WICKER PARK— Bruno Kolom rummaged through clothing Sunday at Wicker Park's Chop Shop, searching for the perfect outfit for a scarecrow.
The 7-year-old settled on sweatpants, a hooded sweatshirt and a blue crown.
"He's going to be a cool king," Bruno said. "The perfect scarecrow needs to be full of hay. He needs to be stuffed to make it look like he's eaten too much chicken."
Bruno set to work while his parents, Melissa and Doug Kolom of Wicker Park, watched, stuffing he scarecrow that Bruno would name Bob.
The deli and restaurant welcomed neighborhood children to make scarecrows as part of the inaugural Prime Market in its 1st Ward Events space, 2033 W. North Ave. Local artisans, designers and jewelers were also involved.
Josie Kelly, 4, and Kaitlyn Kelly, 6, stopped by the scarecrow station with their mother and father, Darlene and Joe Kelly of Wicker Park.
"The best kind of scarecrow is one that scares birds," Josie said.
"This will help scare birds for sure," Josie said, as she helped her dad tie a Bulls scarf around her scarecrow.
The Chop Shop bought the hay for the event and used old clothes for dressing the scarecrows, spokeswoman Carolyn Pelissero said.
Co-owner Nick Moretti said the patio was a good way to have something to offer families with children.
"When we opened the restaurant a few years ago, the patio wasn't ready and now that we can you utilize it, we figured it was a good way to offer activities for the kids," Moretti said.
"Although the scarecrow making won't always be on the schedule, we plan on having kid-friendly events during the Sunday markets," Pelissero said. "Plus, kids eat free during Bears games."
The free market offers customers a hybrid indoor farmers and flea market as the weather turns, Moretti said. Prime Market is scheduled every Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 21.
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