Celebrate the start of December with First Thirstday! Sip on our seasonal beer, Festbier, and enjoy a parade, keg tappings, brewery tours and more! Make a reservation today!

Guests can learn if they’re on the naughty or nice list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago with visits from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his mischievous companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 7.

Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature who punishes those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.

Christmas Time and New Years Eve with Bavarian Folk Music and traditional German songs.

The rink will be open every day through January 5, 2020. In addition to special holiday hours, the rink will also be open on Sundays through February 23, 2020.

Ice Skating 2019 Hours: November 29 – December 20
November 29: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mondays – Fridays: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Characters on Ice begins at 9 a.m. on Sundays in December)

Families can enjoy a special “Characters on Ice” skate from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. every Sunday throughout the month of December. Presented by Xfinity, children ages 12 and under are invited to visit the rink early and skate with their families alongside some of their favorite characters including:

• Cinderella & The Prince (Dec. 1)
• Anna & Kristoff (Dec. 8)
• Batman & Catwoman (Dec. 15)
• Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus (Dec. 22)
• Peter Pan & Captain Hook (Dec. 29)

Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are also available on-site for $8. Below is a detailed schedule of ice skating hours:

Ice Skating 2019 Hours: November 29 – December 20
November 29: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mondays – Fridays: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Characters on Ice begins at 9 a.m. on Sundays in December)

Guests can learn if they’re on the naughty or nice list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago with visits from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his mischievous companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 14.

Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature who punishes those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.

Guests can learn if they’re on the naughty or nice list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago with visits from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his mischievous companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 21.

Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature who punishes those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.

For seasonal fun for the whole family, We are hosting a “Holiday Kinderfest” Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Families can enjoy $7 meals for children ages 12 and under in addition to a variety of free activities including face painting, ornament decorating, magic acts, visits with Santa and more.

Come one come all to celebrate the start of a new decade! Revelers are invited to welcome the New Year the Bavarian way with two festive celebrations at Hofbräuhaus Chicago, Tuesday, Dec. 31. Families can ring in 2020 earlier in the day with our “Munich-style” family-friendly celebration starting at 2 p.m. Magician John Measer will perform stunning illusions for guests to enjoy before a parade and toast to Munich’s New Year at 5 p.m. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling juice for the little ones.

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