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Noon Year’s Eve

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

On December 31, 2024, dress your festive best and join us for the last PLAY date of 2024. Come count down to 2025 at Wonder Works! Our family friendly New Year’s celebration will include a balloon drop, full access to the museum, a new year’s art project, encounters with costumed characters, and a fun photo...

$30

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

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

Free

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt and Craft

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Complete the scavenger hunt and for a craft to take home or complete in the library. All Ages. Drop-in.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

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 out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

Ring in the new year without throwing off that sleep schedule. We will be celebrating the end of 2024 with music, crafts, and games, followed by a countdown celebration at 12 pm. Concessions will be available. This event will be in partnership with the North Riverside Public Library.   For information on more events like...

Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

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 that will repeat several times during the hour. This program is intended for children, accompanied by family members/caretakers. Please register each child who will attend....

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

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 "goodbye" to 2023 and "hello" to 2024 in Kids Landing. Pose for a selfie, dance, and explore games and crafts. At 1:45 p.m., we'll gather...

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