Christkindlmarket

Get ready to stuff your face with bratwurst and freeze your toes off in the most magical way possible at the Christkindlmarket in Chicago. This authentic German-style holiday market transforms Daley Plaza into a bustling European village right in the heart of the Windy City. Visitors can expect an overload of roasted nuts, potato pancakes, and hot spiced wine served in the highly coveted collectible mugs that locals eagerly anticipate every year. With over 55 vendors slinging everything from hand-painted glass ornaments to Bavarian pretzels the size of your head, it is the ultimate destination to knock out your holiday shopping while aggressively carb-loading. Admission is completely free, so you can save your hard-earned cash for extra schnitzel and an abundance of festive cheer.