Celebrate the Season at the CWS Holiday Fair!
You're invited to a joyful day of creativity, community, and holiday magic at our annual Holiday Fair—a free, family-friendly event open to all! Come explore hands-on craft stations, unique artisan vendors, festive performances, and plenty of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to ring in the season!
fair activities!
Experience the wonder of the season with festive activities for children and adults alike. Little ones will love the Children’s House, where 6th grade students guide early childhood visitors through a magical holiday journey. Enjoy enchanting puppet shows performed by our Early Childhood teachers, and dive into hands-on crafting fun like candle decorating and ornament making. The Main Stage in our auditorium will also feature live musical performances throughout the day, bringing festive energy to every corner of the fair.
Vendor village!
Wander through our Vendor Village on the second floor, where local artisans showcase beautifully handcrafted gifts perfect for the season. Warm up with delicious food and coffee as you explore, create, and connect.
Vendors include: CWS Recycles, CWHS Thrift Store, CWS Market, Anne’s Naturals, Made Here & Bill Roth, Pottery by Richard Zeid, Denise Handwerker, Monica Barrera-Kowalewski, Marina Walinski Designs and The Jewelry Cupboard, Lineal Collage, Forest Floor Woodworks, The Doodle Shop, Amber Vintage Pottery, Heike Bryant Ceramics, Platanic, I Forgot The Shop, JB Jewelry Design, Tony Peanuts Peanut Butter, Sw1's Exotic Reflections, Emaloe’s Thingys, J-Bird Clay, Nomadic Ant, Anne's Irish Knits, Lamyna Handmade, Soul Line Astrology, Logan Mercantile, Robber Daughter Recycled Fashion, Made w/Love Organic Fruit & Floral Vinegar, LLC, Relativity Textiles, The Hive Supply Company, A.C. Vaca Fine Art Photography, Sharon Naylor Pottery, Logan Mercantile, Kim Collins Handmade
festive foods!
Delicious food will be available all day! Our menus are perfect for refueling between shopping and activities! Enjoy homemade soup and rolls, quiche, pizza, and fresh-baked yummy treats. Visit Urban Tables, Steiner’s Diner, and the CWS Bakery for something tasty!
Address: 5200 N Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL
Time & Date: Saturday, December 13 from10 am to 3:00pm
Mark your calendar and bring your family and friends—it’s a perfect way to welcome the holidays in a warm, creative, and joyful atmosphere.
Please note that registration is not required.