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Skating in the Park and NYE Fireworks

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Celebrate NYE skating under the stars with a special fireworks display at midnight! Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont is FREE. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8 a pair. The Rink will be open through January 26th, 2025. A detailed...

Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free

Countdown to Noon Year: Noon Year’s Eve Party

Various Locations IL, United States

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. Crafts are limited to one per child. We can't wait to celebrate together! Participants should pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the...

Free

Noon Year’s Eve

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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 to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

Family New Year’s Eve Party

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

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.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

$10 – $17

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Ring in the New Year with Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle show! Find a spot anywhere on the pier to welcome in the New Year with a dazzling fireworks display that will cast glows across the lakefront.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Free

Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free

Adler Planetarium Illinois Resident Free Days

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

The Adler is excited to announce that we will be free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4-10 pm (our new Wednesday hours.) Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois...

Free

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