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During this special night at ZooLights, you can ring in the new year with hourly countdowns between 6–9 p.m. on Main Mall, where DJ Cesar will spin music all night. Enjoy free forays into the Light Maze Presented by Invesco QQQ as well as free Ferris wheel rides and buy sparking wine and cider to...
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.
Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are also available on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will be open through January 28, 2024.
Drop in during winter break to play a JUMBO board game with your family—bigger games mean bigger family fun!
Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024: Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Play just 1 game of Bingo or stay for an hour. Take a free book for every game. All families with children welcome.
The New Year is here and now it's time to celebrate. Join us for bubble dancing and fun activities while we count down to noon. Registration is open to ages 2-5.
Bring your family to the library and play our life-sized version of a Candy Game! Make your way through the path to reach the Candy Castle. Recommended age: 3 years and up.
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