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Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit

Arts & Culture

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into the world of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic comic strip.

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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Jan 2, 2026

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Holiday Express Water Taxi

Attractions Cruises

Celebrate the season aboard the Holiday Express Water Taxi. Enjoy festive weekend service between Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier as Chicago’s iconic holiday lights glow across the water. Cozy, cheerful, and uniquely Chicago — it’s the perfect way to experience winter magic.

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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 26, 2025

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Hot Chocolate Cruise

Attractions Cruises

Cozy up this holiday season on Navy Pier’s Hot Chocolate Cruises! Fridays through Sundays at 5, 6, or 7 PM, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, festive holiday music, and stunning skyline views for a magical evening on the water.

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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 26, 2025

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Chicago Holiday Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Cruises Eat & Drink Events

Celebrate the holidays aboard Chicago’s Premier Fireworks Dinner Cruise! Enjoy a chef-prepared meal, festive cocktails, and stunning skyline views under the fireworks.

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 20, 2025

Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit

Thu, Dec 18

Holiday Express Water Taxi

Fri, Dec 19

Hot Chocolate Cruise

Fri, Dec 19

Chicago Holiday Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Sat, Dec 20

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Take Care with Peanuts The Exhibit

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