Holiday fans, the 2022 season is here early as the three Christkindlmarkets in the Chicago area now have an opening date set for November 18th. Locations include downtown Chicago, Wrigleyville, and west suburban Aurora. Taking place at Daley Plaza, Gallagher Way, and RiverEdge Park in Aurora, all locations will be open until Christmas Eve, though the Gallagher Way location will stay open through New Year’s Eve. The beloved annual souvenir mugs and Christkindlmarket merchandise will be available for purchase at all three locations.
Keep reading for the dates and times for each location:
Gallagher Way Market from November 18 to December 31st
Monday – Thursday: 3 PM – 9 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM
Special hours include Thanksgiving (Nov. 24), Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): 11 AM to 4 PM
Location: 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Aurora at RiverEdge Park on November 18 – December 24
Thursdays: 11 AM – 7 PM
Fridays and Saturdays: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sundays: 11 AM – 6 PM
Special hours include Monday (Dec 19) – Wednesday (Dec 21): 11 AM – 7 PM. Thanksgiving (Nov 24) and Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: 8 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
Daley Plaza from November 18 to December 24th
Sunday through Thursday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11 AM – 9 PM
Special hours include Thanksgiving (Nov. 24), and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 11 AM to 4 PM.
Location: Untitled by Picasso, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Happy early holidays!
[Featured photo via: Christkindlmarkets Chicago]