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 »
Head to Navy Pier this weekend and say “FerrWell” to the iconic Ferris wheel as it takes its final spin and find out what’s in store—including a new wheel in summer of 2016—as part of the Pier’s centennial celebration. In addition to bidding FerrWell to the wheel, experience Navy Pier’s new and existing restaurants with… Read more »
The fall art season doesn’t officially start until EXPO CHICAGO at Navy Pier starts. EXPO is a four-day art event featuring more than 140 leading international galleries and offering diverse programming including /Dialogues, panel discussions; IN/SITU and IN/SITU Outside, a selection of site specific projects; EXPO VIDEO, a selection of new media works; and much… Read more »
Tap into autumn this Friday, Sept. 11, with Shoreline Sightseeing’s second annual Hard Cider Tasting Cruise. As you take in views of Chicago’s incredible skyline, the 90-minute cruise will also include a brief tutorial on the characteristics of each cider sampling paired with appetizers designed to bring out the distinct flavor of the individual cider… Read more »
Take in the Midwest’s largest tourist attraction while relaxing and saving a few bucks along the way with Navy Pier’s free “Movies on the Pier” series, and there are only two screenings left. If you’ve missed this event throughout the summer luckily you have two classics waiting for you. Get ready to quote every line… Read more »
Take in one of the three remaining Aon Summer Fireworks shows at Navy Pier and end summer with a bang. Head out to the pier this Saturday, next Wednesday, or Saturday, Sept. 5 for a firsthand sight of a show that will light up the sky with the scenic Chicago skyline as a backdrop. This is… Read more »
If you’re at Navy Pier with desire to escape the August heat you’re in luck. The IMAX Theater has two new offerings that will satisfy everyone’s tastes. For those wanting to see more cool planes after last week’s Air and Water Show, fly high with “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” a documentary by National Geographic…. Read more »
Feel like being a little shellfish? Treat yourself this weekend to all of the succulent crustacean meat you can eat at The Great American Lobster Fest at Navy Pier. Now in it’s second year, it is the largest lobster and seafood festival in the Midwest and they fly the coveted crustacean directly from Boston so you… Read more »
Chicago has more than 20 beaches with ample space for swimming, sports and soaking in the sun. The beach season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, so enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. North Avenue Beach The broad scope of Lincoln Park includes North Avenue Beach, a zig-zagging beach adjacent… Read more »
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1962 against overwhelming odds. May 5 was celebrated a year later in Mexico and Los Angeles, where the U.S. and Mexican flags flew alongside each other at a parade. Although it has since declined in popularity in Mexico,… Read more »