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Algonquin: Annual Craft Fair $3
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: Harry D. Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hill Dr., Algonquin, IL
Shop from local crafters and small businesses at this annual community craft fair hosted by the Jacobs Music Boosters. Visitors can browse handmade items and unique gifts, enjoy student music performances, and visit food trucks and concessions. The event will also feature a Kids Zone with face painting, games, and more.
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Arlington Heights: Friends of the AHML Fall Book Sale
Date: Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026 (Friday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL
Browse a wide selection of used books and media at this annual sale hosted by the Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Shoppers can discover fiction, nonfiction, children's books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks, and more. Special items may also be available through silent auction and Buy-It-Now tables.
Admission: Free on Saturday and Sunday. Friday evening is Members' Night.
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Arlington Heights: Fair Trade Global Market
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Venue: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL
Shop for unique, ethically made gifts and handcrafted products from around the world at the Fair Trade Global Market. Discover jewelry, home décor, accessories, textiles, and specialty items while supporting fair trade businesses and artisans. The market offers an opportunity to find meaningful holiday gifts while helping promote sustainable and ethical shopping.
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Crystal Lake: 9th Annual Quarry Merry Market $5
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 (3:00 PM – 8:00 PM) & Saturday, November 7, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: The Quarry Cable Park & Grille, 5517 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake, IL
Enjoy the 9th Annual Merry Market, a two-day holiday shopping event featuring more than 45 local vendors offering unique gifts, holiday décor, apparel, and more. Visitors can enjoy a hot cocoa bar, cozy fire pits, festive holiday decorations, light bites, and seasonal treats in a lakeside winter wonderland.
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Elgin: Craft and Bake Sale
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: St. Thomas More Catholic School, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60123
Enjoy a fun day of holiday shopping at this annual craft and bake sale. Browse unique handmade crafts and gifts from vendors, shop for seasonal items, and enjoy delicious homemade baked goods. Bring family and friends for a community shopping event.
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Palatine: Palatine High School Pirate Boosters Fall Craft Fair
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine, IL
Kick off the holiday shopping season at the annual Fall Craft Fair presented by the PHS Pirate Boosters. Browse more than 150 vendors offering holiday gifts, home décor, jewelry, spices, pet treats, and handmade items. Food and snacks will also be available for purchase.
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Park Ridge: Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar $2
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge, IL
Get a head start on holiday shopping at the annual Treasures & Trinkets Holiday Bazaar. Browse handmade holiday crafts, clothing, jewelry, unique gifts, and more while supporting S.T.A.R. (Seniors Together At Recreation).
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Prospect Heights: Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL
Get into the holiday spirit at this festive craft and vendor fair featuring unique gifts, seasonal merchandise, and handmade products. Visitors can also explore a silent auction and the Young Makers Market, where young crafters under 17 can showcase and sell their handmade creations.
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Schaumburg: SEA/SEEO Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Venue: District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL
Shop from local crafters and vendors at the 4th Annual SEA/SEEO Craft & Vendor Fair. The event brings together local small businesses and handmade-product vendors while raising funds for the District 54 Education Foundation.
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Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Schaumburg Township District Library, Central Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL
Meet local fiction and nonfiction authors at this annual literary event. Visitors can discover new books, meet writers of children's, teen, and adult literature, hear live readings, and learn about the inspiration and creative process behind their work.
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Skokie: Flannel Fest $25/$31
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Venue: Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, IL
Celebrate fall at this adults-only evening event! Wear your favorite flannel shirt and enjoy a cozy night featuring campfires, live music, and a sampling of local beers. Participants must be 21 or older.
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Skokie: St. Peter's UCC Holiday Craft Show & Bake Sale
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL
Start your holiday shopping early at this annual craft show featuring more than 40 vendors. Browse handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, holiday baskets, homemade jams, and unique gifts. Visitors can also enjoy homemade baked goods, including cookies, brownies, and bread, as well as raffle baskets.
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Wood Dale: Holiday Market
Date: Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8, 2026 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Holy Ghost Church, 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL
Get a head start on holiday shopping at this two-day Holiday Market hosted by Holy Ghost Church. Browse unique finds, seasonal gifts, and festive merchandise while enjoying a community shopping atmosphere. The event welcomes visitors of all ages.
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