Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (A Holiday Happening Craft & Art Fair)

A Holiday Happening Craft & Art Fair

Visitors can shop a wide variety of handmade goods created by artisans from across the Midwest. The market features items such as jewelry, holiday decor, clothing, bath and body products, hand-carved goods, and kids' gifts. Attendees can also participate in an on-site food drive supporting the Glen House Food Pantry.

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When

Tickets

Admission: $7.00 on the day of the event; $5.00 early bird through 11/6/26. Youth under 16 get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Online tickets bought by 11/6/26 save $2 and let attendees skip the line.

Hours

November 7: 10AM-4PM; November 8: 10AM-4PM.

Ages

Youth under 16 get in free, accompanied by a paying adult.

Parking

Parking is free. Enter from College Rd, just west of Park Blvd.

Accessibility

The venue provides ADA-compliant parking, doors, and restrooms, and service dogs are welcome.

Pets

Service dogs are welcome; pets are prohibited.

Going?

Location

College of DuPage PEC Arena · Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and handmade-gift seekers

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online by November 6 to get the early-bird rate and skip the admission line at the door.
  • Bring a few shelf-stable food items to donate to the Glen House Food Pantry drive, which runs throughout the weekend.
  • Bring the kids along, since youth under 16 get in free when they come with a paying adult.
  • Enter from College Rd, just west of Park Blvd, to reach the PEC Arena, where parking is free.
  • Leave pets at home for this one, because only service dogs are allowed inside the show.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Online tickets go on sale October 17.
  • Buy tickets online by November 6 to get the early-bird discount and skip the line.
  • Youth under 16 get in free with a paying adult.
  • Food drive for the Glen House Food Pantry all weekend; bring shelf-stable food.

Links & Contact

Run by Craft Productions, Inc

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I shop for?

Handmade work from artisans across the Midwest. Look for gifts, jewelry, festive decor, clothing, bath and body products, kids' items and more. Pieces are hand-poured, hand-built, hand-knit, hand-felted and hand-carved. It's the organizer's largest holiday show.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Youth under 16 get in free with a paying adult.

How does the food drive work?

The show is partnering with the Glen House Food Pantry for a food drive all weekend. Bring shelf-stable food donations when you arrive. They help Glen House support families in need in DuPage County.

Where do I park?

Parking is free. Enter from College Rd, just west of Park Blvd.

Can I bring my dog?

Only service dogs are welcome. Pets aren't allowed.

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