Christmas markets · Chicago, IL
Christmas markets in Chicago
Chicago brought the German Christmas market to America: Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza has run since 1996 and now has sister markets in Wrigleyville and Aurora. Expect wooden huts, glühwein in a boot-shaped mug and long queues on weekend evenings.
3 markets · checked September 2026
German market · The Loop
Christkindlmarket Chicago
The original: German vendors, bratwurst, potato pancakes, stollen and the collectible mug, in the shadow of the Picasso sculpture.
- Dates
- Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2025
- Entry
- Free
German market · Wrigleyville
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
The same market beside Wrigley Field, with a skating ribbon and a bit more room to move; it stays open past Christmas.
- Dates
- Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2025
- Entry
- Free
German market · Aurora
Christkindlmarket Aurora
The suburban outpost by the Fox River — easier parking and shorter lines than downtown.
- Dates
- Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2025
- Entry
- Free
Christmas markets near you
93 markets in 26 states