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Craft Fairs in Chicago, IL 2026

Browse 50 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets in Chicago, Illinois. Average booth fee: $316.

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47 Christmas & holiday craft fairs in Chicago
Holiday markets and bazaars for the 2026 season, by month
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Upcoming Craft Fairs in Chicago

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๐Ÿ“… Nov 11, 2026

Audacity: Sunshine Enterprises' Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Bridgeport Art Center

Eat, Shop, and Support at this shopping experience with 40+ Sunshine Enterprise alumni vendors and complimentary food and beverage.

๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Victoria's Craft Boutique

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Norwood Park Historical Society

This Illinois Craft Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $2. This event will also include join us for lunch or dinner after you shop in the oldest house in chicago.

โญ Juried
๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

Holiday Artisan Showcase & Winter Social

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Event Space on Thirty Third

Shop handmade holiday treasures, meet local artisans, and enjoy a cozy winter get-together in person!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

4th Annual Autumn Vintage & Artisan Fest in Ravenswood

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Artifact Events

Presented by Windy City Market - 100+ Vintage, Artisan, Food Vendors + Full Bar on-site

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Randolph Street Market - November

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Plumbers Hall

This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $25.

โญ Juried
๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026๐Ÿ” Recurring

North Branch Winter Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Edgebrook Metra Parking Lot

The North Branch Winter Market is held at the Edgebrook Metra Parking Lot and features local artisans, growers, producers, bakers, food vendors, and beverage vendors. The market also provides free spots for non-profit organizations from the community.

๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 5700 N Lincoln Ave

Celebrate Japanese culture at JASCโ€™s annual festival with live performances, food, shopping, and fun for the whole family!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

Handmade Market Chicago

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Empty Bottle

Join us THIS Fall!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

CPG Publishers Fair

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

All are welcome to our 8th annual event so bring your friends and take home some original work from one of the 40+ printmakers attending!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

Made Here Chicago: Local Makers, Street Food & Neighborhood Day

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 3057 N Rockwell St

A Chicago neighborhood gathering with local makers, street-food pop-ups, live craft demonstrations.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 14, 2026

November 2026 Handmade Market Chicago

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Empty Bottle

Handmade Market Chicago - youโ€™re invited to celebrate two decades of creativity, community, and craft!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 17, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026๐Ÿ” Recurring

Christkindlmarket

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Daley Plaza

The Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday market held at Daley Plaza in Chicago's Loop offering shopping, family-friendly events, and intercultural activities. Vendors sell handmade and crafted products including unique holiday gifts and traditionally German or European items.

๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 20, 2026

Zhou B Art Center- 3rd Friday Open Studios + Art Exhibitions

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Zhou B Art Center

Free and Open to the Public. Bring a friend!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026๐Ÿ” Recurring

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St

The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville is a traditional holiday market offering shopping, family-friendly events, and intercultural activities as part of Winterland at Gallagher Way. The market operates daily from November 20 through December 31, 2026 with varying hours.

๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 20, 2026

Third Friday Art Walk @ Zhou B Art Center

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Zhou B Art Center

Join us for the Third Friday Art Walk at Zhou B Art Center- Internationally renown art, right next door!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 20, 2026

Bridgeport Third Friday Art Walk!

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Bridgeport, Chicago

Explore art, food, and festivities at the Bridgeport Third Friday Open Studios Art Walk, celebrating Bridgeportโ€™s creative hub.

โญ Juried๐Ÿ  Indoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Chicago Artisan Pop-Up Market- Vendors Wanted

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข South Shore Cultural Center

Calling all creative vendors to join a fun pop-up market and showcase your unique handmade goods!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 21, 2026

Autumn Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 513 W 72nd St

Come enjoy cozy vibes, fresh local goods, and tasty treats at our fun Autumn Market!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Chicago Holiday Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Artifact Event Center

This Illinois Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. Admission tickets are $8 - $18.

