Spring Break at the Pier
Free Event
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Spring Break at the Pier
Celebrate Spring Break at Navy Pier March 23–27 with free, interactive workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family.
From arts and crafts to health and wellness, photography and music, sports and movement, and STEM experiences, there’s something to spark every interest. Join us for a week of creativity, discovery, and fun on the Pier.
FREE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Time | Location
Activity
Workshop Age Group
12PM - 1PM | Family Pavilion
Victoria Djembe Academy: Rhythm for All: An Inclusive African Drum Circle
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | The Landing Staircase
The Salvation Army: Do Good Station (Near Flyover)
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Local Soul
Boi Jeanus: DJ 101 for Kids
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Polk Bros Park
Chicago Stars FC: Soccer Stations
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Reunion
Spring Into BINGO
All Ages
12PM - 6PM | Confidence Apparel
Confidence Apparel: Confidence Check-In Patch Party
All Ages
1PM - 2PM | Mural Corner
Logan Lu: Primavera and Poetry Bilingual Cards
Ages 3 and Up
2PM - 3PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
1 Hour Break
2PM - 3PM | Family Pavilion
La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon:Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Kids Dance Workshop
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | The Nook
Free Facepainting
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | The Landing Staircase
The Butterfly House: Butterflys & Face Painting (Near Chicago Children’s Museum)
All Ages
3PM - 5PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
3PM - 4PM | Mural Corner
Cookies & Conversation: Art You Can Eat
All Ages
4PM - 5PM | Family Pavilion
Creative Network: Chicago Footwork and Book Party
Ages 9 and Up
4PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
Tellin' Tales Theatre (Near Flyover)
All Ages
5PM - 6PM | Mural Corner
SomosArte Chicago: Windy City Wonder Women: Celebrate Women’s History Month Through Art & Legacy
Ages 9 and Up
Time | Location
Activity
Workshop Age Group
12PM - 1PM | Family Pavilion
Jumping Juniors: Navy Pier Fest: Double Dutch Workshops
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Reunion
Spring Into BINGO
All Ages
12PM - 2PM | The Landing Staircase
The Salvation Army: Do Good Station (Near Flyover)
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
12PM - 4PM | Polk Bros Park
Chicago Stars FC: Soccer Stations
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 6PM | The Nook
Free Facepainting
All Ages
1PM - 2PM | Mural Corner
Genesis Music & Arts: Layers of Me: A Paper Identity Portrait
Ages 3 and Up
2PM - 3PM | Family Pavilion
Joel Hall Dancers & Center: Urban Jazz Workshop
Ages 3 and Up
2PM - 3PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
1 Hour Break
2PM - 4PM | Local Soul
Urban Theater Company Amplify Your Voice Through Theatre
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | The Landing Staircase
The Butterfly House: Butterflys & Face Painting (Near Chicago Children’s Museum)
All Ages
3PM - 4PM | Mural Corner
Local Soul | Fading Royalty (Brand): Trade & Create: Design Your Own Artist Trading Cards
All Ages
3PM - 5PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
4PM - 5PM | Family Pavilion
Old Town School of Folk Music: Shimmy and Sway: Hula Hoop Dance with Miss Renée
Ages 9 and Up
4PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
Tellin' Tales Theatre (Near Flyover)
All Ages
5PM - 6PM | Mural Corner
Somos Arte Chicago: Casita Photo Frames
Ages 9 and Up
Time | Location
Activity
Workshop Age Group
12PM - 1PM | Family Pavilion
Resilient Mental Health & Wellness Solutions : Magical Moves & Soothing Sounds
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
12PM - 2PM | The Landing Staircase
The Salvation Army: Do Good Station (Near Flyover)
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Reunion
Spring into BINGO
All Ages
12PM - 3PM | Polk Bros Park
