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Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza
📍 Loop · Chicago Central · Daley Plaza
Chicago’s German-style holiday market at Daley Plaza, Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026. Free to walk through; food and gifts are for sale.
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🦃 Thanksgiving week in Chicago
Events Nov 20–30.
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Christkindlmarket Aurora
📍 Aurora · Western Suburbs · RiverEdge Park
Holiday market at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (Thu–Sun, plus listed special days). Free to walk through.
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Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
📍 Wrigleyville · Chicago North Side · Gallagher Way
Holiday market at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field, Nov 20–Dec 31, 2026. Free to walk through; vendors sell food and gifts.
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Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting
📍 Loop · Chicago Central · Millennium Park
The city’s official Christmas tree lighting in Millennium Park begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov 20, 2026; the tree is expected to light closer to 6:30 p.m., with fireworks after. The tree stays illuminated through Jan 10, 2027.
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