โญ Juried๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 21, 2026

The Balzekas Museum Guild Holiday Craft Fair

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA

Check out unique handmade gifts and festive fun at the Balzekas Museum Holiday Craft Fair in person!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Trashy Holiday Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Mrs Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Come be dazzled by debris at the Trashy Holiday Market! Our junky jamboree features ingenious local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts. We're celebrating Anti-Billionaire Season with Reverse Black Friday and Shop Local Saturday. Our 35+ eco- & socially-conscious small businesses offer an array of uniquely upcycled, hand-crafted wares, like home goods, planters, art, fashion, bath & body and more. There will be other creative reuse activities, family game night, make 'n' take crafts, waste-free gift wrapping, and a Trash Trivia / "Junk" Auction fundraiser emcee'd by a local comedian. There is no better way to show love for our one-and-only planet - and each other - than to gather together as a community. We have *nowhere* else to go, so letโ€™s go *nowhere* together. Brought to you by Nowhere Collective + Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro. This is a free, all-ages event hosted at three amazing locations in Northcenter Chicago: Mrs. Murphy's, Freemvmt Shop and Bartlebyโ€™s Homemade Ice Cream.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $55 - $185๐Ÿ  Indoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026

The Shops - BLACK FRIDAY Edition! 1/2/3 Day Vending Opportunities!

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $395๐Ÿ  Indoor๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Nov 28, 2026

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Headquarters Beercade

Chicago's Best BYOB Holiday Lights Tour With A Boozy Twist! Includes Free express entry into the Christkindlmarket & The Zoo Lights.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 28, 2026

Wander Home Holiday Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Guesthouse Hotel

Spend Small Business Saturday at the Wander Home Holiday Market! It's your cozy spot to shop local this holiday.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 3, 2026

2026 Chicago One of a Kind Show and Sale

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Mart

Shop unique handmade art, jewelry, and gifts from independent makers at the 2026 Chicago One of a Kind Show and Sale.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026๐Ÿ” Recurring

One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago 2026

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Chicago Merchandise Mart

One of a Kind Show, held in April and December each year, can be your best opportunity to sell to tens of thousands of affluent consumers who value handmade work and love to shop! The award-winning show boasts an ideal downtown Chicago location, a premium indoor exhibiting environment, and unparalleled marketing and promotional opportunities. Artists, makers and creators of high quality, handmade, original work are invited to apply to be a part of the One of a Kind experience! Eligible work ranges from giftable craft to premium fine art. Applications will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $400โญ Juried๐Ÿ  Indoor
๐Ÿ“… Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026

Holiday One of a Kind Show - 25th Anniversary

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Mart

Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm

๐Ÿ’ฐ $400โญ Juried
๐Ÿ“… Dec 5, 2026

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Reggies

Come experience Chicago's favorite underground art pop-up featuring local artists, vendors, DJs, drinks, and free pancakes all night.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 5, 2026

Driehaus Museum Drie-cember Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข The Richard H. Driehaus Museum

Get in the holiday spirit with our annual Drie-cember market, featuring 25+ local vendors.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 6, 2026

5th Annual Ravenswood Makers Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 4332 N Paulina St

Support our 8th graders' DC trip! Browse 45+ local artists & makers, enjoy hot chocolate, and find holiday gifts. Kids' crafts, too.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 6, 2026

Fresa Frost Fest Market โ„ HUGE Trinket + Fashion + Holiday Gift Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 4325 N Ravenswood Ave

Find The CUTEST And Most Unique Gifts This Holiday Season! Trinkets, Fashion, Jewelry, Handmade Goods And SO MUCH MORE! Over 100+ Vendors!

๐Ÿ“… Dec 6, 2026

The Holiday Haul: Chicagos Affordable Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข City Hall (restaurant) - Chicago

This is not your typical holiday market! We have something for everyone :) Come shop, stay & have brunch and watch the Jaguars vs Bears game

๐Ÿ“… Dec 6, 2026

A Very Artsy Christmas Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 5504 W Lawrence Ave

Discover unique gifts, festive treats, and creative holiday fun for the whole family at A Very Artsy Christmas Market at Aponte Art Gallery!

