Dates set for Christkindlmarkets in Chicago, Aurora

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Mark your Christmas calendar: Three Christkindlmarkets will open in the Chicago area, one week before Thanksgiving.

The popular German Christmas markets will be at Daley Plaza, Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville and RiverEdge Park in Aurora.

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They all open Friday, Nov. 17, and close toward the end of December.

This year's mugs will be revealed in October.

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza: Nov. 17-Dec. 24

Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville: Nov. 17-Dec.31

Monday - Thursday:3 - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (Dec. 31): 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Christmas Day: Closed

Dec. 26 - 28: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Christkindlmarket Aurora: Nov. 17-Dec. 24

Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec. 18 - 20): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.