Lombard's annual Christmas Mart returns Saturday, Nov. 7, with a new free mobile app that lets shoppers browse vendors and plan their trip across six downtown locations.

The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along West Maple Street in downtown Lombard, according to the Lombard Historical Society. More than 125 crafters, artists and vendors will set up at churches and other sites throughout the historic downtown area. Admission and parking are free.

New digital tools

The Historical Society said it is rolling out the Historic Downtown Lombard mobile app for the first time at this year's Mart. The free app lets visitors browse participating vendors, find their locations and plan their shopping trip from their phones, according to a Daily Herald listing.

The society is also introducing a digital Christmas Mart punch card through the app. Shoppers collect punches as they visit participating locations. Organizers encouraged visitors to download the app before arriving.

Six locations across downtown

The Daily Herald's craft-fair guide listed six participating sites:

  • Calvary Episcopal Church, 105 W. Maple St.
  • First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St.
  • First United Methodist Church, 155 S. Main St.
  • Lombard Bible Church, 111 S. Park Ave.
  • Lombard Historical Society, 23 W. Maple St.
  • St. John's Lutheran Church, 220 S. Lincoln Ave.

Lunch and other food will be available at several locations.

Lilac Emporium deals

Visitors can stop by the Historical Society's Lilac Emporium Gift Shop at 23 W. Maple St. for Lombard-themed gifts and holiday items. The shop is offering 30% off apparel during the event. Historical Society members can stack that discount with their member discount, according to the society.

Updates are available on the Lombard Christmas Mart Facebook page.