By Choose Chicago
(See Part I: Holiday Lights here.)
There’s truly no time like the holidays in Chicago.
Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations. You can admire twinkling light displays, go ice skating with skyline views, shop for gifts in a charming neighborhood boutique or pop-up market, catch a holiday show in a stunning downtown theatre, and so much more.
Explore Charming Holiday Markets
Experience the magic of an authentic German Christmas market during Christkindlmarket. This annual, free-admission event in the heart of downtown features rows of charming wooden huts where vendors display beautiful glass ornaments, wooden cuckoo clocks, hand-knit gloves, and other gifts and crafts. Make sure to get a taste of traditional German treats and fill up your souvenir mug with mulled wine or hot chocolate.
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Other annual Chicago holiday markets include the local artisan-filled One of a Kind Holiday Show, the vintage treasure trove Randolph Street Market, the Kwanzaa Market at Africa International House, and more charming markets popping up in every corner of the city.
Explore more: Shop for gifts at all the top Chicago holiday markets.
Up next, outdoor holiday fun in the city!