A true Chicago summer tradition, Navy Pier’s fireworks show is back and better than ever as Aon Summer Fireworks. With the new name comes a surprise show happening today with its first-ever preseason spectacle. The fireworks are truly spectacular and light up the night sky high above Navy Pier all summer long. The show is… Read more »
The LandShark Beer Garden, located at the east end of Navy Pier, is a great place for to relax, unwind and enjoy Chicago’s lakefront. The outdoor seating is perfect for soaking up some summer rays or watching the sun set behind the city skyscrapers. For those over 21, the LandShark Beer Garden is the place… Read more »
Boats, a new summer exhibit, opens at The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier this week. Here, kids can captain their own adventures in an authentic “boatscape” overlooking Lake Michigan. From bow to stern, Boats offers an immersive nautical experience, with a dock and bait shop, an assortment of boats and boating equipment, authentic signage—including the nautical… Read more »
Take in Joss Whedon’s much-anticipated, action-packed Avengers: Age of Ultron in all of its high-spirited glory at Navy Pier’s IMAX Theatre starting on Thursday, April 30. The Plot When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black… Read more »
On Sundays in April, experience the Spirit of Chicago’s new Eat, Drink & B. Mary Brunch Cruises. Take in incredible views of the city skyline while enjoying a buffet-style brunch menu as you sip on custom Bloody Mary cocktails. Build your own Bloody Mary from their selection of gourmet ingredients, including everything from bacon-infused vodka… Read more »
Take in a performance of Sense and Sensibility at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) at Navy Pier this weekend. A musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, the music and lyrics are written by by Tony Award®-nominated composer Paul Gordon. Directed by Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, this lush period production traces the lives of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood—two sisters whose fortunes… Read more »
The annual Small Business Expo returns to Navy Pier on April 9 and is already slated to welcome over 5,000 registered attendees and 100-plus interactive booths, demos and brand exhibits. The national event, which travels through the country’s top 10 cities for small business, is expecting an unprecedented turnout for one of their largest and… Read more »
Navy Pier is blossoming into a wonderland for seasonal family fun as Swing into Spring returns April 1-12 with a lineup of amazing events the pint-sized set is sure to enjoy. Swing into Spring features $1 swing rides, $7 You-Ride-2 value tickets (good for any of the two following attractions: Ferris Wheel, Wave Swinger, The Links Mini Golf,… Read more »
Pinot Days Chicago offers wine enthusiasts the chance to visit with 65 wineries as they paint the town pinot at Navy Pier from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 21. This celebration of hundreds of pinots is the largest and most expansive meeting of Pinot Noir producers in the world. This festival is the greatest… Read more »
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show, held each March at Navy Pier (March 14-22, 2015), is an experience for the senses, invoking memories of spring after a long and cold Chicago winter. The Show, presented by Mariano’s, creates an experience that attendees will never forget by presenting new and exciting interactive concepts. It is where consumers and gardeners… Read more »
On March 16 — the second anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown — Chicago invites over 70 Chicagoland chefs to Navy Pier for the Chicago Cooks for Ukraine Presented by Lifeway Foods. In 2020 when restaurant doors closed, no one knew what the future would hold. Now, two years later, chefs open their arms to support… Read more »
Every year Chicago dyes it’s river green for Saint Patrick’s Day. This neon waterbed points right towards Ireland. These two things, however, are unrelated. In fact, the reason for using green dye in the first place was because the river was so disgusting! Back in the 50s, Major Richard Daley was tired of looking at… Read more »