Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Explore the Events Calendar
From cultural programming to seasonal celebrations, fireworks, and more, there is always something happening at Navy Pier.
Discover fun and free events for everyone all year long.
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6 events,
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
4 events,
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
3 events,
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
13 events,
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Join us to welcome 2026 with a free, mesmerizing fireworks display that will illuminate the lakefront skyline.
Free
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
5 events,
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New Year’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise
New Year’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise
Ring in the New Year aboard Chicago’s Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan. Enjoy a chef-prepared plated brunch, craft cocktails, and live DJ entertainment while taking in breathtaking skyline views of landmarks like Willis Tower and Navy Pier. Celebrate the new beginnings in style, dining, dancing, and making unforgettable memories on the water.
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
4 events,
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
6 events,
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
6 events,
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest
Winter WonderFest, Chicago’s favorite indoor holiday experience returns, complete with dazzling décor, thrilling rides, ice skating, and seasonal fun for all ages.
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home Exhibit
Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home exhibit explores identity, family, and gender through collaborative poetry and photography by three artists.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
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Tequila Dinner with Don Julio at Lirica Restaurant
Tequila Dinner with Don Julio at Lirica Restaurant
Experience an elevated tequila tasting dinner at Navy Pier featuring Don Julio and Lirica Restaurant. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated, multi-course Latin-inspired menu set against stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
3 events,
Windy City Invitational
The Windy City Invitational is a highly anticipated men’s & women’s gymnastics competition hosted in the Chicagoland area.
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Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff
Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff
Join Suzy Eddie Izzard for a two-night-only benefit at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Experience an unscripted, candid conversation on Shakespeare, performance, and more, moderated by Artistic Director Edward Hall with live audience Q&A. This special engagement supports CST’s mission to celebrate storytelling that reflects our shared humanity.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
3 events,
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Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff
Suzy Eddie Izzard Talks Shakespeare N’Stuff
Join Suzy Eddie Izzard for a two-night-only benefit at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Experience an unscripted, candid conversation on Shakespeare, performance, and more, moderated by Artistic Director Edward Hall with live audience Q&A. This special engagement supports CST’s mission to celebrate storytelling that reflects our shared humanity.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
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Paint and Sip with Offshore Rooftop and Bottle & Bottega
Paint and Sip with Offshore Rooftop and Bottle & Bottega
Join us at Offshore Rooftop for a creative evening with Bottle & Bottega. Enjoy a guided paint-and-sip experience complete with art supplies, a complimentary drink, and sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
Chicago Restaurant Week
Chicago Restaurant Week
Join us for Chicago Restaurant Week from January 24 - February 9. Enjoy the rich culinary traditions of Chicago under one roof at Navy Pier.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
2 events,
Live Music at Offshore
Live Music at Offshore
Join us up top for cozy cocktails, fresh bites, and live music through the evening every last Sunday of the month from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
1 event,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
3 events,
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Art Installation: Artists at the Pier 2
Joan E. Schenk & Associates & Navy Pier present Artists at the Pier, an installation showcasing artists and fostering cultural engagement.
Free
Short Shakespeare! Hamlet
Short Shakespeare! Hamlet
Reeling from grief, the young Prince of Denmark navigates the loss of his father, his mother’s betrayal, and relationships torn apart.
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Cider Summit
Cider Summit
Join us on Saturday, January 31 with expanded event hours and a new Pre-Opening tasting featuring cider and Molly’s Cupcake pairings! As always, our festival will feature 125+ selections from more than 40 leading cider, mead and fruit spirit producers.
Upcoming Events
Free Events & Public Programs
Navy Pier proudly offers free events and public programming year-round. From free outdoor movies in the park to free jazz concerts; interactive art installations to dance performances and much more, the People’s Pier is a year-round destination for free events in Chicago.
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