*Reservations strongly recommended. A $10/person deposit is required and will be applied to your check.
SUNDAY, nOVEMBER 24TH 12:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season by welcoming Santa as he makes his grand entrance by boat on the iconic Seadog, operated by City Cruises, before heading to Harry Caray’s Tavern for brunch, photo ops, and live music in the cozy setting of the Lakefront Lodge pop-up!
Fresh from his appearance at the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, Santa will trade in his sleigh for the Seadog and sail to Navy Pier for a festive brunch at Harry Caray’s Tavern. Sleighbells in hand, Santa will arrive on the bow of the Seadog by City Cruises, sailing from the east end of the Pier toward the dock, greeted by one of the Chicago Fireboats from the Chicago Fire Department's. Upon docking, Santa will greet waiting children and lead the way to Harry Caray’s Tavern for brunch, photo ops, and live holiday music in the Lakefront Lodge pop-up.
City Cruises Chicago delivers a diverse range of offerings on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, including dining cruises, sightseeing tours, and exhilarating speedboat thrill rides. Enjoy year-round dining options, with three distinct experiences: Signature, featuring a lively chef-prepared buffet; Premier, offering an elegant three-course meal served with table service; and Premier Plus, an elevated three-course dining experience of utmost sophistication. Our cruises are complemented by dynamic DJ entertainment and dancing, along with unbeatable views of the city skyline. Looking to celebrate the holiday season? Discover special holiday cruises hosted on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Additionally, City Cruises offer exclusive private and semi-private bookings for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and other celebrations. Explore more and book your cruise experience at citycruises.com/Chicago.
Enjoy the cozy comfort of a winter cabin without leaving the city! Beginning in November, the atrium and patio at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier is transforming into Lakefront Lodge – a festive winter lodge overlooking the city and mesmerizing icy Lake Michigan. Complete with a fireplace, leather seating, and cozy rustic touches throughout, Lakefront Lodge is the perfect venue for private parties and group gatherings looking for a relaxing but interactive experience. Guests are invited to stay warm inside sipping on specialty beverages & enjoying tasty bites or grab a blanket to bundle up and have some fun on the patio featuring a private curling rink, heated igloo, and firepits.
Lakefront Lodge opens its doors November 2024 and will be warmly welcoming guests and private events all winter long through February 2025. Lakefront Lodge is available to book for private events and holiday parties. Standard rental includes the lodge space located in the atrium of Harry Caray’s Tavern along with a private curling rink, heated igloo, and firepit on the patio. The lodge can accommodate groups of up to 30 guests. For larger groups, a full buyout of the restaurant is available and can accommodate parties of up to 300 guests. A private Whiskey Tasting Experience can be added for an additional fee.
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2021, Navy Pier continued to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide redevelopment efforts—including Sable, a 223-room Hilton hotel, new restaurants and partnerships, and thrilling additions to Pier Park. The Pier is also proud to continue providing free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization, in support of the organization’s post-pandemic revival and free public programming. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.
