Perhaps the most popular holiday market in the city, The Christkindlmarket opened in 1995 and has been setting up shop in Daley Plaza since. The market is inspired by the Christkindlmarket held in Nuremberg, Germany, and offers a variety of German gifts, food, and drinks. The free market runs from November 20th to December 24th.
Christkindlmarket, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL, USA +1 312 494 2175
Although the Vintage Garage Market is open several times throughout the year, the December market is holiday themed. Around 100 vendors will be selling vintage Christmas trees, ornaments, and decorations at the Vintage Market on November 15. There is a $5 entrance fee.
As its name implies, the Vegan Vortex Holiday Market, located in Logan Square, will be selling a variety of vegan foods, body products, and handmade crafts. The free market will also have cookie decorating, arts and crafts, a vegan Bloody Mary bar, music, raffles, and a photo booth. It will run for one day only, on December 20th.
Vegan Vortex Holiday Market, 3519 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
This year, Remix Chicago will host its first ever holiday craft fair. The fair is dedicated to selling items made from used or recycled things. Holiday Remix will run from 10AM to 7PM on Saturday, November 28, at Broadway Armory Park in Edgewater. The fair is free to attend.
Remix Chicago Holiday Craft Fair, 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, USA
The One of Kind Show is back for its 15th year in the city. The show will feature over 600 artists from all around the country as well as talks with the artists, live music, and a fashion show. The One Of A Kind Holiday Show will run from December 3rd-6th in the Merchandise Mart. Tickets are $12, and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Lurie Children’s Hospital.
One Of A Kind Show, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, USA +1 312 527 4141
Eighty artists will gather at Architectural Artifacts in Ravenswood to sell their art at the SHOW of HANDS Holiday Show. Everything from textiles to prints will be sold. There is a $10 admission fee to attend the Friday night preview held on November 20th. Otherwise, the show will run November 21-22nd and is free to the public.
SHOW of HANDS Holiday Show, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, USA +1 773 348 0622
By Benita Gingerella
