Dec 4-7, 2025

Chicago's Favorite Holiday Shopping Destination

The Mart
Chicago

Three women engaged in conversation at an art gallery showcasing colorful abstract paintings on the walls. One woman is holding a booklet while speaking to the others.

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Exhibitor Info

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A One of a Kind Experience

The One of a Kind Holiday Show brings together over 600 exceptional artists, designers and makers with thousands of shoppers that love art and quality work. Now in its 24th year, this is Chicago’s premier holiday shopping destination for unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list.

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A collection of various ceramic vases displayed on a wooden surface. The vases are in different sizes and pastel colors, including light blue, green, peach, and purple.

Find thousands of handmade products across 20 categories

A collection of small cosmetic pouches displayed on a shelf. One white pouch features a feather design and a zip closure, while others have various patterns and colors in the background.

Accessories
Four bottles of hand wash and hand lotion displayed on a shelf. The left two bottles are labeled 'Simply Curated Guava Fig' and are light yellow and white, while the right two bottles are white and labeled 'TESTER'.

Bath & Body
A collection of ribbed ceramic mugs in various colors, including pastel peach, blue, and green, stacked on a wooden shelf. The mugs have curved handles and a textured surface.

Ceramics
A rack displaying clothing items, including several orange sleeveless tops and a dark green and black leather jacket. The tops feature buttons and are lined up next to the jackets.

Fashion
A display of various quilts hanging on a rack, showcasing a range of colorful patterns and designs, including floral, geometric, and traditional motifs.

Fiber Art (non-wearable)
A wooden rocking chair with a slatted back and curved arms, situated on a neutral-colored floor. In the background, several wooden tables with natural edges are visible, showcasing craftsmanship.

Furniture
A uniquely designed glass decanter with a wooden base, angled on a wooden table. In the background, there are glasses and a blurred kitchen setting, creating an elegant atmosphere.

Glass
A wooden crate filled with jars of various preserved vegetables, including pickles and radish, with blue labels featuring the name 'HINTON'.

Gourmet
A black ceramic pitcher and a covered container on a beige plate, placed on a black circular platter. Nearby, a folded brown napkin secured with a black napkin ring.

Home Goods
A collection of decorative ornaments displayed in a clear container. The ornaments are painted in vibrant colors, featuring floral designs. Blue and pink round ornaments are arranged alongside others, adorned with ribbons.

Holiday
A display of jewelry featuring pink earrings with black accents on a black card, alongside multiple gold necklaces laid out on a wooden surface.

Jewelry
A selection of baby bibs hanging on wooden hangers, featuring various patterns including cars, planes, and colorful animals, displayed in a well-lit store.

Kids
Several leather wallets displayed on a wooden surface, showcasing various shades of brown, with some having a smooth finish and others appearing textured.

Leather
A modern sculpture made of metal and stone, featuring an open geometric design with two curved sections and a central compartment displaying three decorative spheres inside.

Metal
A rustic wooden container labeled "CRAFT AMERICAN" holding several white ceramic markers with red names written on them, displayed alongside small decorative plants.

Mixed Media
An art gallery wall featuring four framed artworks. A large black piece on the left, a minimalist black and white piece in the center, and abstract pieces in warm hues on the bottom right.

Painting
A display of low-poly animal head sculptures in various colors, including black, blue, and orange, mounted on a white wall. A sign reads, "I have sensitive skin, please don't touch." The scene is part of an art installation.

Paper
A brown dog wearing a collar with the word "VOTE" in blue and red stars, sitting beside a window with soft natural light.

Pets
An art gallery displaying framed photographs on white walls. In the foreground, a wooden table holds various picture frames in a white wooden crate. The space has a clean, modern design with gray flooring.

Photography
A person's hand reaches for a light bulb mounted on a rustic wooden base at a market display. In the background, another individual is assembling items on the table.

Repurposed Vintage / Upcycled
A whimsical art piece featuring a doll's head with a yellow hairstyle, adorned with a flower, topped by a blue whale and a small house on a wire, displayed on a cardboard box.

Sculpture
Four wooden measuring spoons arranged on a wooden surface, accompanied by small tags attached to the spoons. In the background, wooden blocks and a candle can be seen.

Wood

Meet the Artists & Makers

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Two shoppers examining clothing racks in a retail store, while other customers browse in the background. The store has a modern, well-lit interior, and various garments are on display.

The Space

The One of a Kind show takes place at the historic Merchandise Mart.

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The facade of a tall, historic building with multiple windows, featuring a prominent central tower. Two American flags are displayed near the entrance, with a green river visible in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

We asked these 5 visitors

“What do you like about One of a Kind?”

Three women examining handmade items at a craft market. One woman points to an item on a display shelf, while the others observe. The setting features various decorative pieces and a casual atmosphere.

“If you love to support artisans and small businesses, you should come. There were some really great finds and I was able to tick off several gifts from my Christmas list.”

Aesha E.
Two men discussing watches in a retail store. One man is holding a watch and pointing at a display with various watch styles, while the other man listens attentively.

“It's a huge, fun, unique show that I enjoy attending with friends.”

Ryan S.
A woman observing a piece of art in a gallery, with colorful abstract paintings on the walls. In the background, a small group of people is seated and engaged in conversation.

“The art is across the board in terms of what to expect. Anything and everything from classic and traditional to eccentric wall art, paintings, decor, sculptures, clothing, greeting cards, etc.”

Kristin L.
Three women engaged in conversation at a retail space, with one woman holding a bag and smiling. Products displayed on a counter include various jars and bottles. The setting features clothing items hanging nearby.

“This is a great show for small and big budgets.”

Jacqueline B.

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Close-up of leather keychains in natural tan color, featuring metal hardware and rings, placed on a textured fabric surface.
Gold hoop earrings featuring a profile coin design, displayed on a round black velvet pouch inside a silver tin. U.S. currency notes and a coin are spread out on a textured surface next to the earrings.
Three decorative ceramic vases displayed on a wooden shelf. The first vase on the left is white and pear-shaped, the middle vase is a glossy black with a rounded shape, and the third vase on the right is matte black with a wider base. A eucalyptus branch extends across the top.