Noon Year’s Eve & Kid Friendly Ball Drops
Last updated in December 2024
Your guide to kid friendly NYE celebrations.
Do you or your Littles have a hard time staying up until midnight? We’ve got plenty of NYE celebrations that you can enjoy with your kids earlier in the day on December 31st.
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In the City
Blue Man Group
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Briar Street Theater
3133 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657
Performances at 1p, 4p, 7p & 10p
Tickets start at $59
Each New Year’s celebration includes a festive celebration. Catch a show before they leave Chicago!
Chicago Cruise Events
New Year’s Eve Family Friendly Afternoon Cruise
Anita Dee II at Burnham Harbor
1559 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago IL 60605
1-330p, $20-$35
A 3-story, luxury yacht w/ full bar, dance floor & a live DJ.
ClimbZone
New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Party
2500 W Bradley Pl, Ste M, Chicago IL 60618
430-730p, $30 ages 3 & under / $50 ages 4+, $10 for spectators
JoJo’s ShakeBAR Kids NYE Party
23 W Hubbard St, Chicago IL 60654
11a-1p, $37pp
This family-friendly event includes group dining with shared appetizers, a delicious entree, a Biggie Shake or a Biggie Hot Chocolate per person.
The Green Post
New Year’s Family Friendly Dinner & Toast
4749 N Rockwell St, Chicago IL 60625
Various dinner seating times available. Info for 2024 coming soon!
MLK Park Family & Entertainment Center
New Year’s Eve Skate & Bowl
1219 W 76th St, Chicago IL 60620
1030a-1p, 2-5p & 6-9p, admission starts at $15.
WhirlyBall New Year’s Bash
1825 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL 60614
12-2p & 3-5p, $35 Kids / $40 Adults
Includes WhirlyBall, LaserTag, bowling, poop-up games, Pivot Room Buffet, dessert and soda.
Cook County
Dave & Busters Family NYE
Multiple locations
4-7p, prices vary per location
Each ticket includes food, unlimited soft drinks, $20 power card, video ball drop with a ginger ale toast, hats & noisemakers and more.
Des Plaines Park District
Family New Year’s Eve Party
Prairie Lakes Community Center
515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines IL 60016
2-430p
$10 R / $12 NR per child for pre-registration
$15 R / $17 NR per child for day-of registration
Get Air Sports Noon Year’s Eve
Multiple locations
11a-1p
Please see your location’s website or social media page for more information
Glencoe Park District Itty Bitty New Year
Takiff Center
999 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe IL 60022
11a-1230p, $13pp for ages 0-8
Ring in the New Year with dancing, activities and a countdown to noon, complete with a balloon drop.
Glenview Park District
Happy Noon Year Party
Park Center
2400 Chestnut, Glenview IL 60025
1030a-12p, $25 R / $31 NR, for ages 3-7
The main gym will have bouncy inflatables, a DJ, dancing, games and other fun activities. A massive balloon drop will finish off the event.
Glenview Park District
Noon Year’s Skate
Glenview Community Ice Center
1851 Landwehr Rd, Glenview IL 60026
1030a-12p
$10 for ages 6 & over + $4 skate rental / FREE for ages 5 & under, with a paying adult
Skate into the “noon” year during a festive public skate. There will be crafts, music and giveaways.
Goldfish Swim School Noon Year’s Eve Party
3101 Dundee Rd Northbrook IL 60062
12-2p, SOLD OUT
Celebrate the Noon Year’s Eve “Ball Drop” with Family Swim, sparkling cider & apple juice and arts & crafts.
Kohl Children’s Museum
New Year’s Eve Bash
2100 Patriot Blvd, Glenview IL 60026
830-11a & 1230-3p
$26 Members / $36 Non-Members
An entire wing of the Museum with be transformed into a giant Times Square style party with the biggest confetti drop you’ve ever seen!
Moretti’s Kid’s New Year’s Eve
Multiple locations
$14.95 for kids under 12 / $19.95 for adults / Kids under 2 are FREE
Dinner reservation times vary by location.
Orland Park Children’s New Year’s Celebration
Franklin Loebe Center
14650 Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL 60462
$12 R / $17 NR
Parents and children will enjoy a DJ, dancing, themed activities and a light lunch.
Rolling Meadows Park District Noon Year’s Eve
Community Center
3705 Pheasant Dr #2634
Rolling Meadows IL 60008
11a-1230p, $8 R / $10 NR
Welcome 2025 with noisemakers and a variety of family friendly New Year's Eve activities and games, followed by a balloon drop at noon.
Sachs Recreation Center Noon Year’s Eve
455 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield IL 60015
1045a-12p, FREE
Countdown to 2025 at noon with music, games, and festive activities for all ages.
