Latest Past Events

Christmas Bazar in Mount Prospect

Bulgarica Center 1120 S. Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect

Step into the holiday season at the Bulgarica's Christmas Bazar — a festive afternoon filled with creativity, community, and handmade treasures. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Bulgarica Center, 1120 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Discover an array of:• Handcrafted holiday pieces• Unique jewelry and accessories• Artwork, ornaments, and seasonal décor• Thoughtful small gifts for all ages Each item is created with care using natural or recycled materials. You’ll also have the chance to chat with the artisans and pick out one-of-a-kind gifts—for family, friends, or your own home.

Заедно за Коледа | Together for Christmas | 6:00pm on December 7, 2025

"Together for Christmas" Join us for a benefit concert organized by Ensemble Horo – Chicago and New Life Bulgarian Evangelical Church of God. This special cultural evening brings together Bulgarian folk dancers, singers, and musicians in celebration of the Christmas spirit — to support orphanages and protected homes for women and children in Bulgaria. Immerse yourself in two hours of classic Christmas melodies, authentic Bulgarian folk music, and dynamic dances from every corner of Bulgaria’s rich cultural heritage. Performances by: Galina Petrova  Ensemble Horo – Chicago Joanna and Kalina Andreev Ani Gogova – piano Zhivko and Margarita Nikolov – guitar & flute Sonya Membrenio – vocal Bilyana Stafura – Bulgarian character dance Eli Geshovska, Rumen Arnaudov & the Children’s Choir

Traditional Christmas Craft Bazar

Little Bulgaria Center 832 Lee St, Des Plaines

From jewelry to home décor, there is something for everyone at our event. We hope you will take the time to peruse the tables and discover some new, one-of-a-kind pieces to add to your collection or give as a gift to a special one. All of our vendors are local artisans and small business owners, so your purchases will help support the creative community in our area. We hope you can join us for this fun and festive event. Don't forget to bring your friends and family along.