The Christkindlmarket opens downtown on Friday morning ahead of the city's official Christmas tree on Friday night. Chicago's Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza opens for the holiday season on Friday. The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 24.

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The city is bursting with merriment this time of year and we’ve rounded up the best festivities, in order to make planning the perfect holiday outing a little less dizzying.