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 »
Chicago’s first ever winter electronic music and arts festival will take over The Grand Ballroom and Lakeview Terrace at Navy Pier on Saturday, March 7, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Snowstorm will feature Moby, one of the industry’s most preeminent and influential artists, as the event’s headliner. Moby has sold an impressive 20 million… Read more »
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) at Navy Pier welcomes the National Theatre of Scotland for a limited engagement performance of Dunsinane, a fascinating sequel to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This U.S. Premiere tour, running Feb. 28 through March 22, explores one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country consumed by war following the bloody conclusion of… 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 »
Chicago has no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, from parades to river dyeing to limited-edition menus. In 2025, these institutions will provide a variety of ways to honor the city’s Irish heritage through the holiday weekend. We also have our Ultimate Irish Pub Crawl, featuring eight Irish pubs throughout the city. HAWKSMOOR Rarebit and… Read more »