Christkindlmarket Aurora

08/20/2026

The beloved holiday tradition is returning for a milestone season! Celebrate 30 years at Daley Plaza in Chicago, 5 years at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, and 8 seasons at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville. Join us for another season filled with holiday magic! All three markets will open on Friday, November 20, 2026.

📍 Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park (360 N. Broadway)
📆 November 20 – December 24
🕛 Open Thursdays – Sundays:
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Fridays & Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sundays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Special Hours:
– Wednesday (Nov. 25): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) & Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Monday (Dec. 21) - Wednesday (Dec. 23): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

📍 Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St.)
📆 November 20 – December 24
🕛 Open daily:
• Fridays & Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sundays – Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Special Hours:
– Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) & Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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📍 Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville at Gallagher Way (3635 N. Clark St.)
📆 November 20 – December 31
🕛 Open daily:
• Mondays – Thursdays: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Fridays & Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sundays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Special Hours:
– Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) & New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Closed
– Monday (Dec. 21) - Wednesday (Dec. 23) & Monday (Dec. 28) - Wednesday (Dec. 30): 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

🎁Giveaway Alert on Instagram! Between Aug. 24–26, win festive prizes from our amazing partners: SpotHero, Hotel Zachary, Gallagher Way Chicago, and Paramount Theatre! 🎉You won’t want to miss this!
👉Get ready for a season full of holiday magic! Follow us for updates, tag your Christkindlmarket crew, and share which location you can’t wait to visit. Turn on notifications so you’re always in the loop!

01/20/2026

Did your family join us for this year’s lantern parade? We’d love to hear about your experience as we begin planning for an even brighter 2026 celebration. 🏮✨

Please take our quick 2–3 minute survey here — your answers help shape future parades and family‑friendly traditions at the Christkindlmarket: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhDyQ-HW7b_gdaUUsYhYzgd4LjceDCPq8V6D4E_YqrO7BZeA/viewform

Thank you so much in advance, and all the best for 2026!

01/16/2026

Did you create a holiday glass ornament with us this season? We’d love to hear about your experience as we begin planning for an even more magical 2026.

Please take our quick survey here — your answers help shape future workshops and hands‑on experiences: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEDWXy5K-FMQSuHh2s6TIwD-XQzcdAp0RGO-OdYTg_WAroFg/viewform

By participating, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a Great British Bake Off Cookbook! 🍰📘✨

Thank you in advance, and all the best for 2026!

01/14/2026

Happy New Year and thank you for making the 2025 season unforgettable! 🎉

As our Christkindlmarket Team begins planning for our 2026 season, we’d love to hear from you!

Please take our quick 2–3 minute survey here - your answers help shape future markets, events, merchandise, and partnerships: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1Mz6HozWek-ZU0JW0c1xnyQ9vw7xjAtHmYYIWEweJRdUNEZITTY3WEpWTlI0QVpKWDRTS1ZRWkhVRi4u

Your feedback truly matters and helps us continue to grow and improve each year.

By participating, you also have the chance to enter to win a pair of tickets to our 30th Anniversary Opening Event 'Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket 2026 (valued at nearly $200)! 🎟️✨

Thank you so much in advance, and all the best for 2026!

12/31/2025

✨Happy New Year from the Christkindlmarket team! ✨

As we ring in the New Year, we’re so grateful for every moment, memory, and magical visit you shared with us this season. Thank you for celebrating the holidays together - here’s to a joyful, bright, and delicious year ahead. 🥨

Prost to 2026!🎄

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays and Frohe Weihnachten from all of us at the Christkindlmarket!🎄✨

This season has been nothing short of magical thanks to YOU. Your joy, traditions, and festive spirit are what make our markets shine year after year. 🌟

We’re so grateful for your support of our vendors, your laughter filling the markets, and the cherished memories created together. May your holidays be cozy, bright, and full of moments to treasure. We can’t wait to welcome you back next season! ❤️

12/24/2025

🎄 Special Christmas Eve Hours at All Christkindlmarkets🎄
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The holiday magic is still going strong! All three Christkindlmarket locations will be open on Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for one last festive stroll before the holiday.
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It’s the final day of the season for our lovely vendors at the Christkindlmarket Chicago and the Christkindlmarket Aurora - come support them and soak in the last moments of cozy cheer!
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✨ The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville will continue welcoming visitors daily through December 31 (closed on Christmas Day), so the celebration doesn’t end just yet.

12/23/2025

✨ Only 18 spots left this season!✨

Make your own glass ornament at the Christkindlmarket Aurora while you can!

Join a 20-minute workshop with Ikonic Glass and leave with a keepsake that lasts way longer than the holidays.
There are a few openings between 4:20–6:40pm today!

Spots go fast -grab yours before they melt away: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/christkindlmarket-aurora-glass-ornament-making

📍Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park

12/22/2025

Come visit us today! https://www.christkindlmarket.com/aurora/

12/20/2025

✨ Last Chance to Make Something Magical This Season with Special Saving✨

Our Glass Ornament Making Classes at the Christkindlmarket Aurora just got even better—enjoy a limited-time special of $3 off per ticket!

This beloved family-friendly experience lets you create a one-of-a-kind glass ornament to treasure for years to come. In just 20 minutes, Ikonic Glass artists will guide you through hands-on techniques as you choose from a variety of colors and shapes to design your own keepsake.

🗓️ Dates: December 22–24
📍 Location: Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park

Spots fill up fast—reserve yours now:
bucketlisters.com/experience/christkindlmarket-aurora-glass-ornament-making

❄️ MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS ORNAMENT WITH IKONIC GLASS AT THE CHRISTKINDLMARKET AURORA!  End-of-Seas...