Shopping in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of shopping in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Westfield Windy City Market

Westfield Windy City Market

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Skokie

Local makers & live music

Mercado de Colores

Mercado de Colores

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Chicago Loop

Fresh produce, doubled dollars

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Skokie

Vintage finds & beats

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Sun, Sep 13 · 7:00 AM

Lincoln Square

Community market with impact

Edgewater Monday Market

Edgewater Monday Market

Mon, Sep 14 · 3:00 PM

Edgewater

weekly community farmers market

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

Evanston

Juried holiday market in a historic ballroom

Bucket O' Blood Books and Records

Bucket O' Blood Books and Records Hot right now

Avondale

Horror books & vinyl

Brown Elephant Andersonville

Brown Elephant Andersonville

Andersonville • $

vintage thrift with purpose

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Farmers market grazing

Gangnam Market

Gangnam Market

West Town

Asian food hall & grocery

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Eckhart Park Farmers Market

Eckhart Park Farmers Market Ending Soon

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

West Town

Fresh local produce & community

Early to Bed

Early to Bed

Ravenswood

body-safe toys & gender gear

Knee Deep Vintage

Knee Deep Vintage

Lower West Side

curated vintage, 1940s–90s

Skunk Cabbage Books

Skunk Cabbage Books

Avondale

nature-focused indie bookstore

Lost Girls Vintage

Lost Girls Vintage

West Town

vintage clothing & local makers

Vintage Frills

Vintage Frills Newcomer

Avondale

color-sorted vintage & retro décor

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Frequently asked questions

How are these shopping in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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