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Chicago's German-style Christmas market in Daley Plaza, daily Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026. Free entry; 30th anniversary season.
Christkindlmarket is Chicago's best-known holiday market, modeled on the Christmas markets of Germany, and 2026 is its 30th season. In Daley Plaza in the Loop, local and international vendors sell German food and drink alongside handcrafted toys, ornaments and gifts.
The 2026 market is open daily from Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24. Hours are 11 am to 8 pm Sunday to Thursday and 11 am to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with shorter hours (11 am to 4 pm) on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Entry is free.
Many vendors have traditionally been cash-only, so bring some cash. The city's Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park is a few blocks east on opening night.
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- Free admission
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