November 22nd – December 24th 2024 

Since 1996, German American Events, LLC, a subsidiary of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, has hosted Christkindlmarket Chicago as a free event. The event features international and local vendors and various offerings for all ages.

The German-style outdoor market has become so popular that it expanded to several locations in Illinois and Wisconsin in the past. The unique shopping experience, cheerful live entertainment, and original food and beverages like the imported mulled wine from Germany, called Glühwein, make the Christkindlmarket a preferred and popular destination, mentioned by big media outlets like the Chicago Tribune, Choose Chicago, and Chicago Magazine.

In 2023, the markets reached record visitor numbers of over 2 million combined at all three locations.