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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-Wed Dec 21-23 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

The dates and details above come from christkindlmarket.com, checked October 22, 2026. Also checked: enjoyaurora.com. Confirm on the official site before you go; markets close for weather and private events.

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Other markets in Illinois

The nearest other market with 2026 dates is Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst (Nov 6 to 7, 2026), about 21 miles away in a straight line.

Compare dates, hours and entry for every Illinois market in the Illinois market table.

• Holiday Market at Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst: Nov 6 to 7, 2026
• Christkindlmarket Chicago, Chicago: Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026
• Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, Chicago: Nov 20 to Dec 31, 2026
• Belleville Christkindlmarkt, Belleville: Nov 27 to Dec 23, 2026

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