Navy Pier’s free public programs are made possible by the generous support of individuals, foundations and corporations. Join us at one of our upcoming events!
Expierience Gala
Held in 2017 and 2019, showcasing the best of Navy Pier and all the tremendous changes—programmatic, physical, and organizational—that Navy Pier has undergone through the support of our generous partners. Previous honorees include PepsiCo, The Honorable Rahm Emanuel, and the Polk Bros. Foundation.
ExPIERience 2019 raised $1.3M to support Navy Pier’s mission and programs

Cheer At The Pier
Cheer at the Pier, the Premiere Night of Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest is hosted by the Navy Pier Associate Board. Nearly 2,000 guests enjoy family-friendly buffets, live entertainment, ice skating and signature attractions (with no lines!). Cheer at the Pier raises more than $150,000 for Navy Pier’s year-round, free public programs.
