Navy Pier’s free Summer Block Party returns with a full day of music, games, family fun, and fireworks on Chicago’s lakefront.
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Part resource center, part relaxing oasis. Stop by the People’s Energy Welcome Pavilion for more information about Navy Pier or to just simply relax.
Located in Polk Bros Park and built with sustainability in mind, the eco-friendly Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion is a 4,000-square foot facility designed to welcome guests and offer a variety of information as they arrive and navigate the Pier.
It also features a 35-foot, state-of-the-art digital screen, which displays an overview of Navy Pier, Peoples Gas and Chicago’s shared history, in addition to sustainability facts and welcome greetings in various languages to honor the nearly 9 million diverse guests who visit the Pier annually.
Public restrooms and comfy seating are also available for guests.
Richard Beavers Gallery Family Photo Day at Navy Pier Presented by The Cre8tors April 23, 2025 | 12:00pm-6:00pm Richard Beavers Gallery is bringing their beloved Family Photo Day to Navy Pier on Wednesday, April 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM. Up to 30 families will receive a free, print-ready digital portrait shot by professional
Panel Discussion Presented by The Cre8tors April 22, 2025 | 7:00pm-8:30pm Technology is transforming how we create, connect, and experience art. But with new access comes new questions. From AI to social media, digital tools are blurring the lines between artist and audience, process and product, opportunity and overload.Moderated by social impact artist Shala Akintunde, this
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