Chicago Stars FC: Soccer Stations
All Ages
12PM - 6PM | Confidence Apparel
Confidence Apparel: Confidence Check-In Patch Party
All Ages
1PM - 2PM | Mural Corner
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture: Memory Boxes & Collage— Preserving Stories
Ages 3 and Up
2PM - 3PM | Family Pavilion
Busy Body Retreats: Sound Bath Meditation with Busy Body Retreats
All Ages
2PM - 3PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
1 Hour Break
2PM - 4PM | The Nook
Free Facepainting
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | The Landing Staircase
The Butterfly House: Butterflys & Face Painting (Near Chicago Children’s Museum)
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | Local Soul
Boi Jeanus: DJ 101 for Beginners
All Ages
3PM - 4PM | Mural Corner
Global Explorers Kids: Making Flags of Peace with Global Explorers Kids
All Ages
3PM - 5PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
4PM - 5PM | Family Pavilion
Bellydance by Phaedra: Shake it Up with Bellydance by Phaedra
Ages 9 and Up
4PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
Tellin' Tales Theatre (Near Flyover)
All Ages
5PM - 6PM | Mural Corner
Local Soul | Kingston James & Co.:Scent Lab: Create Your Own Fragrance
Ages 9 and Up
Time | Location
Activity
Workshop Age Group
12PM - 1PM | Family Pavilion
PCCCArts: Dance Party: Salsa Meets Hip Hop
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
12PM - 2PM | Reunion
Spring Into BINGO
All Ages
12PM - 6PM | Confidence Apparel
Confidence Apparel: Confidence Check-In Patch Party
All Ages
2PM - 3PM | Family Pavilion
Culture Shock Chicago NFP: Hip Hop Dance with Culture Shock Chicago
All Ages
2PM - 3PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
1 Hour Break
2PM - 4PM | The Nook
Free Facepainting
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | Local Soul
Old Town School of Folk Music: Electronic Music Playground with Chromabeats
All Ages
2PM - 4PM | The Landing Staircase
The Butterfly House: Butterflys & Face Painting (Near Chicago Children’s Museum)
All Ages
3PM - 4PM | Mural Corner
Local Soul | Reneé Archives: Make Your Own Zi
All Ages
3PM - 5PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
4PM - 5PM | Family Pavilion
Meher Dance Company: Bollywood Dance Workshop for Families
Ages 9 and Up
4PM - 6PM | Local Soul
ISPro Academy: Make a Beat at the Pier: Music Production Starter Lab
All Ages
4PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
Tellin' Tales Theatre (Near Flyover)
All Ages
5PM - 6PM | Mural Corner
The Children's Gallery Chicago: Art In Motion: Color Outside The Lines
Ages 9 and Up
5PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
The Salvation Army: Do Good Station (Near Flyover)
Ages 3 and Up
Time | Location
Activity
Workshop Age Group
11PM - 4PM | Local Soul
Coffee Breaks
All Ages
12PM - 1PM | Family Pavilion
Get Fit With Giddy
Ages 3 and Up
12PM - 2PM | The Landing Staircase
The Salvation Army: Do Good Station (Near Flyover)
All Ages
12PM - 2PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
12PM - 2PM | Reunion
Spring into BINGO
All Ages
12PM - 6PM | The Nook
Mr. Pibb Sampling
All Ages
1PM - 2PM | Mural Corner
Resilient Mental Health & Wellness Solutions: Create & Calm: Sensory Tools for Stress Relief
Ages 3 and Up
2PM - 3PM | Family Pavilion
The Joy Room Chicago Presents: Somatic Family Yoga
All Ages
2PM - 3PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
1 Hour Break
2PM - 4PM | The Landing Staircase
The Butterfly House: Butterflys & Face Painting (Near Chicago Children’s Museum)
All Ages
3PM - 4PM | Mural Corner
La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón: Vejigante Mask Painting with La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón
All Ages
3PM - 5PM | Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Chicago Bird Alliance: Urban Birdwatching at Navy Pier
All Ages
4PM - 5PM | Family Pavilion
THUG Hippie: Jump In Jump Rope Games
Ages 9 and Up
4PM - 6PM | The Landing Staircase
Tellin' Tales Theatre (Near Flyover)
All Ages
5PM - 6PM | Mural Corner
Local Soul | Lolita's Bodega (w/ Camelia's Apothecary) Brand: Blossom Bracelets at Camelia’s Sanctuary
Ages 9 and Up