# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s the season of giving and joy! Let’s make it magical together at The Merry Makers Expo, hosted by The Social Market Collective Events at The Ten Hotel Gurnee! ?✨

Step into a festive wonderland filled with twinkling lights, heartwarming music, and a marketplace showcasing over 60 amazing local small businesses. Gather your loved ones to enjoy live holiday music, create memories at our cozy hot cocoa bar complete with marshmallows and sweet toppings for kids and kids-at-heart, and find perfect gifts for everyone on your list. 

Plus, adults can toast at our cash bar featuring draft beer from Harbor Brewing Co., while everyone gets a chance to win in our special holiday raffles!

Admission is FREE with a donation to Toys for Tots! Share the spirit of the holidays by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots drive, and help light up a child’s season with kindness.

? Date: November 16th
? Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
? Where: The Ten Hotel, 6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL

Bring your family, friends, and the true spirit of the holidays to Gurnee’s most joyful holiday marketplace! 

✨For vendor info, contact Caelin at: thesocialmarketcoevents@gmail.com.

Presented by The Social Market Collective Events

With heartfelt thanks to The Social Market Collective Events & Harbor Brewing Co. 

Meet our amazing vendors!! ⬇️ 

? Crochet
1. Creative Chaos 
2. Mackenzie's Crochet Co.
3. Luna Bella Boutique

?️ Candles/Home Fragrance/Soaps:
4. Fat Candle Company 
5. Melt Some Happy
6. The Coco Luxe Two
7. Raindrops On Roses Candles
8. Iamami Crafty
9. Whimsy Saged & Stoned
10. Briaromas

✨Jewelry- Regular & Permanent
11. Beaded For You Co.
12. Alien Artisan
13. Caza De Beauty- Permanent
14. Daisy Lane- Permanent
15. Sassy by Sarah
16. Forever Wild Jewelry
17. The Lunga Co.
18. Beaded By Makenna
19. Averie’s Luxurious Looms & More
20. Sung & Shine
21. A Little Something Special

? Apparel
22. Windy City Clothing
23. Made By Audry Lee
24. RT Customized Creations
25. Made By Megan
26. Grandma's Knits
27. Northshore Vintage

?️ Art/Giftables/Multi Category
28. Luminous Glass Petal
29. Emma's Kandi Kitchen
30. Doodlebug Creations
31. A Gift From Ethan
32. Ash & Bloom
33. Nolas Sea Glass
34. Dynamic Duo

? Home Decor
35. CraftedRugs
36. Time To Wine Down
37. Mimi Webster- Crafted Wreaths
38. Three Generations Creations
39. Adora Handmade Gifts
40. NW Inspirations

? Skincare/Beauty products
41. Saf Avantal LLC
42. Fairytale Nails
43. Farmasi

??Food/Beverage
44. Aneeda Biscotti
45. A Little Something Sourdough
46. Bea's Spices & Breading
47. Mom's Delight LLC
48. Country Bumpkin Munchies
49. Sprinkled By Shannon
50. 3-Legged Coffee Brewery
51. The Great Sandeenie
52. Tastefully Simple
53. Healthy Fit Fam Nutrition 
54. Pucker Up Confectionery 
55. Wild Savanna Coffee 

? Photography
56. Valsgala 

? Children's Books/Toys
57. Black Tortoise Press
58. GOOP Slime 
59. Family Forge 3D

? Dog Treats
60. Treat Diva
61. Pure Bark Boutique Northbrook
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/the-merry-makers-expo-at-the-ten-hotel/200029088895226
- **Event Categories**: kids, business, exhibitions, holiday, art, nonprofit, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 917

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gurnee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
- **lat**: 42.38184
- **long**: -87.95479
- **full address**: 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel being held?
  - **A:** The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel takes place on Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel?
  - **A:** The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel is organized by The Ten Hotel Gurnee.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Merry Makers Expo at The Ten Hotel is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gurnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 910+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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