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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
New Year’s Eve at Utopian Tailgate
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Utopian Tailgate

Utopian Tailgate is Chicago’s greatest rooftop partyscape located in the heart of Old Town. Let a whimsical celebration rock your New Year’s Eve experience; equipped…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Utopian Tailgate
1608 North Wells Street
New Year’s Eve at Blue Bayou
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Blue Bayou

Join us at Blue Bayou for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! This incredible space is newly reopened and we can’t wait to…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Blue Bayou
3734 N Southport Ave
New Year’s Eve at Duffy’s
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Duffy’s

Join us at Duffy’s for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package includes call…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Duffy’s Tavern & Grille
420 W Diversey Pkwy
New Year’s Eve at McGee’s
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at McGee’s

Join us at McGee’s Tavern & Grille for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
McGee’s Tavern & Grille
950 W Webster Ave
New Year’s Eve at Rebel & Rye
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Rebel & Rye

Join us at Rebel & Rye for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Rebel & Rye
726 W. Grand Ave
New Year’s Eve at The Reveler
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at The Reveler

Join us at The Reveler for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package includes…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
The Reveler
3403 N Damen Ave
New Year’s Eve at Willie Lill’s
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Willie Lill’s

Join us at Willie Lill’s for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package includes…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Willie Lill’s
433 W Diversey Pkwy
New Year’s Eve at Trace
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at Trace

Join us at Trace for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package includes call…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Trace
3714 N Clark St.
NYE Countdown Party at Botanero Chicago
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NYE Countdown Party at Botanero Chicago

Botanero NYE Celebration – Raise a glass to ’25 and celebrate the New Year & good times. NYE PARTY TICKETS: $65 (plus tax & service…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:00 a.m.
Botanero
1413 North Ashland Avenue
New Year’s Eve on the Pier at Bar Sol
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

New Year’s Eve on the Pier at Bar Sol

Ring in 2025 with an unmatched lakefront celebration at one of Chicago’s most captivating hidden gems. Bar Sol on Navy Pier delivers a multi-floor reveling…

Tuesday December 31, 2024
9:00 p.m.Wednesday January 1, 2025
1:30 a.m.
Bar Sol
700 East Grand Avenue
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