No major Christmas lights display was found in our research for Chicago specifically, so check local listings before you plan a lights outing. The city's confirmed holiday anchor is Christkindlmarket, in its 30th season at Daley Plaza. Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, 2026. Tree demand peaks December 2-7 every year.
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No major Christmas lights display was found in our research for Chicago specifically, so we cannot recommend one here. Check local listings for neighborhood displays and drive-through events. Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza is the confirmed holiday anchor, running November 20 to December 24.
Christkindlmarket runs November 20 to December 24 at Daley Plaza, in its 30th season, with free entry. The Wrigleyville location runs to December 31. Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Tree demand peaks December 2-7 every year, which is a good guide to the busiest lights week. Christkindlmarket is open through December 24 at Daley Plaza. Check local listings for the hours of any display you plan to visit.