CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Below is a sampling of typical events listed in each monthly issue. Our shop advertisers who have sales and other special events are also listed, as well as museum exhibits and collector club conventions. Listings preceded with ** means there's a paid advertisement in Yesteryear, which you may refer to for additional information. Each issue usually contains 8 weeks of event listings.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

EXCELSIOR, MN: Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, three-day German theme Christmas festival, East Parking Lot, 421 3rd St. Fri-Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5. Grande Parade, open-air market featuring German Christmas traditions, delicious treats, traditional gifts and unique treasures, beer garden. KinderWorld stage, North Pole Trolley, St. Martin’s Children’s Lantern Parade (Sat 4pm). Tickets: $5 donation. (952) 292-8898

MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-2pm outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission: $1.00 adults; 50¢ seniors & kids. (708)344-7300

**PRINCETON, WI: Christmas in Princeton Shopping Event. 3 days of shopping plus open house at Hunting Glass Studio, 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: princetonwi.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!

ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00. (708)344-7300

APPLE VALLEY, MN: Small Business Saturday at Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W. 147th St., 5 miles south of Mall of America, Sat 9-5. www.hauptantiek.com (651) 329-3871.

BELOIT, WI: Beloit Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market, 9am-Noon, Downtown Beloit Association, State Street, Grand Avenue & Mill Street Parking Lot.

CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $2 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: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (708)344-7300

**GREEN BAY, WI: Collectorabilia at the Resch Center Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon. 8am-5pm. A wide variety of antiques, vintage, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, coins, old toys, & much more! Admission: $7.00; kids 12 & under free with adult. (715) 526-9769; www.zurkopromotions.com

**GREEN BAY, WI: Everybody’s Rummage Sale/Flea Market at the Resch Center Expo, 840 Armed Forces Drive, Ashwaubenon. 8am-5pm. A wide variety of antiques, vintage, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, coins, old toys, Wisconsin folk art, pop culture, sports memorabilia, gas and oil, toys, pokemon, tv/movie memorabilia, advertising, comic books, games, americana, and a host of unique treasures! 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-5:00pm. Decor, vintage finds, handmade items, jewelry, boutique clothing, Wisconsin products, and more! Admission: $7.00; 12 & under free with adult. Free parking. (715) 526-9769; www.holidaygiftandcraftshow.com

**KALAMAZOO, MI: Kalamazoo Circus Maximus 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. Friday Early Admission: $40.00 from 4-8pm & Saturday at 7am. (262)366-1314; www.uniqueeventsshows.com

MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission $2.00; kids $1.00. (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 26

ALSIP, IL: Tri-State Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4350 West 129th St. Admission $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00. (708)344-7300

CALEDONIA, WI: 7 Mile Fair flea market. Indoor/Outdoor 9am-5pm. Admission: $2 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: $2.00; kids/seniors $1.00 (708)344-7300

MELROSE PARK, IL: Swap-O-Rama, 7am-4pm indoors/outdoors at 4600 W. Lake St. Admission $2.00; kids $1.00. (708)344-7300

**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.

WEST ALLIS (MILWAUKEE), WI: Milwaukee Slot Car Show, Hampton Inn & Suites, 8201 W. Greenfield Ave. Slot cars, Redlines, Matchbox, Models & more. 9am-1pm. Admission: $6.00; kids under 16 free. Early Admission 7-9am: $15. 414-573-8903