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Things to do - Daily Shows

Pier Players and PatchAdmission is FREE.

Enjoy YEAR-ROUND free entertainment with Navy Pier's own cast of characters. You'll find everything from pirates to circus performers to magic at the Family Pavilion Stage and throughout the Pier. Join our friends as they joke, sing and charm their way into your heart!

Click here to print out a .pdf of the Summer 2008 Entertainment Guide. Click here for an html version of the calendar.


PatchPup TV... Starring Patch

Join Navy Pier's own mascot Patch the Pirate Dog and his best friend Pickle as they imagine their way through your favorite television shows as you become part of WPUP... Pup TV! During the summer months come down to the Family Pavilion for an interactive show for children and adults alike.


The Buccaneers Cast Photo The Buccaneers
The Battle for the Booty

After traveling through the high tides and treacherous waters of Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier Buccaneers have finally landed! They've come searching for adventure, treasure, and most of all, fun! This group of hysterical pirates will be sure to entertain your entire family. Join the Captain, his wife Bounty, first mate Barnacle Bob and galley cook Sandy Bottoms, as they compete for the Booty of Navy Pier. It's up to you to decide which pirate is truly deserving of such precious treasure.


Piermosphere Stage Variety Showcase

Navy Pier is proud to showcase Chicago's top variety performers. Whether on the stage or strolling around the Pier, these talented artists will delight and amaze you as they challenge your imagination and inspire laughter and smiles.

Dock Street Live!
Dock Street Stage Performances
Located outdoors on Dock Street near Festival Hall, the Dock Street Stage offers a wide variety of magicians, dancers, musicians, circus artists and more. If it's something you haven't seen anywhere else on the Pier, it's on the Dock Street Stage!

You can catch Dock Street Live! during the summer months on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.


The Pier Pranksters

Pirate-ville Pranksters cast photo
You just never know where they might pop up next! These wacky pirates roam Navy Pier competing in ridiculous games, challenges and tasks, fighting to prove who is most worthy of the title of Captain.

You can catch the Pier Pranksters during the summer months strolling in Pier Park, Family Pavilion, and on Dock Street




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