FreeWinterland at Gallagher Way
Through Dec 31Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026 (Gallagher Ice Rink continues through mid-February 2027); Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Special extended holiday hours during winter break.
Gallagher Way (Wrigley Field)3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 · 5.0 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages (free plaza admission; ice skate aids available for young beginners)
FreeFree admission to Gallagher Way plaza and Christkindlmarket; Gallagher Ice Rink access $8; skate rentals $16 (or bring your own); carnival rides and Santa workshop have nominal fees.
About this adventure
Right in the shadow of the historic Wrigley Field marquee, Winterland at Gallagher Way creates an energetic North Side winter playground for Chicago families. The centerpiece of the plaza is the 8,000-square-foot Gallagher Ice Rink, where skaters glide under the glow of holiday lights while festive music echoes through the plaza. The open-air complex also hosts Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville with wooden merchant huts serving spiced Glühwein, hot cocoa, and Bavarian snacks. Families can enjoy free holiday movie screenings on the giant Gallagher Way video board, visit Santa's Workshop for family photos, take a spin on the holiday carousel, and hop aboard the Wrigley Field Concourse holiday train. Entering the Gallagher Way plaza is completely free, making it easy to stroll through the market or watch the skaters before heading onto the ice. Skate rentals and skate aids for toddlers are available.
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