We will have ONE candle pouring class this season featuring gorgeous glass Christmas Trees on Saturday, November 22 from 10am-noon at The Vintage Hammer in Hampshire! You will get to pour your very own tree candle in one of our standard favorites or come up with a creation of your very own in addition to a small mason jar! For more details visit Glass Christmas Tree 100% Soy Candle Pouring Class at The Vintage Hammer • 11/22 • 10 am-noon

Bundle up for a day at this European-style, open-air market on Washington Street, right outside OpenDoor. From woodworkers to candlemakers to jewelry artists, this Artisan Christmas Market brings together a curated mix of small, local vendors offering thoughtful, handmade goods you won’t find in big-box stores. Whether you're shopping early for the holidays or just love discovering unique finds, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Enjoy the cozy atmosphere with crackling fire pits, steaming hot drinks from our shop, and the cheerful buzz of the community coming together. And don’t miss a visit with Santa—he’ll be there for photos and to hear all those Christmas wishes! Find more info at: Artisan Christmas Market 2025 at OpenDoor Coffee

Another new one for us this year is the Prospect High School Craft Show at Mount Prospect High School on Sunday 11/23 from 9-3! This came as a highly recommended show to us so we can't wait to check it out!

The following weekend is a busy one for us! First up is our annual Small Business Saturday event at The Enchanted Valley Farm which is a part of Blumen Gardens Shop Small Crawl! We'll be out in our cute little gift shop Saturday, 11/29 from 9-4 and Sunday, 11/30 from 10-4!

Then we'll quick pack up and head over to Rivers' Mexican Cantina & Grill that same night, Saturday 11/29 from 6-10:30 p.m. for
The Late Night Margarita! Again, one of our absolute favorites!! It's not every day that you can drink a mistletoe margarita at work!

We'll be back open at The Enchanted Valley Farm in Kingston (our cute little pumpkin farm) on Sunday, 11/30 in our gift shop from 10-4! We'll also have cute little outdoor setups if you want to pop out and take a family photo!

Grab your friends and shop for handcrafted treasures at the 51st annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk on Dec. 4 - Dec. 6, 2025! Visit each home, business, and organization on the map to discover one-of-a-kind holiday décor, gifts, and tasty treats. Find us at The Enchanted Valley Farm, 31853 Glidden Rd. Kingston, IL!

Thursday, 12/4 9-7 • Friday, 12/5 9-5 • Saturday, 12/6 9-3 • Sunday 12/7 (this location only) 9-2

This is a shopping experience like no other! Over 100 local crafters, artisans, and bakers will be at 17 locations throughout Genoa and Kingston. Visit at least ten stops on the map to be entered for a chance to win a giveaway basket! We can't wait to see you! Find more info at: Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk or check out the map and all of the stops at: Christmas Craft Walk Brochure