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PNC Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

Each year, families flock to the PNC Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier to enjoy a time-honored Chicago tradition and endless entertainment

Each year, families flock to the PNC Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier to enjoy a time-honored Chicago tradition and endless entertainment, no coat or gloves required. With more than 170,000 square feet of frosty indoor fun and more than 24 rides and attractions, the 15th annual PNC Bank Winter WonderFest embodies the spirit of the season in a toasty, magical setting. Visitors can glide across the always popular Chicago Blackhawks ice skating rink, soar to 50 foot heights on the indoor Ferris wheel, hit the links on an expanded Winter Rules Mini Golf course, or try new attractions like the interactive Arctic Peaks Climbing Walls or the double-sided Polar Extreme inflatable slide and obstacle course—all while escaping the bone-chilling Chicago cold!

The PNC Winter WonderFest runs from December 5 through to January 10. It is open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday.

Special hours are as follows:

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· December 7 and 24: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

· December 25: Closed

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· December 31: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

· January 4-7: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All attendees, ages two and up, must have a purchased ticket for entrance. General admission tickets cost $10 and activity tickets cost $25 at the Navy Pier box office. Special pricing and offers are available online. For full ticketing information and advance ticket purchase, visithttps://navypier.com/pnc-bank-winter-wonderfest/.

For the comfort and safety of all our guests, the following policy is in place for admission to PNC Bank Winter WonderFest: Guests 18 years and older must present a valid driver’s license, state ID or military ID with their paid ticket to enter PNC Bank Winter WonderFest. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian is responsible for the safety and conduct of minor guests in their party.

To learn about pricing, location and other events at Navy Pier, visit www.navypier.com.

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