Things to Do near Chicago, IL

Curated series of indoor and outdoor artisan markets featuring food, fashion, home goods, and art across multiple Chicago-area locations.

Historic Renaissance faire featuring live performances, jousting, and a large artisan marketplace with over 125 vendors selling handcrafted goods.

Large cultural festival celebrating African and African-American arts, crafts, and food with extensive vendor areas.

Large community festival with approximately 200 arts and crafts exhibitor booths plus food and entertainment.

Art and craft festival with tours, music, beer garden, and food trucks.

Annual Renaissance faire with retail and food vendors, music, and family activities in Chicago.

Juried artisan market with Midwest artisans selling food, fashion, home goods and art at CityGate Centre.

Two-day indoor craft and vendor fair featuring autumn, holiday decor, and handmade goods in Bartlett community center.

Indoor juried arts and crafts show with 280 hand-crafted vendor booths at Lake County Fairgrounds.

Holiday edition of the popular curated market with artisan and vintage vendors.

Authentic German-style holiday market with dozens of vendors selling crafts, food, and gifts at Daley Plaza.