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Christmas markets in Illinois, 2026

5 markets in 4 cities. 4 have published 2026 dates, running from November 6, 2026 to December 31, 2026 across the state. 4 are free to enter.

Dates last checked September 30, 2026. Listed by opening date, with markets still waiting on 2026 dates at the end.

• 2026Nov 6 to 7, 2026

  Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion

  Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst

  • Free entry
  • Indoors

  Source: epd.org, checked 2026-09-30

• 2026Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026

  Christkindlmarket Aurora

  RiverEdge Park, Aurora

  • Free entry
  • German style

  Source: christkindlmarket.com, checked 2026-09-30

• 2026Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026

  Christkindlmarket Chicago

  Daley Plaza, Chicago

  • Free entry
  • German style

  Source: christkindlmarket.com, checked 2026-09-30

• 2026Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026

  Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

  Gallagher Way (Wrigley Field), Chicago

  • Free entry
  • German style

  Source: christkindlmarket.com, checked 2026-09-30

• 2026 TBANo past dates found

  Belleville Christkindlmarkt

  Public Square, Belleville

  • Entry: check the official site
  • German style

  2026 dates not announced yet.

  Source: explorebelleville.net, checked 2026-09-30

Planning a weekend of markets? Entry types here are free entry, entry: check the official site. Timed-ticket markets can sell out on December weekends, so book those first and fill the gaps with free ones.