Ring in 2025 with the Best Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Chicagoland

Make memories this New Year’s Eve at these fantastic family events in the city and suburbs.

2025 is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to welcome a year full of fresh beginnings and new adventures. If you’re looking to make the most of your New Year’s Eve with the whole family, we’ve got you covered! From exciting countdowns to kid-approved parties, Chicagoland has an array of festive events that will make ringing in the New Year a blast for all ages.

Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, check out these fantastic kids New Year’s Eve parties that are sure to kick off your 2025 with fun, laughter, and plenty of memories!

Teenie Weenie New Year’s Eve Ball

Dec. 27, 2024

  • Address: Simkus Recreation Center, 849 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream
  • Cost: $12-$16/resident, $18-24/non-resident

Kids 8 and under get an early start on the festivities in a countdown to noon! Activities include a live DJ, bounce house, games, crafts and a balloon drop. Pre-registration required.

Blue Man Group Chicago New Year’s Eve Performances

New Year's Eve
Photo Credit: Blue Man Group

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago
  • Cost: $54-plus

Blue Man Group invites guests to celebrate the New Year with four festive New Year’s Eve performances. The 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. shows are for families with young children. 

Bubble Bash New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville
  • Cost: $20-$25/member ticket, $30-$35/non-member ticket, free/children under 1

Spend time together creating lasting memories, taking part in special activities, grooving to good music, exploring the museum’s hands-on exhibits and counting down to the new year!

Countdown to Fun

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
  • Cost: Free w/museum admission

Families can join Discovery Center for an early countdown celebration for the New Year. There will be confetti drops every hour. Make 2025 party hats, noisemakers and sparklers.

Family New Year’s Eve

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: Recreation Center Gym, 3 S. 260 Warren Ave., Warrenville
  • Cost: $16/resident, $21/non-resident

This New Year’s Eve bring the whole family and celebrate the incoming New Year with a rockin’ DJ, bounce houses, snacks, party favors and a balloon drop at noon. Registration required.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Navy Pier Fireworks
Photo credit: Nick Ulivieri

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
  • Cost: Free

Enjoy seeing fireworks at Navy Pier when the clock strikes midnight.

Noon Year’s Eve

Dec. 31, 2024

  • Address: Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield
  • Cost: Free

Join Sachs Recreation Center in counting down to 2025 with games, a DJ dance party, music, a balloon drop and more. For ages 4-8. Registration required.


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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Chicago Parent's Content Writer. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places with her son.
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