Dates & times
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- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Jingle & Mingle adds a young-makers market to Prospect Heights’ holiday fair
At Jingle & Mingle, children under 17 are invited to take a place on the selling side: a new Young Makers Market gives them a dedicated area for handmade products. The broader fair brings together craft and vendor shopping with a silent auction.
A seller’s role for children under 17
The park district describes the Young Makers Market as a new part of the event where children under 17 can sell handmade products. That makes the section distinct from a children’s activity: young participants are there as makers and sellers.
The announcement does not name participating young makers or list their products. Visitors can expect a youth-focused handmade-goods area, but not a particular seller or item.
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Browse the fair; treat the auction as an extra
The main fair is presented as a place to shop for seasonal gifts among craft and vendor offerings. The park district’s vendor call invites craft vendors and independent businesses, but does not identify who has signed up. That makes this a general market preview, not a confirmed roster of booths or goods.
A silent auction is another announced part of the visit. The organizers say it supports a cause, but the event listing does not identify the recipient, auction items or bidding process. Anyone planning around the auction in particular can ask the park district for those details before going.
Further reading: Special Events – Prospect Heights Park District ↗ · Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market – Prospect Heights Park District ↗ · Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Prospect Heights Park District Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market ↗
A 20th annual community market
The park district calls Jingle & Mingle its 20th annual tradition. This year’s listing keeps the focus on an indoor, family-oriented shopping visit, with the young-makers section adding a specific way for younger participants to take part beyond attending.
Further reading: Special Events – Prospect Heights Park District ↗ · Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market – Prospect Heights Park District ↗ · Chicago's North Shore CVB - Welcome - Prospect Heights Park District Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market ↗
Plan your visit
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time.
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Free entry
Admission is free. The event listing does not give visitors a ticket or booking step; its vendor-registration notice is for sellers. Prices for items at the market are not listed.
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Family-oriented; seller age rule applies to makers
The event is described as family-friendly. The under-17 age limit is for Young Makers Market sellers; no visitor age restriction is stated.
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Gary Morava Recreation Center
The event takes place in the Recreation Building at 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070. The park district lists 847-394-2848 for the location.
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Getting there
Use the Recreation Building address
The event is listed at the Recreation Building, Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. The park district also lists administrative offices at 104 W. Camp McDonald Road; that is a different address.
The venue page says access to the Recreation Center is limited to the front entrance.
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Directions and access
The venue page provides a directions link that can calculate a route from your starting point. Its captured information does not give event-specific transit, parking or accessibility instructions; contact the park district at 847-394-2848 if you need to confirm arrangements.
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Before you make a plan
Do visitors need to register?
The event is listed as free, and the registration notice is for vendors. The visitor listing does not provide a ticket or booking step.
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Who can sell in the Young Makers Market?
Children under 17 can sell handmade products in the designated section. The published listing does not name participating sellers or their goods.
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Are the silent-auction items listed in advance?
The park district announces a silent auction but does not publish its items, recipient cause or bidding instructions in the event listing.
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Which entrance should visitors use?
The venue page says access to the Recreation Center is limited to the front entrance. The event is at the Recreation Building at 110 W. Camp McDonald Road.
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Location & Google Maps
Gary Morava Recreation Center
110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
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