Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Through Jan 3Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; open daily 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (extended until 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings; early closure at 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve). Closed Christmas Day.
Navy Pier (Festival Hall)600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · 1.4 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages (children 2 and under free; toddler inflatable zones, family rides, and teen ice skating)
From $27$27 advance online ticket ($32 at the box office); children ages 2 and under free. Admission includes all indoor rides, ice skating with skate rental, and one free ride on the iconic outdoor Centennial Wheel.
About this adventure
Chicago's premier indoor winter playground, Wintrust Winter WonderFest transforms Navy Pier's massive 170,000-square-foot Festival Hall into an action-packed holiday paradise sheltered from biting lakefront breezes. Packed with over a dozen family-friendly carnival rides, inflatable obstacle courses, giant slides, and the Chicago Blackhawks indoor ice skating rink (with ice skates included), children of all ages can expend endless energy while surrounded by hundreds of decorated trees and festive lights. Every paid admission ticket includes a complimentary ride on Navy Pier's iconic, temperature-controlled 200-foot Centennial Wheel, offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the illuminated Chicago skyline. Families can also snap complimentary photos with Santa Claus and his elves, enjoy hot chocolate and funnel cakes at festive food stations, and browse holiday gift stalls.
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