๐Ÿ“… Dec 8, 2026

Out of Office: A Local Gifting Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Working From_Fulton Market

A lovely market spotlighting Chicago creators and makers, curated by The Center of Order and Experimentation at Working From_ Fulton Market.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 9, 2026

Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข American Writers Museum

Get into the holiday spirit and jumpstart your shopping at Get Lit: Santaโ€™s Book Fair, a holiday twist on the original grown-up book fair!

๐Ÿ“… Dec 11, 2026

Not Just Another Pretty Face Unveiling Reception

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Hyde Park Art Center

Come discover one-of-a-kind art brought to life by more than 50 Chicago artists

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

The Shops - Holiday Edition #1

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026

Christmas Magic Holiday Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Bea

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with amazing vendors, holiday gifts, music, Santa photos, raffles, and festive fun !

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

Randolph Street Holiday Market - December

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Plumbers Hall

This Illinois Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $25.

โญ Juried
๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026

Fall Pop up Vendor Call

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข 2134 W 18th St

VENDORS WANTED! The Bougie Market is back and weโ€™re looking for amazing businesses to join us! ๏ธNo refunds Saturday, December โฐ 3 PM

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026

DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Chicago Cultural Center

Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center - artists in residence, music, galleries, shopping, socializing & more

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026

TRC Community Marketplace: Holiday Edition

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Historic Former Wabash YMCA

Shop one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from Black-owned businesses and local vendors inside the historic former Wabash YMCA in Bronzeville!

๐Ÿ“… Dec 12, 2026

Small Wonders: Oliva Galleryโ€™s Year-End Gift Show

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Oliva Gallery

Find original artwork, prints, jewelry, ceramics, small sculptures, and giftable pieces, with works typically priced at $500 and under.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 13, 2026

Ladybug Club - Art & Gift Holiday Pop Up!

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Lone Owl Pub

Ladybug Club artist pop-up! Shop knits, zines, prints, photography & more from 6 Chicago creatives. Sun. Dec 13, 2PM @ Lone Owl, Wicker Park

๐Ÿ“… Dec 18, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Holiday Market

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Bridgeport Art Center

This Illinois Indie Show will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.

๐Ÿ’ฐ $300โญ Juried๐Ÿ  Indoor๐ŸŒณ Outdoor
๐Ÿ“… Dec 19, 2026

The Family Game Show Show

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Stars and Garters Theater

Play 70 years of game show challenges... with real prizes!

๐Ÿ“… Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

The Shops - Holiday Edition #2 - Final 2026 Pop-up!

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to Water Tower Place attendees during this weekend.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 26, 2026

In-person class: Authentic Handmade Pasta (Chicago)

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Sip & Savor | 53rd Street - Hyde Park

Authentic Handmade Pasta

๐Ÿ“… Dec 26, 2026

Holidays in the Market Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Eataly Chicago

Taste your way through our marketplace with the help of our experts and learn all about various ways to celebrate the Eatalian way!

๐Ÿ“… Jan 9, 2027

The Shops - FashionBarโ€™s Single Day Pop-up - January Edition

๐Ÿ“ Chicago, ILโ€ข Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

The Shops is a pop-up open to the public and to WaterTower Place attendees during this weekend.

โฐ Application Deadlines

  • One of a Kind Spring Show Chicago 2027
    Apply by Jan 8, 2027
  • 57th Street Art Fair 2027
    Apply by Jan 15, 2027
  • Old Town Art Fair 2027
    Apply by Jan 15, 2027
  • Southport Art Fest 2027
    Apply by Jan 18, 2027
  • The Spring Magnificent Mileโ„ข Art Festival 2027
    Apply by Jan 18, 2027

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About Craft Fairs in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago hosts 403 craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets throughout the year. Whether you're a local vendor or traveling to sell your handmade goods, TheCraftMap helps you find the best events in Chicago with booth fee details, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.

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