2nd Annual Merry Makers Expo

🎄✨ Merry Makers Expo – 2nd Annual Holiday Market ✨🎄
You’re invited to step into the magic of the season at our 2nd Annual Merry Makers Expo—a festive shopping experience designed to celebrate community, creativity, and giving back.
Join us for a joyful afternoon filled with holiday cheer, local shopping, and memorable moments for the whole family.
🛍️ What to Expect:
• Shop 100+ local artisans featuring handmade goods, boutique finds, gifts & more
• Live Music by Matt Krahula
• Enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa bar ☕️
• Capture the magic with FREE family photos with Santa 🎅
• Enter to win exciting raffle prizes
• Support a meaningful cause through our diaper drive benefiting local families
This is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting small businesses and making a difference in your community.
🎁 Giving Back:
We are proud to partner with Keeping Families Covered to host a diaper drive at this event. All donations collected at entry will directly support families in need this season. Your generosity helps make the holidays brighter for others. 🤍
🗓 Date: Sunday, November 8
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Ten Hotel Gurnee
6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL
🎟 Admission: $5 at the door
✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the season with us—shop small, give back, and make it a day full of holiday magic.
Vendor Applications: https://www.thesocialmarketco.com/vendor-signup.html