Light Up The Lake
November 29, 2024 – 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.
Join us for exciting new holiday-themed drone shows and enjoy a special meet and greet with Santa before his busy night begins! Make unforgettable memories this season at Navy Pier’s Light Up The Lake!
EXPLORE FREE AND TICKETED ACTIVITIES BELOW
Buy Tickets
Purchase single tickets or pre-bundled tickets designed to enhance your Light Up The Lake experience!
Explore Free and Ticketed Activities
Holiday Drink Mixology Class
Santa Sails the Seadog
Wellness on the Water
Housegiving
Meet Santa
Christmas Tree Ship
Santa Hustle 5K
Breakfast with Santa
FREE FESTIVE LIGHTS
Free Fireworks & Drone Shows
Outdoor Ice Slide
Pier Park Rides
Axe Throwing
Bonfires, Firepits + S'MORES
Holiday Artisan Marketplace
Free Craft Workshops
Holiday Cruises
LAKEFRONT LODGE
Winter Warming Hut
Curling by the Lake
Christmas Island
Retro Under The Mistletoe
Winterland Illuminarium
Flyover
Holiday Express Water Taxi
Sable Hotel Holiday Offers
Royal Shakespeare Company's Pericles
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