Chicago's Greatest Events...Sky High!
Not only do we have what the Chicago Tribune calls the "Best Views" in town, but we have some of the best events, too! Check back to this page often to keep up-to-date on some of the coolest happenings at more than a thousand feet up or event some of the cream of the crop from around Chicago!
Weekend Events
Lookingglass Alice and a FREE Observatory Ticket!
Now until September 15, 2010
Lookingglass Alice is back for the fourth year in a row at Water Tower Water Works. The show is staged with endless wit, astonishing physicality, breathtaking aerial acrobatics and theatrical daring, the stories of Lewis Carroll come to life in this dizzyingly playful, gravity-defying spectacle for all ages. Lookingglass Alice revisits the stories that inspired the founding of Lookingglass Theatre Company. Produced in association with The Actors Gymnasium.
JHO has partnered with Lookingglass to offer you a combined ticket, that’s right two great views for the price of one! This ticket can be purchases at Lookingglass Theater box office or at JHO for $64.50.
Fireworks!
May 29 - September 4, 2010
Check out the Navy Pier Fireworks from the best vantage point in the city - ABOVE! Every Wednesday and Saturday night from May 29 - September 4. Wednesday fireworks begin on June 16 and start at 9:30pm. Saturday night fireworks start at 10:15pm. Arrive early and relax in our cafe until it's time to pick your firework viewing spot.
City-wide Events
Air & Water Show
Aug 14 & Aug 15
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America. The show takes place from 11am-4pm with headliners such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.
2008 marked the 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show, strong in tradition and assured the lofty position as one of the world's premier aviation events. John Hancock Observatory is the best spot to see all the action in comfort.