Winterland at Gallagher Way and the Christkindlmarket Market details for 2023

Winterland at Gallagher Way and the Christkindlmarket Market will be coming back to Wrigley Field for the 2023 holiday season. Here are all the details:

WHEN IS WINTERLAND TAKING PLACE?

Winterland runs Tuesday, November 21, 2023 through Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, located at Gallagher Way, runs Friday, November 17 through Sunday, December 31, 2023.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?

Ballpark 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.

Ballpark Special Hours:

Thanksgiving Week Extended Hours (November 21-22): 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thanksgiving (November 23): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas Eve (December 24): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
Winter Break Extended Hours (December 26-29): 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
January Extended Hours (January 1-7): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville Regular Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 3 – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville Special Hours:

Thanksgiving (November 23), Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year’s Eve (December 31): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
Special Hours (December 26-29): 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
New Year’s Eve (December 31): 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

Yes! Parking at the Toyota Camry lot, located at 1126 W. Grace St., is available starting at $10 and VIP parking at the Toyota Highlander lot, located at 1088 W. Waveland Ave. is available starting at $30.

Parking can be purchased on GallagherWay.com in advance beginning September 22 at 10 a.m. CT or on-site and is subject to availability.

For more information on parking, click here.

WILL I BE ABLE TO ACCESS GALLAGHER WAY’S RETAILERS OR RESTAURANTS WHEN GALLAGHER WAY IS CLOSED OR DURING TICKETED EVENTS?

Yes, the retailers and restaurants will operate their own hours independent of the Gallagher Way greenspace activities. They are accessible by way of the Gallagher Way public patio section and/or sidewalk.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER?

Weather notifications for Winterland activities, such as cancelations or changes to the daily schedule, will be shared across Gallagher Way’s social channels the day of the event. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at @GallagherWayChi to make sure you don’t miss any of these updates.

IS WINTERLAND WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE?

Yes, Gallagher Way and Wrigley Field are wheelchair accessible.

Activities

WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF ACTIVITIES?

Please visit GallagherWay.com for more information on activities.

CAN I BRING A DOG TO WINTERLAND ACTIVITIES?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Gallagher Way, including at Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, but are not allowed inside Wrigley Field.

ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED AT WINTERLAND ACTIVITIES?

Yes, strollers are allowed for Winterland visits to Gallagher Way and within Wrigley Field.

WILL THERE BE FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT WINTERLAND?

Many of the delicious food vendors from year’s past will be returning to the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville. Guests can enjoy warm seasonal drinks from Gallagher Way Concessions, purchase a commemorative mug to fill with hot chocolate, indulge in a Raclette, and enjoy many more dining options throughout the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville and inside Wrigley Field. Please visit GallagherWay.com for more information on dining options and sign up for our newsletter.

More information on food and beverage options within Wrigley Field to come.

WILL THERE BE VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE?

Yes, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Guests can also visit the surrounding restaurants at Gallagher Way for additional food & beverage options.

WILL THE COMMEMORATIVE CHRISTKINDLMARKET MUG BE AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION?

Yes, guests can purchase their commemorative mug at this location.

WHAT RIDES WILL BE AT WINTERLAND THIS YEAR?

Winterland at Gallagher Way will feature even more rides and games this year. Please stay tuned to GallagherWay.com and follow @GallagherWayChi for announcements on this year’s activities and programming schedule.

ARE THERE ANY AGE/HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES?

Yes, some rides may have age/heigh restrictions and require adult accompaniment. More information will be shared on GallagherWay.com once this year’s activities and programming schedule is announced.

WILL THERE BE ANYTHING AT GALLAGHER WAY AFTER WINTERLAND CONCLUDES ON JANUARY 7?

Stay tuned for more announcements related to Gallagher Way activities in 2024.

Ticketing & Pricing

HOW MUCH WILL WINTERLAND COST?

Admission to Gallagher Way activities, including the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville and more, is FREE and requires no tickets. Concessions and select activities will be available for purchase in Gallagher Way.

Tickets are required for access to the Wrigley Field portion of Winterland. Regular entry tickets start at $5 and are subject to change.

Early-bird admission and attraction tickets will be available for purchase in advance on GallagherWay.com beginning September 22 at 10 a.m. CT. While supplies last, guests can also purchase Peppermint Pack attraction bundles ($30) in advance online, which can be redeemed for all rides, games, and activities.

Admission and attraction tickets will also be available on-site for purchase.

Early-Bird Pricing – while supplies last

Wrigley Field Admission: $5
Peppermint Pack: $30 ($45 value)
Includes Wrigley Field Admission + 10 Attraction Tickets

Regular Pricing

Wrigley Field Admission: Starts at $5
Attraction Pricing Starts at:
1 Ticket: $4
10 Tickets: $36 ($40 value)
20 Tickets: $69 ($80 value)

Children ages 2 and under can enter Wrigley Field for free and do not require a ticket.

Concessions and merchandise will be available on-site for purchase.

HOW DO I ACCESS MY TICKETS?

Wrigley Field Admission tickets will be available exclusively as mobile tickets via the MLB Ballpark app. Tickets will automatically appear in the Ballpark app when the app is downloaded and linked to the MLB.com or Cubs.com account used at the time of purchase.

Visit Cubs.com/BallparkApp for instructions on how to download and access tickets in the Ballpark app.

If you purchased the Peppermint Pack, your ticket includes Wrigley Field admission and ten (10) attraction tickets. Attraction tickets can be picked up at a marked area on the Wrigley Field concourse during the event.

WHAT TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED?

Admission tickets are required to access the Wrigley Field portion of Winterland at Gallagher Way.

Attraction tickets can be purchased to participate in all rides, games, and Gallagher Ice Rink activities.

Gallagher Way access and Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville entry will be free and non-ticketed.

CAN I BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE?

Yes! Early-Bird tickets will be available while supplies last beginning September 22 at 10 a.m. CT on GallagherWay.com.

Early-Bird Pricing

Wrigley Field Admission: $5
Peppermint Pack: $30 ($45 value)
Includes Wrigley Field Admission + 10 Attraction Tickets

WHEN WILL TICKETS GO ON SALE?

General Public tickets will go on sale on September 22 at 10 a.m. CT on GallagherWay.com.

CAN KIDS ATTEND WINTERLAND FOR FREE?

Gallagher Way access, including the Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, is free for all ages. Children ages two and under can enter Wrigley Field at no charge.

WILL I BE ABLE TO SKATE FOR FREE IF I BRING MY OWN SKATES?

Guests who bring their own skates will be available to access the rink for three (3) attraction tickets or $12.

Rink Access + Skate Rental will be available for five (5) attraction tickets or $20.

Private Events & Group Experiences

CAN I HOST A PARTY AT WINTERLAND? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Yes! Please visit GallagherWay.com/Host for private event options. Submit your information via the contact form and a sales representative will contact you. We have plenty of space and rental options available for parties of all sizes and would be happy to help you select a location and experience that work best for your group!

On-field private chalet rental reservations will be available online beginning September 22 at 10 a.m. CT. To book a chalet for groups of up to 20 guests, please visit ExploreTock.com/WinterlandAtGallagherWay. Be on the lookout for additional unique private rental opportunities