New Year's Eve Events in Plainfield and Nearby

Plainfield

New Year’s Eve Bash at MORA Asian Fusion
This party includes Asian fusion hors d'oeuvres an open bar and a champagne toast at midnight. View dinner menu here.
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Cost: $95 per person
Location: 24108 W Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544 | T: 815.782.5340
Tickets and more information here.

Aurora

Noon Year’s Eve at the SciTech Museum

This party for kids includes snacks and sparkling cider, party favors, hands-on activity, dance party and balloons. Celebration at noon; a science show will start at 12:30 p.m.

Time: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $12 (Children 3 and under FREE)

Location: 18 W. Benton St. Aurora

More information: http://scitechmuseum.org/noon-years-eve-party-2016/

Family New Year's Eve Party

From the Fox Valley Park District website: "Party-goers can bounce in inflatables, play games, participate in fitness demos and dance to the latest music with a DJ spinning tunes. Returning are the active toddler zone area and the prize wheel for all ages. There will be a countdown and balloon drop at noon. Pre-registration by noon on Dec. 30 includes admission, party favors, and a snack. Day-of registration is an additional $3, and party favors and snacks are not available. Admittance to the field house during the event requires a wristband."

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Before noon on December 30: $8. Day of registration: $11

Location: Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

More information here.

Music at Hollywood Casino

Shout Section! will play Big Band and Swing hits from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Hi Infidelity will play mostly 80s rock from from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For 21 and older.

Location: Hollywood Casino, 1 W New York St, Aurora

More information here.

New Year's Eve with Dabylon at Ballydoyle

Enjoy a combination of Reggae and Ska music at this Irish pub.

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Cost: $10, includes champagne toast and party favors

Location: 28 W. New York St. Aurora

More information here.

New Year's Eve 80's Party

Dress to impress at this party and listen to DJs play "ol' skool music." Champagne toast at midnight

Time: 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Cost:$15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Location: 150 South Broadway, Aurora

Tickets and more information here.

More events at enjoyaurora.com

Batavia

New Year's Eve Party at Bar Evolution

This party will feature an "appetizer buffet, beer, wine, call liquor, champagne toast and live performance by FLANL Band, a 90's tribute band," according to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Location: 27 N. River St., Batavia

Cost:$60 per person

More information here.

Bolingbrook

New Year's Eve Party at Tailgater's Sports Bar and Grill

This event includes party favors, champagne toast, a balloon drop, after midnight pizza buffet, and Infinity, which appears to be some kind of musical talent.

Cost: $20, VIP reserved seats are $30

Location: 431 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

More information here.

Brookfield

Zoo Year’s Eve at the Brookfield Zoo

According to the zoo's website: "In the Holly Jolly Theater there will be live DJ music, games, party favors, prizes and an early countdown at 8:00 p.m. Also at the Hamill Family Play Zoo you can make your own noisemaker and enjoy an early kid-friendly countdown at 8:00 p.m. This area is perfect for families with children ages 6 and under."

Location: 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield Zoo

Cost: Adults $17.85; Seniors 65 and Over $12.50; Children (3 to 11) $12.50. Parking is $11. Active, reservist, and retired members of the military are free with ID.

More information here.

Joliet

New Year's Eve Gala by the Church at Joliet
This party includes, dinner, praise, worship, and prizes
Starts at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $40 | Teens/Young Adults 14-18: $20 | Children 13 & Under: $10
Location: George’s 174 Banquet Hall, 1407 Essington Road, Joliet
More information here.

Naperville

Bubble Bash 2016 at the DuPage Children’s Museum

There will be a steel drum band and a countdown to noon. From the DuPage Children's Museum website: "Ahoy! Gather your guppies and look below the shore – there’s an entire world to explore! Fish kites, sand painting, turtle shell weaving, and more. Dive into an Under The Sea voyage by walking through our big red door."

Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon

Cost: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers

Location: 301 N Washington St. Naperville

More information here.

Ringin' in the New Year - Downtown and at the Carillon

There will be two countdowns at the base of the Carillon at Rotary Hill. One for 6:00 p.m. and another for midnight.

