If you are looking for something fun to day this weekend and happen to be in Chicago, than check out the One of a kind Show. It is held at the Merchandise Mart on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Hours are:
Friday, April 29: 11 – 8 pm 3>
Saturday, April 30: 10 – 7 pm
Sunday, May 1: 10 – 5 pm
Saturday, April 30: 10 – 7 pm
Sunday, May 1: 10 – 5 pm
Ticket prices are $10 per person and provide admission for all three days of the show. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are on sale in the first floor lobby.
The show has been held for the last 15 years around the holiday season at the Mart. This year, though, they are launching a spring show with over 300 talented artists. You will find everything at the show from handmade clothing to jewelry to furniture to artwork. In addition, there are booths with items for children that are so creative and fun.
As you might guess, the One of a kind Show also showcases a wide variety of food artisans. While some are locally based, others you can order from or find at your local markets like Whole Foods and Marianos. Chocolates, salsa, toffee, dips, olive oils, balsamic, sausage, bakery, egg rolls, crepes, snacks and empanadas. And the list continues!
You will also get to learn about Hills Bros. new eco friendly coffee pods designed for your Keurig coffee makers. Try the coffee made with these 100% certified compostable pods for your self while wandering the show.
Each day there will be different musicians entertaining shoppers as well as artists creating pottery as you watch.
Lots and lots of creative artists at this show like Nite Brite that designs helmets for skiing and biking in a look to fit your event. Check out this bride!
With Mother’s Day just one week away, this is a great show to attend to find the perfect gifts for you to give the Moms in your life. For more information including parking directions, please visit here.
Happy Shopping!
THIS IS TOTALLLYYY something I would have LOVED TO WANDER AROUND! Wander is my middle name FOR SURE! 😉 Envious of you!
Looks and sounds like an awesome event, shame I live on the other side of the pond. Thanks for sharing
The One of a Kind Show looks like a great place to hang out on the weekend. I would love to browse all afternoon. What fun!
I love going to marketplaces like this. We have one like this every summer in RI and my kids beg to go every weekend. They can’t wait until it opens in June.
What a fun show to attend in Chicago! I had not heard of this one before, hopefully one like it comes to our area!!
I’d never heard of this before, but I would love to try it one day, if it is available in Fort Worth! I LOVE Hills Bros. Coffee, too.
I really want to go! There are so many great things in these pics – I would love to see it all in person!
Oh this is awesome. I’d love to discover some cool new products and crafts at this show!
This looks like my kind of show. I see they had wooden bow ties which are so my thing right now. I wish they had one in the DC area.
This looks like a great show to attend, I am in the UK so won’t be close enough for something like this but thanks for the information and gorgeous photos!
What a great event with such a wide variety of products and pieces being featured! I wish I lived in the Chicago area because this looks like something I would really enjoy.
They do have a lot of unique stuff in one of a kind show. It would also be nice to explore the different food offerings.
Sounds like a cool place to shop. I’ve never been to Chicago
This is so awesome! I would love to visit the One of Kind Show. Sounds really fun.
I love shows like these. I remember attending a few back in the day and loved browsing and shopping at them.
What a fun event! I am not sure whether I can handle it as I tend to get sensory overload at big shows like that. Well, it would be so much fun to browse.
What a cool event!! I would love to take my husband here.
Wish this show was in my town. I would love to see all the unique pieces. My son would love that tent
Looks like it’s really a one of a kind Chicago show. I bet the people are enjoying themselves with the show.
Wow that sounds like a really fun time! I love events like these where you can check out new products and meet new & interesting people.