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Local Makers and Markets

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Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets

Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park

Nov. 20 to 22, Nov. 25 to 29, Dec. 3 to 6, Dec. 10 to 13 and Dec. 17 to 24, 2026

Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, with extra openings on Nov. 25 and Dec. 21 through Dec. 23.

RiverEdge Park, Aurora360 N. BroadwayKane County

Christkindlmarket Aurora runs Thursdays through Sundays at RiverEdge Park from Nov. 20 through Dec. 24, plus a few extra weekdays. Admission is free.

Organizer page, Christkindlmarket

Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza

Nov. 20 to Dec. 24, 2026

The market is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

Daley Plaza, Chicago50 W. Washington St.Cook County

Christkindlmarket sets up a free outdoor German holiday market on Daley Plaza from Nov. 20 through Dec. 24. Vendors sell food, ornaments and handmade gifts.

Organizer page, Christkindlmarket

Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way

Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, 2026

Regular hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, with shorter posted hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Gallagher Way, Chicago3635 N. Clark St.Cook County

The Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket occupies Gallagher Way from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 as part of Winterland. The organizer lists the market as open daily, with holiday hour changes posted on its page.

Organizer page, Christkindlmarket

Local Makers and Markets, Food and Drink

Millennium Park Holiday Market

Nov. 20 to 22, 2026

The market is open noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 and noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.

Millennium Park, Chicago201 E. Randolph St.Cook County

The Millennium Park Holiday Market is a three-day shopping event with live entertainment and concessions. The city lists it for Nov. 20 through Nov. 22.

Organizer page, City of Chicago

Local Makers and Markets, Arts and Music

One of a Kind Holiday Show

Dec. 3 to 6, 2026

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

The Mart, Chicago222 Merchandise Mart PlazaCook County

The One of a Kind Holiday Show returns to the seventh floor of The Mart from Dec. 3 through Dec. 6. Admission is $15 for all four days with free entry for children under 12.

Organizer page, One of a Kind Show

Arts and Music, Local Makers and Markets

Geneva Christmas Walk

Friday, Dec. 4, 2026

The walk runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

DowntownGeneva, IL 60134Kane County

Geneva lights the Great Tree on the Kane County Courthouse lawn during the Christmas Walk. The city calendar also lists Santa, carolers, a live nativity and downtown shopping.

Organizer page, City of Geneva

Local Makers and Markets

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago Winter

Dec. 18 to 20, 2026

Friday hours are 5 to 8 p.m. while Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago1200 W. 35th St.Cook County

Renegade Craft holds its winter fair at Bridgeport Art Center from Dec. 18 through Dec. 20. Shoppers can come Friday evening or over the weekend, with a suggested $5 entry paid on site.

Organizer page, Renegade Craft