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LatiNxt Festival

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Join the two-day, free Latinx festival at Navy Pier featuring live music, vibrant rhythms, local art, and the sounds of the Latin American diaspora on Chicago’s lakefront.

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Today & Sun, Aug 9, 2026

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Wave Wall Wax

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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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Today, 5:30pm - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

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Summer Fireworks

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Catch Navy Pier's free summer fireworks show, every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Chicago.

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Today, 10:00pm - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

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Summer Skate at Navy Pier

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Summer Skate at Navy Pier is Chicago’s ultimate lakefront roller skating experience, featuring retro DJ sets, classic arcade games, and nonstop summer fun.

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Sun, Aug 9, 12:00pm - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

LatiNxt Festival

Today & Sun, Aug 9, 2026

Wave Wall Wax

Today, 5:30pm - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Summer Fireworks

Today, 10:00pm - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Summer Skate at Navy Pier

Sun, Aug 9, 12:00pm - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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