Calendar of Events
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $1.00; seniors 50¢. (708)344-7300
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Weekly Misc. & Antique Auction, 9AM start. 345 S Van Buren St. “Shipshewana Auction Misc. & Antique Building.” Live auction with 6-10 Auctioneers selling simultaneously. www.shipshewanatradingplace.com; (260) 768-4129.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-3pm outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $1.00; seniors 50¢ (708)344-7300
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300
WAUKESHA, WI: Waukesha Janboree, annual family fun winter celebration runs Jan. 16-25. Come for the ice & snow sculpting, fireworks, beer garden, food tour, scavenger hunt, walk of lights, ice skating, Zumba Glow Party, cookie decorating, family painting, glow walk, and so much more. See complete schedule at http://www.janboree.org.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00. (708)344-7300
BELOIT, WI: Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market, Downtown Beloit Association, 557 E. Grand Ave. 9am-Noon (608) 365-0150
BROOKFIELD, WI: Comic Book & Toy Show, Brookfield Square Mall, 95 N. Moorland Rd. See over 70 vendors and artists dealing in all things pop culture spread throughout the entire mall at this FREE event plus cosplay showcase. Open during normal mall hours. www.quadcitycon.com
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. (262) 835-2777 www.7milefair.com
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00 (708)344-7300
FOND DU LAC, WI: Central Wis. Gun Collectors Association Show, Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, 495 Martin Ave. Sat 8-5; Sun 8-2. Admission: Saturday-$10.00; Sunday-$5.00. (920) 634-9909; www.centralwisconsingun.org
GREEN BAY, WI: Market on Military Indoor Winter Market at the BMO Bank Building, 201 S. Military Ave. 9am-1pm. Shop a variety of local vendors, handmade good and seasonal treats. www.militaryave.org/news/market-on-military/
KENOSHA, WI: Kenosha Public Market’s Indoor Winter Market, Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. 10am-2pm. Variety of local vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match program available. www.visitkenosha.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission Adults $3.00; Seniors $2.00. (708)344-7300
OSHKOSH, WI: Oshkosh Indoor Farmers Market, Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 N. Main St. 9am-12:30pm. 75+ vendors. http://www.osfmi.com; (920) 509-1830
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI: Bald Eagle Watching Days, River Arts Center, 105 9th St. Also at the Overlook, 490 Water St. Each year, dozens of eagles winter at Prairie du Sac to fish the open waters of the Wisconsin River. On Saturday, enjoy birds of prey shows, seminars, and family activities at this free, family-friendly event. (Seminars are scheduled for Saturday.) www.ferrybluffeaglecouncil.org
SHAWANO, WI: Indoor Flea Market, Shawano Community Hall, 115 E. Division St., Downtown. Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, Flea Market items, and more! 1,000’s of treasures! Free Admission and Free Parking. 9am-3pm. (715) 526-9769. www.zurkopromotions.com
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $5.00; Seniors & Military $3; Children under 12 Free. FREE Parking. Shop a huge variety of quality antiques, collectibles, crafts, misc. & much more, all under 1 roof! Bargains galore & a whole lot more! 414-481-5859. Facebook: wirummageorama
WAUKESHA, WI: Waukesha Janboree, annual family fun winter celebration runs Jan. 16-25. Come for the ice & snow sculpting, fireworks, beer garden, food tour, scavenger hunt, walk of lights, ice skating, Zumba Glow Party, cookie decorating, family painting, glow walk, and so much more. See complete schedule at http://www.janboree.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00. (708)344-7300
BROOKFIELD, WI: Comic Book & Toy Show, Brookfield Square Mall, 95 N. Moorland Rd. See over 70 vendors and artists dealing in all things pop culture spread throughout the entire mall at this FREE event plus cosplay showcase. Open during normal mall hours. www.quadcitycon.com
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. (262) 835-2777 www.7milefair.com
CHICAGO, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm Indoors/Outdoors at 4200 S. Ashland Ave. Admission: adults $3.00; seniors $2.00 (708)344-7300
FOND DU LAC, WI: Central Wis. Gun Collectors Association Show, Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, 495 Martin Ave. Sat 8-5; Sun 8-2. Admission: Saturday-$10.00; Sunday-$5.00. (920) 634-9909; www.centralwisconsingun.org
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission Adults $3.00; Seniors $2.00. (708)344-7300
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI: Bald Eagle Watching Days, River Arts Center, 105 9th St. Also at the Overlook, 490 Water St. Each year, dozens of eagles winter at Prairie du Sac to fish the open waters of the Wisconsin River. On Saturday, enjoy birds of prey shows, seminars, and family activities at this free, family-friendly event. (Seminars are scheduled for Saturday.) www.ferrybluffeaglecouncil.org
SPRINGFIELD, IL: Indoor Flea Market at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Building, Main Gate at Sangamon Ave. & 11th Street. 8:00am-3:00pm. Admission $2.00; 12 & under free w/adult. https://springfieldfleamarket.net
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $5.00; Seniors & Military $3; Children under 12 Free. FREE Parking. Shop a huge variety of quality antiques, collectibles, crafts, misc. & much more, all under 1 roof! Bargains galore & a whole lot more! 414-481-5859. Facebook: wirummageorama
WAUKESHA, WI: Waukesha Janboree, annual family fun winter celebration runs Jan. 16-25. Come for the ice & snow sculpting, fireworks, beer garden, food tour, scavenger hunt, walk of lights, ice skating, Zumba Glow Party, cookie decorating, family painting, glow walk, and so much more. See complete schedule at http://www.janboree.org.
