The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual search for the perfect gifts. While online shopping has its convenience, there’s something special about discovering unique and handcrafted treasures at local holiday markets. The Elgin area offers a variety of festive markets where you can find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list:
Cruisin’ Christmas Indoor Market: Dec. 5
Location: Cruisin’ Eatery & Pub 72, Gilberts
The evening will include vendors, specialty holiday cocktails and music.
Holiday Shopping Blitz: Dec. 6
Location: Bartlett Community Center
More than 100 crafters/vendors will be there to meet your every holiday shopping need.
Cookie Walk & Craft Fair: Dec. 7
Location: Journey of Hope Bartlett Campus
The 33rd annual Cookie Walk & Craft Fair will feature thousands of homemade cookies available for purchase for your holiday parties, along with crafters and vendors.
Westminster Winter Market: Dec. 7
Location: Westminster Christian School
There will be craft, food, and gift vendors, music, sweets and coffee, as well as a raffle for a gift basket from talented vendors.
Merriest Makers Market: Dec. 7
Location: Gather Event Venue, Pingree Grove
Shop from 30+ local talented small business owners, selling a variety of handcrafted/sourced goods, spread amongst both levels of Gather. Sip from a variety of drinks (alcoholic and non) available at Gather’s indoor bar. Savor eats from an outdoor food truck.
Dashing Through the Snow vendor event: Dec. 7
Location: American Legion Elgin Post 57
It’s the perfect time to get your holiday shopping done.
Friends of Judson University’s annual Christmas Bake & Craft Sale: Dec. 7
Location: Judson University
The sale will be held before, during and after the Judson Christmas Concert which starts at 3 p.m.
Holiday Showcase with The Home Creative Co.: Dec. 7
Location: Elgin Artspace Lofts
Join The Home Creative Co. for a festive evening filled with performances of songs and dances, raffles, a bake sale and holiday cheer. This event will be perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Holiday Sip and Shop: Dec. 11
Location: Newmans Corner Pub’s
Newmans is hosting a Holiday Sip and Shop featuring drink specials, shopping and good times.
Holiday Sip & Shop: Dec. 12
Location: at Eastside Cafe-Coffee & Wine Bar, East Dundee
Join us for a festive evening of shopping local vendors while sipping on delicious wines
Ladies Night Out: Dec. 12
Location: The Shoppes of Banbury Fair
The evening will include free gifts, special in-store discounts and offers, refreshments, and more. Bring your friends and join Banbury Fair for an unforgettable shopping experience.
Cocoa Crawl Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Dec. 14
Location: Arts in Bartlett
Peruse 12+ local artists/crafters at each event selling handmade gifts at family-friendly prices.
Holly Days Pop Up Market: Dec. 13 and Dec. 14
Location: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
Join the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin for the festive Holly Days Pop Up Market featuring local artisans, crafters, and vendors offering unique, handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and holiday décor.
Ella’s Friends Pop-Up Holiday Book Sale: Dec. 14
Location: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, Hampshire
Holiday Bazaar: Dec. 15
Location: at More Brewing Co., Bartlett
With a few dozen amazing vendors, you’ll find unique and uncommon gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Bonus— enjoy delicious food and drinks by More Brewing while you shop.
Past events:
Home for the Holidays-an Art & Craft Show: Oct. 19, Bartlett
Holidays on State: Nov. 2, Hampshire
Half Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree: Nov. 7, West Dundee
Holiday Open House: Nov. 9, Elgin
Holiday Train Stop, Sip and Shop: Nov. 27, Pingree Grove
Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop: Nov. 30, Bartlett
Holidays at The Haight: Nov. 30, Elgin
Prairie View’s Holiday Pop Up Market: Nov. 30, Hampshire
