Winter WonderFest opens at Navy Pier

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Winter WonderFest is back at Chicago's Navy Pier for the 15th year.

Running from Dec. 5-Jan. 10, 2016, the festival features more than two dozen rides and attractions the whole family can enjoy. This year, visitors will be greeted by nearly 500 trees decorated with 25,000 ornaments. Santa Claus and his elves are also on hand for photos. Tickets to the Navy Pier Winter WonderFest are $10, or $25 for an activity ticket.

Nick Shields, with the Navy Pier, joined ABC 7 live from the Winter WonderFest to show all the fun.

Winter Wonderfest

Date: Dec. 5-Jan. 10

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Special hours are as follows:

-Dec. 25: Closed

-Dec. 31: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

-Jan. 4-7: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Address: 600 E. Grand Ave.

Admission: General admission $10, activity ticket $25

LINKS:

https://navypier.com/pnc-bank-winter-wonderfest/