There's a tent encampment, winter skills seminars, Arctic film festival and chili feed at the North House Folk School.
This is the most authentic Old World Christmas market, with many German vendors who bring over toys, ornaments and sweets. There's a Children's Lantern Parade, appearances by the Christkind and entertainment most days. In Daley Plaza in the Loop.
More than 50 ethnic groups present music, dance, food and crafts from around the world at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center.
The free display in Olin Park is open from dusk to dawn. Candy canes are handed out till 10 p.m.
The season-long lights festival includes more than 500,000 lights throughout downtown's parks and streets.
Admission to the annual display of 2.5 million lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo is $7-$12 per person. Tickets are free on most Mondays. Reserve time slots in advance.
This satellite of the famous Chicago market is in RiverEdge Park on the Fox River, with more than 50 vendors from around the world and daily entertainment.
This open-air European Christmas Market at the Eighth Street Market Place includes 18 timber booths offering Dutch imports, folk art, hand-knit apparel and other gifts.
This satellite of the famous downtown Christmas market is held outside Wrigley Field.
This Christkindlmarkt in Union Depot features choirs, dancers, hot mulled wine, holiday beers, European-inspired food and artisan goods.
This Lake Michigan town holds its Old World Christmas market in Lakehaven Hall, with a craft market, music and German food. On Friday, there's a holiday lights parade at 6:30 p.m.
This outdoor European-style market on North Loop Green, near Target Field, features vendors and such German and Swiss favorites as Glühwein, raclette, pretzels and potato pancakes.
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