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Light Up The Lake

Light Up The Lake, the largest indoor and outdoor holiday experience in Chicago!

Light Up The Lake

LIGHT UP THE LAKE 2023
November 24th – December 31st

Navy Pier is excited to present a reimagined Light Up The Lake, the largest indoor and outdoor holiday experience in Chicago! Join us for a winter celebration that promises to illuminate Chicago’s top lakefront destination from November 24th to December 31st.

Explore the Pier’s dazzling outdoor lakefront light displays. Experience the joy of outdoor ice skating with a breathtaking backdrop of Lake Michigan. Cozy up with loved ones and roast smores by the toasty firepits. Ignite your creativity at our holiday workshops. Discover one-of-kind finds with our local artisan markets. Experience the thrills of axe throwing. Enjoy live music every weekend from local performers. Take a ride on the heated Centennial Ferris Wheel. Create cherished memories with family and friends at our award-winning fireworks on Saturdays. It’s the perfect balance of free and ticketed activities for guests of all ages to embrace the holiday season!

Free and Ticketed Activities

Open Daily

FREE FESTIVE LIGHTS

Open Daily

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING

Open Daily

COZY FIREPITS + S'MORES

Saturdays at 9PM

WINTER FIREWORKS

Open on Weekends

WORKSHOPS + INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS

Open on Weekends

LOCAL ARTISAN MARKET

Open on Weekends

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Open on Weekends

AXE THROWING

Open on Weekends

FREE GIFT WRAPPING

Select Dates

FESTIVE POP-UPS

Select Dates
Santa With Wall of Fame at Harry Caray's Tavern's Breakfast With Santa at Navy Pier

SANTA VISITS

Open Daily

Ride the Centennial Wheel

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

Logo JMS Electric

Sponsorship Support at Santa Sleigh Light Display

Logo Republic Services

Sponsorship Support at Teddy Bear Light Display

Logo Powering Chicago

Sponsorship Support at Winter Wonderfest Tunnel of Lights

Logo Pyrotecnico

Sponsorship Support at South Dock Snowflakes Light Display

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