Christkindlmarket Chicago - Wrigleyville
Set within Winterland at Gallagher Way, this traditional German-style Christmas market provides an outdoor holiday experience for the whole family. Visitors can take in the sights and sounds of festive music while browsing booths filled with hand-crafted nutcrackers, mouth-blown glass ornaments, and handmade winter apparel. The market also offers an array of international food and drink, including bratwurst, fresh pretzels, roasted nuts, hot spiced wine, and Belgian hot chocolate.
Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 3 pm – 9 pm; Friday through Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm; Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm. Special Opening Hours: Thanksgiving (Nov. 26): 11 am – 4 pm; Monday (Dec. 21) through Wednesday (Dec. 23): 11 am – 9 pm; Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 11 am – 4 pm; Christmas Day (Dec.25): Closed; Monday (Dec. 28) – Wednesday (Dec. 30): 11 am – 9 pm; New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): 11 am – 4 pm.
Neighborhood
Wrigleyville
Food & Drink
Vendors offer bratwurst, roasted nuts, pretzels, hot spiced wine, Belgian hot chocolate, crepes, pierogi, and raclette.
Accessibility
All Christkindlmarket locations are ADA accessible.
Pets
Pets are generally allowed outdoors but are not permitted inside walk-in cabins or tents.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the market map and vendor information to find the stalls and products you want to visit.
- Plan around the special holiday opening hours, since Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve have shortened hours.
- Leave pets outside the walk-in cabins and tents, where they are not allowed.
- Apply through the Become a Vendor page if you want to be considered as a market vendor.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christkindlmarket admission is always free.
- The market has special opening hours on Thanksgiving, December 21–23, Christmas Eve, December 28–30, and New Year’s Eve, and is closed Christmas Day.
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Links & Contact
Run by German American Events, LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of goods can I browse at the market?
Vendors offer products from around the world, including Christmas ornaments and handmade goods; the market map includes vendor information.
What food and drinks are available?
Market fare includes roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst and hot spiced wine.
Is admission free?
Yes, Christkindlmarkets are free to enter.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are generally allowed in the outdoor market areas but not inside walk-in cabins or tents. Keep pets and other visitors safe.
How can I apply to become a vendor?
New vendor applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply through the market’s Become a Vendor page.
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