SHOP THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON
Tis the season to go shopping….falalalala. Whether it is time to add to your holiday home decorating or search out those unique gifts, these holiday-themed stores and markets will surround you with ornaments, seasonal flora, wreaths, artisanal décor, and all things joyful. Grab yourself a peppermint mocha or hot chocolate and a friend or two and roam the aisles until your bags are full of holiday magic.
1. Nona Jo’s Cup of Soup Holiday Cheer In Naperville Come on in and shop this season. Walk through the shop's visually enticing seasonal displays of home treasures, and get a head start on your holiday shopping with finds you'll love. 410 W. 5th Avenue, Naperville, www.nonajos.com/events
2. Geneva Women’s Club Annual Holiday Arts and Craft Show In Geneva For the 45th year in a row, the Geneva Women’s Club brings you a trove of handmade holiday crafts along with lots of home-baked treats for sale. Skate on over to Geneva High School on Sunday, November 4 to check out their holiday cheer and give back to local Fox Valley Charities. 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva, www.genevawomensclub.org
3. Warehouse 109 Holiday Market In Plainfield
This seasonal event is so popular, this year they are hosting two Holiday Markets with different vendors at each one. Sip a custom holiday cocktail and roam the warehouse full of vintage and unique gifts from local vendors. November 10 and November 24. 14903 South Center Street #109, Plainfield, www.warehouse109.com
4. Holly Jolly Market at The Vintage Market In North Aurora Have a holly jolly time on November 9th and 10th at The Vintage Market for their 3rd annual Christmas Open House, their largest event all year. Over 70 vendors showing their holiday gifts and décor fill the marketplace, so you can take the day to wander and be inspired. 211 S. Lincolnway St., North Aurora, www.facebook.com/THEVINTAGEMARK
5. Washington Street Holiday Market In Naperville Looking for that perfect holiday gift for a teacher or hostess or perhaps a little something for yourself? Get your jingle on and head over to Naperville North High School for two special days of shopping handcrafted ornaments, jewelry, small batch edibles and vintage decorations. November 23-24th. 899 North Mill Street, Naperville, www.washingtonstreetmarkets.com
6. Naperville Sip Shop and Share Chicago Marriott, Naperville What’s better than enjoying wine tasting and holiday shopping in the same night? When it also gives back to local families in need this season. You get your free wine glass at entry to fill with holiday cheer, shop away and have a chance at over 50 raffle prizes as well. Thursday, December 5. 1801 North Naper Boulevard, Naperville. Search event on Eventbrite.com
7. Christkindl Market In Chicago
Put your fuzzy hat and gloves on and take a city holiday shopping excursion to the Christkindl Market, a favorite holiday tradition right in Daley Plaza. Make sure to get your hot spiced wine to keep you warm as you explore this German-style market with vendor’s products from around the world. Open daily from November 15th-December 24. www.christkindlmarket.com
