CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
**GREEN BAY, WI: 67th Annual Holiday Antique Show & Sale, sponsored by the Green Bay & DePere Antiquarian Society. Rock Garden, 1951 Bond St. Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Admission $7. 20+ quality regional dealers: Vintage, Antique, Furniture, Jewelry, Artwork, Collectibles, and More! Also, huge selection of baked delicacies made by members. Proceeds support preservation, acquisition, and museums of Brown County. https://www.antiquariansocietygbdp.org
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy. Drive-thru experience featuring over 2 million LED Christmas lights displayed over almost 2 miles of colorful scenes, animatronics and more. Tune your car radio to their Christmas music broadcast and soak in the Christmas Spirit! Open daily Nov. 24 thru Dec 31; Closed 11/28 & 12/25. Sun-Thurs 6:00-9:00pm; Fri-Sat 6:00-10:00pm. Admission: Sun-Thurs $20 per vehicle; Fri-Sat $30 per vehicle. www.shipshewanalightsofjoy.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
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
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. 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
**GREEN BAY, WI: 67th Annual Holiday Antique Show & Sale, sponsored by the Green Bay & DePere Antiquarian Society. Rock Garden, 1951 Bond St. Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Admission $7. 20+ quality regional dealers: Vintage, Antique, Furniture, Jewelry, Artwork, Collectibles, and More! Also, huge selection of baked delicacies made by members. Proceeds support preservation, acquisition, and museums of Brown County. https://www.antiquariansocietygbdp.org
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
MADISON, WI: Quad Con Comic Book & Toy Show, EastTowne Mall. It’s a pop culture celebration inside the East Towne Mall during normal mall hours. Free family friendly event focusing on comics, art, video games, toys, board games, sci-fi, pop vinyls & more. Be sure to check out the video game tournaments and the cosplay showcase. www.quadcitycon.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: adults $3.00; kids $2.00. (708)344-7300
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $4.00; 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
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
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
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. 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
MADISON, WI: Quad Con Comic Book & Toy Show, EastTowne Mall. It’s a pop culture celebration inside the East Towne Mall during normal mall hours. Free family friendly event focusing on comics, art, video games, toys, board games, sci-fi, pop vinyls & more. Be sure to check out the video game tournaments and the cosplay showcase. www.quadcitycon.com
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: adults $3.00; kids $2.00. (708)344-7300
**WAUKESHA, WI (MILWAUKEE): Wisconsin Rummage-O-Rama, Waukesha Co. Expo, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. Admission: $4.00; 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
WEST ALLIS (MILWAUKEE), WI: Milwaukee Slot Car Show, Hampton Inn & Suites, 8201 W. Greenfield Ave. Slot cars, Redlines, Matchbox, Models & more. 10am-2pm. Admission: $6.00; kids under 16 free. Early Admission 8-10am: $15. 414-573-8903
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
EXCELSIOR, MN: Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, three-day German themed Christmas festival. East Parking Lot, 421 3rd St. Fri-Sat 10-7; Sun 10-5. Grande Parade, and open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, shop for traditional gifts and unique treasures and visit with friends at the beer garden. KinderWorld stage, North Pole Trolley, St. Martin’s Children’s Lantern Parade (Sat 4:30pm). Tickets: $5. www.excelsiorchristmas.com
MANITOWOC, WI: Evergleams on Eighth, an annual display of hundreds of Aluminum Specialty Evergleam trees alongside other vintage holiday items created by Mirro Aluminum and National Tinsel Company on display throughout historic downtown Manitowoc. Nov. 29th through January 6th. www.evergleams.org
MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: Free (708)344-7300
**PRINCETON, WI: Christmas in Princeton Shopping Event. 3 days of shopping plus Festival of Trees & More at Community Hall in City Park, Lights on Water Street Parade on Friday 6:00 pm; Tree Lighting Friday 6:30 pm; Breakfast With Santa, Library events Friday; 4 craft Fairs on Saturday & much more. Visit: www.princetonwi.com
SHIPSHEWANA, IND: Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy. Drive-thru experience featuring over 2 million LED Christmas lights displayed over almost 2 miles of colorful scenes, animatronics and more. Tune your car radio to their Christmas music broadcast and soak in the Christmas Spirit! Open daily Nov. 24 thru Dec 31; Closed 11/28 & 12/25. Sun-Thurs 6:00-9:00pm; Fri-Sat 6:00-10:00pm. Admission: Sun-Thurs $20 per vehicle; Fri-Sat $30 per vehicle. www.shipshewanalightsofjoy.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
