Winter Wonderfest

Rogelio Renteria

Do you like Winter? Do you like Wonders? Enjoy Fests? Well, then you’re in luck! From December 6, 2019, to January 12, 2020, you can get all three of these wonderful things at once. Located at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, you can enjoy Fifth Third Bank’s annual Winter Wonderfest.

 

Jouri McCoy, ‘22, said, “My Family usually takes my siblings and me every year so it’s almost like a tradition for us.”

 

The Winter Wonder Fest is fun for all ages and offers many activities such as indoor ice skating, giant slide, rides, face painting and more! Tickets vary in price daily but for Juniors (under 42’’) the price ranges are $10-14, General tickets (42’’ – 65 years) are $20-28, and Seniors (65 yrs +) are $10-14. You can buy tickets online now, here.

 

¨I really want to go to the Winter Wonder fest this year. I just have to save up some money before I go, especially since I like getting food after.” says Kennya Delgado ´20. 

 

There are many restaurants located at Navy Pier, so if you get hungry after a day full of activity that won’t be a problem. There is an array of options to choose from when browsing the pier. You can enjoy food such as Burgers from Tiny Tavern to seafood from Riva’s Crabhouse.  

 

¨I’m hoping my friends can get it together so we can all go and have a fun day over the break instead of just staying home the entire time. ¨

 

The Winter Wonderfest is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday and Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM.  You do not want to miss out on this spectacular holiday event, so get your family and friends together and enjoy a fun time this holiday season. Happy Holidays and have a great winter break Dolphins!