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From recreation to relaxation & entertainment to education, Navy Pier offers activities & experiences for all.
Explore things to do at Navy Pier
From recreation to relaxation & entertainment to education, Navy Pier offers activities & experiences for all.
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Donate NowPier love: How You Can Support Our Small Business Partners
Posted 10 months ago Less than a minute to read
The People’s Pier wouldn’t be what it is without the many locally-owned, small business retail offerings. During these trying times and through Navy Pier’s closure, we invite you to discover how the community can rally around and support our small business partners virtually.
Please consider supporting Best Gift Idea Ever’s COVID-19 GoFundMe page. Guests are able to find customized letters & names placed in picture frames. The store has created their GoFundMe in efforts to sustain business operations and if possible, give back to other small businesses in Chicago.
Family owned and operated since 1987, Chicago Sport & Novelty specializes in Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, Fire and White Sox gear, as well as a great selection of Chicago merchandise. While we're all missing sports, purchase gear through Etsyto show your support.
Explore this handcrafted shops’ Facebook page for inspiration and to put together your wish list from Cotacachi Handy Crafts.
This premiere caricature & face painting business is offering services through the closure! They are selling digital portraits of people, pets & houses, which can be emailed and printed at home. Please contact Lothar Speer to place your order (renproject@aol.com).
Treat yourself to online shopping at Nakamol, a Chicago-based, handcrafted jewelry brand offering fashionable jewelry designs at reasonable prices. Visit their website today if you are in need of a few new accessories.
We look forward to opening our doors and welcoming Chicagoans and guests back to Navy Pier once this storm has passed. Until then, stay home, be safe – and remember, we are all in this together.
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More Than You Imagine
Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unparalleled attractions and experiences. In 2020, Navy Pier continues to evolve into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for Chicago’s diverse arts and cultural treasures.