Best Of Chicago

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Guide To Chicago

December 23, 2011 6:00 AM

by Kristin McCann

Not everyone can stay awake all the way until midnight, but everyone likes to have fun on New Year’s Eve! These family-friendly New Year’s Eve events let you ring in the New Year a little early, with a little less noise and adult festivities, while maximizing the excitement.

fireworks Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Guide To Chicago

(credit: NavyPier.com)

New Year’s Eve Family Bash at Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Avenue

Chicago, Il

(800) 595-PIER

www.navypier.com

Saturday, December 31st
6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Navy Pier presents a spectacular all-ages showcase of hip-hop dance, live music, and more at the Winter WonderStage. The celebration culminates with a special 8:15 p.m. Family Fireworks show outside on Dock Street.

zoo year s eve Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Guide To Chicago

(credit: csz.org)

Brookfield Zoo

3300 Golf Road

Brookfield, Il

708-688-8000

www.czs.org

Saturday, December 31st
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rock in the “Zoo Year 2012″ with your friends at Brookfield Zoo! There will be music, games, party favors, and an early countdown at 8:00 p.m. This event is free with paid zoo admission. Parking is additional.

Enchanted Castle Family New Year's Eve Party

1103 S. Main St.

Lombard, Il

630-953-7860

www.enchanted.com

This New Year’s Eve party will be a blast for the whole family. Enjoy the buffet and unlimited attractions such as Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Krazy Kars, Sir Bounce’s Inflatables, & Kids Quest Softplay. And it’s just not a New Year’s Eve party without favors, sparkling juice toast, games & prizes, countdown celebration and balloon drop. Advance reservations are required. Prices and times to be announced.

Kristin McCann is working mom with two young girls. She strives to have fun, quality time with her family and a fulfilling professional career – even though many believe the two to be mutually exclusive.

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Guide To Chicago

Kristen and Scott

Dave & Buster’s is also having a family NYE Event from 5-8pm so we can get the kids hom early! Tickets are at http://www.db-chicago.ticketleap.com and are pretty cheap.

blog comments powered by Disqus

Filed Under

Related Tags

Listen Live!

Follow CBS Chicago

Follow @CBSChicago

Contests & Promotions

Benjamin Moore Which Team Colors Matter Most? May 24, 2013
Which Team Colors matter most to you? Either way, you could be a winner! Just sign up now for a chance to win $500 Depot Dollars to the Chicago Sports Depot to pick up some gear with your favorite team colors as they battle it out this week!
AVEENO® MEN’S “Building a Healthier Foundation” Sweepstakes May 21, 2013
AVEENO® Men’s™ knows your family is your foundation. And to take good care of them, you need to take good care of yourself. Win a family day at the ballpark from AVEENO® Men’s™.
Join Hankook Tire To Reel In The Next Big Catch May 20, 2013
Join Hankook tire to reel in the next great catch! Click here to go to www.TirePrize.com and enter for your chance to win the ultimate fishing excursion in Puerto Rico!
Meet Jim Rome On Set In Los Angeles May 20, 2013
AutoZone and the Jim Rome Show are giving one winner and a guest a trip to meet Jim Rome in Los Angeles on the set of his Showtime television show! Enter for your chance to win!