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Photo of a previous Oktoberfestiversary, supplied by the organizer
Family / Oktoberfest celebration

Oktoberfestiversary

An outdoor fall festival with food, live music, and German cultural programming.

Begyle Brewing & Dovetail Brewery · Chicago
11:00 AM–9:00 PM

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Official artwork for Käthe Kollwitz Big Band Konzert
Music / German school big band

Käthe Kollwitz Big Band Konzert

A visiting big band performs jazz in a partnership with German International School Chicago.

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center · Chicago
5:00–6:30 PM · Doors 4:30 PM

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Photo of a previous Oktoberfestiversary, supplied by the organizer
Family / Oktoberfest celebration

Oktoberfestiversary

An outdoor fall festival with food, live music, and German cultural programming.

Begyle Brewing & Dovetail Brewery · Chicago
11:00 AM–8:00 PM

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Official artwork for GACC Midwest Annual Gala
Professional / German-American networking

GACC Midwest Annual Gala

Dinner, music, and networking with the German-American business community.

InterContinental Chicago · Grand Ballroom · Chicago
6:00 PM–12:00 AM

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Official artwork for Herbst Stammtisch Open Haus
Social & community / German community gathering

Herbst Stammtisch Open Haus

An autumn evening of conversation, beer, and pretzels in the Brauhaus Room.

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center · Chicago
7:30–11:00 PM

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Organizer’s gallery photo of Christkindlmarket Aurora in a previous season
Culture / German Christmas market

Christkindlmarket · Aurora

German holiday traditions, seasonal food, and artisan shopping.

RiverEdge Park · Aurora
Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Through December 24, 2026

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Organizer’s gallery photo of Christkindlmarket Daley in a previous season
Culture / German Christmas market

Christkindlmarket · Chicago

German holiday traditions, seasonal food, and artisan shopping.

Daley Plaza · Chicago
Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Through December 24, 2026

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Organizer’s gallery photo of Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville in a previous season
Culture / German Christmas market

Christkindlmarket · Wrigleyville

German holiday traditions, seasonal food, and artisan shopping.

Gallagher Way · Chicago
Mon–Thu 3:00–9:00 PM · Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Through December 31, 2026

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Official artwork for Weihnachtsmarkt
Culture / Christmas market

Weihnachtsmarkt

German food, holiday shopping, and music.

DANK Haus · 5th Floor Ballroom · Chicago
11:00 AM–5:00 PM

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