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From recreation to relaxation & entertainment to education, Navy Pier offers activities & experiences for all.
The Crystal Gardens venue at Navy Pier is a magnificent place to host your next corporate or social event. The Crystal Gardens can accommodate groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. Each event is individually planned by one of our sales and catering representatives to ensure a customized menu and a unique experience for each of our clients.
If you have any other questions or would like additional information, please contact our Sales Staff at 1-312-595-5300 or navypierevents@navypier.org.
The Crystal Gardens combines the wonder of the outdoors and comfort of the indoors. Beautiful surroundings including live palm trees, foliage, lights and fountains all provide a gorgeous, natural backdrop, making the Crystal Gardens the ideal place to host weddings and wedding receptions.
The Gardens also has no room rental fee, simply a food and beverage minimum. There is room to accommodate wedding receptions of any size, from 80 to 500 people. We offer traditional wedding packages, along with a South Asian wedding package. Contact us for more information.
Located on Lake Michigan and near the heart of the Loop, the Crystal Gardens is a unique venue for your corporate event.
We facilitate gatherings between 100 and 1,500 people. We also offer a complete set of options for corporate event catering. Our menu includes plated dinners, buffet displays, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, cocktails and bar packages.
More Than You Imagine
Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.