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Winter WonderFest returns to Navy Pier

Winter Wonderfest is back!
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July 31, 2025
Santa to Sail The Seadog by City Cruises

Kick off the holiday season by welcoming Santa as he makes his grand entrance by boat on the iconic Seadog, operated by City Cruises. The “Big Guy” will arrive at Navy Pier’s South dock at Noon on Sunday, November 24, then head to Harry Caray’s Tavern for brunch, photo ops, and live music in the…
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November 13, 2024
COLOR FACTORY AND BLUE MAN GROUP

Color Factory, the interactive art experience that invites visitors to experience the joy of color, is inviting guests to Paint the Town Blue in joint celebration with Blue Man Group, the global entertainment phenomenon known for its award-winning theatrical production, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable color experience throughout the city…
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November 4, 2024
Wicked Activity Book for Your Family

Friends, Wicked will be releasing across the nation soon and to prepare for it we have some fun activities for the entire family! Print out the activity booklet here or just print out your favorite pages and get ready to go on an adventure on November 22, 2024. After two decades as one of the…
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October 22, 2024
Get Your Tickets Now for Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

Tickets are now on sale for the first-of-its-kind touring attraction celebrating the iconic company and its candy brands. Hershey Super Sweet Adventure will transport guests into a whimsical wonderland, with captivating narratives for The Hershey Company’s most popular confections including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates, Twizzlers Twists and Jolly Rancher Candies. This will all take place at Chicago’s Water Tower…
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August 20, 2024
Lakefront Games come to Navy Pier

Navy Pier today announced plans for its first-ever Lakefront Games, Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Drawing inspiration from the current popularity of “competitive socializing,” the free, two-day event is being billed as the biggest competitive gaming festival Chicago has seen. All along the mile-long Pier, inside and out, guests will be able to…
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August 15, 2024
Spend Halloween with the Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group Chicago will celebrate the most thrilling season of the year by hosting a special Halloween-themed performance at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 North Halsted) on Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m. The spooktacular performance will feature pre-show face painting in the theater lobby, Halloween-inspired surprises during the show and celebratory goodie bags for…
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August 8, 2024
NASCAR Family Fest at Navy Pier July 2-3

Friends, with kids out of school and NASCAR coming to Chicago, this would be a great event for families to attend. NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Choose Chicago, and Navy Pier are teaming up to bring the excitement of the 2024 Chicago Street Race to area families and visiting fans with an expanded, two-day NASCAR Family…
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June 24, 2024
Touring Chicago at Sunset with Big Bus Tours

The one thing about living in Chicago is that there is always something fun to do. When you are born and raised here you think you have seen everything the city has to offer you but every now and then something new comes along that gives you a fresh take on the city. We were…
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June 19, 2024
Visiting the Bluey x Camp Collaboration

Friends, we were lucky to experience the new Bluey x Camp collaboration last week and my family had an amazing time. I will admit that I have not watched as many Bluey episodes as the next parent, but you do not need to know much to attend. You need to know that you will have…
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May 28, 2024