Whether you are shopping for Christmas presents, searching out quirky vacation souvenirs or want to add to your seasonal decorations, the Christmas markets in Chicago provide a wealth of shopping adventures. Some markets last throughout the month of December while others pop up over a weekend or two.
With three locations across the city, Christkindlmarket brings you Christmas traditions from Nuremberg in Germany. Buy nutcrackers, tree trinkets, and beautifully carved cuckoo clocks and children's toys before dining on potato pancakes and sipping a steaming mug of hot, spiced Glühwein.
This street market is held on two days of the month throughout the year but in December takes on a Christmas market feel. Over 100 market stalls sell everything from vintage clothing and jewelry to vinyl records and retro ornaments. It's the ideal place to grab those last-minute Christmas presents.
This one-day market in mid-December is totally eco-friendly as well as having 25 stalls selling ethical, handmade and upcycled products. It's perfect for a Christmas present with a difference.
If something seasonal exists you can probably buy it on The Magnificent Mile. Don't, however, overlook Chicago's other neighborhoods for your holiday shopping while museums and galleries always have beautifully stocked gift shops.
You will probably need more than one day to do this shopping stretch justice. All the major department stores are here as well as vertical shopping centers such as Water Tower Place. Not only do Cartier's diamond bracelets twinkle, but the street illuminations are lovely too.
This huge gift shop has a dazzling array of seasonal gifts, clothing, and decorations inspired by the museum's collections. Kids love Andy Warhol coloring books while for teens there's urban-inspired hoodies and tees.
This female-owned shopping area brings together 250 local designers and is the place to buy true Chicago gifts for Christmas. Shop for stunning jewelry, handmade toiletries, Christmas edibles, and even gifts for your pets.
If children are the focus of Christmas in your family, then treat them to gifts inspired by classic European toys. This shop focuses on sustainable wooden toys that range from puzzles and craft sets to building blocks and puppets.
| 📏 Average home size | 81 m² |
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| 🥳 Busiest month | August |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | House rental and Apartment rental |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | 84 °F in July and August |
| ❄️ Coldest months | 17 °F in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | March and April |
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On average, you can get a great vacation home from $231 and get discounts up to 61%!
Apartment rental in Chicago may fit 4 people.
