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Christkindlmarket Chicago

November 24, 2021

Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

This past weekend I kicked off the holiday season with two events: watching the Festival of Lights parade from my window and checking out Christkindlmarket Chicago with my family. This German Christmas market is an annual favorite in the city. Running now through December 24th – downtown and in Wrigleyville – visitors can attend for free while enjoying food, music, and souvenirs for sale. We stayed for about an hour – read below for our experience!

The Traditional Christkindlmarket Mug

Each year a new mug design is featured at Christkindlmarket. These can be bought when purchasing hot cider, spiced wine, beer, chai, or hot chocolate. The mug this year, shown above in forest green, celebrates the event’s 25th anniversary. In my opinion it’s the best design yet!

Experiencing Christkindlmarket Chicago

Aside from having something to drink, we also tried the cherry strudel and traditional pretzels. Make sure to bring plenty of cash – a lot of the booths do not take credit cards! There were also a lot of great ornaments, traditional clocks, and unique gifts for sale. You can find a full list of market vendors here. If you’re looking for something sit-down, you can make a reservation for Stammtisch in the Timber Haus heated tent.

What’s your favorite holiday event in the city? Comment below!

Filed Under: Chicago, Chicago Events, Lifestyle, Seasonal Tagged With: chicago, chicago event, chicago events, christkindlmarket, holiday

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About Alyssa

Alyssa is a lifestyle writer living in downtown Chicago. Her blog, Sweating Champagne, focuses on local events & festivals, mental health awareness, travel guides, and style. She loves urban living, personality quizzes (ISTP!), reading fantasy novels, listening to music, and hanging out her two cats.

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