The taste before Summer, Spring Break! For all the parents out there, get ready to have a full house for a week and even more get ready to have some fun! Navy Pier is hosting all kinds of activities everyday for children of all ages. Take a step into the city and head towards Navy Pier with your kids, nieces and nephews, or grandchildren – here’s what they got on deck for you!
The Chicago Children’s Museum
The Chicago Children’s Museum will be open every day. It will have longer hours during students’ Spring break for more fun! As a company believing in the power of play, they dwell in their mission for kids to have fun while sparking excitement to learn. With that, this spring break they are hosting all kinds of special events and hands-on activities available to participate in from March 24 through April 6.
Each day you can expect different activities rotating throughout the break. The little ones who are fascinated with animals can pet baby chicks, hedgehogs, a sloth, and even more at the petting zoo. If creepy crawlies are more up to their speed, the Insect Asylum is a hands-on experience.
Dave DiNaso will be bringing a python, iguanas, an alligator and a few more to his World of Traveling Reptiles show. The Pritzker Play-space has an exhibit, Lights and Shadows: Underwater. You can find more details and event times on the Navy Pier Children’s Museum website!
Other Participating Pier Partners
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant is hosting Spring into BINGO. Join the fun and play a game while enjoying some of Chef Art’s menu items, a great lunch break option during your day at the Pier. Somos Arte is hosting various arts and crafts this week. Activities include finger painting, wildlife wall art, 3D flower bouquets, and a snail slime adventure. There is much more to enjoy! Get your face painted at the Butterfly House just outside the pier!
The Chicago Red Stars F.C will also be making an appearance to host a skills workshop for those who want to step up their footwork and soccer game!
Other activations and programs will be taking place throughout spring break 2025 – check out Navy Pier’s website to find their timed schedule of everyday throughout the break for a rundown of what is happening and at what time and what the rest of the other activities look like to plan ahead!
Shoreline Sightseeing’s 30-minute Skyline Lake Cruises are located right across from the Children’s Museum. Head over and hop aboard to see panoramic views of the skyline and learn more about the city and some of its iconic buildings landmarks!
Located at the front of the Pier near Polk Brothers Park is our 60-minute Architecture River Tours. One of our two locations offering the Architecture Tour – during this tour cruise down the main and south branch of the river not only learning historical facts from your docent but also some comedic remarks thrown in their tour!
Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel and newer attraction, Flyover Chicago, will both be open during students Spring Break! Flyover at Navy Pier currently has two experiences in their rotation – Believe Chicago and Legendary Iceland. During your flyover you will get a glimpse of Chicago and Iceland like no other. Browse Navy Pier’s website for pricing and schedule details to plan accordingly!
