The iconic Renegade Craft Fair celebrates 20 years with a spring market featuring over 225 artists, designers and creatives on May 20-21, 2023, in the Andersonville neighborhood. Support local and national small businesses with a visit to the fair, which … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago
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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
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 18, 2022. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Sauced Night Market
Start your holiday shopping early or just come for the food, music and vibes at Sauced Night Market, on November 4-5, 2022. This roving market supplies over three dozen vendors selling hand-crafted artisan goods and food. Sip on drinks, nibble on food and watch artists … [Read more...] about Sauced Night Market
No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the No Ticks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods and free candy and games on October 29, 2022. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Ainslie Arts Plaza into a colorful space to browse fall food items, … [Read more...] about No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up
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 14-23, 2022. 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 Artisan Market
Discover the best in Chicago's handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on October 16, 2022, in the West Loop and on November 26-27, 2022 in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Shop for one-of-a-kind, fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated specialty marketplace. The Chicago … [Read more...] about Chicago Artisan 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
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