This season, make festive memories at Winterland at Gallagher Way! Starting Sunday, November 23, and continuing through Wednesday, December 31, shop the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, skate on the Gallagher Ice Rink, ride the Holiday Train, take a photo with Santa and more.
Admission to Gallagher Way, including the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, is FREE and does not require tickets to access the holiday fun. The Holiday Train, Gallagher Ice Rink, food, beverage, and product purchases at the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, and photobooth pictures will be available for on-site purchase.
Operating Hours
November 23 – December 31, 2025
Gallagher Ice Rink remains open until February 15, 2026
Winterland Regular Hours:
- Monday through Thursday: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Winterland Special Hours:
- Thanksgiving (November 27): 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
- Winter Break Special Hours (December 22, 23, 29, 30): 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve (December 31): 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dates and hours are subject to change.
Special Events
- On Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m., kick off Winterland at the Tree Lighting Ceremony with special guests and performances, giveaways and lots of holiday fun.
- Wreath-Making Workshops with Indigo & Violet Studio are back on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Two workshops are available each day and fill up quickly. Secure your spot here!
- On Sunday, December 14, join JCC for the First Night, First Light Hanukkah celebration. From 3 to 6 p.m., light the menorah, enjoy live music and more.
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Holiday Movie Nights are back! On select Thursdays, watch a holiday favorite film starting at 7 p.m. as you stroll around Winterland. Full schedule:
- 12/4: Elf
- 12/11: The Polar Express
- 12/18: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
More Information
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Gallagher Ice Rink
- Open from Sunday, November 23 through Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Starting in January: Learn to Skate lessons, ice bumper cars and curling
- $8 rink access (or bring your own skates), $16 skate rental
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Santa’s Workshop
- Santa’s Workshop is free, and there will be a photographer on-site snapping photos for purchase, or feel free to bring your own camera
- Santa’s workshop is open to all family members, including pets
- Fridays: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (pets allowed only on Sundays)
- Location – Space next to the Cubs Store
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The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
- The Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville is back at Winterland!
- Shop for the holidays and taste traditional German and international food and beverages through Wednesday, December 31
- Rooted in German tradition, the Christkindlmarket—which is always free of admission—is well known for its traditional candy cane-striped wooden huts, festive shopping options, international delicacies, hot spiced wine (Glühwein), fine beers, hand-crafted ornaments, and family fun
- Take a ride on the Holiday Train around the Wrigley Field concourse during Winterland operating hours. Train rides are $5 per ride.
FYI https://www.mlb.com/cubs/tickets/winterland?partnerId=it-20251104-155460...