Crafts Events in Chicago

Check out happening crafts events all around Chicago, IL

African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 am Union Park USD 20 to 145

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

Chicago Got Sole

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Navy Pier USD 14 to 63

Andersonville Midsommarfest

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm 5200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640-2102, United States

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Hyde Park

Windy City Food & Craft Festival

 Fri, 03 Jul at 09:30 am 337 E Randolph St Free

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

Thai Festival Chicago 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 851 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL

Illinois Food Truck & Craft Fest

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:30 am Navy Pier Free

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Reggies

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

Renegade Chicago ~ Logan Square

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois

Fulton Market Makers Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 916 W Fulton Market Free

American Writers Festival - Harold Washington Library Center

 Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Wicker Park Artisan Festival

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am 1425 N Damen Ave Free

3rd Annual Six Corners Vintage & Artisan Fest

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 4800 W Irving Park Rd Free

Raks Geek: Pride Edition

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 33 to 43

Summer Nature Fest

 Fri, 12 Jun at 04:00 pm Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Movements of Many at Green Briar Park

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:00 pm Green Briar Park Free

Movements of Many at Independence Park

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:00 pm Independence Park Free

Chicago Vintage, Streetwear & Artisan Market 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am McCormick Place Free

Chicago makers market

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:30 am 337 E Randolph St Free

Chicago's Annual Lesbian Makers Market!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Color Club Free

Festival del Niño

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Movements of Many at Nichols Park

 Sat, 11 Jul at 01:00 pm Nichols Park Fieldhouse Free

Glowing Starry Night - Chicago - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

Lincoln Park Artisan Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Oz Park Free

Do Chicago-Style Street Art - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sat, 25 Jul Studio W.I.P. USD 62

Midwest Handmade Expo

 Fri, 28 Aug at 10:00 am 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Festival (JSVFest)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Union Park USD 12 to 50

SPF Summer Camp 6/22 - 6/26

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Pilsen Art & Food Festival

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Harrison Park Free

Art&Craft outdoor Show

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 am Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park Free

SPF Summer Camp 6/29 - 7/3

 Mon, 29 Jun at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Chicago Art & Craft Market

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:00 am 1400 N Sacramento Ave Free

Medieval Midsommar Faire

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm 2219 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Southport Makers Affair

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Corridor Brewery & Provisions Free

SPF Summer Camp 7/20 - 7/24

 Mon, 20 Jul at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Oddities and Curiosities Expo - 2 Day Pass

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

SPF Summer Camp 7/27 - 7/31

 Mon, 27 Jul at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Tie-Dye Workshop @ Pilot Project Brewing (Logan Square)

 Sun, 12 Jul at 04:00 pm Pilot Project Brewing - Logan Square USD 30 to 31

Bloom & Pour - Fragrance/Candle Making +Bloom Bar

 Fri, 08 May at 01:00 pm 3414 W Foster Ave USD 71 to 141

SPF Summer Camp 7/13 - 7/17

 Mon, 13 Jul at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:30 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 82

SPF Summer Camp 8/10 - 8/14

 Mon, 10 Aug at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

BIB's 2nd Annual Family Reunion

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am Burst Into Books Headquarters Free

Chicago Lincoln Park Greek Food & Craft Festival

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Free

Free Street Certificate: Performance Art with Tricia Hersey

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm 4625 S Ashland Ave USD 215

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Artifact Events Free

IMSS 3rd Annual Makers Fair

 Tue, 07 Jul at 05:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science Free

SPF Summer Camp 7/6 - 7/10

 Mon, 06 Jul at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

BYOB R&B Candle Making Class

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm 2435 N Western Ave USD 45 to 46

Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You?

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

SPF Summer Camp 8/3 - 8/7

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am SPF All Day Pickleball USD 50 to 98

Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

 Thu, 16 Jul at 05:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 52

Community art&craft outdoor Show

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 am Union Park Free

Jackalope Taxidermy Class with Gotham Taxidermy

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am The Insect Asylum USD 61 to 533

The Art of Wagashi – Hydrangea Nerikiri Workshop

 Sat, 06 Jun at 03:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 74

Kari Blak: Felt Flowers Crafting Meetup

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm The Silver Room Free

Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:30 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 50

Summertime Artist Market at enid

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm enid Free

Lakefront Art & Craft Vendor Market

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 am Artifact Events Free

King of Pop Sing-A-Long +Candle Making Experience

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm 3414 W Foster Ave USD 37 to 141

Houseplant Workshop: Kokedama at Eris BrewPub

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:30 pm ERIS Brewery and Cider House USD 30 to 85

Craft Night at Three Avenues Bookshop

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop Free

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

 Sat, 22 Aug at 10:30 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 82

Summer Art Market @ Simone's

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm Simone's

Teacher Professional Development : Identity Sculptures

 Thu, 11 Jun at 10:00 am National Museum of Mexican Art USD 55

Summer Celebration with City Kids Outdoors

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:30 am Gompers Lagoon and Wetland Free

Saborcito Soul Day Social & Market *June Social

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Gamer's Hall USD 13 to 23

Summer at The NHM: Friday Myth and Story Time

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Summer at The NMH: Friday Myth and Story Time

 Fri, 10 Jul at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop

 Wed, 06 May at 06:30 pm 1142 W 18th St USD 45 to 61

Vintage Inspired Framed Book Page Floral Masterpiece

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:00 am Beehive Bindery & Crafts USD 71

Kintsugi for Beginners

 Sun, 26 Apr Heritage Museum of Asian Art USD 130

Romancing Roscoe

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:00 am The Last Chapter Book Shop Free

Chi City Summer Mini Craft Market

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Chi City Craft Club Studios Free

Premier Fashion, Beauty & Artisan Market 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am North Paulina Street Free

Summer in Edo: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Workshop

 Sat, 29 Aug at 03:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 87

Tarot Tuesday

 Tue, 09 Jun at 07:00 pm Colvin House USD 15

Battle Cats of the Universe Art Show

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 2532 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

Peace by Piece: Mosaic Art Making Experience

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm KaLab Bronzeville USD 23 to 45

Bonsai Workshop

 Fri, 08 May at 04:30 pm 1142 W 18th St USD 130

Father's Day Gifting Event

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm 111 N State St Free

The Blazer Remix

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Denim Doll: The Crafting Corner USD 29 to 77

Suminagashi: Meditative Marbling on Silk & Paper at Wolf Point Distilling

 Thu, 11 Jun at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 105

Mercado de Salud y Bienestar!

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Davis Square Park

Cozy Stationery Friends Club Meetup

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm The Scent Queens Candle Company & Apothecary Shoppe Free

Rooh on the Beach!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 05:00 pm Montrose Beach Free

Art Making Workshop with Martha Osornio Ruiz

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago Artists Coalition Free

Sashiko Workshop - Design & Sashiko Your Shoes!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm BLISS JOY BULL USD 100

Bedazzled Books & Bubbly

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA USD 25

Friendship Bracelet Make & Take: Pride Edition

 Sun, 28 Jun at 11:00 am Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:30 pm 2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 USD 87

Sip & Make - Flip Books!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Elliott Rayner Studio USD 23

Advanced Kintsugi: Traditional Method (4-Week Course)

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 215

Summer E-tegami Workshop: July Fruits & flowers

 Sat, 25 Jul at 03:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 34

Workshop: Japanese Papermaking

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:30 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 50

Sew a Felt Dog or Cat

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm Hey, I Thought Of You USD 30