Head to Navy Pier to enjoy a week of free interactive activities, rides, art sessions, music, treats and seasonal fun along the city’s iconic waterfront during Spring Break at Navy Pier on March 24-28, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
Forget about kids getting bored or antsy during spring vacation because Navy Pier supplies an exciting line-up of activities for all ages. Get your groove on at a Latin Dance Party. catch a Shakespeare play, chill out during a meditation sound bath and dance to live music, all during this week of springtime fun.
Programming runs from 10 am to 6 pm daily and the activities are free and open to the public at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Arrive early for the best seating. Check out the schedule below.
Monday, March 24
10AM-5PM | Spring Break Weeks of Play | Chicago Children’s Museum
12PM-1PM | Old Town: Storytelling Through Dance with Katie | Pavilion
12PM-2PM | The Salvation Army: Do Some Good | Landing Staircase
12PM-2PM | Spring into BINGO | Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
1PM-2PM | Sheryl Youngblood: Music From A to Z | Culture Corner
2PM-3PM | Old Town: Latin Dance Party with Katie | Family Pavilion
3PM-4PM | Somos Arte: Snail Slime Adventure | Culture Corner
4PM-5PM | Hip Hop Dance with Culture Shock Chicago | Family Pavilion
4:30PM-6PM | Staging Shakespeare | Chicago Shakespeare Theater
5PM-6PM | Somos Arte: Whimsical Wildlife Wall Art | Culture Corner
Tuesday, March 25
10AM-5PM | Spring Break Weeks of Play | Chicago Children’s Museum
12PM-1PM | Relaxation Sound Bath Meditation with Anna | Pavilion
12PM-2PM | The Salvation Army: Do Some Good | Landing Staircase
12PM-2PM | Spring into BINGO | Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
1PM-2PM | Somos Arte: Finger Paint Trees | Culture Corner
2PM-3PM | Werk It Out with Chicago Movement Collective | Pavilion
3PM-4PM | PCCCArts: Spring Printing | Culture Corner
4PM-5PM | Middle Eastern Dance with Phaedra | Family Pavilion
5PM-6PM | WLAS: Stained Glass Sun Catchers | Culture Corner
Wednesday, March 26
10AM-5PM | Spring Break Weeks of Play | Chicago Children’s Museum
12PM-1PM | THUG Hippie: One Love Drum Circle | Family Pavilion
12PM-2PM | The Salvation Army: Do Some Good | Landing Staircase
12PM-2PM | Spring into BINGO | Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
1PM-2PM | Fists Up Afros Out: Sustainable Fashion | Culture Corner
2PM-3PM | Relaxation Sound Bath Meditation with Anna | Pavilion
2PM-4PM | The Butterfly House & Face Painting | Landing Staircase
3PM-4PM | Somos Arte: 3D Flower Bouquets | Culture Corner
4PM-5PM | Middle Eastern Dance with Phaedra | Family Pavilion
5PM-6PM | Red Well: First Step Custom Sneaker Clinic | Culture Corner
Photo courtesy of Navy Pier
Thursday, March 27
10AM-5PM | Spring Break Weeks of Play | Chicago Children’s Museum
12PM-1PM | Jumping Juniors: Ropes in Motion | Family Pavilion
12PM-2PM | Chicago Stars F.C. Skills Workshop | Polk Bros Park
12PM-2PM | The Salvation Army: Do Some Good | Landing Staircase
12PM-2PM | Spring into BINGO | Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
1PM-2PM | WLAS: Pretty Paper Flowers | Culture Corner
2PM-3PM | THUG Hippie: One Love Drum Circle | Family Pavilion
2PM-4PM | The Butterfly House & Face Painting | Landing Staircase
3PM-4PM | Somos Arte: Snail Slime Adventure | Culture Corner
4PM-5PM | PCCCArts: Journey Through Flamenco | Family Pavilion
5PM-6PM | Magical Black Tears: Tools for Protest | Culture Corner
Friday, March 28
10AM-5PM | Spring Break Weeks of Play | Chicago Children’s Museum
12PM-1PM | Old Town: Hula Hoop with Miss Renee | Pavilion
12PM-2PM | Chicago Stars F.C. Skills Workshop | Polk Bros Park
12PM-2PM | The Salvation Army: Do Some Good | Landing Staircase
12PM-2PM | Spring into BINGO | Chef Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
12PM-5PM | March Madness with Coca-Cola | Family Pavilion
1PM-2PM | Somos Arte: Custom Bandana Workshop | Culture Corner
2PM-3PM | Relaxation Sound Bath Meditation with Anna | Pavilion
2PM-4PM | The Butterfly House & Face Painting | Landing Staircase
3PM-4PM | Somos Arte: Decorate A Birdhouse | Culture Corner
4PM-5PM | 40+ Double Dutch Club | Family Pavilion
5PM-6PM | Double Stitch Twins: Chain Chic Crochet | Culture Corner
Spring Break at the Pier
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand
March 24-28, 2025
Free
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