Still trying to decide what to do on New Year’s Eve? Why not celebrate at Navy Pier, offering the city’s only lakefront fireworks show at midnight and one of the largest celebrations in town. One of the biggest scene and be seen events, New Year’s Eve at The Crystal Gardens is celebrating its ten year… Read more »
The wait is finally over. The highly-anticipated Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens opens on Dec. 17 and if the screen at the local multiplex doesn’t seem up to snuff, head to Navy Pier’s IMAX Theatre for the palatial theatrical experience this film deserves. Star Wars on a soaring screen, with heart-pounding audio, and all… Read more »
This is your last chance to round up the troops and head to Navy Pier where you can bask in seasonal bliss without bundling up. The PNC Bank Winter WonderFest is open until Jan. 10 and offers more 24 rides and attractions and 170,000-square-feet of entertainment for all ages. New attractions this year include the Polar Extreme, a double-sided inflatable… Read more »
Back by popular demand, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier will once again play host to A Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol, the cheeky holiday classic developed by hip-hop sensations the Q Brothers. This feisty reinterpretation of the perennial holiday favorite by Charles Dickens enjoyed wildly successful runs in 2013 and 2014 to rave reviews and packed… Read more »
The 13th annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG), the largest toy and game fair in the U.S. open to the public, returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall this weekend (Nov. 21-22). Fair attendees will have the opportunity to explore the booths of more than 100 toy and game exhibitors—including SpinMaster, Mayfair Games, Hasbro, Uncle… Read more »
SOFA Chicago, the world-renowned art fair dedicated to Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art and Design returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall Nov. 6-8, with an Opening Night Preview on Nov. 5. Now in its 22nd year, SOFA Chicago is the must-attend art fair of the year, attracting more than 35,000 collectors, museum groups, curators, and art… Read more »
Halloween weekend is here, so round up the troops and head to Navy Pier to enjoy their Pier-wide celebration of trick-or-treating, free scary movies, costume contests, and more! Here’s a line-up of this weekend’s Halloween happenings: Trick-Or-Treat Friday, 10/30: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 10/31: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Costume Contest: Saturday, 10/31: Begins… Read more »
Scare up some not-so-frightful fall fun at the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier with their (Not So) Spooky Halloween lineup of kid-friendly activities that spark creativity and pint-sized imaginations. Here’s a look at October’s special lineup, included with regular Museum admission: Paint Your Face (weekdays at 11:15 a.m.) Transform your face into a pumpkin,… Read more »
Looking to take in a new musical with a refreshingly offbeat twist? Look no further than Ride the Cyclone, playing now through Nov. 8, at the Upstairs Chicago Shakespeare theater at Navy Pier. Recommended for audiences 13 and up, this imaginative story is part comedy, part tragedy and delivers fun surprises at every turn. The… Read more »
Looking to avoid Sunday’s pre- and post-Bears’ game traffic hassles near Soldier Field? Want to regale in memories of the 1985 World Champion Bears? Well, thanks to Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier, now you can do both. Before every Chicago home football game (through Nov. 22, weather permitting), you can get up-close and personal… Read more »