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Jurassic Quest at Navy Pier

February 28 - March 02, 2025

Photo credit: Jurassic Quest

Location

Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

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Description

Check out this dinosaur event with animatronic dinosaurs, dinosaur themed rides and live dino shows. There will be opportunities to visit with one-of-a-kind baby dinosaurs plus interactive activities and plenty of photo ops. Pre-purchase of tickets encouraged.

Event cost: $36/unlimited admission, $22/general admission

Event time: Noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28-March 2, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.universe.com/events/jurassic-quest-navy-pier-chicago-il-2025-tickets-W6Z321

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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