Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago, the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, celebrates its 25th anniversary and returns in-person as well as online in 2021. Enjoy the German-style outdoor market at two locations: Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville. Shop for one-of-a-kind hand-blown ornaments, authentic nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks and beer steins, toys, home décor, jewelry and apparel. Enticing aromas waft through the market: sausages and sauerkraut, potato pancakes, Schnitzel and burgers. Take a slug of Gluehwein, a traditional German holiday market hot spiced wine, to warm up or laugh at the cold with a hearty German beer. Purchase treats to tote home like cookies, Stollen or baked strudel. Not keen on waiting in line? You can reserve tables for up to eight people, choose from different food and drink packages served in the heated Timber Haus. Reserve Stammtisch indoor dining online. Entertainment includes choirs, carolers, spirited German music and holiday music that'll kick the Grinch right out of your heart.