This weekend, get some holiday shopping done at the ShopColumbia Holiday Market and the One of a Kind Show and Sale in Chicago. Or, shop in the suburbs during the Red Invitation Sale.
You can also gather the entire family for two fun events in Skokie and Winnetka.
ShopColumbia Holiday Market
Dec. 3-5
Chicago
Support Columbia’s alumni and student artists, who will sell jewelry, clothes, toys, fine art and more at this free market. There will also be live music, poetry readings and a hot chocolate bar.
One of a Kind Show and Sale
Dec. 3-6
Chicago
Make your way to The Merchandise Mart and shop unique handmade works from more than 600 artists.
Gingerbread Building for Charity 2015
Join A. Perry Homes and Make It Better as we build gingerbread houses for deserving organizations. The winner will receive $250 for the charity of his or her choice. RSVP today!
Hands-On Hanukkah
Dec. 6
Skokie
At this free Westfield Old Orchard event, kids can get a picture taken with Danny the Dreidel, participate in a dreidel spinning contest, enter to win a Mensch on a Bench and more.
36th Annual Red Invitation Sale
Dec. 6
Northfield, Winnetka
“Buy Close By” during the holiday season with this annual shopping event. Businesses throughout Northfield and Winnetka will offer discounts, refreshments and more.
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