Winter WonderFest
December 5, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Experience the Magic of Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier!
Get ready to relive cherished memories and create magical new moments at Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, skating on The Verizon | Google Pixel Ice Rink, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Winter WonderFest opens daily at 10 AM. Closing times vary, click here to view daily hours of operation. Holiday hours apply on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. We’re closed on Christmas Day
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Rides, Thrills & Holiday Cheer
Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to play. From heart-pumping rides like the Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity to fan favorites like the classic kiddie train, electric bumper cars and the new motorcycle jump, plus bounce houses and slides, there’s something fun waiting around every corner.
Festive Fun with Family & Friends
Fuel your fun with tasty treats and sips, perfect for snacking between adventures. Enjoy live music and special performances at the Winter Wonder Stage, where the spirit of the season comes to life. Lace up your skates and glide across the ice rink before soaring into the sky! Each Winter WonderFest ticket includes (1) ride on the iconic Centennial Ferris Wheel. Take in breathtaking views from the comfort of our year-round, enclosed gondolas as you soar nearly 200 feet into the sky.
Jolly Little Details
Guests must purchase a ticket for children 3 years and older. Guests under 42″ can enjoy up to 9 rides, while those 42″ and taller have access up to 12 rides. Ride availability may vary based on height and adult accompaniment. Guests 46” and taller may ride Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity. Guests 48” and taller are eligible to drive the Bumper Cars.
Santa won’t be inside Winter WonderFest, but you can still find him spreading cheer in the Family Pavilion. View Schedule.
Pier Passport Members will receive a special discount! Not a member? Join today!
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