BACK OF THE YARDS — You can support local businesses at a weekend holiday market.
Back of the Yards’ The Plant is holding its fourth annual Holiday Market 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday inside Whiner Beer Co., 1400 W. 46th St. Folks can buy gifts, tour the brewery and grab a bite to eat. The event is free.
Whiner Beer Co.’s taproom will be serving its usual pizzas, and MeetStop by Ste. Martaen will do a pop up offering vegan comfort food.
Here’s a complete list of vendors:
- Bike a Bee: Hyper local honey + lip balms + incense
- CacaoAbunga: Bean to bar vegan + fair trade chocolate
- New Magnolia Garden Center: Indoor plants + holiday terrariums + crystals
- Tinyshop: Zero-waste grocery + gifts
- Nero Ink: Artwork + notebooks + posters
- Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange: Creative reuse products and kits
- Megboys Studio: Metal objects and jewelry
- Ý-ERD UP JEWELRY: Handmade wire jewelry
- Freedomlei State of Mind: Bath bombs, soaps, and more
- La Selva: Back of the Yards shop with funky accessories to show your BOTY pride
- Nzuri Kulture: Hand-poured soy candles and more
- Chicago Public Library, Back of the Yards Branch: Holiday arts and crafts
People can also bring things to donate, including winter clothing for La Casa Norte, food for the Love Fridge and broken holiday lights to be recycled responsibly.
More information about the event can be found here.