Holiday craft fairs underway
Area shows start this weekend and run through early December
The season for holiday craft shows is already upon us.
Starting this weekend with the 30th annual event at Andrew High School in Tinley Park and continuing into December, the season for shopping and gifting and creative inspiration also is a nod to charity, with many of the events benefiting scholarships, food pantries and such.
Ready, set, go!
This weekend
The 30th annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by the Music Parents Association at Victor J. Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St. in Tinley Park, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
The fair is held earlier than usual this year to accommodate the marching band's competition schedule.
The fair features raffles, food concessions and more than 100 vendors. For those larger purchases, assistance to shoppers' vehicles is available.
“Band parents and our students volunteer on both the show days primarily to help out in any way they can,” event coordinator Veena Rao said. “I believe that is one of the features we stand out in. We have heard this from our crafters and vendors over and over.”
Admission is $3, $2 for seniors and free for attendees under 14.
Details at 708-925-6544 or
Nov. 5 and 6
The Mokena Woman's Club's 43rd annual Holli-Daze Arts and Crafts Show with more than 150 vendors will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Field House of Lincoln-Way East High School, 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort.
A food court will be available. Drawings for door prizes will be held every half hour. Admission is $3 for attendees ages 12 and older.
Details at 708-479-9067 or
Nov. 6
Holiday Market with 25 craft and vintage vendors at Warehouse 109, a special events space at 14903 S. Center St., Unit 109, Plainfield, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6.
Details at 815-556-9553 or
Nov. 12
The Frankfort Park District's 23rd annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort.
Vendors include Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and Avon.
Admission is free.
In conjunction with the fair, the park district will offer “Crafty Kids Day” for ages 3 to 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the center. Kids may make crafts, play games and watch movies. The cost is $5 per child and registration is not required.
Details at 815-469-9400 or
In New Lenox, the Holiday Craft Show at St. Jude School, 241 W. Second Ave., will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12.
In addition to 80 vendors, the event will have a kids' make-and-take craft, performance by the St. Jude Music Ministry at 11 a.m. and a fashion show by Flirty on 30 Boutique at 1 p.m.
Admission is $2 for adults and free for attendees under 13.
Details at 815-485-8049 or
Nov. 12 and 13
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School's annual Music Boosters Fall Craft Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at 8015 W. 111th St. in Palos Hills.
Admission is $2.
Details at 708-974-7400 or
Nov. 13
The Worth Park District's Holiday Craft Show will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth.
Admission is free.
Details at 708-448-7080 or
In Stickney, the Holiday Craft Bazaar at St. Pius X Hall, 43rd Street and Oak Park Avenue, will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13.
Raffles, concessions and a bake sale will be offered along with the opportunity to send a greeting card to hospitalized veterans through the American Legion Auxiliary booth.
Details at 708-484-7951 or
Nov. 19 and 20
Sandburg High School's Fall Craft Show hosted by the Athletic Boosters will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at 13300 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park.
Admission is $4 for adults and free for attendees under 14.
Details at 708-671-3100 or
In Lockport, the 46th annual Christmas Crossroads with more than 180 vendors will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lockport East High School, 1333 E. 7th St.
The juried craft fair is hosted by the Lockport Woman's Club and all proceeds go toward scholarships, medical care, food pantries and other local causes.
Admission is $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for students and free for those under 6.
A free shuttle will be provided.
Details at
Dec. 3
Alan B. Shepard High School Athletic Booster Club's annual winter arts and crafts show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.
Details at 708-371-1111 or
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