Join Little Rooms by Little Gems for a fun, family-friendly workshop! Give old clothes new life with a simple crayon-and-iron upcycling activity for kids and caregivers.

Enjoy an evening hosted by Swantiques, Laurie Kwo Art and Furniture Picnic featuring live music, wine, cheese and special shopping discounts! RSVP at the link below. 

Get creative with a hands-on Thanksgiving cookie decorating workshop! Learn how to turn cookies into edible works of art and create two custom cookie masterpieces to take home. Limited to 8 participants.

Join Something of a Dandy and Bloom & Threshold for a creative afternoon of holiday inspiration! Enjoy a table-setting demonstration, then create your own unique placecards using upcycled and found materials. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion! $10 fee for supplies. (Talking Heads on the soundtrack, of course.)

Julia Marchenko of RareJule Vintage will have a selection of vintage clothing and accessories, with a focus on incorporating vintage into your holiday attire. Swantiques is hosting the pop-up and will also feature vintage holiday decor. 

Watch Josh Chernoff create unique rope bowls on his sewing machine during this live demonstration hosted by Swantiques. Finished bowls will be available for purchase! 

Discover the art of tea with MisTeaques Tea-Vent Workshop! Learn the basics of brewing, including tea varieties, proper storage, water temperatures and steeping times, plus a demonstration of tea sachets and preparation techniques.

Get into the holiday spirit with Bloom & Threshold! Learn how to create your own 10-inch fresh evergreen wreath, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home. 

Little Gems brings its massive Christmas inventory to Bookman's Alley for a special first-dibs shopping experience.

Shop a curated collection of gently used women’s clothing and hand-knit sweaters presented by Kellie Poulos, owner of Evanston boutiques Asinamali, CouCou & Olive, and Then Again, hosted by Swantiques!

Get creative with Suzie Teas Cookies in this hands-on cookie decorating workshop! Learn to create edible works of art with Chanukah, Christmas and holiday themes. Each participant will decorate and take home two custom cookies. Limited to 8 participants!

Join MOM BRAIN and Little Gems for a special pop-up reading celebrating creativity, motherhood and works in progress.

Celebrate National Letter Writing Day (technically on December 7) with Something of a Dandy Shop! Enjoy creative writing prompts, make your own cards and postcards from recycled materials, and let little ones write a special letter to Santa. A fun workshop for pen pals and snail-mail lovers of all ages!

Elevate your gift-wrapping skills with Something of a Dandy Shop! Join Ashleigh for a free demonstration of creative folding techniques, bow making and upcycled embellishments to make every gift extra special. Bring your own gifts and supplies or use materials provided. Wrapping paper will also be available for purchase!

Bring the whole family for a festive Polaroids with Santa Pop-Up hosted by OOFIE! Capture a special holiday memory with an instant photo to take home.

Bloom & Threshold partners with Ramie of The Alchemist's Wife on Central Street for an informational session on aromatherapy in the home and how scent shapes the experience of guests and family. Afterward, guests will make their own simmer pot mix at a custom bar of dried fruits, herbs, spices, and oils to use at home or give as a gift.

Explore the creative side of tea with MisTeaques! Learn how to turn tea into flavorful syrups and infusions, and discover new ways to create your own tea-inspired concoctions.