Wintrust Winter WonderFest Community Tickets

Wintrust Winter WonderFest Community Tickets Program

Deadline to apply Friday, December 11 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT

The Wintrust Winter WonderFest Community Tickets Program provides eligible Illinois nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and community partners with an opportunity to bring their communities to Wintrust Winter WonderFest.

Wintrust Winter WonderFest runs November 23, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Community Tickets are available by application only. All applications are reviewed and vetted by Navy Pier. A total of 2,500 tickets are available, so awards may be for fewer tickets than requested. Tickets are valid Monday through Thursday only, for the entire run of the event.

Tickets are not valid Friday through Sunday. Tickets are sent electronically to the application contact, and a visit date must be selected in advance. Transportation stipends are not available for this program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and award notices are sent within two weeks of submission. We encourage you to apply early for the best choice of visit dates.

Questions? Contact CommunityEngagement@navypier.org

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Winter 2026/2027 Application

Wintrust Winter WonderFest Community Tickets 26/27

Organization Information

Organization Name

Organization Type (Select one):

Other (please describe)

Website Address (optional)

Mailing Address

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityState / Province / RegionZIP / Postal Code

Mission Statement or Brief Description of Your Organization’s Work:

Geographic Area(s) and/or Community Served: (Neighborhood, Region, or Specific Population):

Primary Area of Focus (Select one):

Other (please describe)

Application Contact Information

Name

Title

Organizational Email (tickets will be sent to this address)

Phone Number

Ticket Details

Total Number of Tickets Requested: (Selections available in increments of 25)

Other (please list)

Has your organization previously participated in Navy Pier’s Community Rides Program or received Wintrust Winter WonderFest community tickets? (Select one)

If yes, please indicate the year(s):

How will participating in this program support your organization and the community you serve?

Applications without the required documentation will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible for the stipend.(Required)

Required: IRS Determination Letter or Written Proof of Government Entity (For Public Schools)

Max. file size: 50 MB.