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Light Up The Lake

Light Up The Lake Returns!

Light Up The Lake

Light Up The Lake

NoW – January 5, 2025

Experience the winter season’s magic as Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier! Stroll through the free dazzling outdoor lights and race down the new exhilarating ice slide! Try your hand at axe throwing,
take a spin on Pier Park rides like the iconic Centennial Wheel, and cozy up by firepits in the Beer Garden.

Explore craft workshops, shop at local holiday artisan markets, and catch fireworks on Saturdays.
Make unforgettable memories this season at Navy Pier’s Light Up The Lake!

EXPLORE FREE AND TICKETED ACTIVITIES BELOW

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three kids sitting on innertubes sliding down the ice slide in the winter during the day

Two young women holding axe posing in front of axe throwing station.

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Buy Tickets

Purchase single tickets or pre-bundled tickets designed to enhance your Light Up The Lake experience!

Note: Light Up The Lake hours are 12PM-5PM on December 31st.

Explore Free and Ticketed Activities

DOWNLOAD LIGHT UP THE LAKE ACTIVITY MAP

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FREE FESTIVE LIGHTS

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Free Fireworks

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Winter Ice Slide

Pier Park Rides

Two young women holding axe posing in front of axe throwing station.

Axe Throwing

three women in winter coats toasting with drinks in hand sitting by the fire pit outside

Bonfires, Firepits + S'MORES

A vendor and customer at Lolita's Bodega Artisan Market.

Holiday Artisan Marketplace

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Free Craft Workshops

Holiday Cruises

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LAKEFRONT LODGE

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Winter Warming Hut

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Curling by the Lake

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Christmas Island

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Retro Under The Mistletoe

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Winterland Illuminarium

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Flyover

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Park & Dine Deal

Sable Hotel

Sable Hotel Holiday Offers

NYE at Navy Pier

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

Illuminated Santa Sleigh Sponsor

Winter Wonderfest Tunnel of Lights Sponsor

Illuminated Teddy Bear Sponsor

South Dock Entry Snowflakes Sponsor

S'mores Marshmallow Sponsor