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Christkindlmarket Aurora
RiverEdge Park, Aurora, Illinois
- 2026 dates
- November 20 to December 24, 2026
- Open days
- Thursday through Sunday, plus Wed Nov 25, Thanksgiving, and Mon-Wed Dec 21-23 and Dec 24
- Hours
- Thu 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm; Wed Nov 25 11am-7pm; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11am-4pm; Mon Dec 21 and Wed Dec 23 11am-7pm
- Admission
- Free entry. Free admission (Aurora tourism page)
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Address
- 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
What stands out
- More than 60 vendors, described as the largest Aurora market so far
- Park expansion with a 16-station beverage pavilion, three jumbotrons and an artist pavilion
- New food offerings including chimney cakes and European cheeses
Source
Everything above comes from christkindlmarket.com, checked September 30, 2026. Also checked: enjoyaurora.com. Confirm on the official site before you go; markets close for weather and private events.
Other markets in Illinois
- Belleville Christkindlmarkt, Belleville: 2026 dates not announced
- Christkindlmarket Chicago, Chicago: Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026
- Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, Chicago: Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
- Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst: Nov 6 to 7, 2026