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
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. 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
EXCELSIOR, MN: Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, three-day German themed Christmas festival. East Parking Lot, 421 3rd St. Fri-Sat 10-7; Sun 10-5. Grande Parade, and open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, shop for traditional gifts and unique treasures and visit with friends at the beer garden. KinderWorld stage, North Pole Trolley, St. Martin’s Children’s Lantern Parade (Sat 4:30pm). Tickets: $5. www.excelsiorchristmas.com
**GREEN BAY, WI: Collectorabilia Con at the Resch Center Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon. 8am-5pm. Retro games, consoles, toys, action figures, comics, graphic novels, modern collectables, funko pops, Pokemon, Transformers, Japanese imports, sports & TV/Movie Memorabilia, antiques and much more including Special Guests!! Admission: $7.00; kids 12 & under free with adult. (715) 526-9769; www.zurkopromotions.com
**GREEN BAY, WI: Holiday Gift & Craft Show at the Resch Center Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon. 8:00am-4:00pm. Decor, vintage finds, handmade items, jewelry, boutique clothing, Wisconsin products, and more! Admission: $7.00; 12 & under free with adult. (715) 526-9769; www.holidaygiftandcraftshow.com
**KALAMAZOO, MI: Kalamazoo Antique & Collectible Toy Show, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St. Nearly 50,000 square feet of toys from over 200 vendors around the country. Admission: $10.00 - Saturday 9am-2pm. Early Admission: $40.00 Friday from 3-7pm & Saturday at 7am. (262) 366-1314; www.uniqueeventsshows.com
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; kids $2.00. (708)344-7300
**PRINCETON, WI: Christmas in Princeton Shopping Event. 3 days of shopping plus Festival of Trees & More at Community Hall in City Park, Lights on Water Street Parade on Friday 6:00 pm; Tree Lighting Friday 6:30 pm; Breakfast With Santa, Library events Friday; 4 craft Fairs on Saturday & much more. Visit: www.princetonwi.com
ST. CHARLES, IL: Kane County Antique Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds at 525 S. Randall Road. 600+ dealers. Sat 12:00-5:00 pm.; Sun 7-4. Adm: Adults $6.00; children under 12 free. Free parking. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com. 630-377-2252.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
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
CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $3 for 12 & up; $1.00 Seniors. 2720 W. 7 Mile Rd. 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
EXCELSIOR, MN: Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, three-day German themed Christmas festival. East Parking Lot, 421 3rd St. Fri-Sat 10-7; Sun 10-5. Grande Parade, and open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, shop for traditional gifts and unique treasures and visit with friends at the beer garden. KinderWorld stage, North Pole Trolley, St. Martin’s Children’s Lantern Parade (Sat 4:30pm). Tickets: $5. www.excelsiorchristmas.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
**PRINCETON, WI: Christmas in Princeton Shopping Event. 3 days of shopping plus Festival of Trees & More at Community Hall in City Park, Lights on Water Street Parade on Friday 6:00 pm; Tree Lighting Friday 6:30 pm; Breakfast With Santa, Library events Friday; 4 craft Fairs on Saturday & much more. Visit: www.princetonwi.com
**ROCHESTER, MN: Vintage/Antique/Toy Show Flea Market at Graham Park, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 63-S, 1418 Fairgrounds Ave. SE, Buildings 31 and 35. 9am-2pm. Admission: $3.00. Free parking. 507-269-1473 or 641-832-2700; www.townsendshows.com; Facebook: Townsend Shows.
ST. CHARLES, IL: Kane County Antique Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds at 525 S. Randall Road. 600+ dealers. Sat 12:00-5:00 pm.; Sun 7-4. Adm: Adults $6.00; children under 12 free. Free parking. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com. 630-377-2252.
**WAUKESHA (MILWAUKEE), WI: Milwaukee Miniature Motors, Model Car Swap Meet & Racing Memorabilia; 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha County Expo Center, Forum Building. 10am-2pm. Admission: $10.00 adults; Under 12 free with adult. 7:30 am Preview Admission: $25.00. (262) 366-1314; www.uniqueeventsshows.com