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Global Connections

Free Event Arts & Culture Events

Navy Pier’s Global Connections series celebrates diverse cultures with vibrant performances, immersive art, and family-friendly festivities in free events across the Pier.

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, May 3, 2026

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Black Makers Market

Arts & Culture Events

Discover a vibrant Saturday marketplace at Navy Pier celebrating Black-owned brands, artisans, and creatives from across Chicago.

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 28, 2026

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Shamrockin’ At The Pier Bar Crawl

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Navy Pier’s official St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl returns Saturday, March 14, with drink specials, live music, and lakefront views.

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Sat, Mar 14, 2026

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EXPO Chicago Contemporary Art Fair

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EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives.

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Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Global Connections

Sat, Feb 21

Black Makers Market

Sat, Feb 21

Shamrockin’ At The Pier Bar Crawl

Sat, Mar 14

EXPO Chicago Contemporary Art Fair

Thu, Apr 9

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