Christkindlmarket, one of Chicago’s best loved markets, has revealed its plans for 2023. This year, there will again be three locations: The location at Daley Plaza at 50 W. Washington Street in Downtown Chicago will open on November 17 and run through December 24. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On Thanksgiving (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24), it will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christkindlmarket Gallagher Way/ Wrigleyville (Photo by Kristan Lieb for Chicago Star)
The Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket will also open on November 17, at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field, 3635. N. Clark Street and will be open through New Year’s Eve. This will be part of the “Winterland” celebration that’s held inside and outside of the ballpark. This location will be open at Gallagher Way from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday then 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the market will open at 11 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Special holiday hours at Wrigleyville location:
- Thanksgiving – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Christmas Eve – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- December 26-28 – 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All markets will feature live entertainment. (Photo courtesy of Christkindlmarket)
The Aurora location of the Christkindlmarket will return to RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Street, and open November 17 and remain open through Christmas Eve. This location will be open from Thursday through Sunday, going from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, then 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. There will be special hours on Thanksgiving (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), December 18-20 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and Christmas Eve (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
All Christkindlmarket locations are modeled after the classic German holiday market in Nuremberg, Germany, with traditional candy cane striped huts. The free outdoor holiday markets host international and local vendors who display and sell handcrafted ornaments, toys, and special holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets, and beverages. The markets are rich in cultural tradition and include special events, entertainment and activities that are fun for the whole family. (Christkindlmarket.com)
There will be delicious German food at every market. Cookie says "I love you" in German. (Photo courtesy of Christkindlmarket)
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