Overview
- Christkindlmarket organizers announced Thursday that all three markets will open Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, and gave final dates and hours for each location.
- The Daley Plaza market will mark its 30th anniversary and run daily through Dec. 24 with typical hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday–Saturday.
- Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park will be the largest site with more than 60 vendors and will operate Thursdays through Sundays from Nov. 20 through Dec. 24.
- The Wrigleyville market at Gallagher Way will run Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 as part of Winterland, will host about 28 vendors, and will have later weekday hours beginning at 3 p.m.
- All markets are free to enter, will feature German and international food, drinks and handcrafted goods, and organizers have advised visitors to carry cash because many small vendors may not take cards.