# Christkindlmarket Aurora at RiverEdge Park > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 24 · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM - Where: RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 - Ages: All ages (free family admission; wide paved park trails, stroller friendly, heated dining tents) - Price: Free admission; German food, warm drinks, and handcrafted gifts available for purchase. - Organizer: German American Events, LLC & Paramount Theatre - Official page: https://www.christkindlmarket.com/aurora/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/christkindlmarket-aurora-at-riveredge-park--listing-a260de7fbd4233807bcd993b ## About Bringing the beloved German Christmas market tradition into the western suburbs, Christkindlmarket Aurora transforms the scenic grounds of RiverEdge Park along the Fox River into a festive winter village. Stroll beneath thousands of sparkling lights and discover authentic timber merchant huts offering imported German glass ornaments, wooden holiday pyramids, candle arches, hand-knit winter woolens, and European toys. The Aurora location is particularly popular with suburban families thanks to spacious, wide walking paths, ample nearby surface parking and adjacent Metra train station access, and dedicated heated indoor seating tents. Indulge in warm Bavarian pretzels, freshly grilled Thüringer bratwurst, roasted candied almonds, hot apple cider, and traditional Glühwein in the collectible souvenir mug. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [Millennium Park Holiday Market 2026](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/millennium-park-holiday-market-2026--listing-99732b6d7c5fccaba9942cce) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Millennium Park — North Promenade · All ages · Free · checked Oct 31. 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