Entertainment

Daily Welcome
Be sure to come early to see the grand opening ceremony every morning at 10:00 am sharp. Join the Mayor of Winter WonderFest, Burl Evergreen, and all his Winter WonderFriends as they celebrate the start of another wonderful day!

eWish Center
Festival Hall
Daily: Friday, December 5 – Sunday, January 4, 2009
Techie elves assist kids in sending their holiday wishes via "Winternet" to Santa. After the holidays the elves will assist you in writing a thank you note that will be sent straight to the big guy in red!


Strolling Characters
Patch & Pickle Bring your camera and meet Navy Pier's official mascot, Patch the Pirate Dog and his best buddy Pickle all dressed up in their Holiday best. Keep an eye out for their festive friends including Mayor Burl Evergreen, Colonel Caramel, the Holiday Cops as well as many others, strolling throughout Winter WonderFest. Click here to download the Winter WonderFriends autograph sheet and learn the history of Winter WonderFest.

Holiday Court – New!
Doug and Eddie, the Winter WonderFest holiday cops, are continually on the watch to issue tickets for "Un-holiday like behavior" for such violations such as being a last-minute shopper or not wearing enough green. This year you can protest your tickets in front of the Honorable Mayor Evergreen in the new Holiday Court.

Family Pavilion Stage
Family-friendly entertainment will be featured throughout the day at the Family Pavilion Stage. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves through December 24. Visitors will also delight in performances by magicians, jugglers, circus artists, and more. Click here for a show schedule. Winter WonderStage
Family-friendly entertainment will be featured throughout the day at the Winter WonderStage located inside Festival Hall. Click here for a show schedule.Performers