Aug 17, 2016 | Navy Pier
OOHH….AAHH…YUMM!
The summer air is filled with Fireworks, Planes, Illuminated Boats, and the Sweet Smell of Cheeseburgers…all at Navy Pier!
August 13 – 31 – LAST CHANCE FOR FIREWORKS
As summer comes to a close, this is your final chance to put the spark in your summer with Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display. Perfectly synchronized to music on Lake Michigan, the final displays can be seen on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day: August 17, 24, and 31 at 9:30pm, and August 13, 20, and 27 at 10:15pm.
August 19 & 20 – CHICAO AIR & WATER SHOW CRUISES
Get ready for high-flying fun during the Chicago Air and Water Show with a freshly-prepared buffet, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views of the show and Chicago’s famous skyline aboard the Mystic Blue. Skip the beaches and see the planes perform their daring routines from the water this summer. Great food, great views, great value!
September 10 – IT’S VENETIAN NIGHT!
A longtime favorite festival in Chicago, Venetian Night, makes its spectacular return to Nay Pier! Spend the day at Navy Pier before gathering lakeside on the Pier’s South Dock to watch this FREE aquatic parade of illuminated boats followed by a dazzling fireworks show.
https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/
After enjoying the spectacular view of fireworks, daring planes and beautiful boats, stop by Billy Goat’s for a scrumptious view of world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke!
Jul 14, 2016 | Cheezborger, Navy Pier
The Tall Ships are coming back to Navy Pier July 27-31 and we’re having a $5 OFF SAIL!
SAVE $5 with our special promo code.
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://navypier.com/?promoCode=ships16friend
USE THIS PROMO CODE: SHIPS16FRIEND
This special offer is good for $5.00 off up to four single-day Dockside Boarding Tickets and is valid for use on any one event day from July 28-31, 2016. (No General Admission or Dockside Boarding Tickets are available on Parade of Sale day July 27th ; admission to watch the Tall Ships sail into Navy Pier is free on July 27th.)
Visit the Tall Ship’s website for more info: https://navypier.com/tall-ships-chicago-2016/tickets-and-ship-info/
All guest Age 3 and Up must have a ticket to enter the Tall Ships festival grounds.
Jun 13, 2016 | Billy Goat Tavern Day, Navy Pier
Our NEW patio is your Goat-to Place on Navy Pier!
The patio is the best place to watch the Navy Pier fireworks. The shows occur every Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.
COMPLETE FIREWORKS SCHEDULE: https://navypier.com/?s=fireworks
Mar 28, 2016 | Navy Pier
April: A mix of Culture, Classics, and Cruising make for great reasons to stop by Navy Pier for World-Famous Cuisine at Billy Goat Tavern!
April 1 – SPIRIT OF CHICAGO LAUGHS ON THE LAKE
Prepare to laugh on Lake Michigan! Come aboard Spirit of Chicago for an unforgettable night of comedy. Grab a group of friends, or make it a date night. Performances by Felonious Monk, Natalie Jose, and Eli Hamilton will have you splitting your sides!
April 3 – NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE WORLD: MEXICO
Chicago is famous for its ethnic neighborhoods – and Navy Pier is proud to honor the city’s Mexican community with this cultural celebration for all ages. Join them for a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, food and local vendors selling folk art in the Crystal Gardens.
April 3 – NEIGHBORHOODS OF THE WORLD: POLAND
Come to Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens to learn about Chicago’s own Poland community a festive afternoon filled with costumes, music, dance, and art. Bring the whole family!
April 12 – May 8 – OTHELLO: THE REMIX produced by Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Throw your hands up, Chicago—this fresh urban take on the Bard’s tragedy is back! Following acclaimed international tours and previous sold-out engagements in Chicago, the CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats. Since its world premiere as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad at Shakespeare’s Globe, the production has toured widely, captivating audiences around the world, and garnering tremendous acclaim and multiple honors.
https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/
Be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous burgers with a side of chips and a Coke. We’ll save you a seat!
Feb 24, 2016 | Navy Pier
Lush green gardens, stormy green clouds, and the green-flowing Chicago River – bring on all things green as we celebrate the start of spring at Navy Pier.
March 12-20 – THE CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
Over 20 feature gardens from top designers bring visitors the first joys of spring and exciting ways to experience our great city with the new theme “CHICAGO IS.” The Marketplace’s 100 exhibitors is a shopper’s paradise; the Kids Activity Garden is so much fun, kids don’t realize how much they’re learning about greening our world. Garden Gourmet features top chefs with cooking demos. Experts present seminars on the best tricks and tips of gardening; Tablescapes show the most gorgeous, dreamy decor for indoor or outdoor dining, and the “Art of Floral,” features interpretive floral designs.
Now thru March 27 – TORNADO ALLEY 3D
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. The stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range, capturing the birth of a tornado with a 70mm camera and a journey into the heart of the storm.
March 12 – SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRUISE
Enjoy an Irish buffet filled with corned beef and cabbage, indulge in a full service cash bar, and tap your toes to live Irish music – all while cruising along the gloriously green Chicago River! Highly popular, completely festive, and a great way to celebrate St. Pat’s Day.
https://navypier.com/events/upcoming/
These events are sure signs that spring is on its way! Your appetite will be in full bloom after spending the day at the Pier, so be sure to stop by Billy Goat’s for world-famous borgers with a side of chips and a Coke.