Salt Creek Sports Center
Noon Year’s Eve Party
647 S Consumers Ave, Palatine IL 60074
1030a-12p, $10 R / $12 NR for ages 8 & under
Celebrate NYE with a bounce house, dancing, photo ops, crafts, and a snack and refreshment, followed by countdown and balloon drop. Wear your favorite pajamas!
Skokie Park District Itty Bitty New Year
Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton St, Skokie IL 60076
10a-12p, $18 children / $5 adults
Recommended for ages 10 and under
Wonder Works Noon Year’s Eve
6445 W North Ave Oak Park IL 60302
10a & 12p
$15 for members / $30 for non-members
The celebration includes a balloon drop, full access to the museum, a new year’s art project, encounters with costumed characters and a fun photo booth.
Wheeling Park District Happy Noon Year
Community Recreation Center
100 Community Blvd, Wheeling IL 60090
11a-1215p, $2pp
Festivities include games, music , a balloon drop and sparkling grape juice toast. Everyone will also receive a glow-stick necklace, party hat and noisemaker.
DuPage County
Downers Grove Park District
New Year’s Eve Countdown to Noon
Downers Grove Recreation Center
4500 Belmont Ave, Downers Grove IL 60515
10a-12p, $30 R / $40 NR for ages 2-10yo
Celebrate with party favors, a DJ, photo booth, activities, snacks, a balloon drop and more.
DuPage Children’s Museum Bubble Bash
301 N Washington St, Naperville IL 60540
9a-12p, tickets start at $20pp
Ring in the New Year with DIY ribbon wands and rings, indoor snowy sensory activities, arts & crafts, live musical performances and a Noon Countdown.
Enchanted Castle
New Year’s Eve Family Party
1103 S Main St, Lombard IL 60148
6-10p, $46.95 per guest
Admission includes a NYE buffet, countdown & balloon drop, sparkling cider toast, party favors and 4 hours of unlimited fun!
Fox Bowl New Year’s Eve Party
1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton IL 60189
3p, 6p & 930p, starting at $179 per lane
Celebrate with a pizza, pasta and salad buffet, champagne toast during the New Years Countdown, party favors for kids, and unlimited bowling with rental shoes included.
Get Air Sports Noon Year’s Eve
Multiple locations
11a-1p
Please see your location’s website or social media page for more information
JoJo’s ShakeBAR Kids NYE Party
5 Jackson Ave, Naperville IL 60540
11a-1p, $37pp
This family-friendly event includes group dining with shared appetizers, a delicious entree, a Biggie Shake or a Biggie Hot Chocolate per person.
Naperville Yard NYE Pajama Party
1607 Legacy Cir, Naperville IL 60563
10a-2p, $20 per child
Activities include inflatables, playtower, field games, coloring station & more. Ring in the New Year at noon with a juice box countdown.
Safari Land New Year’s Eve
701 W North Ave, Villa Park IL 60181
5-9p, packages start at $20pp
Simulated New Year’s Eve countdown and balloon drop at 830p.
Tivoli Bowl New Year’s Eve
938 Warren Ave, Downers Grove IL 60515
230-430p, 5-7p, 730-930p & 10p-1a
Four different time slots to choose from, starting at $150 per lane.
Warrenville Park District
Family New Year’s Eve
Recreation Center Gym
3 S 260 Warren Ave, Warrenville IL 60555
1030a-1230p, $16 R / $21 NR
Celebrate the incoming New Year with a DJ, bounce houses, snacks, party favors and a balloon drop at Noon.
WhirlyBall New Year’s Bash
3103 Odyssey Ct, Naperville IL 60563
12-2p & 3-5p, $35 Kids / $40 Adults
Includes WhirlyBall, LaserTag, bowling, poop-up games, Pivot Room Buffet, dessert and soda
Woodridge Public Library Noon Year’s Eve Party
3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge IL 60517
11a-12p
Celebrate with crafts and an exciting balloon drop countdown that will repeat several times during the hour.
Lake County
Barrington Park District Noon Year’s Eve Ball
1030a-1230p, $13 R / $15 NR for ages 18 & younger
Get an early start ringing in the New Year with dancing, festive snacks and a Noon year toast.
Dave & Busters Family NYE
Multiple locations
4-7p, prices vary per location
Each ticket includes food, unlimited soft drinks, $20 power card, video ball drop with a ginger ale toast, hats & noisemakers and more.
Goldfish Swim School Noon Year’s Eve Party
1531 S Lake St, Mundelein IL 60060
12-2p, $5 for ages 4+ / 3 & under FREE
Celebrate the Noon Year’s Eve “Ball Drop” with Family Swim, snacks & drinks and arts & crafts.
