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Route 66 Day: Pier-to-Pier

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Celebrate Route 66 Day at Navy Pier with free Centennial Wheel rides during a special coast-to-coast Pier-to-Pier celebration with Santa Monica Pier.

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Sat, Jun 6, 2026

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Wave Wall Moves

Free Event Arts & Culture Events

Wave Wall Moves offers TWO FREE Saturday performances showcasing a selection of amazing Chicago dance companies, ensembles & choreographers.

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Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 27, 2026

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Live on the Lake

Free Event Concerts Eat & Drink Event Center

Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views.

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Fri, May 22 - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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Wave Wall Wax

Free Event Concerts Events

Experience the sounds of Summertime Chi as Wave Wall Wax returns to Navy Pier every Saturday, May 23–September 5—featuring top Chicago DJs, house music, and free lakefront summer vibes.

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Sat, May 23 - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Route 66 Day: Pier-to-Pier

Sat, Jun 6

Wave Wall Moves

Sat, Jun 6

Live on the Lake

Sat, Jun 6

Wave Wall Wax

Sat, Jun 6

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Route 66 Day: Pier-to-Pier

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