bar crawling combine into one fun-filled event for the Logans Square Makers Market & Bar Hop on March 12, 2023, in the trendy northwest side community. Browse through hand-crafted goods like jewelry, art, candles and beauty products from 45 artisans … [Read more...] about Logan Square Makers Market & Bar Hop
Winter Bryn Market
Stock up on handmade beauty goods, art, apparel and more at the Winter Bryn Mawrket in the Edgewater neighborhood. This creative pop-up market will open every weekend through February 12, 2023. Visit the Winter Bryn Mawrket to shop artisan products, view art installations, and participate … [Read more...] about Winter Bryn Market
Free Vintage Market at The Lake House
Explore local vintage vendors and artisans at the Lake House Vintage Market, a special Summer pop-up experience at Fairmont Chicago. Celebrate late Summer evenings with shopping and lovely views of Millennium Park on August 10 and September 14, 2022. Browse through vintage home decor, … [Read more...] about Free Vintage Market at The Lake House
Whole Foods Mother’s Day $9.99 Tulips
Whole Foods is offering a Mother's Day deal with $9.99 tulips for Amazon Prime members through May 10, 2022. The store will have 15-stem, one-color tulip bunches for a Sourced for Good program benefit. Scoop up the deal in-store or through delivery on Amazon Prime while supplies last. Whole Foods … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Mother’s Day $9.99 Tulips



















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