3, 2, 1 Countdown to Christmas Chicago designers Heidi Hess, Kate Boggiano, Objets d’Envy, and Lara Miller offer discounts on their wares. Thu-Fri 12/17-12/18, 6-9 PM, Heidi Hess, 210 N. Halsted, heidihess.com.
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Christkindlmarket Inspired by the famous Christmas market in Nuremberg, this 14th annual event features handblown ornaments, nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, and more. Glühwein and other European specialties will be available. Through 12/24: Sun-Thu 11 AM-8 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, 312-494-2175, christkindlmarket.com.
Fair Trade Holiday Market Handmade arts and crafts, prints, jewelry, pastries, clothing, and more, with a Latino arts theme. Sun 12/20, 11 AM-7 PM, 1900 S. Carpenter, arteyvidachicago.com/events/fair-trade-holiday-market.
Modus Donandi This handmade goods market features toys, ceramics, and other goods by local designers such as Moreau’s Toy Shop, Girl With a Hook, Orange Beautiful, and Pears of Danger. A bake sale benefits LivingRoom Gallery’s microloan program for art and sustainability projects. Fri 12/18, 6-9 PM, Sat 12/19, 11 AM-6 PM, LivingRoom, 1530 W. Superior, 312-226-3020, livingroomrealty.com.
