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December 12 & 13
11 AM - 5 PM
Shopping | Santa | Holiday Music | Hot Glühwein | German Food
Come join us for a warm indoor Weihnachtsmarkt with German-inspired Christmas shopping, Glühwein, food, music and more!
This is a great holiday event for families and children of all ages. Our Haus will be decorated in beautiful holiday splendor, a perfect back drop for your own cherished memories.
Admission to the market will be a suggested $5 donation at the door. All proceeds from the event will support cultural and educational programming at the DANK Haus.
Become a VendorWe are looking for vendors like you to bring your quality holiday wares to the DANK Haus by renting a booth at our indoor Christmas Market. Santa, Christmas decorations, music and smells of the season will fill the air in our indoor Weihnachtsmarkt. Booths are limited and sold on a first-come-first-serve basis, so reserve yours today. Vendor PricingEARLY BIRD PRICING - July 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026 $125 - standard booth
$25 - electricity (cord provided) STANDARD PRICING - October 2, 2026 - December 6, 2026 $150 - standard booth
$25 - electricity (cord provided)
| Become a SponsorShowcase your brand to 400+ community minded guests while preserving the vibrant German culture, heritage, and language in Chicago. Contact samantha.lundeen@dankhaus.com to discuss sponsorship. |
Schedule of Events
Saturday11 AM - 5 PM | Market Open Additional entertainment TBA | Sunday11 AM - 5 PM | Market Open Additional entertainment TBA |
Food & Drink Expect delicious, authentic German Gulaschsuppe and Käsespätzle from Himmel's Restaurant, tangy Fischbrötchen, rich, warm Glühwein, and decadent hot chocolate! Not in the mood for a warm drink? We'll also have ice cold German beer on tap! | EntertainmentTBA |
Preview our VendorsCheck back for vendor announcements! |
Thank You to Our Past Sponsors |
Bob's Belgium Hot Chocolate |
DANK HausGerman American Cultural Center
4740 North Western Ave. | DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organizationDANK Haus German American Cultural Center does not discriminate based on race, color, sexuality, national origin, sex, disability or age. |
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