Christkindlmarket
12/22/2024, 12/23/2024, 12/24/2024
Dates & hours vary by location
Free admission
Inspired by the Christkindlmarket in Germany, Christkindlmarket is an enchanting holiday village and a beloved tradition during Christmas in Chicago. Enjoy a unique shopping experience featuring a variety of handmade and European goods. Vendors also serve roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, hot chocolate, and hot spiced wine. In addition to the classic downtown Chicago market, you'll also find Christkindlmarket in Aurora.
This was a total nightmare last year, and I only had my three adult children with me, none of my little ones. We stood in line for over an hour. Then, once inside, we couldn’t move. It was gridlocked due to the insane amounts of people. We couldn’t even get close to purchasing an $8 hot chocolate, and we finally left to drive our hour back home because it was way too packed and crazy to be enjoyable. I would strongly advise parents to think twice before bringing small children. That would have been miserable.
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