2026 holiday season
7 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Evanston from Nov 13, 2026 through Christmas Eve.
Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 5 whose name says holiday.
The first Evanston holiday fair is North Shore Fine Art Expo on Nov 13, 2026, and the last is Evanston Made Holiday Party on Dec 16, 2026. 4 are in November, and 3 in December. Venues this year include Hilton Orrington/Evanston, Central Street, Woman's Club of Evanston.
Evanston accounts for 7 of the 187 holiday fairs listed in Illinois. See the Illinois holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Evanston craft fair for events outside the holiday window.
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Evanston has 7 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 13, 2026 and Dec 16, 2026: North Shore Fine Art Expo (Nov 13, 2026); Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting (Nov 14, 2026); Holiday Bazaar (Nov 20, 2026); Evanston Art Center Winter Arts & Crafts Expo 2026 (Nov 21, 2026); and 3 more.
This season's Evanston holiday fairs are at Hilton Orrington/Evanston, Central Street, Woman's Club of Evanston, Evanston Art Center and 3 other venues. Each listing has the address and hours.
Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the Illinois holiday page for shows in nearby towns.