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Christkindlmarket mitten in Chicago photo by Claus Peter

The best Christmas markets in Chicago

Chicago is home to a whole host of holiday markets. From artisan pop-ups with cool, handmade items to traditional Christmas markets with old-fashioned goods. It has a stunning metropolis with a dramatic cityscape and picturesque views.  Chicago is Considered as one of the most advanced cities in the country.

Chicago is well-known for its marvelous architecture, high-end attractions, and iconic landmarks. 

 Chicago is just the place to put you into the holiday spirit.  Don’t let the Windy City scare you with her brisk cold, whipping winds, and snow flurries. To make up for the weather that can make you shiver to your bones, Chicago’s gift to you is a city that comes alive during the Holiday season.

From 30 foot Christmas trees, to decorated windows, to parades that line almost every neighborhood street. Chicago open its arms and greets its visitors like royalty. If you have never visited Chicago during the Holidays, or if you are a local looking for a holiday staycation while the kids are on winter break.

Here are the best Christmas market in Chicago

1.Pilsen Vendor Market

Christmas tree in Chicago photo by Christine

The is Pop into the Pilsen Art House during the holiday season. The  shop is for handmade goods at this weekend event showcasing local artisans.

 The  market features free admission and an indoor/outdoor space. This is where visitors can browse wares from artists and makers. Art, jewelry, apparel, woodwork, candles. It has  something for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

2.Chicago Artisan Market Holiday Pop-Ups

Chicago Artisan Market showcases the best of Chicago and the Midwest in food, fashion, home goods, and art. It is a festive holiday market that pops up in both Ravenswood and Fulton Market. Shop and meet the makers and learn how they make their unique products, art, and confections. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door.

3.The christkindl market

Christkindlmarket mitten in Chicago photo by Claus Peter

The Christkindl market Wrigley Ville features everything you love about the downtown. Christkindl market has unique, handcrafted gifts, treats galore, mulled wine in mugs and also picturesque Wrigley Field as a backdrop.  It is part of the Winterland at Gallagher. On the way to market you’ll find a curated selection of German-inspired and local vendors.

Chicago brings the streets of Germany to you.  Since 1996, the city’s largest open-air Christmas festival is held in the heart of Chicago’s downtown Loop area. Each year, people from all over the world visit the market for a unique holiday tradition that includes shopping, food and entertainment.

The Christkindl market is well-known for its vendors who travel from all over the world with their high quality gifts and food to participate in this Chicago holiday tradition.

So if you are looking to celebrate the season with festive shopping, delicious European and German delicacies, hot spiced wine. Including the  fine beers, hand-crafted ornaments, and entertainment, head to the Christkindl market.

It is  open from November 16 through December 24, this is the ideal place for family fun and admission is FREE.

4.Paseo Boricua Christmas Market

The Paseo Boricua, the cultural heart of the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Its celebrates  the season with a Christmas tree lighting and pop-up market. This free community event includes ornament decorating for kids, food vendors, artisans, hot chocolate, photos with the Three Kings, and more.

5.Andersonville Winter Market

Christmas tree decors photo by Pawel

The holidays in Andersonville, Julmar knad-style. That is Good Christmas in Swedish. Catalpa Avenue do transform into Andersonville’s very own Swedish market.

The holiday season has  local artisans and Glogg are plenty. Get to shop for imported goods and gifts crafted by local artisans in Andersonville, a neighborhood with proud Swedish roots.

6. Hyde Park Art Center’s Holiday Art Fair

The Hyde Park Art Center adds a dash of holiday fun to the December edition of its Center Sunday, a free all-ages program. Visitors can meet and greet with the artists at the center’s Open Studios, enjoy family art-making activities, and shop the center’s annual Holiday Sale, featuring art and ceramics pieces created by students.

7.Randolph Street Market on Michigan Avenue

Christmas décor and gifts photo by Jill Wellington

This popular market is back in Chicago and popping up on The Magnificent Mile. Discover antique and vintage dealers, artists, fashion designers, food makers, and so much more at the Randolph Street Market.

Its the perfect spot to scoop up a truly unique gift for everyone on your list. Make sure to buy your tickets in advance.

The Randolph Street Market is your holiday destination for a mix of one-of-a-kind gift options. Its  includes antiques, jewelry, and houseware for all budgets. You will have your pick of over 100 vendors selling unique Christmas décor, timeless antiques, and delectable gourmet foods.

The best part of this holiday market is the free gift wrapping. The Randolph Street Holiday Market is open November 17-18 and December 15-16

8. Lincoln Park Zoo Holiday Market

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Zoo. Join the only Holiday Market in the city set against the backdrop of 2.5 million lights. Its kicks off your holiday cheer with the Lincoln Park Zoo Holiday Market on Giving Tuesday. By visiting a group of amazing local artisans, shops, and boutiques.

It is the perfect evening to do something festive, catch up with friends, and get some holiday shopping done. Proceeds from this holiday market help keep Lincoln Park Zoo free, open and amazing 365 days a year.

9.Millennium Park Holiday Art Market

The Chicago holiday market lineup IS the Millennium Park Holiday Art Market . It is open November 16-18.The holiday art market  Support more than 150 student artists from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago.

After School Matter this is a holiday market. Get to browse handmade goods like jewelry, fashion, paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and more inside a heated

10.CEH International Christmas Market

Christmas tree in Chicago photo by Christine

Another fantastic holiday trade fair is a short drive away from Illinois. It  is the CEH International Christmas Market in Riverwoods. This fantastic arts and crafts festival takes place in Estonia Lane.

Here, you will be mesmerized by various goods that reflect diverse cultures from around the world. Also, vendors here are dressed in their national attires as if they flew all the way from their countries of origin.

Not only do people come here for the shopping, but the place treats shoppers to a palatable adventure of different cuisines as well.