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
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
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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