Trackside Halloween Market
October 17, 2026A spooky, family-friendly mix of local artists, creators, and makers in historic downtown Lockport. Costumes encouraged — vendors, music, food trucks, and spooky surprises.
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Special Events
Beyond our weekly farmers markets, we produce themed markets and holiday events across the region all year long. Vendor applications for every event are on the Vendors page.
Christmas at the Field
November 14, 2026Kick off the holidays with a festive market at Francis Field — gifts, holiday decor, and treats from local makers.
Burr Ridge Village Center Winter Market
November 20–21, 2026Two days of holiday shopping at the Burr Ridge Village Center — local vendors, gifts, and seasonal cheer.
A Very Merry Market
November 22, 2026An indoor holiday market at Sanctuary Events in Plainfield — gifts, holiday decor, baked goods, and more.
Cocoa Cabin Holiday Market
December 3 & 17, 2026Two cozy December evenings of holiday shopping at Central Park West in Oak Brook — local makers, gifts, and seasonal treats, in partnership with the Oak Brook Park District.
State Street Mistletoe Market
December 5, 2026For the second year, Chicago Street Markets and the City of Lockport partner to bring a curated mistletoe market to historic downtown Lockport.
Jingle & Mingle in the City Square
December 11–12 & 18–19, 2026Join us for Jingle & Mingle in the City Square, where our heated holiday tents will be filled with local makers, festive finds, seasonal treats, and plenty of holiday cheer!
Francis Field Winter Market
January – March 2027A winter market supporting local farmers — Sunday mornings at the Francis Field Youth Foundation through the cold months.
Special events are curated — applying doesn’t guarantee a booth. Our team reviews every application to build a balanced vendor lineup. Applications for every event are on the Vendors page.
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