From the downtown Naperville website: "12:30pm – 2pm: Check-in first at Southern Tide (120 Water Street, next to Hotel Indigo) to receive a bag (KIDS ONLY 12 & under receive bag), map and game card (for the adults; One per person; MUST be present to receive). 1-4pm: Wander around select stores and (KIDS 12 & Under ONLY) will receive a fun goodie (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)! There will also be Game Cards for adults and kids to find lucky numbers in various store windows downtown (if your card matches the number, you win a prize valued at $100). A Face Painter and Glitter Tattoo Artist will also be on hand....There will be an early evening (6PM) countdown to ring in 2017 hosted by the Naperville Park District, with Councilman John Krummen. (Free Hot Chocolate awaits you at the Riverwalk Eatery) and balloon artists too. There will also be a midnight (12MIDNIGHT) countdown to ring in 2017 too complete with tunes from the Carillon!"

Location of Carillon: 443 Aurora Ave, Naperville

More information here.

Romeoville

Stone City Saloon NYE Party
This party, which is for those 21 and older, includes a DJ, dinner buffet, champagne toasts and party favors.
Location: Stone City Saloon, 721 N Independence Blvd Route 53 Romeoville
Time: 10 p.m. 3 a.m.
Cost: Tickets are sold in advance and cost $50.
More information: (815) 524-4704 and here.
The Romeoville Chamber of Commerce sent out an email promoting this event.

Orland Park

Noon Year's Eve Jump
Kids can jump on inflatable obstacles to ring in the new year.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Location: 11411 W 183rd St., Orland Park
Cost $10 per child. Adults jump for free.
More information here.

Girl in the Park NYE BASH 2017
This part includes an open bar, a live DJ, giveaways, midnight champagne toast, late night snacks and hors d'oeuvres. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress.

Time: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Location: 11265 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467
Cost: $100
Tickets and more information here.

Oswego

Taphouse Grill New Year's Eve

From their Facebook page:

"~ KIDS NEW YEAR ~ Seatings: 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 9:00pm Balloon Drops: 5:30pm, 8:00pm, 10:30pm*Reservations Recommended*For Children 12 & Under

~ ADULTS NEW YEARS EVE BASH ~ Starts at 10:30pm Table Reservation Package $35 Per Person

Includes: 1 appetizer per person, 1 bottle of Veuve Clicquot per table, 1 assorted dessert tray per table, gift bag with Tap House Grill discounts, party favors & 2 drink coupons (minimum 4 guests per booth) Balloon Drop & Champagne Toast at Midnight."

Location: 123 W. Washington St., Ste 101, Oswego

More information here.

Yorkville

Adult Prom New Year's Eve Party

Miss prom? You can re-live it at the Roadhouse Bar and Grill this New Year's Eve. Dress up and enter the "prom-posal" contest.

From their Facebook page:

"-Dj starts 8pm-Photobooth with props

-Prom-posal winner- $25 Prize

-Crowning of the King and Queen- $50 Prize

-Champagne toast at 12"

Location: 1901 S. Bridge St, Yorkville

More information here.

New Year's Eve Bash at Rowdy's Sports bar and Southbank Original Barbeque

One ticket gets you into parties at two locations. From their posting on enjoyaurora.com: "70's theme at Rowdy's & 80's theme at Southbank... Costume contest with a HUGE 1st place prize for best dressed at each bar. FREE domestic drafts - FREE well drinks - FREE appitizer buffet at 10pm - FREE champagne toast at midnight - FREE biscuits & gravy at Rowdy's on New Year's Day to help cure your hangover! FREE RIDES HOME (Yorkville only!)* Tons of party favors * Merchandise giveaways * DJ at Rowdy's *"

Time: 8:00 p.m to 2:00 a.m.

Cost:

Advanced purchase: $50 per person and $90 per couple

Day of Purchase: $60 per person and $100 per couple

Locations:

Rowdy's Sports Bar: 210 S. Bridge St.Yorkville

Southbank Original Barbeque: 129 E. Hydraulic St. Yorkville

More information here.

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