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Winter Bingo and Hot Chocolate

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora

Get out of the cold and enjoy some hot chocolate, play Bingo, and win some prizes! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

Almost New Year’s Disco

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Boogie the day away with a craft, plenty of dancing and a special countdown to celebrate the upcoming New Year. Ages 2-6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required. Sessions begin at 10:00am...

Free

NYE Pajama Party

Naperville Yard 1607 Legacy Cir, Naperville

Activities include inflatables, playtower, field games, coloring station & more! Ring in the New Year with a 12:00PM juice box countdown (juice boxes will be provided at check in) Socks...

$15 – $20

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago

Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Call for more info.

Free

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Join us for festive activities to ring in the new year, including games, crafts, dancing, and a balloon drop at noon.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! You don’t have to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year. We will celebrate with crafts and an exciting balloon drop countdown...

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us for an early start on the New Year with crafts, games, a dance party, and (shh!) a surprise balloon drop! Wear your favorite party clothes as we say...

Noon Year’s Eve Party

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Come party at the library as we ring in the new year! We will end the party with a countdown to Noon Year’s! Space is limited. Space is limited! Pick...

Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Help us celebrate the beginning of a new year with games, activities, and a glow stick dance party! Join us for our countdown to noon! No registration required. This is...

Free

New Year’s Eve Kiddie Countdown

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us on Tuesday, December 31st in the Center Park to countdown to the New Year! This event is free, welcome to all ages, and includes: Dance Party Face Painting...

Free

Countdown to Noon Year: Noon Year’s Eve Party

Various Locations IL

Can't stay up until midnight? Celebrate with us as we countdown to noon instead and welcome 2025 in style! Enjoy a festive New Year's Eve craft and some exciting surprises....

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

We’ll dance and celebrate the end of 2024 at this event for preschoolers and their families.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How...

Free

Family New Year’s Eve Party

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines

Join us as we ring in 2025! Bring the entire family for a fun-filled celebration to welcome the New Year. Adult admission is FREE when accompanied by a child.  ...

$10 – $17

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