Highlights
Guests enjoy over 170,000 square feet of indoor winter fun, like ice skating, slides, rides and more
About This Deal
- When can I visit?: November 30–December-31, 2018; January 1-6, 2019
- What’s included:
- General admission, or junior or senior pass
- All passes include a Centennial Wheel Ticket, which is valid from 11/30/18–3/31/19.
- Age ranges for age-specific tickets:
- Children under 36 inches are free and will be provided an infant pass at the gate.
- Children over 36 inches but under 42 inches must purchase a junior pass.
- Adults and children 42 inches and over and under the age of 65 must purchase a general admission pass.
- Adults 65 years and older must purchase a senior pass.
Additional Information
- Hours of operation vary by day.
- Please note: Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest closes at 5 p.m. on 12/3-12/5, 12/10-12/12, 12/17-12/19 and 12/24.
- See the calendar.
Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
- What is it: Navy Pier transforms for the winter season with rides, games, and attractions.
- Main attraction: The indoor ice-skating rink provides visitors with an opportunity to carve up ice without having to brave the cold weather outside.
- Other attractions: Giant inflatable slides and the Wonder Whirl provide family-friendly, adrenaline-pumping action while younger visitors can enjoy the Jingle Jym Junior and the Arctic Express.
Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel
Along with the John Hancock and Willis Tower, Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel has been an iconic part of the Chicago skyline. The wheel reaches up to almost 200 feet to give visitors a 360-view of Chicago and Lake Michigan. The wheel’s enclosed gondolas provide a comfortable experience to enjoy the views and is open all year round.
Fine Print
About ☆ Navy Pier ☆
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the most visited destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases over 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. Today, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing redevelopment efforts including the 223-room Sable hotel, the all-transient Navy Pier Marina, and thrilling new attractions such as Flyover Chicago. The Pier is proud to present free programming designed to inspire and engage communities across the city and globe, including the #1 Fireworks display in the nation. For more information, visit https://navypier.org/.