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Patch Picks: Holiday Shopping in Lemont

Looking to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping? There are several upcoming shopping events in Lemont to take advantage of.

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You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

For this week, we've got several local shopping events.

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Lemont Shopping

1. Lemont Park District's Holiday Craft Show

At the show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, attendees can find gifts created by some of the area's finest arts and crafts designers. The event is located at the , 16028 W. 127th St. For more information, contact the Park District at (630) 257-6787.

2. Christmas Choral Concert and Holiday Cookie Sale

Satisfy someone’s sweet tooth this holiday season with an assortment of holiday cookies. The Christmas Choral Concert and Holiday Cookie Sale will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, at , 306 Lemont St. Children can also get their pictures taken with Santa from 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 630-257-2972 or visit the Lemont Historical Society’s website.

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4. Christmas shopping at The CORE

More than 10 vendors will display their wares, including purses, candles, Tupperware, Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef, and more, during the shopping event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 16028 W. 127th St. For more info, call the at 630-257-6787.

4. Midnight Madness

Participating merchants will hold extended shopping hours from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Dec. 9. There will also be arts and crafts vendors. For more information on Midnight Madness, contact Michelle Zaper at 630-514-6642.

5. Holiday Artists Bazaar           

The Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State St., will host its second annual Holiday Artists Bazaar through  Dec. 23. Shoppers will find a variety of unique gifts. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.


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