Holiday shopping in Chicago
Make a dent in you shopping list with these mallternatives
October 29, 2009
Christkindlmarket Chicago
- Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Loop
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
Bucktown Bazaar
- Holstein Park Fieldhouse - 2200 N. Oakley Ave. - Bucktown/Wicker Park
Make a dent in your holiday shopping with handmade gifts from more than 60 DIY crafters and established artisans.
Glitter: A Holiday Shopping Event
- Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E. Washington St. - Grant Park Museums
Browse gifts and original fashions from more than 35 local designers and boutiques.
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
- Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - River North
Shop for holiday gifts from more than 500 emerging and established North American artists and designers at the ninth annual showcase, featuring blown glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, clothing and furniture.
Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
- Lincoln Square - Lincoln and Leland Avenues - 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lincoln Square
The neighborhood aims to evoke a small German village for this three-day, outdoor celebration.
Late Night Andersonville
- Foster Avenue and Clark Street - 5200 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
For the seventh annual holiday shopping event, more than 40 stores and restaurants along Clark Street stay open late and offer merchandise and dining discounts. Includes complimentary refreshments, streetside entertainment and pictures with Santa.
Later Night Andersonville
- Foster Avenue and Clark Street - 5200 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
A sequel to Late Night Andersonville features holiday shopping and dining discounts at more than 40 restaurants and shops along Clark Street, plus complimentary refreshments and streetside entertainment.
Julmarknad Holiday Festival
- Swedish American Museum Center - 5211 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
The traditional Swedish Christmas market features gifts, music and dance performances, a Christmas cafe, visits with Santa and more.
Native Arts Holiday Bazaar
- Mitchell Museum of the American Indian - 3001 Central St. - Evanston
Browse bead and leatherwork, jewelry, pottery, dolls, paintings, drawings and other gifts from Native American artists and traders from Chicago and beyond.
Do-Division Holiday Walk
Division Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Leavitt Street -
2000 W. Division St. -
Chicago
Browse discounted merchandise and get food and drink deals at restaurants, bars and shops on 10 blocks along West Division Street in Wicker Park, from Milwaukee Avenue to Leavitt Street, at the annual event.
Gifting Green Activity Room
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Lincoln Park
Make eco-friendly gifts such as recycled ornaments, paper beads and recycled magazine envelopes and gift boxes.
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
- Pulaski Park Fieldhouse - 1419 W. Blackhawk St. - West Town
The annual indie bazaar features gifts from more than 150 local, national and international artists. Browse handmade jewelry, clothing, paper goods, silkscreening, comics and more.
Holidaze Gift Bizarre
- Wishbone - 3300 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lakeview
Includes complimentary appetizers and a silent auction and raffle.
Bucktown Holiday ArtShow
- Holstein Park Fieldhouse - 2200 N. Oakley Ave. - Bucktown/Wicker Park
Browse crafts and gifts created by more than 100 local and national artists at the 11th annual event, billed as Chicago's largest, continuously running holiday art show.
Chicago Waldorf Holiday Fair
- Chicago Waldorf School - 1300 W. Loyola Ave. - Chicago
Artists from across the U.S. participate in the 37th annual showcase.
Old Town School Holiday Craft Bazaar
- Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lincoln Square
Browse an array of inexpensive, handmade gifts such as prints, cards, knit items, jewelry and soaps at the fifth annual event.
Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
- Evanston Art Center - 2603 Sheridan Rd. - Evanston
Shop for holiday gifts at the 7th annual fair, featuring handmade pieces from more than 100 artists.
Artsy Holiday Market
- Maison Rouge Galerie - Third Level - 2828 N. Clark St. - Chicago
Browse works from more than 20 local artists.
Southport Holiday Stroll
- Southport and Belmont Avenues - 3200 N. Southport Ave. - Lakeview
Boutiques along Southport Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street offer special events, refreshments and discounts.
Fine Art Studio Sale
- Beverly Arts Center of Chicago - 2407 W. 111th St. - Beverly/Mt Greenwood
Browse sketches, paintings, photographs, etchings and more from 32 Chicago artists.
Alumni Holiday Market Sale
- Shop Columbia - 623 S. Wabash Ave. - South Loop
Browse recycled upholstery textiles, letterpress note cards and other holiday gifts inside the 1,500 square foot space.
Holiday Sale
- Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. - Chicago
The 10th annual showcase features jewelry, light boxes, snow globes, scarves, posters and more from local artists.
Rock 'n' Shop
- Bice - 158 E. Ontario St. - Gold Coast
JLee Silver hosts a shopping event inside the restaurant.
Holiday Shopping Jubilee
- Theatre Building Chicago - 1225 W. Belmont Ave. - Lakeview
Shop wares from local designers, including Coco Irene, Cheesecake Handmade Beauty, Chic Gems, PB Jam, Sweet Papier, Vavoom Pin-ups and Love, Lulu Mae. Includes holiday drinks and snacks.
