If you find yourself in need of a fun night out for the whole family look no further than to take the kids to Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier for their production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Featuring the Academy Award winning song “Under the Sea” this musical tells the story of the princess… Read more »
Break out the compass and boat shoes this weekend because it’s once again time to get nautical as the Chicago Yacht Club’s Race to Mackinac Island in the races 107th edition. Come out to Navy Pier on July 10 and send off the sailors and their ships as they vie for the coveted title of… Read more »
All hands on deck this weekend at Navy Pier as several of their cruises will be offering uniquely themed tours to take patrons out on the beautiful, blue waters of Lake Michigan. The fun kicks off Thursday, July 9 with the Spirit of Chicago Cocktail Cruise for a rescue from a stressful work week. Take… Read more »
With this weekend being headlined by the impending celebration of our country’s independence, there is surely any number of events to attend but there’s only one Aon Summer Fireworks show at Navy Pier. The fireworks run biweekly on Wednesday and Saturday night’s all summer through Labor Day, but the July 4th edition will be on… Read more »
Anyone looking for a brief escape from the outdoors to a dystopian future with evil robots should look no further than “Terminator: Genisys,” which opens this Tuesday at Navy Pier’s IMAX Theatre. Being billed a reboot, this version features humans being attacked on two fronts: the past and present. In order to save his mother’s… Read more »
For those looking to give dad a unique experience this Father’s Day, Navy Pier has several fun cruise options that include food and drink as well as spectacular views of the city. From the comfort of Odyssey and Spirit of Chicago Cruise ships, fathers and their families can enjoy either brunch or dinner while cruising… Read more »
The long-awaited next installment of the Jurrasic Park series, Jurrasic World: An IMAX 3D Experience, opens on June 12th at the IMAX Theatre at Navy Pier. Set 22 years after the events of Jurrasic Park, Isla Nublar, off of Costa Rica’s pacific coast, now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park called Jurrasic World. After… Read more »
Every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. through Labor Day, head to Navy Pier for the spectacular Aon Summer Fireworks. Perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, this is one of the ultimate Chicago summer experiences. Whether viewing from the dock or on board an evening cruise, fireworks is the perfect way to end… Read more »
Every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. through Labor Day, head to Navy Pier for the spectacular Aon Summer Fireworks. Perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, this is one of the ultimate Chicago summer experiences. Whether viewing from the dock or on board an evening cruise, fireworks is the perfect way… Read more »
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 »
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 »
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall from April 25-27. The annual fair is a celebration of contemporary and modern art, and also features an extensive program of talks, on-site installations and public art initiatives. This year’s fair will feature more than 170 of the top galleries from 36 countries and… Read more »