Just for Fun 2 Roller Rink
Noon Year’s Eve Party with Paw Patrol
139 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein IL 60061
11a-2p, $15 + $4 skate rental
Get ready to skate, play and meet your favorite Paw Patrol Pups!
Just for Fun 2 Roller Rink
New Year’s Eve Family Party
139 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein IL 60061
3-6p, $15 + $4 skate rental
Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the event and a special countdown and balloon drop at 5pm to kick off the New Year.
Timothy O’Toole’s
NYE Kids Dinner Party & Countdown
Locations in Libertyville, Gurnee & Lake Villa
Seating times vary by location
WhirlyBall New Year’s Bash
285 Center Dr, Vernon Hills IL 60061
12-2p & 3-5p, $30 Kids / $40 Adults
Includes WhirlyBall, LaserTag, bowling, poop-up games, Pivot Room Buffet, dessert and soda
McHenry County
Moretti’s Kid’s New Year’s Eve
Multiple locations
$14.95 for kids under 12 / $19.95 for adults / Kids under 2 are FREE
Dinner reservation times vary by location.
Xtreme Wheels New Year’s Eve Party
691 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake IL 60014
1-5p, $16 + $5 skate rental
730p-1a, $20 + $5 skate rental
Two events for all ages.
Kane County
Adrenaline Monkey
Noon Year’s Eve Party
999 W Main St, West Dundee IL 60118
11a-1p, $34.99 / 1/2 off for all members / $10 parents
All in attendance will receive drinks and pizza. There will also be a DJ, games and a balloon drop at noon.
Fox Valley Park District
Family New Year’s Eve Bash
Vaughan Athletic Center
2121 W Indian Trail, Aurora IL 60506
11a-1p, admission starts at $15
Party goers can bounce in inflatables, play games, participate in interactive entertainment and dance to music! There will be a countdown and balloon drop at noon.
Moretti’s Kid’s New Year’s Eve
Multiple locations
$14.95 for kids under 12 / $19.95 for adults / Kids under 2 are FREE
Dinner reservation times vary by location.
St Charles Public Library
New Year’s Eve Party
One S Sixth Ave, St Charles IL 60174
11a-12p
Come party at the library as we ring in the new year and end the party with a countdown to noon.
Will County
B3 Yoga and Wellness Center
Noon Year’s Eve Party
2370 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill IL 60403
11a-1230p, $25 for ages 4-10
We will engage in a yoga flow and set intentions for the new year, dance, play games, craft and a Noon year toast with sparkling juice in champagne flutes.
Khaos Brewcade + Chop’d
Kids New Year’s Eve Party
12337 Illinois Rte 59 Ste #155, Plainfield IL 60585
2 seating times:
3-430p [4p balloon drop]
6-7p [7p balloon drop]
$25 per child
Celebration includes a kids buffet, free gaming for all kids, a DJ dance party and a balloon drop with non-alcoholic champagne toast.
Peotone Park District
NOON Year’s Party
Peotone High School
605 W North St, Peotone IL 60468
11a-1p, $2-$5 per person
Celebrate a more “Family Friendly” Noon Year’s party with music and dancing, games, activities, food, drinks and more! There will be a special balloon drop at Noon, with sparkling cider toast. $5 tickets will include a bounce house in the gymnasium.
Plainfield Park District
Noon Year’s Eve
Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
24550 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL 60544
11a-1p, $17 R / $21 NR for ages 3-12
Ring in the New Year with music, games, crafts, inflatables, snacks and a giant balloon drop.
Tap House Grill Kid’s New Year’s Eve
56 W Wilson St, Palatine IL 60067
Seatings at 4p and 630p, $18 per child
Ring in the New Year at Tap House Grill! Kids pricing includes kids buffet, sparking grape juice toast, balloon drop, dance party and party favors.
Kendall County
Craft’d Kids Year’s Eve Party
2075 Marketview Dr, Yorkville IL 60560
2 seating times:
230-4p [330p balloon drop]
530-7p [630p balloon drop]
Celebration includes a kids buffet, a DJ dance party and a balloon drop with non-alcoholic champagne toast.
Little Fox Clubhouse
Noon Year’s Eve
2645 N Bridge St, Yorkville IL 60560
10a-12p, starting at $25
Ring in the Noon Year with open play, crafts, a festive balloon drop and an apple cider toast.
Oswegoland Park District
Happy Noon Year
Boulder Point
0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery IL 60538
10a-12p, $15 R / $25 NR
Burn off some energy playing in the gym, make a party favor or grab a snack. This NOON year will be complete with a countdown and balloon drop at noon.