# Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 24 · 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Where: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 - Ages: All ages (free family admission; open outdoor plaza, best navigated with baby carriers during peak hours) - Price: Free admission; authentic food, beverages, Glühwein souvenir boot mugs, and handcrafted European artisan gifts available for purchase. - Organizer: German American Events, LLC - Official page: https://www.christkindlmarket.com/daleyplaza/ - 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-chicago-at-daley-plaza--listing-1a9ce7e296297aae4e7e292d ## About Celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary in 2026, Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza brings the genuine magic of a centuries-old 16th-century Nuremberg Christmas market into the skyscraper-lined heart of downtown Chicago. Under the shadow of the iconic Picasso sculpture, rows of charming timber candy-striped booths brim with handcrafted German glass ornaments from Lauscha, hand-carved Erzgebirge cuckoo clocks and wooden nutcrackers, lace tablecloths, and festive woolen winter wear. The aroma of sizzling German bratwurst, potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) with applesauce, roasted Bavarian nuts, and warm Belgian waffles fills the plaza air. Parents can sip traditional spiced hot Glühwein served in the coveted annual collectible souvenir boot mug, while children delight in alcohol-free Kinderpunsch or rich hot chocolate. Admission is always completely free, making it Chicago's favorite holiday gathering spot. Visiting on weekday afternoons is recommended to avoid peak weekend evening crowds with strollers. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting & Millennium Park Ice Rink](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/city-of-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-and-millennium-park-ice-rink--listing-aa3a170a6028b35aeeab9ace) — Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Millennium Park (McCormick Tribune Plaza) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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