Craft fairs, art shows and markets in Chicago, IL
143 upcoming listings in and around Chicago
Find A Market lists 143 upcoming markets and shows in and around Chicago, IL: craft fairs, art shows, festivals, farmers markets and more, with dates, booth fees and application details wherever the organizer has published them. The next one up is Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market on Oct 23 in Lombard. 26 listings are still taking vendor applications, the soonest closing Oct 23. June is the busiest month with 40 listings.
By type, that includes 29 fine arts & crafts, 20 craft fairs, 15 holiday markets and 9 farmers markets. Listings come from 57 towns, led by Chicago (46), Aurora (7), Cedar Lake (7), Portage (6), Evanston (4), Hobart (4), Lombard (4) and Lincolnshire (3), plus 49 more. Of the 5 listings that publish a booth fee, the middle one is $40, with fees running from $5 to $610.
- 143
- Upcoming listings
- 16
- In the next 30 days
- 26
- Taking vendor applications
- 57
- Towns covered
Coming up near Chicago
Soonest first. Listings marked “Apply by” still have an open application window.
October 2026
- Brookfield Farmers Market - IL
~Oct 24, 2026 · Saturdays through Oct 31, 2026 · Brookfield, IL
Farmers Markets - Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Oct 23–25, 2026 · Lombard, IL
Craft Fairs - Northwest Indiana Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Oct 24–25, 2026 · Merrillville, IN
Craft Fairs
November 2026
- Chicago Fall Craft & Vendor Market
Nov 13–15, 2026 · Lombard, IL
Craft Fairs - Northwest Indiana Fall Craft & Vendor Market
Nov 14–15, 2026 · Merrillville, IN
Craft Fairs - Randolph Street Holiday Market
Nov 14, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Holiday Markets - Lightscape at the Chicago Botanical Garden II
Nov 16–22, 2026 · Glencoe, IL · 5 more dates
- Lincoln Square Farmers Market
Nov 17, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Farmers Markets - Christkindlmarket Aurora I
Nov 20–22, 2026 · Aurora, IL
Holiday Markets - Christkindlmarket Chicago
Nov 20, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Holiday Markets - Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville II
Nov 20–22, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Holiday Markets - Santa’s Rock N Lights I
Nov 20–22, 2026 · Geneva, IL · 5 more dates
- ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo I
Nov 20–22, 2026 · Chicago, IL · 3 more dates
- Evanston Art Center Winter Arts & Crafts Expo 2026
Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2026 · Evanston, IL
Fine Arts & Crafts - Thankful for the Arts Art & Vendor Fair
Nov 21, 2026 · Portage, IN
Artisan Markets - Village of Norridge Winter Craft Market
Nov 21, 2026 · Norridge, IL
Craft FairsBooth fee $40 - Handmade Holiday Market 2026
Nov 22, 2026 · Lincolnshire, IL
Holiday MarketsApply by Nov 1, 2026 - Christkindlmarket Aurora II
Nov 23–29, 2026 · Aurora, IL
Holiday Markets - Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville III
Nov 23–29, 2026 · Chicago, IL
Holiday Markets - Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum III
Nov 23–29, 2026 · Lisle, IL
Showing the 20 soonest of 143 listings. Search the rest in the app.
When the season is busy
Listings per month in and around Chicago.
- October 20263
- November 202623
- December 202621
- January 20272
- February 20273
- March 20272
- April 20276
- May 202720
- June 202740
- July 202713
- August 20276
- September 20274
Questions about markets near Chicago
- How many craft fairs and markets are coming up near Chicago, IL?
- 143 upcoming listings are on Find A Market near Chicago, IL, and 16 listings fall in the next 30 days.
- What is the next market near Chicago, IL?
- Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market in Lombard is the next listing, on Oct 23. Open the listing for hours, the organizer's website and vendor details.
- Which markets near Chicago, IL are still taking vendor applications?
- 26 listings have an application window open, with the soonest deadline on Oct 23, 2026. They are marked on this page and sorted by closing date.
- How much is a booth near Chicago, IL?
- Among the 5 listings that publish a fee, booths run from $5 to $610, and the middle fee is $40. Each listing shows its own fee when the organizer provides one.
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Keep track of the shows you want
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