# Christkindlmarket Aurora 2026 > Christkindlmarket Aurora in Aurora, Illinois: Nov 20 to Dec 24, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/aurora-christkindlmarket/ Aurora, [Illinois](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/illinois/) Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Dates | Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | | Hours | Thursday: **11 am to 7 pm** Friday and Saturday: **11 am to 9 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 6 pm** Also open Wednesday Nov 25 and Monday to Wednesday Dec 21-23, 11 am to 7 pm; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11 am to 4 pm. | | Where | RiverEdge Park on the Fox River, downtown Aurora 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.7658,-88.3093) | | Admission | Free admission | | Organizer | German American Events, LLC. [Official website](https://www.enjoyaurora.com/christkindlmarket/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.7658&lng=-88.3093&address=Aurora%2C%20IL%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_aurora_christkindlmarket_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the official tourism board's own website, not from another guide. - [Choose Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/holidays/christkindlmarket-guide/), checked November 4, 2026 - [Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Enjoy Aurora)](https://www.enjoyaurora.com/christkindlmarket/), checked November 4, 2026 Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.enjoyaurora.com/christkindlmarket/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## Christkindlmarket Aurora: Quick Answers ### When does Christkindlmarket Aurora open in 2026? It opens on Friday, November 20, 2026. ### When does Christkindlmarket Aurora close for the season? The last day is Thursday, December 24, 2026. ### What are Christkindlmarket Aurora's hours? Thursday 11 am to 7 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Also open Wednesday Nov 25 and Monday to Wednesday Dec 21-23, 11 am to 7 pm; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11 am to 4 pm. ### Is Christkindlmarket Aurora open every day? Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. ### Is Christkindlmarket Aurora open on Thanksgiving? Yes, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day. ### Is Christkindlmarket Aurora open on Christmas Eve? Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day. ### Where is Christkindlmarket Aurora? RiverEdge Park on the Fox River, downtown Aurora, in Aurora, Illinois. The address is 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505. ### Is Christkindlmarket Aurora free, or do you need a ticket? It is free to get in. ## About Christkindlmarket Aurora The suburban branch of Chicago's Christkindlmarket, with 60-plus vendors and a heated tent for music beside the Fox River in RiverEdge Park. It opens Thursday to Sunday, plus a few extra days around the holidays. ## Where Is Christkindlmarket Aurora? RiverEdge Park on the Fox River, downtown Aurora, 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit RiverEdge Park sits across Broadway from the Aurora Transportation Center, the Metra BNSF line's station in downtown Aurora. The park's own visitor page suggests a way around downtown traffic: park at the Route 59 Metra station and ride the train about 12 minutes to the Aurora Transportation Center, then cross the street to the park. Coming from Chicago, the same BNSF trains run from the city to the Transportation Center. Source: [RiverEdge Park (Paramount Theatre, Aurora)](https://paramountaurora.com/riveredge-park-plan-your-visit/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking The venue lists free city lots on the west bank of the Fox River (Lots W, X, Y and A on River Street, north of New York Street), linked to the park by a pedestrian bridge. On the park's side of the river, the Aurora Transportation Center main lot at 233 N Broadway costs $10 and its overflow lot at 130 N Lincoln Ave costs $2 (October 2026); both fill up. All of these lots have accessible spaces. Pay stations take exact cash or cards, or use ParkMobile. | Lot | Address | Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | City lots W, X, Y and A (River Street) | 309 N River St (west bank, pedestrian bridge to park) | Free (October 2026) | | Aurora Transportation Center main lot | 233 N Broadway | $10 (October 2026) | | Aurora Transportation Center overflow lot | 130 N Lincoln Ave | $2 (October 2026) | | Route 59 Metra lot (then train) | 1090 N Route 59 | $2-$3 weekdays, $7 weekends (October 2026) | Source: [RiverEdge Park (Paramount Theatre, Aurora)](https://paramountaurora.com/riveredge-park-plan-your-visit/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Accessibility RiverEdge Park's visitor page, which is written mainly for its summer concerts, lists a designated ADA lot ($10) at 448 N Broadway just north of the park, with golf-cart shuttles to Gate 1, and 16 more ADA spaces at the north end of the Transportation Center lot across the street. Gates 1 and 2 are the ADA entrances. Service animals are allowed. Ask the market whether the cart shuttle runs on market days before relying on it. Source: [RiverEdge Park (Paramount Theatre, Aurora)](https://paramountaurora.com/riveredge-park-plan-your-visit/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near Christkindlmarket Aurora Downtown Aurora, on and around Stolp Island and Broadway, is a short walk from RiverEdge Park, including across the pedestrian bridge from the River Street side. Visitors from Chicago can also stay downtown there and come out on Metra's BNSF line, which ends across the street from the park. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Christkindlmarket Aurora for Saturday, November 21](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=41.7658&lng=-88.3093&address=Aurora%2C%20IL%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_aurora_christkindlmarket_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **Is there free parking for Christkindlmarket Aurora?** Yes. The city's River Street lots (W, X, Y and A) on the west bank are free, with a pedestrian bridge into the park. The Transportation Center lots on Broadway charge $10 or $2 (October 2026). **Can I take the train to Christkindlmarket Aurora?** Yes. Metra's BNSF line ends at the Aurora Transportation Center, across Broadway from RiverEdge Park. **Is there accessible parking?** The venue lists ADA spaces in the free River Street lots, at the north end of the Transportation Center lot, and a $10 ADA lot at 448 N Broadway. That lot's golf-cart shuttle is described for concerts, so check it runs on market days. ## Have You Been to Christkindlmarket Aurora? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. 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