{"id":13514,"date":"2017-01-31T12:20:55","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T17:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=13514"},"modified":"2017-01-31T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T17:59:23","slug":"valentines-day-navy-pier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/valentines-day-navy-pier\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything Going On for Valentine\u2019s Day at Navy Pier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, we came out with the ultimate guide to Valentine\u2019s Day in Chicago<\/a>. Well, it turns out that at Navy Pier<\/a> alone, there’s tons of fun and interesting activities in celebration of V-Day.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just Valentine\u2019s Day. Navy Pier\u2019s festivities have\u00a0you covered for all of February and even March!\u00a0Whether you’re the theater-going type or a super-active workout junkie, Navy Pier has something for you. Flying solo?\u00a0Navy Pier has plans for singles too.<\/p>\n

For all you lovebirds, here are your options at Navy Pier.<\/p>\n

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Speed Dating on the Centennial Wheel<\/h3>\n
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Teaming up with Chicagoland Singles, Navy Pier will host an event where people can try to\u00a0find\u00a0love\u00a0up nearly 200 feet in the air on Thursday, February 9 from 7pm – 9pm. There will be a cocktail party featuring Valentine\u2019s Day-themed drinks and appetizers at Tiny Tavern from 7pm – 8pm. Then from 8pm – 9 pm, attendees will load the gondolas to meet other singles. Each gondola will hold one to two couples who will date for one full rotation until moving on to the next gondola.<\/p>\n

There’s more. After the speed dating event, each person will receive a complimentary cruise, special deals at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Riva Crab House., as well as a ticket to\u00a0the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier March 18 – 26. Register online here for $40<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo Booth on the Centennial Wheel<\/h3>\n
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On Valentine\u2019s Day, Tuesday, February 14, Navy Pier will host another Centennial Wheel event. This time, the ferris wheel will convert into a photo booth, each gondola stocked with various props to make your photos totally memorable.<\/p>\n

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My Sweaty Valentine<\/h3>\n
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Take your Valentine to this extra sweaty workout session<\/a>, which will be offered for free every Tuesday and Thursday from February 2 – March 30. The event is powered by Fitness Formula Club and runs from 6pm – 7 pm. It’ll be held in the southwest corner of the pier’s stretch of restaurants, opposite Ben & Jerry\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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A Romantic Comedy<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Chicago Shakespeare Theater<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Go see a Shakespearean romantic comedy that centers around four men who agree to give up love and worldly pleasures for scholarly pursuits. Their commitment is tried when four beautiful women arrive from the French Court. Simply put, hilarity ensues. The tickets for the play Love\u2019s Labor\u2019s Lost<\/i>\u00a0are on sale for $48 to be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Romantic Cruises<\/h3>\n
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Photo Credit: Now You Know Events<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n