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Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar

Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…

Tuesday, December 31st
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
New Year’s Eve at Prime & Provisions
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Prime & Provisions

Prime and Provisions (222 N. Lasalle) invites guests to an exclusive three-course menu featuring an array of exquisite dishes including a choice of starters, such…

Tuesday December 31, 2024Wednesday January 1, 2025
Prime and Provisions
222 N. Lasalle
New Year’s Eve at Bar Siena West Loop
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Bar Siena West Loop

Bar Siena West Loop (832 W Randolph St) is hosting its inaugural New Year’s Eve Family Experience featuring a DJ, crafts, face painting, and a…

Tuesday December 31, 2024Wednesday January 1, 2025
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph St
New Year’s Eve at Siena Tavern
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Siena Tavern

  Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 at Siena Tavern (51 W Kinzie St, Chicago) with a delectable 5-course tasting menu for $95 per person, with…

Tuesday December 31, 2024Wednesday January 1, 2025
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie St
Play Unstoppable Festival
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Tuesday, December 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Tuesday, December 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience

Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…

Tuesday, December 31st
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience

Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights.  Experience…

Tuesday, December 31st
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday light festival! You’ll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…

Tuesday, December 31st
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
NYE Copa Carnivale
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

NYE Copa Carnivale

Join us at Copa Carnivale on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for an electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration like no other! Experience a 90-minute disco-themed Latin mix extravaganza inspired by vibrant music…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
4:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
12:00 a.m.
Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market St.
Willow Hill Lights
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Willow Hill Lights

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…

Tuesday, December 31st
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Massive House Music New Years Eve: The Chosen Few & Hot Mix 5
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Massive House Music New Years Eve: The Chosen Few & Hot Mix 5

Jam, The Chosen Few Djs, The Hotmix 5 and I Love House Music Chicago Present: Two of Chicago’s major brands that helped launch house music…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:30 a.m.
Park West Chicago
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Midnight at the Manor at Deer Path Inn
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Midnight at the Manor at Deer Path Inn

Deer Path Inn’s elegant English Room and Courtyard will transform into a winter wonderland for Midnight at the Manor, a celebration of glamour, fine dining,…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
7:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
12:00 a.m.
Deer Path Inn
255 E Illinois Rd
New Year’s Eve Soirée at NoMI
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve Soirée at NoMI

Tuesday, December 31 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $225 Adults, 21+   Slip into your finest cocktail attire and join us for Park Hyatt Chicago’s…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
7:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
NYE on the Lake: 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at Theater on the Lake
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NYE on the Lake: 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at Theater on the Lake

Experience the extraordinary at NYE on the Lake, a New Year’s Eve celebration like no other, hosted at Theater on the Lake. With breathtaking floor-to-ceiling…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:30 a.m.
The Lakefront Restaurant
2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Ring In NYE 2025 in Style
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Ring In NYE 2025 in Style

Ring in the New Year in sophisticated fashion 21 stories up at Grill on 21 in the LaSalle Hotel Chicago – the ultimate party to…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
7:30 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:30 a.m.
Grill on 21
208 South LaSalle St.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party with Heart of Chicago Soul Club
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

New Year’s Eve Dance Party with Heart of Chicago Soul Club

Ring in 2025 at Color Club’s first NYE celebration! Hey Chicago! We’ll be dancing into 2025 when ALL OF COLOR CLUB is filled with music…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Color Club
4146 North Elston Avenue
2025 Chicago All Access New Years Eve Bar Crawl
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2025 Chicago All Access New Years Eve Bar Crawl

Special Perks from NYEBarCrawls.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-chicago-new-years-eve-nye-bar-crawl-lincoln-park-wicker-park-tickets-891110664987?aff=choosechicago&discount=3rd30 ***Max Attendance For This Event Is 499 People, Buy Early Before We Sell Out*** Cheers To New Years 2025…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
8:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
2:00 a.m.
Lincoln Park + Wicker Park Locations
2400 Lincoln Ave
New Year’s Eve at LondonHouse Chicago
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at LondonHouse Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago invites guests to ring in 2025 with a night of glamour, breathtaking views, and luxury at its highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration.…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
8:30 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
2:00 a.m.
LondonHouse Chicago
85 E Wacker
NYE Bash at Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NYE Bash at Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

This New Year’s Eve, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is throwing an epic NYE Bash that will keep the party going until 4 a.m.! Guests can enjoy a…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
8:30 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
4:00 a.m.
Hard Rock Cafe 63 W. Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654 United States
63 W. Ontario Street
New Year’s Eve at Welcome to the Farm
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Welcome to the Farm

Join Welcome To The Farm for the ultimate Rhinestone Cowboy Disco Bash as we ring in the New Year with style and flair. Saddle up…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
12:30 a.m.
Welcome To The Farm
15 West Illinois Street
Grand Chicago New Year’s Eve at Aon Grand Ballroom
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Grand Chicago New Year’s Eve at Aon Grand Ballroom

Experience the grandeur of Chicago’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at the iconic Aon Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier. This is where elegance meets…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
840 E. Grand Ave.
New Year’s Eve at LiqrBox
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at LiqrBox

LiqrBox will be taking their countdown to a whole new level this New Year’s Eve in Chicago. With an unparalleled light show, wide range of…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
LiqrBox
873 North Orleans Street
The Golden Era New Year’s Eve
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Golden Era New Year’s Eve

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is commemorating its “Golden Era” milestone with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
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