Everything you need to plan your visit

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Date & Time

The show runs for four days on the 7th Floor of the Merchandise Mart.

  • Thu, Dec 4
    10am-7pm
  • Fri, Dec 5
    10am-7pm
  • Sat, Dec 6
    10am-7pm
  • Sun, Dec 7
    10am-5pm
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Tickets

A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

VIP Wine Reception & Showroom Experience — $30

For $30, attend the show and on December 5 from 7pm-8pm enjoy an exclusive post-show reception at THE MART’s SKS Showroom. Indulge in exquisite wines and festive holiday beverages paired with delightful party bites, all while experiencing the remarkable luxury appliances that bring gourmet cooking to your home with cutting-edge technology like induction, sous vide, and steam-cooking. Good for all 4 show days. Tickets are valid for re-entry each day of the show.

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Friends Day Out Bundle for Two — $70

One Friends Day Out Bundle is valid for two people and includes two admission tickets to the show, two tote bags and two $20 food vouchers valid at onsite cafes.

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Floor Plan

Take a look at the interactive floor plan for the Holiday 2025 Show to explore booths, vendors, and layout details.

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Getting There

The Merchandise Mart is accessible by car, bus or train (CTA or Metra).

Location

THE MART
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654

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Directions to the Dock

Parking

More than 5,000 parking spaces are located within a four-block radius of THE MART including Mart Parc Wells and Mart Parc Orleans. For specific parking information contact the Parking Office at 312.347.3515.

Mart Parc Wells

SpotHero Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. For oversized parking options, please contact The One of a Kind Show team.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

An elevated train stop called Merchandise Mart on the CTA’s brown and purple lines is conveniently located on the 2nd floor of the building. Additionally, there is easy access to multiple CTA bus routes within 4 blocks of THE MART.

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Hotels

We’ve negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Chicago affordable. Through the travel experts at onPeak, rooms are now available on a first come first served basis. 

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Art on The Mart

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms, transforming an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Enjoy projections every evening of the show, starting at 7:30 pm. 

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